1888

This film requires you to keep up, keeps you glued to the edge of your seat without taking away from the narration one bit. 1888 is an action thriller that unapologetically looks at corruption, the effects of demonetisation, the hunger of small time criminals overcoming and consuming bigger criminals.

There are certain scenes that are poetically beautiful even if they are raw, eg a little hoodle in search of smoking paper uses the then demonetized 2000 rupees not to smoke up, cleverly commenting on the worth and worthlessness of money in one small puff.

The director, cast and crew have done a fantastic job creating a very engaging film with action scenes, high speed car chases and melodious songs to carry the narrative ahead. 1888 is a must watch.

1888 Kannada movie deserves as a lot of applause as it is wonderfully made using guerrilla film making techniques, which isn't an easy thing to do. Movie starts with introduction of main characters who have done a great job. Your curiosity increases with every scene and the second half is simply awesome. Neetu Shetty and all the actors have given their best! For debutant, Sourabh Shukla has done a fantastic job, no wonder it was appreciated globally and got recognised with prestigious awards! We wish Kannada film industry and people of Karnataka support such talents and encourage them to do more such works!

When you get ready to watch a thriller, you want your pulse racing - right from start to the end. What about logic in all of that thrill? Yes, 1888 has it - that's what makes it so good! Debutante director Saurabh Shukla's story line and attention to detail is truly impressive. None of the actors stand out from the rest, and yet, all of them were so real, just like you, the viewer. Wonderful cinematography too. I guess that's what makes a film an immersive experience!

An artist from CAVA (Government Arts College in Mysore) once told me that an artist can only create honestly what he/she has experienced and/or truly believes in. Through 1888, Shukla gave his belief the glory it genuinely deserves. What is that belief I'm talking about? Go, go watch the film to know!

Let me be honest and add one more point here. Shukla is my college friend - intelligent and extremely active. But am I writing this review for him? No. I really enjoyed the movie and I would like others to have a great time too, that's it.

1888 starts off as a slow movie but the tension builds up very well towards the 2nd half.

I watched it with my family members and though my mom found it slow initially I did not find the movie slow because I like how the characters and backdrop of demonetization was slowly built up

The twists were unexpected but very intelligent.

The music and believable characters were the highlight apart from the story.

Looks like apart from Neethu Shetty every one else in the cast and crew were newcomers and that did not spoil the movie experience one bit.

I'm hoping to see a sequel to this movie. This movie will surely be liked by urban audiences who do not understand Kannada also.

Watch this independent thriller.

1888 takes us on a riveting journey through the labyrinthine alleys of the dark web, where anonymity breeds both danger and salvation.

The film plunges headlong into the murky depths of the dark web. Our protagonists, unwittingly drawn into this digital underworld, grapple with their own shadows. The tension escalates as they chase elusive leads, their keystrokes echoing like gunshots in cyberspace.

Guerilla Filmmaking: 1888 defies convention. Sourabh Shukla, the visionary director, adopts a guerilla-style approach. Armed with handheld cameras, he infiltrates real locations-seedy backstreets, abandoned warehouses, and dimly lit cyber cafes. The result? Raw, unfiltered authenticity. The camera trembles as if it, too, fears exposure. The actors-amateurs and professionals alike-immerse themselves in their roles, blurring the line between reel and reality.

Neethu Shetty's Enigma: Neethu Shetty, our enigmatic lead, embodies vulnerability and resilience. As she deciphers cryptic clues, we witness her transformation from a curious bystander to a reluctant hero. Neethu's performance is a masterclass in subtlety- a dance on the razor's edge.

The pulse of the Bengaluru city itself becomes a character-an accomplice and adversary. Bengaluru's neon-lit streets pulse with life, concealing treachery beneath their glittering façade. The rain-soaked boulevards reflect fractured souls, and the traffic hums like a digital heartbeat. The city breathes, sighs, and whispers its own secrets.

1888 is a daring plunge into the abyss. It's not just a movie; it's an experience-an encrypted file waiting for decryption. Watching it feels like sitting on a edge, immerse yourself in its shadows, and let the dark web weave its spell.