Blackout Story :-
As the lights fade in Pune due to a power outage, a crime reporter finds himself caught up in a string of mishaps, accompanied by a drunkard and two thieves.
Blackout (JioCinema) Story, Review, Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Release Date | 7 June 2024 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Duration | 2h 10min |
| Cast | Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy, Sunil Grover, Jisshu Sengupta, Karan Sudhakar Sonawane, Saurabh Dilip Ghadge, Ruhani Sharma, Anantvijay Joshi, Prasad Oak, Chhaya Raghunath Kadam, Sooraj Pops, Kelly Dorji |
| Director | Devang Shashin Bhavsar |
| Writer | Devang Shashin Bhavsar |
| Cinematography | Anubhav Bansal |
| Music | Vishal Mishra |
| Producer | Jyoti Deshpande, Niraj Kothari |
| Production | 11:11 Productions |
| Certificate | 16+ |
Blackout Review :-
Blackout, written and directed by Devang Shashin Bhavsar, kicks off with the promise typical of films set over a single night. It introduces Lenny D’Souza (played by Vikrant Massey), a crime reporter navigating the city during a widespread power outage. However, his routine quest for food takes a drastic turn when he crosses paths with a van full of armed robbers. This unexpected encounter plunges Lenny into a chaotic odyssey, accompanied by a stolen chest, a deceased body, and an eclectic group of companions: a drunken man named Bewdya (Sunil Grover), two small-time thieves (Karan Sudhakar Sonawane as Thik and Saurabh Dilip Ghadge as Thak, a nod to Tik-Tok), and the enigmatic Shruti (Mouni Roy).
While the premise initially hints at a dark comedy setup,
Blackout struggles due to an uneven screenplay and an overloaded narrative. While aiming to depict a tumultuous night for Lenny, the storyline becomes repetitive and lacks coherence. As the plot loses steam, the latter half introduces implausible twists and a slew of new characters with insufficient development. Bewdya’s background feels contrived, and the sudden appearance of mafia boss Mugil Anna (played by Sooraj Pops) strains credibility further. Detective Arvind (portrayed by Jeeshu Sengupta) contributes to an already overcrowded ensemble, adding another subplot that feels unnecessary.
Despite its flaws, Vikrant Massey delivers a standout performance as Lenny in Blackout. His comedic timing remains sharp, even amidst the film’s more eccentric scenes. Sunil Grover, portraying the drunken poet Bewdya, brings moments of levity, although his character’s development feels forced. The film garners laughs through witty one-liners and the antics of Karan Sudhakar Sonawane and Saurabh Dilip Ghadge, whose quest to recover Lenny’s stolen camera provides several amusing moments.
Blackout aims for a brisk dark comedy pace, but its scattered storyline and surplus of characters prevent it from achieving its full potential. While occasional flashes of humor and strong performances from the leads hint at what could have been, the film ultimately falters due to its overly ambitious script.
“Blackout” is now streaming on JioCinema.
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