There are uncomfortable movies, and then there are movies like Thappad – the kind that make you squirm in your seat, force you to think, and ruin your peaceful ignorance. You might be surprised to hear it, but, as a woman, I hated ‘Thappad’. No, I’m not one of those women who proudly claim, “I’m not a feminist”. I hate the film for being too real and brutally honest.

It dares to be relatable

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Films are supposed to be an escape, aren’t they? A little bit of drama, some unrealistic romance, and a hero who swoops in at the right time. But Thappad? No, it just had to be that film – the one that mirrors reality a little too well. It makes you question things, rethink the little “compromises” society tells women to make, and worst of all, it refuses to sugar-coat the truth. Disgusting.

The slap was just the beginning – how dare they?

A single slap. That’s it. That’s all it took to dismantle a “perfect” marriage. I mean, how dare Thappad suggest that a seemingly minor act of violence is actually a symptom of something much deeper? It makes you realise that the problem isn’t just the slap, but the silent acceptance of it. Uncomfortable realisation? Check.

No villain? Seriously?

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Where’s the obvious bad guy? Where’s the over-the-top evil husband who cheats, gaslights, and deserves a full-blown takedown? Nope. Instead, Thappad gives us a regular man – flawed, entitled, and unaware of his privilege. Someone you might know. Maybe even someone you like. The horror.

Too many strong women. Annoying

Taapsee Pannu’s character, Amrita, doesn’t scream, doesn’t throw things, doesn’t plot revenge. She just… leaves. With dignity. And every other female character, from the domestic worker to the lawyer, is equally layered and strong in their own way. What happened to films where women cry and stay?

Thappad is a film that stays with you

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You walk in expecting a typical courtroom drama. You walk out questioning years of conditioning. And that’s the worst part – Thappad refuses to let you forget it. It sneaks into your thoughts when you least expect it, forcing you to reflect on relationships, power dynamics, and what we consider “normal.” So infuriating.

I hate Thappad because I can’t ignore it. I hate it because it’s too good.

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