A Thursday is a crime thriller movie that is bound to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. The movie is directed by Behzad Khambata and stars Yami Gautam, Atul Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Dimple Kapadia, and Karanvir Sharma in lead roles. The movie was released in the year 2022 and is set in the city of Mumbai. The plot revolves around a kindergarten school that turns into a nightmare for the children and the teachers.
The story begins with the Little Dots kindergarten school running inside the complex of the residence of the school’s owner Naina Jaiswal (Yami Gautam). Naina is very fond of her students and is loved by them in return. One day, Naina suddenly goes on leave for three weeks without any explanation. The parents and the staff are curious about Naina’s abrupt leave, but they dismiss their thoughts thinking that she might have some personal issues.
One fine day, Naina returns to the school and greets the students and the staff. She even meets her fiancé Rohit Mirchandani (Karanvir Sharma) who promises to make up for their lost time by celebrating her birthday that evening. The day goes on smoothly, with the parents dropping their children off and leaving them in the care of the teachers. Naina then proceeds to execute her plans. She closes all the curtains of the classrooms and her residence, takes out a gun, and calls the police, confessing that she is holding the 16 children hostage.
However, things take an unexpected turn when the family driver of one of the students arrives with a cake and sandwiches for Naina. The driver, seeing Naina with her gun, tries to run away but is caught and locked in a room along with Savitri, the house help who returns to pick up her forgotten mobile phone. Meanwhile, the police arrive at the scene, and one of the officers, Lokhande, mistakes the laughter of the children as a prank, delaying the police intervention. As more police arrive, negotiations begin, and Javed Khan (Atul Kulkarni), a police officer, becomes Naina’s primary negotiator.
Naina states that she will release one child for every demand that is met by the authorities. Her first demand is that a specific amount of money should be transferred to her account, and no police should come near the building. Catherine Alvarez (Neha Dhupia), the Assistant Police Commissioner and a pregnant woman, opposes the negotiations and wants to attack the building head-on, but Javed decides to go through with it to protect the children.
As the police comply with her demands, Naina begins to make more demands, one of which is calling the Prime Minister of India, Maya Rajguru (Dimple Kapadia), to meet her in person. Catherine, who is suspicious of Naina’s motives, investigates her and finds out that she has been prescribed anti-depressants and has been seeing a psychologist since the age of sixteen due to a traumatic event.
During the meeting with the Prime Minister, Naina asks to meet with two individuals, Rakesh Mathur and Charan Kumar. The police quickly find Rakesh, but Charan is nowhere to be found. The entire situation is monitored by the press, and the news of the hostage situation spreads across the city, leading to chaos and fear. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking, and the pressure on the police force to save the children increases with each passing moment.
The movie keeps the audience guessing until the very end, with each scene more thrilling than the previous one. The story is engaging, and the performances by the cast are exceptional. Overall, A Thursday is a must-watch movie for all thriller lovers.
Conclusion
A Thursday is a gripping thriller movie that revolves around a kindergarten school that turns into a nightmare for the children and the staff. The movie features a compelling storyline that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. The actors’ performances are commendable, and the direction by Behzad Khambata is commendable. A Thursday is a great addition to the crime thriller genre and is a must-watch for all those who enjoy a good mystery.
