London Confidential is the latest film on ZEE5 made completely post-lockdown. The film stars Mouni Roy and Purab Kohli as RAW Agents in London who try to uncover a Chinese conspiracy to spread a new deadly virus inside the Indian border. In the middle of a pandemic and seeing tensions along the Indo-China border, this film was bound to strike a chord with audiences.
Watch a trailer for the film here.
The Quint noted that the film was a thriller relevant to our times and said ‘there are chances you might miss something if you look away from the screen even for a moment.’ They also added the story had a slick pace and a tooth rattling plot. India Today called the film an addictive spy thriller and a women-centric film with strong, independent women, focussed on their jobs.
Hindustan Times mentions that London Confidential is a crisp espionage thriller and adds that London Confidential neither has lengthy jingoistic monologues nor in-your-face Chinese-bashing. India Times highlighted the pandemic aspect of the film saying ‘They not only bring out the stress and anxiety that comes with living after a pandemic but also how day-to-day lives have been drastically altered.’
Here are some of the reviews for the film.
The leading star Mouni Roy who plays the role of Agent Uma in the film drew love from fans and audiences.
It's always been a treat to watch you my Mouna. You are fabulous as Uma, an undercover officer(RAW agent).How effortlessly you pull-off any character with absolute ease and perfection.U deserve allthe love & appreciation.😍❤️ #MouniRoy #QueenOfVersatality #Uma #LondonConfidential
— Roopa_Kajol❤️ (@roopa_14sh) September 19, 2020
Watched it today. Enjoyed it thoroughly. The movie was super thrilling. And, you totally slayed your character. One of your best, Mon 💙🥳🔥🙌🏻 #LondonConfidential
— Anchali (@Anchali_Arni) September 19, 2020
Watched #LondonConfidential. Features @Roymouni @Purab_Kohli
A taut espionage thriller.
On @ZEE5Premium
— Noyon Jyoti Parasara | নয়ন জ্যোতি পৰাশৰ (@NoyonSENSE) September 19, 2020
Today watched a film #LondonConfidential fantastic film of indo China and full of suspense thrilling of 1 hour 17 minutes all the actors done brilliant job @Roymouni @Purab_Kohli both are best @kulraj_randhawa #kanwal your direction was best @ZEE5Premium
— Tara Sutaria fan (@TaraSutaria6) September 19, 2020
Revisit Purab Kohli’s debut role in the classic TV series Hip Hip Hurray streaming on ZEE5.