Nukkad Naatak

The 107-minute movie is so well-intentioned and sincere that it seems churlish to pick out its flaws. The plot is very much like a street play in its examination of and solutions to the structural causes of poverty. The film recommends that young students move away from the rat race and turn their attention towards worthier pursuits. It’s hard to argue with this message. The overstretched premise and inconsistent tonality are always being balanced by the earnestness of the leads and the overall desire to transform lives. There is some attention paid to Shivang’s journey out of the closet, and to Molshri’s inability to realise that her aggression isn’t helping matters. Nukkad Naatak is entirely carried by Molshri Singh and Shivang Rajpal, who never let rawness get in the way of enthusiasm.