Genius: The Perfect Collision Of Action And Romance

Directed by Anil Sharma, the romantic psychological action thriller stars his son, Utkarsh Sharma. The film is his debut, and it also stars Ishita Chauhan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mithun Chakraborty, with Ayesha Jhulka and Malti Chahar playing supporting roles. The music for Genius is composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Monty Sharma, while the lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir, Kumaar, and Shabbir Ahmed. The music album was released on August 9, 2018, by Tips Music.

Genius Movie Plot: A RAW agent’s deadly mission

 The story kicks off with Vasudev Shastri, a brilliant RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent, facing criticism for a mission gone wrong that left him badly injured and deemed unfit for future work. Feeling low, he finds solace in Nandini, the love of his life, during a visit to the park. This triggers a trip down memory lane, recounting Vasudev's time as a top-ranking student at IIT Roorkee.

At IIT, Vasudev, a friendly and talented student with a secret side gig for RAW, faces challenges from Nandini, the second-ranked student who's envious of his success. Despite her attempts to make life difficult for him, Vasudev cleverly handles each situation. The day before their final exam, Nandini seeks Vasudev's help with a theorem, where Vasudev confesses his love for her.

Nandini, taken aback, tries to sabotage his exam, but Vasudev, once again, outsmarts her and shows extraordinary selflessness by submitting a blank paper, allowing her to secure the top position. In the present, Vasudev, now dealing with the aftermath of a failed mission and grappling with injuries, is supported by Nandini, who has temporarily put her career on hold to care for him. 

Despite her earlier career-focused attitude, Nandini now prioritizes Vasudev's well-being. Vasudev's past reveals a tragic incident where his parents fell victim to communal riots planned by Pakistan's ISI, pushing him to join RAW to seek revenge. The storyline unfolds with Vasudev battling both physical ailments and haunting memories of the failed mission, causing distress for both him and Nandini.

Their journey takes a turn when Vasudev, disguises himself as part of a plot to track his enemies, manages to eliminate those assisting MRS, the mastermind behind his failed mission. A gripping masquerade party scene ensues, where Vasudev saves himself but sustains injuries. Witnessing Vasudev's suffering, Nandini is deeply affected.

With the support of RAW, Vasudev embarks on a mission to rescue Nandini, prevent a devastating blast, and ultimately eliminate MRS. His success led to widespread recognition within RAW. The story ends on a poignant note, with Vasudev and Nandini finding solace and strength in each other's arms, celebrating their victory against adversity.

Genius Movie Cast

The star cast features Utkarsh Sharma as Vasudev Shastri, aka Genius, Nandini's love interest; Ishitha Chauhan as Nandini Chauhan, Vasudev's love interest; Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Mr Samar Khan / MRS, an ISI agent and the main antagonist; and Mithun Chakraborthy as NSA Chief Jaishankar Prasad in pivotal roles.

It also stars Anirban Mitra as NSA Officer Bablu, Malti Chahar as Rubina, RAW Agent, Ayesha Jhulka as Nandini's mother, KK Raina as Mr Das, Zakir Hussain as Minister, Abhimanyu Singh as Mr. Praveen Joshi, Arjun Dwivedi as Saleem, Dev Gill as Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, MRS' mole in RAW, Ashok Samarth as Commander Arjun Singh Rathore, and Rajesh Bhati as Samar Khan's right hand in supporting roles.

Watch Genius Full Movie Online On ZEE5

The Genius movie was released on August 9, 2018. It received an IMDb rating of 5.0 out of 10 and is available to stream on ZEE5 Global.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Genius Movie

Q1. Who is the lead actor in Genius?

Ans. The movie Genius features Utkarsh Sharma as the leading actor.

Q2. What genre does Genius belong to?

Ans. The movie falls into the action thriller genre.

Q3. Who is the producer of Genius?

Ans. The film is produced by Deepak Mukut, Anil Sharma, K. C. Sharma, and Kamal Mukut.

Q4. What is the age limit for this film?

Ans. The film was given a U/A certificate, which means it is appropriate for children below 12 years of age with parental guidance.

Q5. Where to watch the Genius movie?

Ans. You can watch Genius movie online in Hindi on ZEE5.