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A group of men in Pune staged a blackout one evening in order to steal cash and jewelry from a store. The arrival of darkness in the city drastically alters the existence of Vikrant Massey’s character, Lenny D’Souza. Crime reporter Lenny goes outside to fetch food for himself and his spouse, not realizing that his life is about to change drastically. A few unexpected people go on his excursion with him, adding to the overall entertainment value of the film.

The film was written and directed by Devang Shashin Bhavsar. We watch the criminals carrying out their plan while the energetic song “Chor” plays in the background. We see what happens to Lenny, one of the numerous things that may occur in the shadows. The thieves are killed when Lenny’s automobile collides with theirs. Dreaming about how his and his wife Roshni’s lives will alter forever, he snatches their black box. Unfortunately, what he believes to be the beginning of good fortune only gets worse.

Bewdya (Sunil Grover), Thik (Karan Sudhakar Sonawane), Thak (Saurabh Dilip Ghadge), and Shruti (Mouni Roy) accompany Lenny on his misadventure. Indeed, there are a lot of characters, and the first part introduces us to many more. Writer-director Devang makes sure we’re kept amused with great comedy with Anil Kapoor’s clever introduction of them. In the first hour, the story doesn’t move very far, yet it’s never boring. That’s why you’re excited to see how everything works out when the break comes!

An emotional narrative for Sunil Grover’s Bewdya character opens the second hour. The screenplay only falters there, since it fails to create the emotional impression that its authors had hoped for. But when the heartfelt drama is over, Blackout (2024) returns to being an enjoyable adventure. As you follow the narrative and realize how inexorable (till the very end) the string of bad occurrences for Lenny D’Souza are, you burst out laughing. Despite some unresolved issues, the second hour is just as enjoyable.

It’s a welcome departure to see Vikrant Massey play a legendary crime reporter who executes sting operations with such fun, considering he’s typically portrayed on television as serious characters. As we witness Vikrant’s character’s fortunes worsen, he gives an incredible performance. His tantrums are amusing, and it’s clear he enjoyed himself much in the role. You’ll be left in splits when you see Sunil Grover as the insane Bewdya, who talks in shayaris. With a straight face, Sunil is a comic who makes you laugh. He is an equally amazing performer, as shown by the way he delivers his words and then transitions into action mode.

We have been delighted by Saurabh Dilip Ghadge and Karan Sudhakar Sonawane’s Instagram clips. They portray street criminals in Blackout as “Thik Thak,” and their friendship is amazing. These influences are typically paired with uninteresting parts in films. However, Devang Shashin Bhavsar has brilliantly capitalized on the genuine friendship between Karan and Saurabh, transforming them into a whole entertainment package even in the film industry. Their humor is fantastic, made funnier by the way they parody celebrities and influencers alike.

Good performances are also given by actors Prasad Oak, Jisshu Sengupta, Ruhani Sharma, Mouni Roy, and Chhaya Raghunath Kadam.

The intriguing idea behind Devang Shashin Bhavsar’s tale is that of a guy whose life is irrevocably altered one tragic night during a citywide blackout. Devang does a commendable job bringing humor and personality to the screen. Every skill and the principal supporting characters in the plot have been optimally utilized by the writer-director. The twists are funny and make people laugh a lot. Without its speech, Blackout wouldn’t have been such a fun experience. Abbas and Hussain Dalal have conducted extensive study on topics that have gained popularity as memes. The pair makes sure we never stop laughing at these lines, whether it’s by adding the “Sonam Gupta” joke or employing “Accha chalta hoon duaaon mein yaad rakhna” in a scenario where we feel sorry for Lenny.

The film’s soundtrack, written by Vishal Mishra, has you tapping your foot from the first track, “Chor.” The song is featured in the movie’s opening credits, and it gets better from there. The background score is superb, even though the songs are OK. The BGM is stuck in your head long after the film ends. In addition, some amazing Hindi songs make the Vikrant Massey and Sunil Grover film an even more tasty and enjoyable experience. As a lover of “Chaiyya Chaiyya,” I’m constantly concerned that it may be ruined by a remake or usage in a motion picture. However, you’ll laugh aloud at how Devang used it in one of the most important sequences.

All in all, Blackout is an exciting, boisterous, and disorganized misadventure. Despite the fact that the first half is primarily devoted to character introduction, it’s absurd and crazy. However, there is conversation throughout the film, so it is aware of this. The story settles down for a while after the dramatic emotional scenes and the battle scene that follows. The journey is made much more pleasurable by the humor and performances. Since Vikrant Massey’s film ends on a cliffhanger, perhaps this mania will continue.