Ulajh, which released in theatres today (August 2), has unfortunately missed the mark, according to critics. Despite the potential of the spy genre to captivate with intriguing plots and compelling characters, this film falls short, presenting a convoluted storyline. The critics have further stated that this Janhvi Kapoor starring film suffers from a disjointed plot and stagey elements, failing to draw viewers into its world of espionage and intrigue. Some have even called the plot of Ulajh as ‘amateurish’. ‘Ulajh’ Movie Review: Janhvi Kapoor’s Wildly Uneven Thriller Takes the Fun out of the Spy Games! (LatestLY Exclusive).

Ulajh, bankrolled by Vineet Jain under the banner of Junglee Pictures, also features Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathew, Rajesh Tailang and Adil Hussain. The synopsis of this spy thriller reads: “The plot focuses on a young IFS officer with a legacy of patriots in her family, entangled in a dangerous personal conspiracy amidst a career-defining post far away from her home.” Let’s take a look at what the critics have said about this newly released film. Rekha Kisses and Embraces Janhvi Kapoor at ‘Ulajh’ Screening; Video of This Heartwarming Moment Is Unmissable – WATCH.

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The Indian Express: The spy genre is a well-trodden path, but there’s always space for a slick flick with characters who make you believe in their twisted convictions and questionable actions. Here believability is sacrificed for contrivances, and staginess. It’s even more disappointing because here’s a fine ensemble left to fumble through an amateurish plot-line.

The Week: The problem with ‘Ulajh’, written, by Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, who has also directed it, is that its screenplay is sometimes steeped in the reality and bureaucracy of the Indian foreign service, but conveniently all of it disappears when it comes to Suhana going out on a limb to save the day and her reputation. ‘Ulajh’ is not really interested in being a nail-biting spy thriller. It is an elaborate showpiece for Kapoor to show off her chops. Kapoor, 27, seems to have nailed the whole stardom enterprise.

Scroll.in: Unlike Raazi, Ulajh has a confused plot, a questionable lead character, and unengaging secondary characters. Jahnvi Kapoor works extra hard to make Suhana worthy of empathy despite questionable choices.

Hindustan Times: Ulajh, as a film, is that in-your-face product placement, selling you the actor in Janhvi Kapoor. While at this juncture in the film, it’s literally their ‘praan’ at stake, it's still not as intelligent a wedge-in as the marketing department might have thought it to be.

Money Control: A spy thriller should have a grand opening, but this one, like its protagonist, falls flat. Ulajh, which translates to entangled, is convoluted and nowhere near a good, complex script. It is a standard template of a spy movie, it checks the boxes of a spy thriller, and just flips the gender.

According to critics, ‘Ulajh’ disappoints with its convoluted plot and unconvincing characters, failing to deliver the engaging spy thriller experience.

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