Bholaa review: A competent action thriller but lacks the vulnerability of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Kaithi’

Bholaa review: An action thriller lacking the vulnerability of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Kaithi’

Entertainment By Prabhatha Rigobertha 01/04/2023 Read the article

Ajay Devgn’s 4th directorial venture Bholaa takes inspiration from Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Kaithi (2019)

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Kaithi was a gripping thriller about a prisoner who is desperate to meet his daughter. It wasn't a mindless commercial entertainer.

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On the other hand, Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa is more generic. His character has a larger-than-life aura and mythical undertones.

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For those who haven’t seen Kaithi, Bholaa revolves around an ex-convict of the same name (Ajay Devgn).

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Bholaa is desperate to meet his daughter who stays in an orphanage and has no idea that she has a parent.

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IPS officer Diana Joseph is played by Tabu, and her inclusion in Bholaa is the best thing about the film.

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Diana seeks helps from Bholaa, who initially refuses until she promises to help him meet his daughter.

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Bholaa becomes embroiled in a conflict between the police and drug traffickers, and the story follows his struggle to defeat them and reunite with his daughter.

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Among the plethora of bad guys, Deepak Dobriyal is the only one who makes a solid impression.

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The film ends with a hint of a sequel but it would have been far better if Ajay Devgn had tied up the loose ends.

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Abhishek Bachchan also makes a tiny appearance at the end without any impact.

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Verdict: The best way to watch Bholaa is by not comparing it with Kaithi.

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