A Wednesday! is a crime thriller film released in 2008 and directed by Neeraj Pandey. The movie features Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher in lead roles, with Jimmy Sheirgill, Aamir Bashir, and Deepal Shaw in supporting roles.
The story revolves around a retired police commissioner named Prakash Rathod (played by Anupam Kher) who receives a phone call from an anonymous man (played by Naseeruddin Shah) claiming to have placed five bombs in crowded areas of Mumbai. The caller demands the release of four terrorists in exchange for the defusing of the bombs.
Rathod, along with his team of officers, tries to trace the location of the caller to prevent the bombs from exploding. Meanwhile, the caller gives a detailed account of how he lost his family members in a bomb blast and why he decided to take matters into his own hands.
The movie keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as the race against time brings out the best in Rathod and his team, who must use their skills and experience to defuse the bombs and capture the caller.
A Wednesday! received critical acclaim for its gripping plot, realistic portrayal of police officers, and superb performances by the cast. The film was also remade in Tamil as Unnaipol Oruvan and in Telugu as Eeenadu.
