2016 The End

2016 The End is a fundamentally robust roller coaster ride of a film. Released in 2017, the film is directed by Jaideep Chopra and features the talents of Divyendu Sharma, Kiku Sharda and Harshad Chopda in lead roles.

Gaze upon a story that grips onto the most profound existential question, "What would you do if the world were to end in seven days?" This is the spark that builds into an inferno, fueling 2016 The End. The movie takes this thought-provoking road and injects it seamlessly into a genre that thrives on hilarity, just as much as it depends on emotional stakes, making the end result a comedic drama that proves to be as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

The film revolves around four friends—Divyendu Sharma as Rahul, Kiku Sharda as Sunny, Harshad Chopda as Sheetal and Priya Banerjee as Nisha—whose lives tumble into an entertaining chaos when they come across a seer who lets them into a shocking prophecy—the world is to end in just seven days. The reveal sends a ripple of change through the friends' mundane lives, initiating an eruption of revelations, reconciliations, and adventures like never before.

The characters each represent different ideologies, with Rahul being the reserved financial analyst, Sunny as the over-enthused photographer, Sheetal as a passionate gym trainer, and Nisha as an elegant luxury brand manager. Their varied personalities deliver a burst of colour that enriches the narrative, further substantiating the film's identity as a comedy-drama.

As they try to live their dreams in a compressed timeline, they learn important lessons about life, love, and friendship. The film seamlessly incorporates moments of introspection amid the comedy—it wields humor as a lens that casts an ironic shadow over the grim fact of an impending apocalypse.

Divyendu Sharma, renowned for his comic timing from his past performances, shines in his role. He embodies Rahul, slipping into a character much tamer than his previous roles, and flexes his versatility in a light-hearted yet profound role. Kiku Sharda's portrayal of Sunny is another highlight, providing much of the film's comic relief with his energetic character portrayal. Harshad Chopda's portrayal of Sheetal and Priya Banerjee's portrayal of Nisha further raise the acting calibre in this film, making for an ensemble cast that delivers on all fronts.

Moreover, the film triumphs in its technical aspects, the cinematography and the music playing significant roles in defining the overall tone of the film. The visuals and sound perfectly supplement the narrative, enhancing the emotional depth and the comedic heights achieved by the narrative.

With an unconventional premise and high-spirited performances, 2016 The End is a movie that indeed explores the end, but not so much the world's as much it is the characters' comfort zones. It entertains while giving the audience food for thought, by posing the question: What life-altering choices would one make if the end was a certain and imminent seven days away?

So, if you are in the mood for a film that explores an existential question in a humorous yet emotional way, then 2016 The End might just be the perfect film for you. You are guaranteed a comedy-drama experience that won't disappoint, as you journey along with the characters through an exhilarating week, filled with unexpected twists and turns, as they make the most of their presumed last days on earth. What follows is a wild, entertaining and heartfelt ride that leaves the audience reflecting on their own life choices and priorities, under the umbrella of laughter and camaraderie.

Sit back and indulge yourself in this stellar comedy-drama that takes a terrifying apocalyptic prophecy and spins it into a joyous celebration of life. Mark your calendars because 2016 The End is a journey worth embarking on.