“Khufiya” isn’t a deconstruction of the spy thriller, but it does blatantly re-orient viewers to what’s often missing or downplayed in stories about spies.

We needed more Tabu in this film. We needed more of the older Vishal Bhardwaj who used to make things sing.

Vishal Bhardwaj maintains control on a complex, sprawling story of men, women and nations pitted against each other and themselves.

A commendable attempt in the genre of espionage with a gripping hook and fierce female leads that carry the entire film on their shoulders. But Khufiya struggles to maintain interest due to its lengthy runtime and overall waywardness.