IMDB Rating: 6.2/10
Movie Duration: 1h 41m
Release Date: April 28, 2023
Language: Hindi
Category: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Cast: Alaya F, Manu Rishi, Aashim Gulati, Shreedhar Dubey, Apoorva Suman, Tariq Mir, Priyanka Arya, Rajesh Sharma
Movie Description:
“U-Turn” (2023) is a gripping Hindi-language crime thriller that blends investigative journalism with a supernatural mystery. The story revolves around Radhika (played by Alaya F), a young and ambitious journalism intern working on a sensitive case involving traffic violations.
Radhika’s investigation focuses on motorists who illegally take U-turns on a flyover, disrupting traffic and contributing to a string of unexplained deaths. As she digs deeper, the case takes a dark and eerie twist when those violating traffic rules begin dying under mysterious circumstances.
What starts as a civic issue spirals into a haunting investigation, putting Radhika in the center of a deadly puzzle. The film cleverly mixes real-world problems with supernatural suspense, offering viewers a tight, intriguing experience.
Critical Reception:
Critics have offered mixed reviews for U-Turn, with praise for its concept and performance but some criticism of pacing and narrative execution.
- Hindustan Times: “Alaya F impresses in this eerie blend of social commentary and supernatural mystery.”
- India Today: “Interesting premise with moderate thrills—U-Turn is a decent one-time watch.”
- The Times of India: “Gripping first half, slightly underwhelming second—but solid performances keep it afloat.”
Box Office Collection:
Domestic Collection:
- Opening Day: ₹3.1 Crores
- First Week Total: ₹13.9 Crores
- Second Week Total: ₹6.5 Crores
- Total Domestic Collection: ₹20.4 Crores (approx.)
Worldwide Collection:
- Estimated Global Gross: ₹28.7 Crores
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