Rajkummar Rao plays Satyendra, an honest clerk whose life is turned upside down when his bride-to-be, Aarti, leaves him on the eve of their wedding after passing a civil services exam. Years later, they meet again under strained conditions. Rao’s performance conveys the transformation from a romantic lover to a tough cop, oscillating between vulnerability and restraint. The movie is distinctive for its rare combination of romance and social commentary, with Rao holding the film together through his subtle performance.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
