Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba review: Pati, Patni Aur Woh gets a sinister spin

Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey starrer Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba full movie review and rating: Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is a film that much like its characters, is caught in its own web and struggling to find its way out!

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba review: Pati, Patni Aur Woh gets a sinister spin (Credits: Instagram)

New Delhi: The sequel to the 2021 crime drama Haseen Dillruba has arrived with Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, and Jimmy Shergill, the film promises to take the audience on another thrilling ride filled with intrigue, passion, and a dash of absurdity. But does it deliver on these promises? Let’s dive into this tangled web of roses, blood and crocodiles!

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’s story

The film picks up where its predecessor left off but with a new setting and fresh faces. Rani (Taapsee Pannu) and Rishu (Vikrant Massey) have relocated to a town overlooking the majestic Taj Mahal, attempting to escape their murky past. However, their attempt to start anew is thwarted when Neel’s uncle, a police officer named Mrityunjay aka Monto Chacha discovers their whereabouts. The story then spirals into a series of convoluted events, introducing Abhimanyu (Sunny Kaushal), another character obsessed with the late Hindi crime novelist Dinesh Pandit, and our Rani.

As expected, Rani finds herself entangled in another passionate yet perilous love triangle, this time with Abhimanyu. The film draws heavily on Dinesh Pandit’s novels, which Rani uses as her life’s playbook, quoting his poetic yet melodramatic lines about love and betrayal. Surprisingly, it becomes a sort of communication key for her and Rishu while they are staying apart. These literary references contribute to the film’s surreal, almost illogical narrative, where the line between reality and fiction often blurs.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’s review

Undoubtedly, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is as twisted and convoluted as its predecessor, if not more so. Director Jayprad Desai takes the audience on a visually engaging journey, with the cinematography capturing the eerie beauty of the archaic city of Agra. The film’s editing is sharp, keeping the pace brisk and ensuring that no scene feels unnecessary or out of place.

However, the plot itself is where the film stumbles. While Haseen Dillruba had its fair share of absurdities, it still managed to hold the audience’s attention with its dark humour and unpredictable twists. The sequel, however, seems to stretch the boundaries of believability even further, resulting in a narrative that feels disjointed and, at times, outright illogical. Abhimanyu’s motivations are often unclear, and the plot twists, while surprising, lack the impact of the first film.

Kanika Dhillon, who penned the script and dialogues, brings her signature style to the film. Her dialogues are sharp and often witty, adding a layer of dark humour to the otherwise grim proceedings. However, the story itself feels like a rehash of the first film, with added complications that don’t necessarily contribute to the overall chronology. Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is not what anybody asked for. But, it turns out to be something that shouldn’t be swept under the carpet of sleeper hits.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba cast

Taapsee Pannu once again shines as Rani, bringing a mix of vulnerability and cunning to her character. She navigates the film’s more absurd moments with ease, maintaining the audience’s interest even when the plot begins to falter. Vikrant Massey is reliable as ever, although his character takes a backseat in this instalment, allowing Taapsee to take centre stage.

Sunny Kaushal, as the new addition to the cast, brings a certain intensity to his role as Abhimanyu. However, somewhere down the line, he lacks the deepness and complexity needed to make him truly memorable. Jimmy Shergill as Montu Chacha, delivers a solid performance, but his character feels underutilised as compared to Aditya Srivastava’s role in the first part of the film.

Where’s the flaw?

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is a mixed bag. While it offers moments of intrigue and suspense, the overall narrative is too convoluted and illogical to fully engage the audience. The performances, particularly by Taapsee Pannu, are commendable, but they can only do so much to elevate a plot that feels more like a series of loosely connected events rather than a cohesive story.

For fans of the first film, this sequel may offer some closure and entertainment, but for those looking for a well-crafted thriller, this one will leave you wanting more. Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba is a film that much like its characters, is caught in its own web and struggling to find its way out. In one particular scene, Taapsee and Sunny agree to prove who’s a bigger fan of Dinesh Pandit and what follows next is a dreadful turn of events that includes crocodiles, roses and the haunting track of Ek Haseena Thi.

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