Khufiya Review: Tabu Nailed It In This Gripping Spy Thriller!

Based on the book ‘Escape to Nowhere’ by a former R&AW official, Khufiya explores themes of geopolitics and personal relationships. The story starts when a Bangladeshi agent is assassinated in Dhaka; the task of uncovering the mole responsible falls upon Krishna Mehra also known as km (Tabu), an officer at the research and analytics department. While the main suspect is played by Ali Fazal and Wamika Gabbi plays the role of his wife.

While watching the film we dive into Vishal Bharadwaj's cinematic world. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that Bhardwaj's characters are flawed, emotionally charged individuals, harboring their secrets and desires, all set against the backdrop of a meticulously crafted plot.

Tabu in the lead role impresses viewer. She hold her character firmly and does not drop it even for a moment. Ali Fazal on the other hand slays where needed but doesn't have much space to grow as a character. Wamiqa Gabbi delivers a subtle yet compelling performance that cements her status as one of Bhardwaj's favourite muses. Azmeri Haque Badhon, a Bangladeshi actress, exudes an unmatched ability to create sexual tension in her scenes, leaving a lasting impression.

Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Khufiya' manages to hold the audiences attention as an engaging movie, credit goes to its strong background scores and impactful performances; though it may not deliver the expected thriller moments but the overall outlook of the movie since quite enjoyable and entertaining.

Rating: 3|5