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Wild dogs movie4/3/2023 However, he also doesn’t move beyond telling a story that lacks an emotional hook. Ahishor Solomon must be lauded for attempting to make an action film that’s devoid of any commercial elements. Wild Dog is a simple story that doesn’t veer much beyond the tale of a team looking to nab a terrorist. David Ismalone and Sham Kaushal also do a good job with the stunts, keeping things realistic, barring a particular action sequence in Nepal featuring Saiyami and Nagarjuna. Kiran Kumar’s simplistic dialogues get overtly explanatory at times, with actors muttering lines like, “Sh*t, he’s really smart,” or “Something is really wrong,” when they are things that could be left unsaid. Shaneil Deo’s camerawork features tight shots on actors and wide frames during action sequences, lending a moody vibe to the film. Thaman S excels at providing BGM and he does a good job of providing a score for the film that ably supports but doesn’t overshadow the proceedings. The team of Wild Dog has put in effort to ensure the film remains as realistic as possible, even when it comes to their body language, and it shows on-screen. Saiyami, Ali and Mayank in particular seem to have a ball with their roles and stand out. Saiyami Kher, Ali Reza, Atul Kulkarni, Prakash Sundaran, Mayank Parakh and others also pull off their roles well. Dia Mirza gets a chance to shine despite her limited screen time. Nagarjuna aces the role of Vijay Varma with élan, seeming at ease in the skin of the character. Which is why when an encounter specialist like Vijay Varma decides to not use his gun for the first time in his career, the punch doesn’t land. Yes, we are shown a taste of how the bombings could continue should Khalid not be caught, but in a fast-paced narrative, there’s less time to focus on the emotional implication of it all. The stakes keep getting higher as the film progresses but as a viewer, one does not fully grasp the implications of what could happen should this mission fail. Much like Vijay Varma’s character, who prefers to keep it professional and stick to work, with his character almost bordering on cold, the film’s proceedings keep things clinical. Even as a woman screams as she’s seared due to a blast or a death is discussed over lunch, the director doesn’t let the narrative dwell on the emotions that bubble underneath the surface of this story. However, what motivates Vijay to pursue Khalid across the country and even to Nepal is not personal loss, but the safety of this country.Īhishor Solomon wastes no time in getting into the thick of things. He and his wife Priya (Dia Mirza) are also mourning a heart-breaking personal loss, lending him further motive to pursue Kalid Batkal (Bilal Hossein), the man behind these bombings. Moved to a desk job after conducting one too many encounters, he’s soon called back to duty on field after a bombing takes place in Pune. Vijay Varma (Nagarjuna) is called a ‘wild dog’ by the authorities because all his missions ensure the perpetrators end up dead. Thankfully devoid of melodrama or over-the-top action sequences, it is the cast that keeps you hooked. Backed by facts with a touch of cinematic liberty, the film explores the aftermath of these heinous incidents. Review: Ahishor Solomon’s Wild Dog is based on true incidents of bombings that rocked the country in mid-2000s. Despite having a personal motive, he moves heaven and earth to ensure justice is served for the sake of the country. In the meantime, the actress will be featured in R Balki's " Ghoomer," where she will portray a paraplegic athlete.Story: Wild Dog aka Vijay Varma is an NIA agent who’s brought back to field from a desk job to handle a terrorism case. So, just waiting now for the universe to give me a full-on action film soon". Regardless, I'm glad I have the memory of filming this. And Conan couldn't come back to India to complete the shoot. She further mentioned in her caption, "If you are a GoT fan, what do you think would have happened if I had fought the epic battle with The Mountain instead of The Viper? Unfortunately, after we filmed this sequence, the pandemic hit. This flawless high-octane action scenario was created by the actress and a French stunt director. Because of pandemic constraints, the Saiyami segments preceding and following this scene were postponed. The actress also related an amusing incident about how covid ultimately prevented the scene from being used. The sequence is from "Wild Dog," a movie she made with Nagarjuna. If you aren't a Game of Thrones fan, meet the 7 foot 4 inch mountain - Conan Stevens who played a character called Gregor Clegane". Besides LOVING the experience of working with the one and only Nagarjuna Garu, I also got to be a part of this incredible action sequence. A post shared by Saiyami Kher posted the video on Instagram with the comment, "Here is my action audition reel for the universe! Two years ago, I did a film called Wild Dog.
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