MARDAANI 2: If you want to watch one-take Rani in action dressed in khaki, then this movie is a must watch for you. Rani Mukherji is Shivani Shibaji Roy, a upright police officer who undertakes the mighty task of nabbing a ferocious serial rapist in Kota, Rajasthan on her petite frame. The movie takes upon a contemporary burning topic and handles it with subtlety and finesse. However the way rape victims are mercilessly bashed and depicted in utmost gory and grotesque way makes one cringe and feel that the movie is glorifying the act of rape. The performance of Rani Mukherji is top-class as the no-frills, no-nonsense cop which does not cower down under the misogyny of her male colleagues and the society at large. Newcomer Vishal Jethwa makes a sincere attempt to look convincing as the teenage rapist. His debut on the big screen is impressive but he does not come across as menacing and dreaded as his role demands. Sans any song, the movie is slick and crisp at 1 hour 45 minutes. The movie brings across some hard-hitting statistics at the end and this makes one ponder on the disgusting and disastrous state of things in India. Rani has been a consistent good actor and now backed by the most powerful production house in India, she is even better. Watch this movie to experience good storytelling, power-packed performances and a huge dose of feminism.
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