Radhika Apte’s Mrs Undercover Review: Radhika Apte’s Mrs Undercover revolves around a secret agent (Radhika) who is called upon by the special force to take down a notorious serial killer. Directed by Anushree Mehta, the film had the potential to be a whacky spy-comedy with hilarious twists and a strong message.
Well, we must say that the makers have made a smart choice by skipping the theatrical release and opting for an OTT streaming giant. This spy comedy is not for everyone, but if you want to try this genre and want to see something new but light, you can give Anushree Mehta directorial a go. Also, Radhika’s captivating performance and her camaraderie with Rajesh Sharma make it bearable watch despite the loose script.
Durga is then called back to a mission to find out the ‘Common Man’ who goes about killing independent women in the city. But Durga was so busy being a housewife and being a dutiful mother, wife and daughter-in-law, that by the time she gets a call she has already lost touch on how to be a spy. But the people in her team still believe that she is one of the best and is a James Bond. After a lot of convincing Durga joins the special force and tries to balance both home and work, not with ease, but with proper planning. Mrs Undercover is definitely an engaging watch, but not intense. It’s a comedy and a one-time watch. It’s less of a thrill and more of caricature. Unlike the other spy thrillers that we have watched in the past, the film lacks depth and I believe that was intentional.
Enough has already been said but to sum it up my Mrs Undercover review, Radhika Apte, Sumeet Vyas and Rajesh Sharma starrer is an interesting and must-watch film. Though certain things seem to have gone a little tangled, Mrs Undercover is a tad bit preachy but it’s hilarious. Radhika once again amazes us with her stellar performance whereas Rajesh Sharma’s comic timing is something worth watching. On the other hand, watch Sumeet Vyas in this never-seen-before avatar.
Anushree Mehta’s directorial venture could be a powerful story with a dash of comedy, but it failed to impress due to a weak plot. Despite versatile actors in the cast plate, they failed to execute the film on the screen. Trying to remind us at every step that it is time we value, understand, and give importance to housewives’ unparalleled contribution, Mrs Undercover takes this incident and lays bare the complex system of patriarchy, misogyny and violence that support it, but it still couldn’t grab our attention
