Ayushmann Khurrana's upcoming film, Article 15 has been gaining popularity thanks to its powerful content. The film stars Khurrana in the role of a police officer who is investigating the case that involves a heinous crime committed against two girls from a lower caste after they ask for a rais for merely Rs 3. The film's trailer was being hailed on social media for its relevant subject. The film deals with casteism head on and the powerful dialogues have been loved by Khurrana's fans. #DontSayBhangi: Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15 Makers Start a Petition to Stop the Usage of the Derogatory Term, Twitterati Laud Their Initiative Saying 'It's Time to Change'. 

The film recently premiered at London Indian Film Festival and the first reviews for the film are out. The film has received positive responses and the first reviews suggest that Article 15 is probably director Anubhav Sinha's best work till now. The reviews have also heaped praises on Ayushmann Khurrana's performance.

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Filmey Shilmy in their review talking about the Anubhav Sinha directorial wrote,"The subject matter of caste disparity is important to be addressed, regardless of whether one views it as a political film or as a procedural drama. Anubhav Sinha presents a very balanced narrative. He does not glorify one religion or political party over another, which is why the film works in its essence."

This is also the first time that Ayushmann is playing the role of a cop in a film. Speaking about his performance, the review mentions, "Ayushmann Khurrana, no doubt is a good performer. But with Article 15, he graduates as an actor. His body language, dialogue delivery, everything is on point as a police officer. But the good thing is that his role does not ooze of machismo."

BizAsia while calling the film a different kind of 'slice-of-life' wrote, "If you’re after an intense slice of life film (with not many light-hearted moments to break it up) which isn’t your average from the genre, ‘Article 15’ is a film that will make you question your own biases – conscious or otherwise – and it’ll also leave you wondering why in today’s generation a caste system is still in existence in mindsets." ‘Article 15’ Intends to Reach Out to Rural India, Says Ayushmann Khurrana.

The Anubhav Sinha directorial is all set to release on June 28 in India. Many have said Article 15 is the need of the hour. Looking at these reviews, we are now looking forward to catching the film soon.

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