Article 370 Movie Review: Yami Gautam and Priyamani Shine in Gripping Portrayal of Indian History

Article 370 Movie Review: Yami Gautam and Priyamani Shine in Gripping Portrayal of Indian History

Review of the film Article 370: It successfully conveys its intended message through excellent direction, a straightforward storyline, and excellent writing. The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri and released in 2022, caused controversy when it portrayed the circumstances leading up to the 1990 Hindu migration from Kashmir as a genocide. Many people thought this representation was propagandistic and polarizing. The movie had a lead character who supported repealing Article 370, but it didn’t go into detail on what it meant or how it would impact people in Jammu and Kashmir.  Two years later, Aditya Suhas Jambhale directed Article 370, which is a sincere attempt to illustrate the subtleties of what transpired prior to the nullification of Article 370, which gave the state of J&K a distinct status and has been a subject of discussion since 1947.

Article 370 delves deeper into the intricacies of politics.

Yami Gautam and Priyamani play the two main characters in this gripping story that, for the most part, informs, teaches, and keeps you interested. This two-hour and thirty-minute film is nothing less than an impactfully narrated chapter that delves deeper into the complexities of politics and, in a much simpler manner, presents an engaging watch for the average viewer to understand. This is wonderful news for everyone who has never really cared to study the significance or relevance of Article 370 and is only dimly aware of what it represents, including its existence and abrogation.

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Article 370 is different The Kashmir Files

Does Article 370 mean that the Kashmir Files are still open? Certainly, to a certain degree, but via a whole new and invigorating lens and viewpoint. The movie never tries to cross the line into propaganda territory or even turns to a jingoistic storyline with subtle undertones. It stays true to reporting events as they happen, supported by painstaking and outstanding research, and that’s where it really shines. In addition to summarizing the events, Article 370 goes into depth on how the unchecked violence in Kashmir encouraged the current administration to revoke J&K’s special status. I appreciated that the filmmakers used a strong storyline to convey an educational story rather than relying too heavily on nationalistic tropes to make an impression. Written by Aditya Dhar and Monal Thaakar, the movie lets its tale take center stage for the entirety of its running length, even though a few standout performances steal the show.