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Berlin Movie Review: Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwaq Singh Starrer Is A Slow Burn Thriller That Surprises You

Berlin movie review: If you're a fan of edge-of-your-seat thrillers, Berlin, starring Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwaq Singh, Rahul Bose, is worth a watch, available now on Zee5. Rating: 3 star

Berlin movie review: Berlin may be the title of this film, but don't expect it to tell a story about the city. The connection with Berlin will become clearer as you watch, but it seems the filmmakers started with an intriguing title to craft a thrilling narrative. If you're a fan of edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwaq Singh, Rahul Bose starter is worth a watch, available now on Zee5. 

Berlin movie plot

The plot kicks off when an investigative agency arrests a foreign agent, Ishwaq Singh, but there's a twist—he's deaf and mute. To communicate with him, the agency brings in a teacher, played by Aparshakti Khurana. The team is led by Rahul Bose, but before long, another agency takes Aparshakti's character away. Why do they take him? Meanwhile, a murder occurs. Who's responsible? Does Aparshakti’s character have any connection to it? How does he get caught between two agencies? These questions unravel in the film, and saying more would spoil the fun. 

How Berlin movie is

The movie starts off slow but gradually builds up momentum, surprising you along the way. With numerous twists and turns, the suspense keeps escalating, grabbing your attention more as the plot progresses. While the slow start might test your patience, the payoff in the second half makes it worth sticking around. If you’re a thriller enthusiast, this film will eventually hook you, but don't give up after the first 15 minutes—it gets better! 

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Berlin movie performances

Aparshakti Khurana delivers an outstanding performance, continuing to prove his versatility as an actor. His role here is completely different from his earlier films, and following his stint in Stree 2, this shows his incredible range. Ishwaq Singh is brilliant in portraying a mute and deaf agent, leaving a mark without uttering a single dialogue—a rare and challenging feat. His portrayal sets a new milestone for such characters in Indian cinema. Rahul Bose is compelling, as always, and the supporting cast also does a solid job. 

Direction

Atul Sabharwal’s direction is impressive. He excels at creating dark, gripping content, and he demonstrates his mastery once again with Berlin. However, the pacing could have been tighter. In the OTT space, where viewers tend to lose interest if the film doesn’t grab them in the first 15 minutes, a slightly faster narrative could have been more effective. 

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Berlin is a well-crafted thriller that takes its time to build, but it rewards patient viewers with a compelling storyline and surprising twists. If you enjoy slow-burn thrillers with deep character portrayals, this one is worth your time. 

Berlin Movie Rating: 3 star

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