PremiumHaddi review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui shines in this bone-chilling tale of revenge and redemption
Haddi is not simply another random OTT release; it is a movie that will get you to think, feel, and ask questions.
Last Updated: 08.00 PM, Sep 26, 2023
Haddi story:
Haddi takes us on a vengeful journey while exploring Haddi's life, set against the backdrop of contemporary ruin in NCR, Gurgaon, and Noida. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays Haddi, a transsexual who travels from Allahabad to Delhi to join a transgender gang. He ascends to the top of the criminal food chain to exact revenge on the Anurag Kashyap-portrayed mobster turned politician who mistreated his family. Harika (also played by Nawaz) assumes the identity of Haddi and joins the gang. Haddi then interacts with them in a transgender manner and wins everyone over. They are unaware that Haddi is a mystic who joined the gang for a purpose nonetheless.
Haddi review:
Haddi is a brave and delicate subject that is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Along with portraying acts of retribution, the narrative elevates violence and brutality. Aside from this, the movie does a great job of tackling sensitive subjects like sexuality, corruption, and identity. The film does a fantastic job of presenting the brutal reality of slums, struggle, and the streets of Delhi. The most crucial aspect is that the movie delivers all of these things while also presenting them with witty dialogue and entertaining elements so that you won't get bored until the very end.
The cast of the movie is excellent, and they all give performances that are flawless in every moment. Nawazuddin Siddiqui proves once more that he is a master at getting beneath the skin of a character by portraying two very different personalities. Nawaz totally transforms his appearance, behaviour, and accent to take on these identities. Through his demeanour, he will instill in you rage, sorrow, and arrogance. The film's greatest strength is Nawazuddin's portrayal of Haddi and Harika.
Anurag Kahsyap gives a standout performance as the bad guy. Every time they come on the screen, Saurabh Sachdeva, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Shridhar Dubey, Vipin Sharma, Ila Arun, Rajesh Kumar, and Saharsh Shukla will steal your heart with their stellar performances.
Regarding the technical aspects, from the music to the editing and cinematography, everything in the movie works well and helps the audience believe the plot is realistic. The gripping and fast pace of the film will give you no time to get bored and will keep you hooked till the end. The film's climax, which will give you goosebumps and leave you baffled, is its standout moment.
Haddi verdict:
Haddi is not simply another random OTT release; it is a movie that will get you to think, feel, and ask questions. If you enjoy cinema for the gripping plot, the acting, and the message, then you cannot skip watching this film.