Film: Ganapath Part 1
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon
Director: Vikas Bahl
Rating: 3 Moons

Released: In Theatres 

It’s a dystopian world where the divide between the rich and poor continues. Ganapath, to an extent, shows the future to viewers through a fictional lens. The film directed by Vikas Bahl has its heart in the right place whereas the vision is experimental and brave.

Ganapath begins with a bunch of poverty-stricken people awaiting their hero who will be the reason behind their prosperity. Their 'Mahapurush', Dalpati (Amitabh Bachchan) had foreseen the future and predicted the well-being of the underprivileged. While most people are struggling with malnutrition and poverty, the other side of the dystopian city is full of rich and wealthy people.

Guddu (Tiger Shroff) is one of the privileged individuals who are good for nothing. However, his skill is to observe fighters at his fight club and analyse their weaknesses. The ruler of the dark, Dalini, dictates over the gang of which Guddu is a part. His closest ally is John – the Englishman. However, at a party, John’s ladylove seduces Guddu; he isn’t interested in her sexual advances. After the party, John finds his ladylove locked inside a car with Guddu and punishes him.

Guddu escapes the Silver City (the place of the rich) with the help of a group member. He crosses the border to reach a completely different zone. On the other side of the city, Guddu has to locate a person named Shiva to know the purpose of his life. While he meets Shiva, Guddu falls for Jassi (Kriti Sanon), a trained warrior and a close associate of the former. Guddu’s life changes when he understands the purpose of his existence.

Ganapath is a brave, unconventional genre that Indian cinema rarely attempts. It takes you to a completely different world. The intention behind the film is noble and that’s pretty clear. Ganapath caters to the young audience as well as families. It’s a clean family entertainer with enough whistle-worthy moments. This is just the first part; the story continues.

Director Vikas Bahl gives enough breathing space amid action scenes and Tiger’s dances to accommodate plot twists and drama. He uses his directorial sensibilities to serve the audience what they crave for; that’s entertainment. The dialogues are catchy; some are unintentionally hilarious.

Ganapath is undoubtedly a Tiger Shroff fan service. He kicks, punches, romances, and dances like a dream. It belongs to a genre that he’s most comfortable in. That plays to his strength. Kriti does a fantastic job as Jassi. She shines in the first half when the actress is required to perform action stunts. Jassi isn’t just strong physically, she has a strong mindset as well.

Amitabh Bachchan has a brief role and has no scene with Tiger and Kriti, much to the audience’s disappointment. However, the best part is that he’s the foundation stone which makes the buildup stronger. He could have had a more defined character.

The music of Ganapath caters aptly to the younger generation. The Ganpati song is the most impactful and memorable track. The peppy tune of Hum Aaye Hai is addictive and can go a long way. The cinematography of Ganapath is stylish and classy. However, the visual effects and CGI fail to justify the film’s scale. Keep the excitement high and focus on the screen as there is a major surprise in the end.

PeepingMoon gives Ganapath 3 Moons