Genius (2018 Hindi film)

Genius is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Anil Sharma. It marks the Bollywood debut of Anil Sharma's son, Utkarsh Sharma, as the protagonist. The film also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ishitha Chauhan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Ayesha Jhulka in supporting roles.

The plot revolves around Vasudev Shastri (played by Utkarsh Sharma), a brilliant but unconventional RAW agent who returns from the shadows to protect his country from a powerful enemy, MRS (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui). Vasudev utilizes his intellect and innovative technology to combat MRS's nefarious plans.

The film explores themes of patriotism, intelligence, and the ethical implications of using technology in warfare. It received mixed reviews upon release, with criticism directed towards its screenplay and execution, though some praised the performances of the cast. The film's music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya.