Cuttputlli is a Ranjit M. directed 2022 Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film.

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The film stars Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Joshua LeClair, Chandrachur Singh, and Sargun Mehta and is a remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan.

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Arjan Sethi, played by Akshay Kumar, is a dutiful sub-inspector who took an oath to keep the people of Kasauli safe.

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Akshay Kumar's cop drama gets a thumbs up, Cuttputlli has received positive reviews from the audience.

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The cop thriller, directed by Ranjit Tewari, is an intense drama that has glued the audience to their seats with impressive performances and cast.

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Arjan Sethi (Akshay Kumar), an aspiring filmmaker, tries for seven years in vain to sell a serial killer script to film producers before giving up.

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A series of gruesome murders shakes the sleepy town soon after he joins as a sub-inspector.

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The screenplay lacks depth and interesting red herrings to elevate the suspense while also elevating the characterisation.

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The setting, a hill station, is expected for a crime thriller, but it adds nothing to the plot.

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Rajeev Ravi's cinematography appears heavily color-corrected and lacks the atmospheric notes that could have added gravitas and mystery.

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Cuttputlli's arc is so straight and simple that it suffers from too much staidness for a story about a psychotic killer.

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Rakul Preet Singh once again demonstrates that she is the most dependable actress due to her subtle and nuanced abilities.

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