Almost Made a Decent Thriller Until a Clumsy Climax Ruined It

RATING – ⭐ ⭐ 2/5*

Ek Chatur Naar Review:

Ek Chatur Naar, directed by Umesh Shukla, almost worked for me as a decent con drama and thriller for the first two hours, despite its obvious filmmaking flaws. But then came the messy climax, which spoiled everything the film had managed to build. You have often seen thrillers where what looks like an accidental setup slowly turns into a pre-planned jam. But logically, such twists only work if the climax reveals something truly shocking and convincing. Ek Chatur Naar is built on this old and worn-out formula, one that has been used repeatedly in Hollywood and even in a few Bollywood, Tamil, and Telugu thrillers. The problem here is that the deception factor feels forced instead of organic. That lack of natural flow drags the film from being a passable entertainer to a somewhat disappointing thriller.

Ek Chatur Naar Story:

The Story follows Mamta (Divya Khosla Kumar), a poor woman who happens to find the phone of a wealthy businessman, Abhishek (Neil Nitin Mukesh). On the phone, Mamta discovers a sex clip of Abhishek with his secretary Tina (Heli Daruwala). She decides to blackmail him for a hefty sum of Rs. 2 crore. For Abhishek, this is not just about the scandalous video but also about the many secrets of his financial scams stored on the phone. He must recover it at any cost to save both his career and personal life. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between Mamta and Abhishek, where both try to outsmart each other using every trick in the book.

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On paper, Himanshu Tripathi’s script seems promising. But the problem lies in the execution. The screenplay, worked on by Jay Master, Umesh Shukla, Deepak Nirman, and Siddhaarth Goel, feels scattered. Having four writers on the same screenplay often dilutes the vision, and here too, it ends up being a detached narrative. The setup involving Mamta and Tina before the climax makes no sense, while the child kidnapping subplot feels highly predictable. Tina’s shocking reaction to the news of Abhishek’s wife’s pregnancy was totally out of context. The film begins with some intelligence and intrigue, but it loses steam in the second half. Adding a melodramatic touch and filmy lines to the heroine’s character further weakens the thriller element, making it resemble a daily soap at times. The film manages to hold your attention for a while but eventually sinks with its poorly executed ending.

Ek Chatur Naar Cast:

Performances, however, provide some relief. Divya Khosla Kumar gets a character with several shades—probably the most she has ever had to play—and she does try her best to make it work. Unfortunately, the melodramatic writing dampens her efforts. Neil Nitin Mukesh is well-suited to the role of Abhishek and plays it with restraint, without going overboard. Chhaya Kadam once again proves her talent with another strong performance, while Zakir Hussain does fine in his part. Sushant Singh deserved more screen time, and Yashpal Sharma feels underused, playing a quieter role than expected. The supporting cast overall keeps things steady but never rises above the limitations of the writing. Where was chaos by the way?

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Ek Chatur Naar movie Review:

Technically, Ek Chatur Naar is a mixed bag. The cinematography is strictly average and fails to add any real tension to the narrative. The music is forgettable and does not elevate the drama. Production design and locations are decent enough, but the editing feels uneven and doesn’t maintain the required pace. The first half works fairly well, and even the first 30 minutes of the second half hold some pace. But the last 30–40 minutes drag unnecessarily, making the climax not just clumsy but also exhausting.

Umesh Shukla was once known for delivering thoughtful moves, but with Heer Express and Ek Chatur Naar, he seems to have lost that touch. The film neither entertains fully nor surprises the audience, and instead ends up being just another forgettable attempt. Sadly, it is yet another reminder that Shukla, who once had a respectable name in the industry, has now slipped into making films that fail to leave any impact.

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