Khufiya Twitter Review: Netizens hail Tabu starrer spy thriller as 'must-watch', Wamiqa Gabbi takes the cake

After intriguing audiences with an engaging trailer, the makers have finally released the much-awaited film, Khufiya on Netflix. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the spy thriller stars Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles. So far, the viewers have given a thumbs up to the film based on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere. A majority of netizens gave a special mention to Wamiqa’s powerful performance.

“Just watched #Khufiya on #Netflix and it was AMAZING! The film is a must-watch for fans of spy thrillers,with its gripping storyline, stunning visuals, and top-notch performances of the cast; especially Tabu is brilliant in the lead. Kudos to @VishalBhardwaj & team for this gem!” said a X(formerly known as Twitter). “Watched #Khufiya its is watchable thriller with some great performances, thrilling score and visuals But the Problem starts from Movie's 2nd half its tends to get so easy that any thrill is not left in this spy thriller But for me @GabbiWamiqa she shines in this movie,” another netizen commented.

Lauding the performances of Tabu and Wamiqa, one of the users wrote, “Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi shine in #Khufiya, a spy drama that weaves a web of secrets. While it keeps you engaged, pacing issues and uneven storytelling hold it back. Watchable, but leaves you hanging.” Another user praised film’s aesthetics saying, “The opening scene of #Khufiya is WOW!!! The aesthetics and cinematography are top-notch!!! And Tabu's voice-over.”

The official synopsis of the movie read, “An operative of the Indian spy agency known as R&AW is assigned to track down a mole who is selling defense secrets while grappling with her dual identity as a spy and a love.” Backed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film also stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Atul Kulkarni among others in key roles. It streamed on Netflix on October 5, 2023.