Blackmail (2017)

Intro
"Blackmail" is a dark funny thriller, directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Abhinay Deo. Released in 2017, the movie includes well-known stars in the Bollywood industry such as Irrfan Khan, Kirti Kulhari, and Arunoday Singh.

Plot
The movie follows the life of Dev Kaushal (Irrfan Khan), a middle-aged male stuck in a boring 9 to 5 task, who learns his other half Reena (Kirti Kulhari) is having an affair with another male, Ranjit "Tommy" Arora (Arunoday Singh). Rather of facing them, Dev chooses to blackmail them, kickstarting a complicated series of occasions.

Key Themes and Events
One day, unable to return house due to a late-night workplace party, Dev discovers his wife's adultery. However, rather of confronting her, he decides to blackmail her lover for cash. The plan works initially, but things rapidly spiral out of control when Tommy, in turn, attempts to blackmail Reena for money to pay the blackmailer (who is Tommy's blackmailer but he doesn't understand that).

Further complicating occasions, Dev's coworker Anand (Pradhuman Singh Mall), finds out Dev's trick and begins a parallel blackmail chain, requiring half the ransom cash from Dev. At the very same time, D.K. (Omi Vaidya), another colleague of Dev gets suspicious of Dev's sudden influx of wealth and starts his investigation.

Later Developments and Climax
In a twist of occasions, Reena and Tommy prepare to rob Tommy's rich spouse, Dolly Verma (Divya Dutta), to pay off the unseen blackmailer. The robbery, however, leads to Dolly's unintentional death.

Meanwhile, Dev's double life begins taking a toll on him, affecting his performance at work that leads to his layoff. He likewise finds himself in a spiral of blackmail and deceit, with increasing needs for money and escalating scenarios. Consequences of the blackmail chain turn fatal with murder and heartbreak.

Conclusion and Reception
The film concludes with a darkly comical and ironic ending- Dev go back to his old, dull life, while keeping the secret blackmail cash, and his other half Reena remains uninformed of his role in the entire blackmailing sequence.

"Blackmail" was commonly valued for its special storyline, directorial radiance, and exceptional efficiencies, especially that of Irrfan Khan, marking his versatility and skill in acting. The movie's style is a satirical take on city relationships and the idea of a 'perfect life', demonstrating the lengths people can go for cash. Critics applauded it for its oddball humor and creative story, though some felt the pace was slow at times.

"Blackmail" takes its viewers on a rollercoaster trip of delights, laughs, and shocks, blending dark comedy and thriller in an out-of-the-box cinematic experience.

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