Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba: A Disappointing Sequel

Three years after the original film, Haseen Dillruba, the sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, tries to rekindle the charm of Rani Kashyap but ends up falling flat. The movie promises an exciting sequel for the rainy season but fails to deliver a gripping narrative.

The film, directed by Jayprad Desai, attempts to offer a mix of romance and crime set in Agra, yet it feels forced. The dialogue, penned by writer Kanika Dhillon, tends to drag and does not translate well into engaging action on screen.

In the story, Rani Kashyap, played by Taapsee Pannu, and her husband Rishu Saxena (Vikrant Massey) are planning to escape abroad. However, their plans hit a snag when police officer Mrityunjay Prasad, portrayed by Jimmy Shergill, steps in, determined to uncover the truth behind the case involving Neel Tripathi, a character from the original movie.

As Rani navigates her relationship with Rishu, another admirer, Abhimanyu (Sunny Kaushal), complicates her life further. The potential for thrill is evident, but the execution falls short, leaving viewers feeling disengaged instead of on the edge of their seats.

While the first film had a fun element to Rani’s confusion in love, this sequel feels one-dimensional. The introduction of a fictional pulp fiction writer as a tribute to the genre does not land quite as intended, and his insights feel mundane quickly.

The film’s highlight is a nostalgic throwback to a classic song, Ek Hasina Thi, Ek Deewana Tha, which momentarily heightens expectations. But the overall writing lacks the emotional depth that would connect with the audience, making the romantic tension that was present in the first installment noticeably absent.

In Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, the journey feels tedious, with characters struggling to spark any real chemistry. While Taapsee Pannu delivers a competent performance, she, along with the rest of the cast, seems hindered by a lackluster script, leaving the sequel in a rut compared to its predecessor.