Raabta
2017 · Directed by Dinesh Vijan
Original language: Hindi
- romance
- thriller
The story
An inseparable couple Saira and Shiva find themselves in a complicated situation when a stranger claims to be her reincarnated lover from their previous lifetime, hellbent on destroying their relationship and winning her back.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated digital frames with warm sunlit interiors and rich, travel-postcard exteriors, shot with sweeping crane moves and lingering close-ups on faces during tender moments. The palette shifts from bright, golden romance to cooler, shadowy night scenes as tension rises, and the score swells with lush orchestral strings and melodic songs that carry much of the emotional weight. Pacing is leisurely in the love-story stretches and quickens into suspense in the second half. The vibe is dreamy and melodramatic, a mix of longing and unease, suited to an evening on the sofa with someone you love or a comfort watch when you want romance with a dash of mystery. Intensity stays moderate: some menacing confrontations and emotional tension, with no graphic gore and little real violence. It is for viewers who enjoy big romantic emotion, lavish visuals, and a thriller edge without harsh brutality.
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