: Portrayed by Saif Ali Khan , a gritty and determined police officer.

is a high-octane Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller that brings together Bollywood heavyweights Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan in an intense moral standoff . Directed by the husband-wife duo Pushkar–Gayatri , the film is a direct remake of their own 2017 Tamil blockbuster of the same name. Core Premise: Good vs. Evil in Shades of Grey

: Played by Hrithik Roshan , who delivers a charismatic and menacing performance as the gangster with a complex moral code.

Released on , the film received largely positive reviews for its sharp screenplay, stylized action choreography, and the powerful chemistry between the leads. Despite the critical acclaim, it underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately ₹135 crore against an estimated budget of ₹100–150 crore . Analysts attributed this to various factors, including the widespread availability of the original Tamil version with subtitles. Production Highlights

: Radhika Apte stars as Vikram’s wife and Vedha’s lawyer, creating a professional conflict of interest.

: Includes Rohit Saraf as Vedha's brother Shatak and Sharib Hashmi as Babloo.

: The pulsating background score and soundtrack were composed by Sam C. S. and Vishal–Shekhar . Critical and Commercial Performance

Inspired by the ancient Indian folktale Baital Pachisi (Vikram and Betaal), the story follows (Saif Ali Khan), a self-righteous encounter specialist who views the world in black and white. His mission is to eliminate Vedha (Hrithik Roshan), a feared gangster from Kanpur.