KARAN TEJPAL, DIRECTOR

CAST: MIA MAELZER, SHUBHAM VARDHAN, ABHISHEK BANERJEE

STARS: ≥★★★

Filmmakers love tales that take place over the course of a single night. The notion is fascinating and has a lot of dramatic potential. This group includes Stolen, which was written by Karan Tejpal and Gaurav Dhingra, directed by Tejpal, and whose conclusion is worthwhile.

The tale that was stolen

A serious misunderstanding gets the story started. Jhumpa, a lady, awakens on a train platform to discover that her kid has been abducted. Raman (Shubham Vardhan), who has just arrived by train, is immediately under suspicion. When the cops arrive, his brother Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee), who is there to meet him, advises him to stay out of it. However, Raman opts to assist. The three protagonists—Jhumpa, Raman, and Gautam—are soon thrust into ever-increasing peril by a quick succession of events.

Stolen review

The screenplay is expertly crafted and taut, building tension without letting it slip. Each performer has space to inhabit their role in Tejpal's writing. The movie poses a frightening question at its heart: In a world where deception is simple, is it still beneficial to have a good heart? Viewers are left pondering upsetting questions throughout the narrative, such as what they would do in such a circumstance.

Tejpal starts to hint at a background just as Raman's persona gets overly idealistic, subtly implying why Raman feels so strongly for Jhumpa's pain. The story then switches gears into a tense, well-executed automobile chase, followed by a secluded town where a violent mob threatens the trio's existence. Ishaan Ghosh's close cinematography adds to the claustrophobia of these palpably tense sequences.

The performances elevate Stolen above its thriller rhythms. With projects like Paatal Lok and Stree 2 under his belt, Abhishek Banerjee once more shines, masterfully transitioning from a man motivated by greed to one motivated by morality. The emotional center of the movie is grounded by Shubham Vardhan, who portrays Raman with subdued power and layered vulnerability. Mia Maelzer gives an excellent portrayal of Jhumpa, conveying anguish and despair with unadulterated emotion.

In conclusion, Stolen is a gripping, well-acted thriller that grabs you from the start and holds on tight. It poses questions and makes you ponder even after the credits have finished. The tale is compelling and takes place over the course of a single night; it has a lasting impact.

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