Article 370 Movie Review : This interesting drama sheds light on Kashmir’s complex dynamics

Review: "Article 370" tackles a pertinent and controversial topic, inspired by real events surrounding the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir. The review highlights the film's engagement factor despite its lengthy runtime, attributing this to a tense first half that effectively sets up the plot.

The portrayal of corruption and collusion between local leaders and militants in Kashmir is the central theme, with the film advocating for the necessity of abolishing Article 370. The climax of the film leans towards dramatic cinematic tactics rather than realism, which might detract from the overall impact.

It's heartening to witness two actresses commanding the spotlight and carrying the entire film with their performances. Yami Gautam, portraying Zooni, delivers a commendable performance with her no-nonsense demeanour, showcasing the evident dedication and reaping deserving rewards. Priyamani, portraying an IAS officer, embodies the role convincingly with a controlled performance that hits the mark. Raj Zutshi, portraying a Kashmiri leader and thrice former Chief Minister of J&K, along with Raj Arun as Khawar Ali and Vaibhav Tatwawadi as Commandant Yash Chauhan, offer dynamic support to the ensemble cast.

‘Article 370’ attempts to evoke a sense of nationalism, taking creative liberties along the way. One fails to comprehend the necessity for Zooni to resort to impersonation to access amended documents from the J&K Secretariat, as accessing those documents could have been a straightforward job for her.

Overall, "Article 370" is is worth watching as the movie offeres enough substance to keep viewers engaged and invested, despite some flaws in execution.