One Friday Night Review: Raveena Tandon, Milind Soman & Vidhi Chitalia’s Thriller Fails To Engage

Raveena Tandon, Milind Soman, and Vidhi Chitalia star in “One Friday Night,” directed by Manish Gupta, now available for streaming on Jio Cinema.

Plot Summary

“One Friday Night” follows the story of Ram Verma (Milind Soman), a wealthy businessman, and his wife Lata Verma (Raveena Tandon), a gynecologist, who have been married for two decades. Ram is involved in an extramarital affair with Niru (Vidhi Chitalia) and takes her to his holiday villa while deceiving his wife. During their stay, Niru reveals that she is pregnant, leading to a confrontation between Ram and Lata. Tragedy strikes when Niru accidentally pushes Ram off the balcony, and the events that unfold during “One Friday Night” form the crux of the plot.

The Good

The film has a concise runtime of around 85 minutes, avoiding unnecessary dragging of the storyline. The climax delivers an unexpected and shocking twist, adding some interest to an otherwise underwhelming film. Considering the limited resources, the filmmakers deserve commendation for producing this film.

The Bad

“One Friday Night” suffers from amateur writing and execution. The dialogues are subpar, and several scenes feel unnecessarily long and tedious, despite the film’s short duration. The majority of the cast delivers unconvincing performances, leaving viewers feeling disengaged throughout the proceedings.

Performances

Milind Soman and Raveena Tandon offer basic performances, lacking the depth and preparation required for their roles. Milind’s emotional scenes fail to impress. Vidhi Chitalia portrays Niru, the playful young woman, with sincerity, but her performance struggles to rise above the mediocrity of the film.

Final Verdict

“One Friday Night” is a disengaging thriller-drama with underwhelming performances. The film’s weak writing, execution, and performances prevent it from being a compelling watch. Viewers seeking a captivating thriller may be disappointed with this offering. The film is now available for streaming on Jio Cinema.

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