'Article 370' Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad; Find Out From Viewers' Response

Aditya Suhas Jambhale-directed 'Article 370' has hit the screens on Friday. The movie has Yami Gautam and Priyamani playing the lead roles.

Skand Sanjeev Thakur, Sandeep Chattarji, Arun Govil, Raj Zutshi and others are in the cast. The movie has Shashwat Sachdev's music and Siddharth Deena Vasani's cinematography.

'Article 370' Review

As the title indicates, 'Article 370' revolves around the abrogation of Article 370 by the BJP-led NDA government. The movie delves into the intricacies surrounding the revocation of Article 370 on August 5th, 2019. Yami Gautam has enacted the role of NIA officer Zooni Haksar, while Priyamani will be seen in the role of Rajeshwari Swaminathan, the figure responsible for assigning Zooni the task of repealing Article 370. Presented in six parts, the film meticulously unfolds the events leading to the abrogation.

Beyond a mere retelling, 'Article 370' delves deep into the circumstances that led to the decision, illustrating how the escalating violence in Kashmir prompted the government to revoke J&K's special status. Eschewing patriotic clichés, the film opts for a compelling narrative that informs and engages without relying on familiar tropes. Penned by Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar, the film prioritizes its narrative, allowing it to shine amidst standout performances.

Yami Gautam brings a fiery intensity to her portrayal of Zooni Haksar in the film, reminiscent of her previous roles in 'A Thursday' and 'Oh My God 2.' While her character appears consumed by anger, it's evident that her journey is more about professional obligations and personal redemption than solely a response to Kashmir's turmoil. On the other hand, Priyamani's Rajeshwari Swaminathan offers a stark contrast as the epitome of calmness and poise in addressing the crisis. Her performance is captivating.

Audience reaction right from Houston on #Article370, a must watch for all Indians. Heartiest congratulations ⁦@AdityaDharFilms⁩ for producing this masterpiece with ⁦@yamigautam⁩ . “Yeh Dil Mange more “ with ⁦@kp_global⁩. pic.twitter.com/TBs0HeJsFG

— Surinder Kaul (@surinderkauldr) February 23, 2024

Check out what netizens say about 'Article 370':

Adivi Sesh: Very rarely does one see a well crafted Political Thriller done right like #Article370 Got to witness the amazing @yamigautam in her best performance without a doubt. And #PriyaMani garu 🙏🏼 Dear @AdityaDharFilms You are now 2 for 2 bhai ❤️ The film is Grounded and Urgent. Thank you for having us at the Mumbai preview. Kudos to the other Aditya, director #AdityaJhambale on a layered debut & Kudos to Lokesh, the entire cast n crew as well. Stellar

Four stars to @AdityaDharFilms’s 370 for casting (esp. Amit bhai), action sequences, strong female characters, and sensitivity. Tells the inside story of the bloodless removal of the paper wall named 370 without shrill rhetoric or creating disharmony. 👍👏 @yamigautam best wishes pic.twitter.com/V6hkgitu4i

— Shehla Rashid (@Shehla_Rashid) February 22, 2024

Always Bollywood: #Article370 strikes the perfect balance between thrilling political intrigue & genuine human emotion with a compelling narrative.. @yamigautam nails it with her standout performance that elevates the entire film.. #Priyamani shines with perfection

This powerful prologue, delivered by Ajay Devgan, outlines the origin of discriminatory #Article370, which now stands annulled.
The movie Article 370, set to hit cinema halls on 23rd Feb, traces down events, in the run up to Modi Govt’s historic move, to abrogate the contentious… pic.twitter.com/lB7xCJgNCl

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) February 19, 2024