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Whenever two megastars come together on screen in the corridors of Indian cinema, the hope of creating a stir at the box office is on everyone’s lips, and this time the case is of the much awaited action-drama film ‘Haivaan’. After a long time, two veteran and experienced actors of Hindi cinema, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, have once again been seen face to face on the big screen, for which a huge craze was being seen among the audience. Since the release of the film, there have been mixed reactions among critics and cinema lovers regarding its story, direction and acting. It is being said that on one hand, Saif Ali Khan, known for his evergreen acting, has surprised everyone with his serious and intense character, while on the other hand, Akshay Kumar, who has the traditional ‘player’ image, has appeared somewhat weak in spreading his old shine this time. Let us delve deeper into the truth behind the curtain of this much talked about Jugalbandi and the complete sketch of the merits and demerits of the film.
The film’s star cast and heavy burden of expectations
Whenever a pair like Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan is cast on the silver screen, the expectation graph of the audience automatically starts touching the sky. Both these actors of the nineties have given many blockbuster films in their career, and their on-screen chemistry has always been a favorite of the audience. Trade analysts and fans also expected from the film ‘Haivaan’ that it would set a new record at the box office and refresh the old era of masala films. But the kind of things that are coming to light regarding the script and treatment of the film after its release in theatres, it has become clear that it is no longer possible to drag any weak story for a long time only with the help of big names among today’s discerning audience.
Story structure and disintegration in the script
The story of the film ‘Haivaan’ mainly revolves around two friends or rivals whose lives take a turn and collide dangerously. The director has tried his best to add drama, thriller and action to the film, but there are many flaws at the screenplay level which do not allow the audience to connect emotionally with the story. The first half of the film takes a long time to gain momentum, and many scenes seem forced. The story picks up a bit after the interval, but by then the audience starts losing interest in the main plot. That edge and sharpness is missing in the dialogues which used to be the biggest USP of action thriller films of this level.
Who prevailed over whom on the acting front?
If we talk about the most interesting aspects of the film, then it is its acting aspect, where Saif Ali Khan has stolen the whole audience with his experienced and mature acting. The sensitivity and depth with which Saif has brought out the layers of his character on screen is truly praiseworthy, and he has proved that even at this age of his age, he is an excellent actor. In contrast, Akshay Kumar, always known for his agile action style, looks a bit tired and uninspired in this film. That old magical effect is not seen in the action scenes and dramatic sequences in his part, due to which the critics are not shying away from saying that this time Saif, who was called ‘clumsy’, has gained an edge in acting over ‘Khiladi’ Akshay.
Weak aspects of technical aspects, music and direction
Its music, cinematography and background score play a major role in the success of any film, but ‘Haivaan’ is a bit disappointing in this regard too. Instead of taking the pace of the story forward, the songs of the film are seen creating deadlock at many places, which reduces the curiosity of the audience. The cinematography and visual effects (VFX) could have been improved further, as audiences expect high quality visuals in today’s modern cinematic age. Even at the level of direction, a slight lack of vision is clearly visible, because despite the presence of two big stars, the director has not been successful in making proper use of their stardom.
Future at the box office and the final decision of the audience
Despite all these shortcomings and mixed reviews, ‘Haivaan’ has managed to collect decent figures at the box office in its first weekend, the main credit for which goes to the star power of both the lead actors and their old fan following. However, due to weak word of mouth, it may prove to be a big challenge for the film to survive in theaters in the coming weeks. This film is another great example of the fact that a film cannot be made a hit only on the basis of big stars and huge budget, but the first condition for it is to have a strong and tight story. If you are a fan of Saif Ali Khan’s acting and want to hit the theaters once on a weekend, then you can watch it, but it would be wise to avoid going with too many expectations.