The Power Review : In Mumbai, the Thakur crime family faces sudden threats as rival gangs unite to launch a deadly attack on patriarch Kalidas Thakur (Mahesh V. Manjrekar) and his younger son, Devidas (Vidyut Jammwal). As they navigate these perilous times, their once unbreakable family bonds are put to the test in ‘The Power’.
Movie Ratings
4/5
| Release Date | 14 January 2021 |
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| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Duration | 2h 33min |
| Cast | Vidyut Jammwal, Shruti Haasan, Zakir Hussain, Sachin Khedekar, Sonal Chauhan, Jisshu Sengupta, Mahesh Manjrekar, Medha Manjrekar, Prateik Babbar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Sudhanshu Pandey, Yuvika Chaudhary, Salil Ankola, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Chetan Hansraj, Aham Sharma, Vidyadhar Joshi, Savita Malpekar, Ganesh Yadavmore… |
| Director | Mahesh Manjrekar |
| Writer | Mahesh Manjrekar, Siddharth Salvi |
| Cinematography | Rakesh Rawat |
| Music | Salim–Sulaiman |
| Producer | Vijay Galani, Pratik Galani, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Aksshay Gada |
| Production | Pen India Limited, Galani Entertainments |
| Certificate | 13+ |
The Thakurs wield immense power in Mumbai, using violence and political connections to maintain control over their illicit activities. Kalidas Thakur and his ally Rana (Sachin Khedekar) arrived in Mumbai with aspirations of dominance, leading to a tense rivalry for supremacy. ‘The Power’ delves into themes of greed, betrayal, love, vengeance, and familial jealousy.
Mahesh V. Manjrekar’s direction and screenplay aim to convey the message that hatred is never the solution, yet the execution falls short of inspiring. The film dedicates excessive time to establishing its central theme, resulting in a lackluster narrative that fails to sustain engagement. While Vidyut Jammwal delivers a solid performance as the composed and strategic Devi, Shruti lacks conviction in her portrayal of a daughter seeking revenge. Manjrekar’s portrayal of Kalidas commands respect but fails to elevate the overall viewing experience.
Vidyut Jammwal impresses with his action sequences, although an overabundance of slow-motion shots detracts from their impact. The background score fails to enhance the dramatic tension, and the outdated style of dialogue delivery feels out of place in the contemporary setting.
With a tighter screenplay and more consistent performances, ‘The Power’ could have been a compelling addition to the crime genre. However, its lackluster narrative and outdated elements prevent it from reaching its full potential.
