Vishal Bharadwaj's much-awaited spy thriller finally hit the streaming platform Netflix on October 5. Let's take a look at some of the reviews from fans who watched the film, which is an adapted espionage tale. With the stellar cast of Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ali Fazal as lead actors in this rat-chase, Khufiya is basking in some interesting reviews.
So, the film, which is believed to be not just a thriller but an engaging emotional drama, is being received well among the audience? Well, let's find out.
Khufiya Twitter Review
The netizens have been waiting not for just this gripping thriller but more for the female prowess of the film showcasing the acting talents of Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi together. A social media user was seen requesting, "More Tabu-Wamiqa in one frame please." Another user appreciated the performance of the film's female leads as well as, wishing the time duration of the film to be less lengthy as the movie is 2 hours 35 minutes. The user wrote "Duration could have been minimal. Decent watch."
REVIEW: #VishalBhardwaj's #KHUFIYA is a well-made gripping saga. It works big time due to the intriguing plot, tight screenplay, twists and turns and exemplary performances by #Tabu and #WamiqaGabbi
— BollyHungama (@Bollyhungama) October 5, 2023
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️https://t.co/fySU3xy7qs
Another user appreciated the director of the film Vishal Bharadwaj calling Khufiya one of Bharadwaj's finest and also appreciated Ali Fazal running the rat-chase race between the two women as a "true chameleon."
#KhufiyaReview#Khufiya is one of the most authentic portrayal of Indian Secret Service: #RAW operations and operatives.
— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) October 5, 2023
Rating - ⭐⭐⭐💫#VishalBhardwaj, undoubtedly one of the finest director of the this generation, shows the world of RAW and, it's one of the most… pic.twitter.com/zOTkW7VZZD
A user also highlighted the espionage to be emotionally conflicted women throwing light at the hidden star of the film Azmeri Haque Badhon.
#Khufiya review: #VishalBhardwaj paints a haunting character study of three emotionally conflicted women caught in the crosshairs of espionage, powered by the performances of #Tabu, #WamiqaGabbi and Azmeri Haque Badhonhttps://t.co/1rOZ877ZyN
— The Hindu Cinema (@TheHinduCinema) October 5, 2023
Talking about the plot, several netizens expressed contentment at the fact that the story stands out from the usual spy-thrillers served on our platters. One user wrote, "This isn't your usual espionage film." The user continued writing about the film as not being a typical alpha male saving the day or chest-thumping nationalism with a monologue on country or mother's love.
Another user appreciated Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi's performances at the dinner table of the climax scene.
#MovieReview | Khufiya isn't your usual espionage film. Or the kind of films we are used to watching. No chest-thumping nationalism, no alpha male saving the day, and no monologues of desh-bhakti or mother's love, writes @shominisen #KhufiyaReview https://t.co/wiGR5IeKed
— WION Showbiz (@WIONShowbiz) October 5, 2023
Despite already having given so much away early on, Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya continues to nurture lofty ambitions.
— The Reel (@TheReel_in) October 5, 2023
Review by @nandiniramnathhttps://t.co/bH8cuw9Oiq
With the day-one reviews appearing to be favourable, Khufiya seems like a must-watch film.
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