Nagarjuna’s “The Ghost” follows the story of an Interpol officer named Vikram, who struggles with PTSD and must protect his family while saving his country. The movie attempts to capture the essence of action thrillers like Kamal Haasan’s “Vikram” and Ajith Kumar’s “Viswasam,” but ultimately falls short.
Vikram had a difficult childhood, losing his mother during Hindu-Muslim riots and coping with the resulting trauma. A colonel takes him in and raises him alongside his daughter Anu (Gul Panag), who becomes family to him. Years later, Vikram becomes an Interpol officer alongside his co-agent and lover Priya (Sonal Chauhan), but a tragic incident during a mission leads him to quit his job. He receives a call from his estranged sister Anu, who asks him to protect her and her daughter Aditi (Anikha Surendran) from their enemies.
The movie’s premise sounds promising, but the execution falls short. The story travels across multiple locations but fails to make an impact. The twists and surprises lack depth and fail to evoke any emotions. The action scenes are violent and gory, with Nagarjuna and Sonal Chauhan delivering believable performances. However, the climax ends up being unintentionally comical, and the lack of emotional depth throughout the movie is a major drawback.
Nagarjuna tries his best to carry the movie, but the weak screenplay limits his performance. Similarly, Sonal Chauhan delivers a convincing performance as an Interpol officer, while Gul Panag is adequate in her role as an entrepreneur and emotional mother. However, Anikha Surendran’s character is similar to her role in “Viswasam.”
In conclusion, “The Ghost” is a simplistic movie with more flaws than positives. The lack of a solid screenplay limits its potential as an intriguing action thriller.
