This film is an audaciously analytical, well acted and intelligently developed directorial debut. The dilemma it triggers and the fundamental moral questions it raises will leave you wondering whether you agree with its message or not. That is part of its strength. It is a thought provoking, timely and daring analysis of reactions to terrorism and the consequences it has locally.

A man calls Mumbai police headquarters to tell them that he has placed five bombs in the city. In return he is demanding the release of four terrorists involved in planting various bombs which exploded in Mumbai.

The first third of the film establishes a firm context around the various characters. The middle action-driven section is about creating tension and playing the bomb-threat-film game - this section is the weakest due to the low budget and its inevitable recollection of cheap and tacky police television shows. And the final part is where you realise this film has a sentient head and is underpinned by a fascinating discussion of terrorism, its motivations and its consequences.

I rate this film highly as I recommend that people see it, although I do think that a lot of the discussion it triggers and analytical thought it provokes needs to be developed responsibly and without falling into easy judgementalism. The strength of the film is its power to provoke reactions, often of sympathy, in the face of what is a terrorist and counter-ethical act. The film raises questions which address the failings of organised policing and politicians, and the reactions "common people" have to terrorism. To me the film also helps to peel off the veneer of organised structure in our modern-day society and shows a glimpse of how it is not so far from the tribal and colonial warring of the not-so-distant past.