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FIR review: Vishnu Vishal’s film is a taut thriller with smart twists

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FIR review: Vishnu Vishal’s film is a taut thriller with smart twists

You rarely see a film with a Muslim protagonist made in a Tamil cinema. Debut producer Manu Anand’s largely engrossing thriller FIR delves into the way we view people in terms of race. What’s immediately pleasing about the film is that it doesn’t try to preach why it’s wrong to judge people on the basis of religion. Instead, it makes us feel the pain of the movie’s protagonist being a proud Indian.

Vishnu Vishal plays Irfan Ahmed, a chemical engineer from IIT Madras who works in a small company but has big dreams. For a long time, he has been interviewing for a dream job. One question that haunted him everywhere he went was – are you religious? Irfan lives with his mother who works in the police department. He has a group of close friends, a girlfriend who lives in another city.

As we trace the life of Irfan Ahmed, we also see a parallel story where an investigative agency is looking for a fearsome terrorist named Abubakar Abdullah who is apparently planning a massive terrorist attack. Gautham Menon, who heads the agency, is working closely with a team to arrest Abubakar Abdullah before he wreaks havoc. When Irfan is accidentally caught on a mission for Abdullah, his life is turned upside down.

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FIR, from first-time writer-director, hits a solid punch. Not only does it manage to keep the script lively, but even with a dozen key characters, it’s consistently engaging. Unlike most Tamil movies, FIR isn’t hero-centric, and that’s what makes it refreshingly different. This is one of those films where each character plays a big role and holds the film together. Manu Anand’s understanding of how Indian investigative agencies work is impressive. The terrorist angle as a backdrop is another key aspect of the film that is rarely explored in Tamil films. Doing this skillfully and not overdoing it in the process makes FIR one of the better commercial films in the field.

Vishnu Vishal continues to support and pick films that get him out of his comfort zone. After a huge success with the psychopathic killer thriller Ratsasan (now in a Hindi remake of Akshay Kumar as Mission Cinderella), he pushed boundaries as an actor and producer in FIR. The film gave him plenty of room to show off his acting skills. As someone eager to prove his loyalty and innocence to his country, the actor’s performance is genuine.

One of the highlights of the movie is its female characters and how they’ve been used effectively. Raiza Wilson, Reba Monica John and Manjima Mohan have solid parts to play with each one of them getting at least one scene where they leave their mark. Raiza’s portrayal of a Muslim intelligence agent is particularly interesting. Filmmaker Gautham Menon, whose recent good stint as an actor, continues with FIR, in which he plays the chief of the intelligence agency – a character that fits him like a glove. Composer Aswath helps in elevating the tension of the story with his pulsating background score. 

FIR has some smart, well-written twists for a thriller. As the twists untangle themselves in the end, the film feels more complete.

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Film: FIR

Director: Manu Anand

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Manjima Mohan, Reba Monica John, Raiza Wilson and Gautham Vasudev Menon

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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