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A minor error, perhaps, but an apt metaphor for the series. ‘Ab Hoga Hisaab’ repeatedly stumbles upon compelling subjects — illegal immigration, exploitation, disappearing youth — only to get bored with them, fetishise their suffering, and fill the gaps with violence, scandalised intimacy, and increasingly contrived plot mechanics.

As is with his far superior ‘Special Ops’, there is a honey trap, cat and mouse games, twists and turns. Alas, the thriller quotient is not as exciting as his other work. Another downer is the overuse of the narrative device, so much so that for a long time, there is less of dialogues and more of voiceovers, with our hero proffering procedural details.

Director Sharan Art has made sure to keep the film honest and grounded. The writing, by Harnav Bir Singh and Sharan Art, is thoughtful. The dialogues are strong and meaningful, and they stay with you long after the movie ends. The cinematography by Jaype Singh is beautiful. The frames and scenes feel real and well-researched. The way the film shows the period—clothes, ships, streets, and even the silence—gives you an understanding of that time. Its music is another highlight. The songs match the situations perfectly. They are emotional, not forced, and add a lot to the mood of the film. The background score by Kevin Roy George helps you feel the tension and hope in various scenes. The film moves at a slow pace, and some scenes feel stretched and tend to get boring. But, thankfully, the message is not lost.

Success is most times not driven by talent alone, but the choices talent makes.

by Mona

Mona of The Tribune rated 2.5/5 and stated "The sequel draws laughs and is entertaining.

by Nonika Singh

Nonika Singh of The Tribune gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Though the film moves languidly, there is a sense of urgency, a premonition that engulfs you just as fires would."