Kahani kabhi khatam nahin hoti... That's the catch line of Chamku. True, certain stories are eternal and ageless; they keep getting repetitive year after year, with new faces apparently.

All those who have been wondering about the film named 'Chamku', the furtive finally has been revealed. Those who were geared for enjoyment and frolic might have to be upset, as it's yet another repetition of a much exploited subject, presented with new faces. The theme of the film Chamku is revenge, which comes with the sole twist at the very outset, when a Naxalite is picked by RAW and IB to work for them.  With this exception, the movie is but an old wine served in a new bottle, giving in highly to certainty.  The only saving grace is Bobby Deol, who delivers his career-best performance in Chamku. But the sad part is that the script succumbs to predictability all through.

Besides, what's with a name like Chamku? Sure, the tale is about a gentleman called Chandrama Singh aka Chamku, but in these fast changing times, when the multiplex audience holds the key, a title like Chamku will only discourage them from buying the ticket. Also, a title like Chamku sends out signals that it's a comedy. But, It's not!

Another reason that goes against it is the bloodshed / cruelty depicted in this 2-hour film. Blood, gore, crudity and brutality is out, but Kabeer Kaushik still believes in the cinema of 1970s and seems to have given action director Tinu Verma a free hand to recreate the violence-laden feel of 1970s. Pistols, guns, knives, swords, blood-soaked bodies, spare us the gore please.

Chamku depicts the journey of a male Naxalite from the interiors of Bihar, tutored under a secret government program to eliminate the anti-social elements. Chandrama Singh aka Chamku has no option. Kill them or we'll kill you, he's told by Kapoor [Irrfan Khan].

His life undergoes a dramatic change when he falls in love with Priyanka Chopra. He wants to lead a common life, but is it so simple? Also, he comes face to face with his nightmarish past [Akhilendra Mishra].

The first half does boast of a few interesting sequences. The transformation from a ruthless killer to a romantic is depicted beautifully. Also, a number of sequences are filmed with flourish. But the film goes downhill in the second hour, courtesy a screenplay of handiness.

The only respite in the movie is Chamku himself i.e. Bobby Deol. This particular role can be termed as his best performance ever. However, the story mars the entire sheen of the project. The certainty factor is overwhelming in the film, making the audience lose interest, even if it does provide pace. The first half is still worth watching, but experiences a downhill slide in the second half. Chamku is grabbing with regard to cinematography and Tinu Verma's action is immensely reasonable.

Bobby gets it correct. He conveys a lot even when silent. This performance deserves all admires. Priyanka is wasted. There's no scope for her actually. Ditto for Riteish Deshmukh and Danny Denzongpa. In fact, the two actors are hardly there in the film. Irrfan Khan, as always, is proficient. Rajpal Yadav does sound as the informer. Akhilendra Mishra is supposed to act loud, which he does well. Arya Babbar gets no scope, not even a line to deliver.

On the whole, Chamku rests on an obsolete plot and given the blood-gore-brutality in the film, will face an uphill task. Business wise, it has some chances in the U.P.-Bihar region.