Raabta (2017)

Raabta is at its best when it leans into the intoxicating pull of young romance and the idea that love can feel older than time—an airy, modern rom-com glow gradually shaded by a pulpy, fate-tugging thriller edge. Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon share an easy, lived-in chemistry that makes the early sweetness land, and when the story turns stranger, their sincerity keeps it grounded. The music does a lot of the heavy lifting too, giving the film a glossy, yearning momentum that’s hard to shake even when the plot gets heightened. It isn’t for everyone—especially if you want a tightly calibrated thriller—but if you’re in the mood for a stylish, emotional, high-concept romance with catchy songs and big reincarnation-fueled feelings, it’s an easy watch to root for.

Raabta is clearly aiming for a glossy, star-driven romance with a reincarnation twist and thriller-style obsession, the kind of high-drama love story that wants to feel fated and intense. The problem is the storytelling often plays like a confused mishmash: the script stretches logic, the pacing turns dull, and the villain is pushed so hard he can become more unbearable than threatening. If you need tight plotting, believable motivations, or suspense that actually escalates, this one may test your patience. Still, if you’re mainly here for the leads, the songs, and a slick, escapist vibe over coherence, you might find enough to coast on.