But no one seems closer to understanding either the film’s ideological messaging or its tumultuous plot. Thankfully, the rapid editing (GK Prasanna) and the pulsating background score (by Ashwath) ensure that the film manages to move at a breakneck pace, and manage to stop us from thinking about logic and help the film keep us engaged.Film AnalysisIt’s beginning to look as if the director, known for his absurdist comedies, is getting swamped by his confused understanding of politics and the need to fit star actors into the industry mould.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/KarthikSubbarajFacebookIt’s been four days since Karthik Subbaraj’s Mahaan, starring Vikram, was released directly on the Over-the-Top platform Amazon Prime Video. As a result, the climax, with shades of The Family Man and Vishwaroopam, doesn't feel as nail-biting as it should have been. We do get a twist that sort of explains some of Irfan's actions, but it also gives rise to a different set of questions. There's also a bit of mother sentiment that feels tonally off from the rest of the film (just like the scenes involving a hacker, played by Prashanth). The film, which until then seemed quite rooted in reality, begins to suddenly veer into over-the-top territory with scenes that make us question their plausibility. If the first half leaves us with a rush, the second half feels rushed. Even the romantic track, between Irfan and Archana (Reba Monica John, a surprise) doesn't stick out, and is, in fact, endearing. At one point, a character tells Irfan that it is because of his name that he had gotten noticed and you realise that's true. We see how stereotyping plays a major role in this process. The manner in which Irfan becomes a suspect is also brought out well. The director smartly weaves in real-life terror attacks, especially the Easter Sunday Colombo blasts, to make his tale feel very real. We get a handful of memorable supporting characters, like Prarthana (Manjima Mohan, effective), a criminal lawyer, who is friends with Irfan, Anisha Qureshi (Raiza Wilson, impressive), a no-nonsense NIA officer, and Gunashekar (Praveen Muthurangan), a lower-ranked officer who gets a big break in the case. With no one ready to believe that he is innocent, can Irfan clear his name? What happens to Abu Bakkar's plot?Īn effective, fast-paced thriller, FIR strikes all the right notes in its first half with director Manu Anand smartly cutting between scenes from Irfan's life and the NIA's investigation. Circumstances force them to decide that Irfan is none other than Abu Bakkar, and they even take him into custody. Their surveillance on a Muslim cleric Zazi Manzul (Amaan) brings Irfan under their radar. The National Security Advisor Ajay Dewan (Gautham Vasudev Menon, in a role that demands more of his screen presence and stature) sets up a team to track him down. Meanwhile, the National Intelligence Agency gets a tip that Abu Bakkar Abdullah, the most-wanted terrorist in their list, is actually in Chennai and is planning attacks in Colombo and India. He seems to be leading a peaceful life with his mother (Maala Parvathy), a lower-level police woman.
Its protagonist Irfan Ahmed (Vishnu Vishal, who commits to the character and gives us a convincing performance) is a chemical engineer from IIT-Madras, who is frustrated that his religion is a concern during interviews. Just like Vishwaroopam, FIR is a thriller set against the terrorism backdrop that wants to show how wrong it is to blame an entire people for the horrific acts committed by a few from that same community. When he learns it's Irfan Ahmed, he retorts, "Why am I not surprised?"
In a throwaway scene, a police officer who has apprehended a suspected terrorist receives his higher official, who asks for the man's name. Can he clear his name?įIR Movie Review: What's in a name? Well, a lot, if you are a Muslim, says FIR.
FIR Movie Synopsis: A Muslim chemical engineer is accused of being a most-wanted terrorist.
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