Blackmail (2018 film)

Blackmail is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime film directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Abhinay Deo under the banners of T-Series Films and RDP Motion Pictures. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Kirti Kulhari, Divya Dutta, Arunoday Singh, and Omi Vaidya in leading roles.

The film's plot revolves around Dev Kaushal (Irrfan Khan), a man leading a mundane and unhappy life, who discovers his wife, Reena (Kirti Kulhari), is having an affair. Instead of confronting her or her lover, Ranjit Arora (Arunoday Singh), Dev decides to blackmail them both. This sets off a chain of unpredictable events, involving Ranjit's wife, Dolly (Divya Dutta), and various other characters who become entangled in the blackmail scheme.

Blackmail is known for its quirky humor, dark undertones, and unexpected plot twists. The film explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and revenge in a satirical and often absurd manner. Irrfan Khan's performance was widely praised, and the film was noted for its tight script and engaging narrative. The soundtrack features music composed by various artists, including Guru Randhawa and Badshah. Released on April 6, 2018, Blackmail received generally positive reviews from critics and was a moderate commercial success.