Writer And Director - Susi Ganesan
Cast - Urvashi Rautela, Vineet Kumar Singh and Akshay Oberoi
 
If you thought cyberstalking was a serious crime that warranted some deep, psychological exploration, think again. Ghuspaithiya turns this high-stakes drama into a showcase for Urvashi Rautela’s acting skills—or rather, the lack thereof. While the film attempts to tackle the dark world of digital privacy and cyberstalking, it quickly devolves into an unintentional comedy of errors, with Urvashi Rautela playing a central role in its demise.
 
The film’s premise starts with promise: Ravi Rana (Vineet Kumar Singh) is a dedicated cop with a penchant for snooping on influential figures, only to have his own life unravel when his wife, Abha (played by Urvashi Rautela), becomes a victim of cyberstalking. However, what could have been a riveting tale quickly collapses under the weight of its own ridiculousness. The real horror here isn’t Anshuman (Akshay Oberoi), the cyberstalker with a knack for creepy tech tricks—it’s Rautela’s performance that leaves you questioning if you’re watching a thriller or a poorly executed parody.
 
Urvashi Rautela’s portrayal of Abha is less a nuanced performance and more an exercise in overacting. Her every scene seems to be an audition for a soap opera rather than a serious thriller. If there were an award for "Most Over-the-Top Reactions in a Crime Drama," Rautela would take home the trophy with her eyes wide open and her voice reaching octaves previously unknown to humankind. Watching her flail about in distress while trying to emote is like watching someone attempt to start a fire with a wet noodle—painfully futile and thoroughly exasperating.
 
As Ravi’s investigation into Anshuman progresses, the film introduces a web of convoluted subplots that seem more like a game of “Who Can Ruin This Film More?” than an engaging thriller. Rautela’s character, who should be a victim of serious crime, instead comes off as a caricature of a distressed damsel. Her interactions are so stilted and her dialogue delivery so wooden that you half-expect her to break into a dance number or start selling shampoo mid-sentence.
 
The film’s climax is where it truly falters. Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does. Ravi’s grand plan to deal with Anshuman is so predictable that even a fortune teller would roll their eyes. And Rautela’s final scenes? Let’s just say if there were an Oscar for Best Unintentional Comedy in a Thriller, she’d be a shoo-in.
 
Ghuspaithiya is a film with a premise that could have been a gripping exploration of privacy and cyberstalking, but it ends up being a showcase for Urvashi Rautela’s questionable acting chops. If you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you might want to steer clear of this one. Instead, grab some popcorn and enjoy the unintentional laughs at Urvashi’s expense.