I loved Alejandro González Iñárritu's Babel, which drops its viewers into a terrifying, nightmare-like scenario that a couple faces in an unfamiliar territory while traveling.

That movie was deeply intense, making it tough yet captivating to sit through the overwhelming events the couple endured.

NH10 succeeds to a great extent in evoking that same harrowing psychological effect.

Set largely across a single night, the film exposes the dark reality of honor killings and the helpless plight of an urban couple unexpectedly caught in a death trap.

It presents a nightmare on the highway and a relentless, terrifying struggle for survival.

Anushka Sharma carries the emotional and physical weight of the entire movie on her shoulders with remarkable focus.

Meera and Arjun, a young married corporate couple, set off on a road trip to celebrate Meera's birthday and escape the relentless bustle of Delhi for the weekend.

En route at a roadside dhaba, their paths cross with a terrified young couple, Pinky and Mukesh, who are being brutally assaulted and humiliated by a gang of local goons.

It quickly becomes clear that Pinky and Mukesh are lovers who married across caste lines, and Pinky's brother is determined to carry out an honor killing.

When Arjun and Meera intervene and accidentally witness the brutal killings, they instantly become targets themselves, hunted down by the ruthless gang.

Despite possessing a vehicle and a handgun, circumstances unravel rapidly, forcing Meera and Arjun into a desperate flight for survival across desolate terrain.

Thus begins a grueling chase across a lawless, deserted stretch of highway. The film is no lighthearted entertainer—it grows darker, tense, and deeply unsettling as it progresses.

It forces you to confront a terrifying question: What would we do if we found ourselves in a situation this helpless?

The chase sequences are smartly shot and framed, gripping you tightly and making you feel every ounce of horror and adrenaline.

Another strong narrative element is how every local figure encountered along the way—whether law enforcement, villagers, or local leaders—is complicit in the same deeply entrenched system of honor killing.

Deepti Naval steals her brief scenes near the climax, delivering a chillingly complex performance as a village head and mother who cold-bloodedly sanctioned her own daughter's murder at her son's hands.

Just as you think Meera's nightmare might be nearing an end, the film hits you with another shocking turn, plunging her into a relentless final act.

Performance & Casting Notes:

Anushka Sharma carries the heavy narrative burden with raw intensity. While Neil Bhoopalam performs adequately, someone like Rajkummar Rao might have brought an even grounded, realistic edge to Arjun's role.

Ultimately, NH10 acts as a fierce cinematic slap against the atrocity of honor killing, delivering a dark, gripping survival thriller that leaves a lasting impact.