Naam Movie Review: Ajay Devgn Starrer Is A Forgotten Film That Should Have Stayed in the Vault

Naam Movie Review: The film’s logic is nonexistent, and the suspense, which is supposed to be the film's backbone, is utterly laughable.

Naam Movie Review: This film, originally made in 2008, remained unreleased for years and has now been quietly dropped into theaters without any promotion from its lead actor, Ajay Devgn, or director, Anees Bazmee. With Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 dominating the spotlight for both these big names, one can’t help but wonder why neither mentioned this film. Watching it clears up the mystery—this movie is simply not worth talking about.

Story:

The film kicks off with Ajay Devgn's character being shot multiple times, but he stubbornly clings to a key in true action-hero style. When he wakes up, he has lost his memory. Enter Dr. Bhumi (played by Bhumika Chawla), who not only treats him but quickly becomes his wife. They even have a daughter. But his mysterious past comes back to haunt him. The rest of the film focuses on unraveling the question: Who is Ajay Devgn? Meanwhile, the audience grapples with another question: Why was this movie pulled out of the vault in the first place?

Execution:

Even by 2008 standards, this film is shockingly subpar. The pacing is absurdly rushed. Ajay Devgn wakes up in a hospital, hugs Bhumika Chawla in fear, and in the very next scene, they have a child together. It’s as if the film speed-runs through "We two, ours one" in 2.5 seconds! When Sameera Reddy’s character meets Ajay, she initially claims she doesn’t know him, only to declare her undying love moments later. The film’s logic is nonexistent, and the suspense, which is supposed to be the film's backbone, is utterly laughable. Even thrillers from the 1970s delivered far superior twists.

Acting:

Ajay Devgn manages to keep his dignity intact, delivering a decent performance despite the weak material. Bhumika Chawla is passable, while Sameera Reddy goes all out with over-the-top acting. The brightest spot is Shriya Sharma, who plays Ajay’s daughter and brings genuine charm to her role. Supporting actors like Rahul Dev, Sharad Saxena, Mukesh Tiwari, and Yashpal Sharma must be wishing this film had stayed shelved forever.

Direction:

It’s hard to believe Anees Bazmee, a director known for entertaining blockbusters, helmed this project. Even considering the era, the direction lacks coherence, pacing, and creativity. This film feels like a half-hearted experiment gone terribly wrong.

Verdict:

If you’re in the mood for a cringe-fest or want to see how bad films can get, this one might be your cup of tea. Otherwise, save your time and money. The movie is a meme goldmine but a cinematic disaster. Watch at your own risk and exit the theater as soon as the absurdity becomes unbearable.