Mili starring Janhvi Kapoor, Sunny Kaushal, and Manoj Pahwa released in the cinemas on November 4. Let's have a look at all the mixed reactions from the Janta!
Mili is an official remake of the Malayalam film Helen which was released in 2019. The film was adapted by Ritesh Shah for the Hindi remake but directed by the same director, Mathukutty Xavier for this film as well. In the remake, we see Janhvi Kapoor playing the titular role of Mili Naudiyal. Mili resides in Dehradun with her father (Manoj Pahwa). She's a nurse by degree and wishes for a better life in the future and dreams of settling in Canada, for which she is studying further while also working in a fast-food outlet called Doon’s Kitchen. She’s in a relationship with a sort of good-for-nothing guy, Sameer(Sunny Kaushal) who constantly disappoints her, especially after being taken to the police station for drinking and driving which upsets Mili’s father as well.
She goes to work with the intention of not coming back home the next day, but when finally around midnight she convinces herself to, she's asked by two of her colleagues to put back some food items in the freezer room. While she's storing the food, her manager (Vikram Kochchar) locks the freezer and leaves, completely unaware that she's inside the freezer. What was supposed to be a normal work day for her, turns into a horrifying night of survival for her.
Coming to the Janta's reviews, while some absolutely loved Jahnvi's growth as an actor because it feels like she's the only one out of the current lot who is picking the right films, there were some who still couldn't connect to the film as they question why the story needed to be remade in the first place.
Watched Mili. Have seen many American survival movies, but I think watched a Hindi survival story after a long time and boy, was it good!! Tried to touch all the bases and kept hooked until the end! #MiliReview
#MiliReview shocked beyond belief #JanhviKapoor is a power house of acting. Top notch screenplay and direction, bone chilling sequences, the underlying emotional core plot made it a powerful film. #ManojPahwa is good as usual. This needs your attention. #Milipic.twitter.com/ghBjXMBiMi
Scene to Scene remake #MILI4thNov#MiliReview i dont even understand y they remake movies? Whr is originality? #janhavikapoor has same expression for all scenes. Wish acting wud have been dat easy as walking on beaches or in award shows. Watch #helen instead. #MoviesNow#movies
#Mili is a film that everyone "NEEDS" and everyone should watch.
It's a poignant tale even out of default of being a remake. Anna Ben is irreplaceable. But Janhavi Kapoor is earnest and solid particularly in the second half. Wish I hadn't seen the original.
#Mili shows yet again that #JanhviKapoor is making the right movies to further reaffirm that she is one of the brightest talents around amongst youngsters. In an author backed role she comes up trumps. A survival thriller, it’s a unique edge of the seat affair. Watch it ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 pic.twitter.com/diTY2lpbuy
The bond between #JanhviKapoor and #ManojPahwa has been shown in such a way that everything else falls in place. The film has its loopholes but could be a good watch. #Mili has good cinematography too, which adds value to the thrills & chills. Starts slow, ends well. #MiliReview
The second half is the exact opposite- gripping, thrilling and goosebump inducing. You feel so much pity for Janhvis character, you want to get up from your seat and help her and give her hints. The colder the room gets, the colder you feel.#Mili#MiliReview#JanhviKapoor
How can you take #JanhviKapoor seriously in her new movie the remake of Helen #Mili when her makeup looks like this? She looks the same in all her movies. I mean atleast make her look authentic not like rudolph! 😂💀 her acting was the same as always bland. #MiliReviewpic.twitter.com/SfCx5ETbPu
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