Vedaa Review: Sharvari Acts Amazingly, John Abraham Flexes Muscles, But The Movie Is Stretched & Boring

Vedaa Review: After Pathaan, John Abraham is once again back on the big screens with an action film. This time he is accompanied by Sharvari who is already having a great 2024 (Munjya & Maharaj). The teaser and trailer of Nikkhil Advani's Vedaa had grabbed our attention, and because of the CBFC, the movie had also made it to the headlines. Now, finally, it is all set to release tomorrow (15th August), clashing with Stree 2 and Khel Khel Mein. So, is Vedaa worth your time and money? Find out in our review below...

The movie revolves around Vedaa (Sharvari) who is from a lower caste and stays in Barmer, Rajasthan. There all the decisions are taken by Pradhan (Abhishek Banerjee) and while he tries to show that he cares about everyone, he and his family are not happy to see the lower caste people coming forward. Abhimanyu (John Abraham), court-martialed officer, comes to Barmer and starts working in a college where Vedaa is studying. Soon, a situation takes place where Vedaa's family gets into trouble and she has to run away. Abhimanyu becomes her protector, and what happens next, forms the rest of the story...

The basic concept of Vedaa is very good. It showcases about how still there's a caste system in our country and how upper caste people treat the lower caste. The first half has some scenes that are very hard-hitting, but the slow pace is a hurdle here. In the second half also the movie looks very stretched. There are long scenes that after a point will bore you. The last 30 minutes, which should have been the highlight of the movie, tests your patience.

Nikkhil Advani's narration is good in bits and parts, and the action sequences have been choreographed well. However, once again, even they are quite long. The runtime of the film is 150 minutes, but still, it feels very stretched.

Vedaa Actors' Performance

Vedaa belongs to Sharvari. She has given an excellent performance and clearly a tough contender to win Best Actress awards next year. We can clearly say that she is the saving grace of this film. John Abraham's performance is good; he speaks less, emotes with his eyes and, of course, flexes his mucles in action sequences, and we love that about him.

Abhishek Banerjee is a surprise. His villainous act will surely grab your attention. Kshitij Chauhan also leaves a mark. A special mention to veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi, he has been given some of the best dialogues, and he performs well.

Vedaa Music

Apart from Holiyaan, no other songs leave a mark. The track Mummy Ji fails to impress, and we surely miss Nora Fatehi here. The background score is also too loud and doesn't make an impact on the film.

Vedaa Review Final Verdict

Overall, Vedaa had a very good concept, but the slow pace and the long scenes spoiled the movie and made it boring. Watch it only if you are a Sharvari or John Abraham fan!

P.S. We would have given this film 2 stars, but an extra half star just for Sharvari's fantastic act.