Story:
An upright police officer is tasked with secretly tapping the phones of high-profile individuals to uncover illicit activities. His world is turned upside down when he inadvertently intercepts a conversation between his wife and a cyberstalker.
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Review:
Based on true events, Ghuspaithiya aims to be a commentary on the invasion of privacy and stalking prevalent in our digitally-driven world. The film introduces us to Ravi Rana (Vineet Kumar Singh), a dedicated police officer, who is secretly monitoring influential figures to expose their illegal dealings. While grappling with the dark side of humanity revealed through these intercepted calls, Ravi’s personal life takes an unexpected turn when his social media-obsessed wife, Abha (Urvashi Rautela), becomes a victim of cyberstalking. The mastermind behind is Anshuman (Akshay Oberoi), a software engineer who exploits his technological prowess to prey on unsuspecting women.
Writer-director Susi Ganeshan makes a sincere effort to craft a layered thriller that explores the irony of a man whose job involves invading others’ privacy while his own family falls victim to the same. This moral ambiguity is intriguing. The cat-and-mouse game between the tough cop and the cunning cybercriminal holds promise. However, the film’s execution is marred by a convoluted screenplay with multiple subplots. While Ravi is determined to apprehend Anshuman, he finds himself under surveillance by a team aiming to expose his own actions. His superior, IG Santosh Tyagi (Govind Namdev), manipulates Ravi for personal gain. These plot elements, intended to amplify suspense, disrupt the narrative flow due to their abrupt introduction. Moreover, Ravi’s reliance on physical violence to counter Anshuman becomes predictable and detracts from the overall tension.
The film’s climax particularly leaves much to be desired, as Ravi’s solution to neutralise Anshuman feels contrived and underdeveloped. A more cerebral resolution would have elevated the film.
Vineet Kumar Singh delivers a powerful performance, capturing the complexities of a man torn between duty and personal anguish. Akshay Oberoi is convincing as the menacing cyberstalker. Urvashi Rautela offers a decent performance within the limitations of her role.
Despite a promising premise and a talented cast, Ghuspaithiya falls short of its potential. A tighter script and more nuanced direction could have transformed it into a gripping thriller. Instead, the film stands as a missed opportunity.