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18: A Wednesday
Release date: 2008
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Director: Neeraj Pandey
Duration: 1hr 44m
Genre: Thriller/Action
Cast: Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Veerendra Saxena
“A Wednesday” is a gripping thriller that unfolds over the course of a single day in Mumbai. The story revolves around an unnamed man, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who holds the city to ransom with a series of carefully orchestrated bombings. Through a series of phone calls to the police commissioner, played by Anupam Kher, the man demands the release of four terrorists in exchange for the safety of the city’s residents. As the police scramble to locate and defuse the bombs, tension and suspense escalate as the clock ticks down.
Amidst the chaos, the unnamed man reveals his motive behind the attacks, expressing his frustration with the inefficiency and corruption within the system. His actions force both the police and the audience to question the moral complexities of justice and the lengths one is willing to go to in order to make a statement. The film builds to a gripping climax as the true identity and intentions of the mysterious caller are unveiled, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
