Logout Movie Review: A thrilling cyber drama with a strong performance from Babil Khan
New Delhi,(Logout Movie Review):Streaming on ZEE5 on April 18, 2025, Logout is a cyber thriller that highlights the glitz and dark side of social media. Starring Babil Khan, Rasika Dugal, and Nimisha Nair, the film grabbed the attention of the audience with its trailer itself. This offering from director Amit Golani and writer Biswapati Sarkar brings out the truth of the digital world through a thrilling story. Does the film live up to its hype? Let’s find out how special Logout is for the Indian audience in this spoiler-free review.
Logout: Movie Details
- Genre: Cyber Thriller/Drama
- Director: Amit Golani
- Cast: Babil Khan, Rasika Dugal, Gandharv Dewan, Nimisha Nair
- Duration: Approx 1 hour 48 minutes
- Where to watch: ZEE5 (Streaming)
- Release Date: April 18, 2025
Review: The scary truth of the digital world
Logout is a story set in Delhi that holds a mirror to today’s social media generation. The film revolves around Prateek Dua aka Pratman (Babil Khan), a famous social media influencer who is in a race to achieve the milestone of 10 million followers. But his life turns upside down when his phone falls into the hands of an obsessed fan who hijacks his digital identity. This cyber thriller is not only full of thrills but also raises questions about how much control smartphones and social media have in our lives.
Babil Khan is the soul of this film. His performance is so raw and relatable that you feel Pratik’s fear, anxiety and desperation. In one scene, when he suffers a breakdown during a live stream, a fan’s comment—“Better acting than the nepo kids”—reflects the film’s self-aware humour. Many critics have praised Babil, such as @ReelReptile
who wrote on X, “Babil Khan is smart, self-aware and extremely watchable.” His acting gives the film a solid base, especially when the story hinges on a single setting (Pratik’s room) and long dialogues.
Acting
Rasika Dugal and Nimisha Nair have limited roles but are impressive. Nimisha, who voices Pratmaniac (fan), has been considered weak in some reviews, such as Moneycontrol, who wrote that her voice does not have the mystery or creepiness that was needed. Still, the film’s writing and direction make up for this shortcoming to a large extent. Biswapati Sarkar, best known for shows like Maal Legal Hai and Kaala Paani, has brilliantly captured the toxic culture of social media in the script. One dialogue—“Hum Apne Phone Mein Nahi Dekhe, Hum Unko Jeeta Hai”—makes the audience think.
Direction
Amit Golani’s direction is sharp and engaging. The film’s “screenlife” style, where the story mostly progresses through computer screens, links it to films like CTRL and Loveyappa, but Logout makes its own mark. Times Now called it “intense, thought-provoking and deeply unsettling”. However, there are some shortcomings. There are some logical gaps in the script, like Pratik not taking a backup phone in the beginning or not contacting the cab driver directly. The story gets a bit predictable and weak in the last 20 minutes, as noted by News18 and Koimoi. The lack of a deeper discussion on cybercrime is also felt.
Still, Logout is a relatable and timely film. It brilliantly portrays social media addiction, lack of privacy, and the race for online validation. India Forums wrote, “The film asks—if you lose your phone, do you lose yourself?” This question forces the audience to reflect on their screen time.
Verdict: 3.5/5 – A Relatable and Thrilling Cyber Drama
Logout is an impressive cyber thriller with a brilliant performance by Babil Khan, smart writing by Biswapati Sarkar, and sharp direction by Amit Golani. A few logical gaps and weak resolution prevent it from being perfect, but the film manages to bring out the truth of social media. If you love thrillers or digital-age dramas, this is a great pick for your weekend on ZEE5.
Why watch?
- Babil Khan’s strong acting: His raw and intense performance makes every scene memorable.
- Relatable themes: The issue of social media addiction and privacy is relevant to everyone in today’s times.
- Fast thriller: It keeps you hooked for a duration of 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Smart writing: Biswapati Sarkar’s humour and deep dialogues make the film special.
Stream now!
Logout is streaming on ZEE5 from April 18, 2025. Watch it right away with your ZEE5 subscription and be a part of this thrilling ride. Are you ready to explore this dark side of social media? Comment below and let us know how excited you are about this film. Stay tuned for more movie reviews, trailers, and entertainment news on our website.
