Hisaab Barabar

Hisaab Barabar, directed by Ashwini Dhir, revolves around an honest Ticket Collector (TC) working for the Indian Railways who sets out to expose a massive financial fraud by a banker. While the premise seems promising on paper, the execution falters. The film struggles to find a consistent tone, failing to strike a balance between being hard- hitting or a light satirical take. Though there are a few interesting scenes, they are quickly followed by sequences that feel nonsensical. The overuse of the phrase "Hisaab Barabar" by the lead and in the background score becomes repetitive and annoying, further diminishing the film's appeal.

OVERALL RATING

R. Madhavan delivers an earnest performance as the honest TC, but even his effort cannot salvage the film, especially with the overly dramatic monologues toward the end. Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kriti Kulhari, and Manu Rishi deliver okay performances at best in their poorly written characters. The heavy use of green screen in several scenes further derails the film making the film look amateurish and distracting from the narrative. Overall, Hisaab Barabar wastes its promising premise with inconsistent execution, weak writing, and a lack of focus, offering only a few noteworthy moments and a sincere effort from its lead.

OVERALL - 7/10.