A Wednesday (2008)

A Wednesday is a taut, high‑stakes crime thriller set in Mumbai that unfolds over the course of a single, extraordinary day. When a mysterious caller tells the city police he has planted multiple bombs and demands the release of four terrorists, the retiring police commissioner is plunged into a race against the clock. What begins as a procedural manhunt quickly becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, as the caller’s calm resolve and moral fury force the authorities to confront impossible choices. Watching the film you’ll feel relentless suspense and mounting urgency — the pacing is lean, the stakes keep rising, and every new detail shifts what you think you know. The narrative balances pulse‑pounding moments (searches, bomb threats, political pressure) with quieter, charged exchanges that expose anger, grief and the limits of law and order. Performances are intense and focused, and the film uses its tight timeframe to explore broader themes: vigilantism, justice, bureaucracy, and the emotional cost of terrorism on ordinary citizens. Expect a gripping, thought‑provoking experience rather than simple action thrills. The movie keeps you guessing about the caller’s identity and motive, then delivers a morally ambiguous resolution that will leave you debating right and wrong long after the credits roll. If you like smart, character‑driven thrillers that combine suspense with social commentary, A Wednesday is a powerful, compact watch.

Actors: Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Virendra Saxena

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Runtime: 104 min

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

6.2 /10 8.1 /10 7.2 /10