Fateh Review: Sonu Sood majestic act and direction make this slick action entertainer unmissable
Fateh Movie Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Fateh movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah and Dibyendu Bhattacharya
Director: Sonu Sood
Release Date: 10th December 2025 in cinema
Story: Movie revolves around Fateh Singh (Sonu Sood) resides in Moga, Punjab and works as a supervisor at a dairy farm. He was an important member of a secret service agency but now living a peaceful life. His Neighbour in the village is Nimrit (Shiv Jyoti Rajput) and they both share a lovely bond.
Nimrit runs a mobile shop and she is also an agent of a loan app called ‘Kisht Pe’. Through her, many villagers opt for a quick loan and thus benefit. But later on, they have a hard time paying interest even after paying off the loan. The loan agents threaten the villagers and even resort to sending fake nude pics of their family members in case the money is not paid in time.
After the death one of dairy member Sandhu (Binnu Dhillon), Nimrit also mysterious disappeared. Post this, Fateh sets on his mission to search for Nimrit, with the help of Khushi (Jacqueline Fernandez) who happens to be a gang leader of a group containing ethical hackers.
Eventually, both Fateh and Khushi land up discovering that the world of cybercrime is more than what meets the eye. Will Fateh and Khushi manage to achieve success in their mission of unearthing the cybercrimes and cybercriminals is what forms the rest of the film.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Background music
4. Direction
5. Climax
Negatives
1. Length
2. Songs
3. Story
4. Slow & uneven screenplay
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in cinemas on release date as loved the trailer and become fan of Sonu Sood his incredible work during Covid time. Fateh Singh is an ex-special ops officer, lives a very peaceful life as a dairy farming supervisor in Punjab until a village girl Nimrit Kaur falls prey to a cybercrime syndicate headed by Raza and Satya Prakash. Joining forces with Khushi Sharma, an ethical hacker, Fateh uses their combined skills to rescue Nimrit and destroy the cybercrime syndicate.
Fateh story is routine except for the cybercrime angle which, incidentally, makes it very technical and, therefore, class appealing. Since the drama is action-oriented, it is actually the awkward marriage of a class-appealing and very technical subject with mass-appealing action and stunts. It touches upon a topic that is definitely a pain-point to many. Cybercrime and cyber criminals see no gender, class and status. That’s why a film like Fateh, that highlights the burning issue of cybercrimes. Sonu Sood has proved to be an excellent director. His direction balances action and drama very well, which keeps the film thrilling. Being his directorial debut, Sonu Sood makes no mistake in hitting the right chords. Barring a handful of scenes here and there, the film hits the bull’s eye. A special mention to the film’s background music, which blends seamlessly with the film’s hard-hitting narrative. In the same breath, let us also hand out a special mention to the film’s actor directors for having done a super spending job.
A few scenes that stand out are Fateh with Chaddha (Akashdeep Sabir) and his men at the theatre, Fateh meeting the cop Nishit Biswas for the first time, a corrupt cop revealing that the password to his laptop is Satyamev Jayate etc. Also, the 140-minute-long flick doesn’t bore even for a moment. Moreover, it’s the first film that speaks about the horrors of loan apps and that makes FATEH an extremely relevant flick. If you’re looking for a heart-pumping action ride, prepare to wait for the climax, where the stakes finally catch fire. It ultimately benefits from Sonu Sood’s strong screen presence, and though the film trips over its own pacing and execution, there’s something undeniably charming about watching him stride through the mess. While the film stumbles, it’s a reminder that Sonu possesses quiet humour, sharp delivery, and sheer on-screen magnetism needed to carry a film. If not for the uneven direction, the film would have ended up as a cult actioner.
On the downside the technicalities are so many, and the drama gets so repetitive that it often bores the viewers. Even at places where it doesn’t bore, the drama definitely fails to thrill the audience and make them feel as if they are a part of the proceedings. In other words, the viewers watch the drama unfold on the screen, as silent spectators. The scene where Fateh fights masked men in a narrow corridor seems very similar to the Ranbir Kapoor starrer. The first half of the film meanders along at a snail’s pace, with a pacing problem that the editing doesn’t help. The film’s narrative falters, particularly when it comes to the backstory of Fateh and his relationship with Nimrit Kaur, his sisterly Neighbour which feels underdeveloped. Jacqueline does what’s required of her though the two leads don’t share a chemistry. It’s an underwhelming resolution, considering the weight of their introductions. Overall, movie is a great action-thriller which will definitely attract those who like action and thrill. It is definitely for everyone as it serves as an eyeopener of sorts about the dark world of cybercrime. My view on this movie Recommended.
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