Crazxy (2025) Movie NetMirror
When I first heard about Crazxy, the premise sounded intriguing yet risky. A thriller built around just one actor for most of its runtime? Director Girish Kohli certainly took a gamble with his debut feature. Sohum Shah steps into the shoes of Dr. Abhimanyu Sood, a complex character caught in an impossible situation. Supporting voices come from Nimisha Sajayan, Shilpa Shukla, Piyush Mishra, and Tinnu Anand.
What makes this film different is its stripped-down approach to storytelling. Shah not only acts but also put his money where his mouth is, funding the project himself when studios backed away. The result is a raw, uncompromising thriller that doesn’t follow conventional Bollywood formulas. It’s the kind of film that either grabs you completely or leaves you cold.
Story That Keeps You Hooked
Dr. Abhimanyu Sood carries a briefcase with five crores – money meant to settle a legal mess and keep him out of prison. Just as he thinks his troubles are behind him, his phone rings. His teenage daughter has been taken, and the kidnappers want exactly what he’s carrying. Coincidence? Hardly seems likely.
This setup immediately puts you in Abhimanyu’s shoes. I found myself questioning every phone call, every decision he makes. The beauty lies in how the story unfolds – you’re never quite sure who’s playing whom. Kohli keeps the cards close to his chest, revealing just enough to maintain that edge-of-your-seat feeling without giving away the game too early.
Shah’s One-Man Show
Sohum Shah has always been an underrated performer, and here he proves why he deserves more recognition. Carrying a film single-handedly requires tremendous skill, and Shah pulls it off convincingly. There’s this particular scene where he’s changing a flat tire while simultaneously guiding surgery over a video call, all while fielding threatening calls from kidnappers.
The supporting cast, though heard only through voices, creates a believable world around Shah’s character. Nimisha Sajayan brings depth to the ex-wife role, while Shilpa Shukla adds layers as his current partner. Piyush Mishra and Tinnu Anand provide the right amount of menace and urgency. These voice performances work because they feel natural, not like actors reading lines in a recording studio.
Technical Craft That Works
Kohli’s direction shows maturity beyond his experience level. He understands that sustaining interest in a single-character story requires constant movement and tension. The dialogue feels conversational rather than scripted, which helps maintain authenticity. Where many first-time directors might over-complicate things, Kohli keeps his focus sharp.
The music choices deserve mention – using classic tracks like ‘Abhimanyu Chakravyu Mein Phasgaya Tu’ adds emotional weight to key moments. The background score doesn’t try to be flashy but serves the story well. Visually, the film maintains a gritty, realistic look that suits the urban thriller genre perfectly.
What Critics Are Saying
Reviews have been mixed but generally positive for Shah’s performance. The Times of India gave it a solid 4/5, praising the film’s atmosphere and lead performance. Other publications like Bollywood Hungama were more reserved with their 2/5 rating. IMDb users seem moderately impressed with a 6.6/10 score.
The divide seems to be between those who appreciate experimental filmmaking and those expecting mainstream entertainment. Critics who enjoyed it called it gripping and well-crafted, while others found it too niche for general audiences. The film has found its supporters among viewers who enjoyed Shah’s previous work in Tumbbad.
Crazxy works as a character study disguised as a thriller. It’s the kind of film that stays with you after the credits roll, making you think about the choices people make under pressure. While it may not have mass appeal, it succeeds in what it sets out to do. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys intelligent thrillers that trust their audience’s intelligence.
Rating: 3.5/5
