It was the Coronavirus Pandemic that taught this universe a lesson. The shocking and dismaying effect on the human world four years ago was unforgettable. The director of this film, Ravindra Vemshi, has given new thought to his subject and explains how the medical field was misused. He gives an account of various scandals but for his thriller ‘Night Curfew,’ he gobbles up a particular tale that is well-crafted for the silver screen.
It is an altogether different film in the career of director RV. His earlier films, Putani Safari, Matha, and Vasanthi Nalidaaga, have different genres. This one is a precise thriller that is intriguing in many places.
As the title indicates, it is ‘Night Curfew’—all the developments happen at night, during the pandemic time, and before the curfew relaxation. The formidable screenplay gives an edge-of-the-seat experience at places.
The hospital, headed by Dr. Durga, is located in a remote place. Using this opportunity during the coronavirus pandemic, a gang of four – Pramod Shetty, Bala Rajawadi, Ashwini Haasan, and Vardhan – makes a false accusation about the hospital. Dr. Durga (Malashri) with her colleague Vedha (Ranjini Raghavan) studies the modus operandi of the gang. The suspicion turns out to be right. The foursome demanding the death certificate of a lady has ulterior motives.
How to keep the foursomes who are very cruel until the ‘Night Curfew’ is relaxed? Dr. Durga uses her muscles and intelligence in the hospital that has coronavirus patients and general patients. On one side, the patients become very important for Dr. Durga. When the cruel foursome decides to destabilize the oxygen of the hospital for their demand, it becomes tough for Dr. Durga. She uses a master plan with Dr. Vedha. To what extreme, Dr. Durga’s fight against the culprits is further interesting.
Malashri, action queen seen in cop roles doing tough work, has done similarly worth as a doctor in this film. Action is not a doctor requisite, but the image of her career comes with the help of this film.
Ranjini Raghavan, picking this kind of role, deserves compliments for her. Pramod Shetty, Bala Rajawadi, Ashwini Haasan, and Vardhan have given justice to the roles. Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, and Manju Pavagada’s abilities are not completely utilized.
Background music by MS Maruthi is pretty good, cinematography by Pramod Bharatiya holds the mood of the situations captivatingly, and action by Jaguar Sannappa is admirable.
This one with captivating moments is a good choice for action and thrill lovers in cinema.
