Ungli
2014 · Directed by Renzil D'Silva
Original language: Hindi
- thriller
- comedy
- drama
The story
When a corrupt judicial system lets a drunken driver off scott-free, four gym friends become vigilantes to avenge the death of their trainer.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated Mumbai nights, with sodium-orange streetlight, wet asphalt, and the cool blue of cramped apartments, all shot in a fast, polished commercial style with plenty of quick cuts and mobile camera. The score swings between pulsing electronic beats, big orchestral swells, and a few sung numbers that stop the momentum cold. The vibe is restless and combative, a crime drama with a sardonic streak and grim undertones, best suited to a Friday night with friends or a loud, engaged solo watch. Pacing is brisk, with banter-heavy scenes giving way to abrupt bursts of action. The emotional register runs from wry camaraderie to simmering anger, and the central arc follows ordinary men hardening into something they didn't expect to become. Intensity is moderate: vigilante beatings, shootings, and tense confrontations, with some bloody moments but no sustained gore and no sexual content. It suits viewers who want a propulsive, morally prickly thriller with humour and bravado, and who don't mind a story that asks uncomfortable questions about justice.
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