Rautu Ka Raaz

On the flipside, this is a slow-burn flick. Those expecting thrills or action will be disappointed. After a point, the narrative gets complicated as too many characters get introduced and one might struggle to remember who is who. The action of Deepak in the end will raise questions. His dark past doesn’t work as audiences are now fed-up seeing cops who have a sharp mind but are disturbed due to personal reasons. Lastly, viewers are constantly told that Deepak is a weird character. However, there’s nothing bizarre about him as such.

The film has every essential element that a thriller needs. However, not for a moment would you feel there’s an overdose. If you are dealing with serious subjects such as child abuse and murder, incorporating comic elements to make it less morbid and yet maintaining sensitivity is quite the task. Rest assured, ‘Rautu Ka Raaz’, will not disappoint.

There are no punchy lines or scene-grabbing oddities that made his previous cop outing in Raat Akeli Hai so much more delicious. It is a straight-forward performance and despite Siddiqui's screen presence, he fails to lift up this sluggish affair.