Strangers Theatrical Trailer

Producer: Raj Kundra, Uday Tiwari
Director: Anand L Rai
Music: Vinay Tiwari
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Jimmy Shergill, Nandana Sen, Sonali Kulkarni

About Movie

Strangers directed by Aanand Rai, is one such film in which you do not want to leave your seat during intermission, fearing that you may miss an important link in the narration. It charters a hitherto unchartered path altogether. Substitute the Indian faces with non-Indian actors -- French/Italian/German -- and Strangers would easily pass off as a foreign film since the concept is very unlike what we've seen on the Hindi screen so far. This definitely is the best thriller in recent years.

Two men, complete strangers to each other and diagonally opposite personalities, are travelling in a first class compartment in England. Mr. Sanjeev Rai [Kay Kay Menon], a successful businessman and Rahul [Jimmy Sheirgill], a writer struggling for his career, in their efforts to entertain each other throughout the journey. While Rai's wife [Sonali Kulkarni] is close to madness after losing her only son in an accident, thus making life for Rai difficult, Rahul's wife [Nandana Sen] is the one blamed for the breakdown of their marriage. Before the journey ends, they both decide to kill each others' wives. Four lives are put at stake and everything is about to change.

One may draw parallels with Strangers on a Train, but as layer after layer is peeled off, you realize that Strangers travels on a different track. Director Aanand Rai narrates a fascinating story and although the writing isn't foolproof, the execution of the material catches your eye instantly. The movie with simple, stylish narration slowly unravels the mystery, layer by layer, taking the viewer by surprise. The end looks abrupt, with Jimmy accomplishing the task so very easily. Some situations are left unexplained.

The cinematography is splendid and background score is also electrifying. Both Jimmy and Kay Kay are highly competent. Nandana Sen handles a complex role with panache. Sonali Kulkarni [special appearance] is perfect.

On the whole, Strangers is a well-made, intelligent thriller, but it caters to a miniscule audience only. Director Aanand Rai makes excellent use of Black & White at interesting moments during the narration which lends a touch of Hollywood to the film.