Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout Story:-
Following a deadly shoot-out at a Mumbai night club, the Special Crime Unit is summoned to probe the incident. Although initial suspicions point to the secretary of a politician as the primary target, ACP Avinash Verma (portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee) delves deeper, uncovering hidden layers to the shootout. In a generally ordinary thriller, it’s Manoj Bapayee who stands out with his strong, confident performance.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 16 April 2024 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller |
| Duration | 2h 24min |
| Cast | Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, Sahil Vaid, Vaquar Shaikh |
| Director | Aban Bharucha Deohans |
| Writer | Aban Bharucha Deohans |
| Cinematography | Pooja Gupte |
| Music | Gaurav Godkhindi |
| Producer | Kiran Deohans |
| Production | Candid Creations, Zee Studios |
| Certificate | A |
‘Silence 2’ marks the second installment in the Silence series, featuring ACP Avinash Verma leading the charge in solving mysteries. Initially presumed to be politically motivated, the shootout at Night Owl Bar takes a surprising turn as ACP Verma suspects a different target. The peculiar circumstances surrounding the shooting of Azma Khan intensify his curiosity. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, another mysterious murder emerges, prompting ACP Verma’s involvement due to its unusual nature. Are the two incidents linked? With each revelation and additional fatality, the connection becomes increasingly apparent. ACP Verma, alongside his team, including Inspector Sanjana Bhatia (played by Prachi Desai), is determined to unravel the truth before more lives are at stake.
A significant portion of ‘Silence 2 – The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ relies heavily on Manoj Bajpayee’s portrayal. ACP Verma takes center stage, infusing the story with gravitas. While his team engages in a meticulous investigation, the plot introduces additional characters: a seemingly unrelated client of the initial victim, a mysterious two-faced antagonist shrouded in anonymity, his intermediary, and a woman harboring a captive girl. As the SCU team delves deeper, unsettling truths emerge. Although the screenplay attempts to explore ACP Verma’s solitary personal life, this aspect remains largely unexplored. However, the film’s notable flaws include awkward camera angles, misplaced close-ups, and uneven editing, detracting from the narrative’s effectiveness. While the storyline is detailed, it occasionally feels prolonged, and despite an unexpected plot twist, its execution lacks full conviction, leaving lingering questions unanswered.
In the midst of these shortcomings, Manoj Bajpayee’s performance stands out as a solid and assured anchor in an otherwise mediocre thriller.
