Savi Movie Review : This jailbreak thriller showcases strong performances and offers engaging moments

Story: Story: Savi's husband is accused of murdering his boss. Convinced of his innocence, Savi orchestrates a jailbreak to free him, enlisting the help of an ex-convict.

Review: This jailbreak thriller centers on Savi, a content housewife in Liverpool, who lives with her husband, Nakul Sachdev, an employee at a construction firm. When Nakul (Harshvardhan Rane) is framed for the murder of his boss and imprisoned, Savi is certain of his innocence. Resolute in her quest to free him, she devises a bold escape plan. She enlists the help of Joydeep Paul (Anil Kapoor), an author and former convict, who helps her execute the plan with his elaborate disguises. As they orchestrate Nakul’s daring jailbreak, the Liverpool police uncover clues at Savi's home, sparking an intense and relentless pursuit.

‘Savi’ had the potential to be an engaging thriller, but it suffers from following a clichéd storyline. While the plot might have seemed intriguing on paper, the cinematic execution is not engaging. It's almost as if the film is close to achieving its potential, but doesn't quite get there. The screenplay manages to engage viewers at certain points, but few loopholes leave one wondering what happened to Abhinay Deo, the director behind the excellent ‘Delhi Belly.’ With more effort put into the screenplay and performances, ‘Savi’ could have been a standout in the jailbreak genre.

Divya Khossla takes on the challenging role of Savi, and her hard work is evident in her performance. She remains the focal point throughout the film, though one wishes she had showcased a broader emotional range. Harshvardhan Rane, portraying Nakul, delivers a decent performance, but the average screenplay hinders his ability to fully display his talents. However, the film is redeemed by Anil Kapoor, whose presence is one of its bright spots. He brings a certain energy and joy to the screen every time he appears.

The jailbreak genre is underexplored in Bollywood but has been extensively covered by Hollywood, producing memorable films like ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Escape from Alcatraz,’ and ‘Midnight Express.’ ‘Savi’ had a great opportunity to elevate this genre, but despite best efforts, it falls short. The actual jailbreak sequence is more 'tricky' than 'daring,' lacking the expected adrenaline rush. Anil Kapoor's witty dialogues inject the right amount of humour into the thriller. While ‘Savi’ makes an honest attempt to offer something new in this genre, it ultimately fails to reach the finish line.