Talaash

Talaash

The Answer Lies Within

Directed by Reema Kagti

Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Excel Entertainment

2012149 min6.8 / 10

A neo-noir murder investigation that intertwines psychological turmoil, moral ambiguity, and unexpected human connection between a troubled cop and a sex worker.

A cop, investigating the mysterious death of a filmstar, meets a sex-worker, while he faces some personal problems psychologically. The mystery connects these people in a way, that ultimately changes their lives.

Questions people ask

  • Is Talaash sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Talaash scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Talaash end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Talaash easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Talaash violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Talaash, and what each one shares →

Like Talaash

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Talaash

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Talaash, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Talaash, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Talaash, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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