Nov. 11, 2022|India|129 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Crime;Drama
Description: Monica, O My Darling (2022) tells a gripping tale of murder, intrigue, and suspense, delivering thrills and excitement. The story revolves around Jayant Arkhedkar, a robotics expert played by Rajkummar Rao, who is driven by ambition to leave his ordinary life behind. At the start of the film, Jayant’s fortunes seem to rise as he secures a top position in his company, earns the admiration of its founder, and wins the heart of the founder’s daughter. Everything appears perfect—job, love, and success. However, as fate would have it, things take a dark turn. Murders occur, plans unravel, and chaos ensues.
Directed by Vasan Bala, known for his quirky style, the film begins with a shocking killing, setting the tone for the intense drama that follows. Themes of misplaced desire, femme fatales, and a killer’s overconfidence weave through the narrative, reminiscent of classic James Hadley Chase novels. The movie also echoes elements of Sriram Raghavan’s Johnny Gaddar, a thrilling tale of a heist gone wrong. While the filmmakers pay homage to iconic Bollywood scenes, some moments, like the reference to Maqbool, feel unnecessary and unimproved.
Overall, Monica, O My Darling is a wild ride of twists and turns, exploring the immoral and crooked sides of its characters.
Cast director: Vasan Bala
Cast actor: Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Sukant Goel, Sikandar Kher, Bagavathi Perumal, Zayn Marie Khan, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor
Original name: मोनिका, ओ माय डार्लिंग