Corporate

Ronnie Screwvala's "Corporate" arrives as a genuinely engaging corporate thriller that understands the cutthroat mechanics of Indian business in ways most Bollywood films pretend to. The film doesn't shy away from depicting how ambition curdles into amorality—Nishi's character is a masterclass in moral compromise, and whoever plays her brings real steel to what could've been a one-dimensional careerist. The direction keeps the corporate intrigue taut, switching between boardroom tactics and political back-channeling with genuine pace. Where it occasionally stumbles is in the second half, when the espionage plot becomes a bit too convenient, and some character motivations feel rushed. But the film earns its cynicism; it's not preaching, it's observing how Indian capitalism actually functions at the highest levels.

What elevates this above standard business drama is the refusal to let anyone off easily. Both Sehgal and Marwah are equally ruthless, equally deserving of their comeuppance, and the film doesn't manufacture false heroes. The political machinery feels lived-in, the factory deal has real stakes, and there's a palpable tension running through the corporate espionage sequences. Performances are solid across the board—no hamming, no unnecessary melodrama. The biggest flaw is that the climax, while satisfying, doesn't quite reach the thematic depth the setup promises. Still, this is a film that respects audience intelligence and delivers a story about ambition without ap