Controll REVIEW: Thakur Anoop Singh, Rohit Roy Starrer Is A Timely Thriller That Highlights The Dark Side Of Cybercrime

Film:
Controll

Director: Safdar Abbas

Cast: Thakur Anoop Singh,Rohit Roy & Priya Anand

Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hour, 56 minutes)

Platform: Theatres

Controll REVIEW

In an age where a single click can change lives — and not always for the better — Controll attempts to explore the darker side of our increasingly digital world. Directed by Safdar Abbas, the film follows the story of Abhimanyu (played by Thakur Anoop Singh), an Indian Army officer who finds himself entangled in a personal crisis rooted in cybercrime.

The plot kicks off when Abhimanyu’s brother-in-law falls victim to an online scam, eventually taking his own life. Devastated and determined, Abhimanyu embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind the fraud and bring the culprits to justice. What unfolds is a personal journey of grief, anger, and pursuit of accountability in a system riddled with silence and loopholes.

What Works

Thakur Anoop Singh delivers and leaves a last impression

What Doesn’t Work

While the attend in appreciated the excruciation lacks finish.

Technical Analysis

The premise is undoubtedly powerful and relevant. With cybercrime on the rise, Controll deserves credit for spotlighting a very real threat that often goes unaddressed in mainstream cinema. However, while the intent is commendable, the execution feels uneven.

Technically, the film is a mixed bag. The editing is crisp, and the cinematography works in most scenes. However, the background score lacks punch, and some of the lighting choices feel off, especially in emotional moments that required more subtlety.

The screenplay starts strong but loses momentum in parts, particularly in the second half where certain sequences feel rushed or predictable. The film avoids melodrama, which is a strength, but at times it also misses emotional depth.

Acting

Thakur Anoop Singh delivers a sincere performance, portraying a man caught between duty and personal loss with quiet intensity. Rohit Roy plays the antagonist with a restrained menace that works in the film’s favor. Supporting actors like Denzil Smith, Karan Singh Chhabra, Rajesh Sharma, Siddharth Banerjee, Palak Jaiswalm and Lokesh Mittal do a good job with their limited screen time.

Conclusion

Overall, Controll is an important film with a necessary message, but it doesn’t always hit as hard as it could have. It’s worth a watch for the subject matter, but don’t expect a flawless experience.

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