Baramulla movie review: Manav Kaul leads a riveting story rooted in Kashmir’s tragic past
Baramulla is this week's supernatural thriller that delivers a stark portrayal of the Kashmir Valley, intertwining a horror narrative with the region's insurgency. The valley's beauty contrasted with its troubled political scene has long inspired Indian cinema.
The film, available on Netflix, stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli. Rather than romanticizing Kashmir, it presents its harsh realities, marked by curfews and terrorism. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, who co-wrote the screenplay with Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar, the story blends terrorism into the background, focusing mainly on the unsettling case of missing children.
Plot Overview
Ridwaan Sayyed, newly appointed DSP of Baramulla district, moves into the official bungalow with his family. He is tasked with solving the mysterious disappearances of children in the valley.
- Months earlier, the 13-year-old son of an MLA vanished during a magic show in a crowded market.
- Soon after, another boy disappeared from a lake under baffling circumstances.
Finding little evidence, Ridwaan delves deeper into the case, uncovering disturbing truths.
"Baramulla keeps terrorism as just one of the subplots, while the main plot revolves around a case of missing children, which DSP Ridwaan Sayyed is appointed to solve."
The movie captures the grim atmosphere of Kashmir without glossing over its complexity, balancing supernatural elements with real-world conflict.
Author’s summary: Baramulla combines supernatural thriller elements with a poignant exploration of Kashmir’s turmoil, anchored by Manav Kaul’s compelling performance as a determined investigator.
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