Actor Amit Sadh makes a powerful return to Prime Video with Pune Highway, a film that’s fast gaining attention for its layered storytelling, theatrical roots, and haunting performances. Based on a critically acclaimed play, the film is directed by Bugs Bhargava Krishna and brings together an explosive reunion of Amit Sadh, Manjari Fadnnis, and Bugs after their earlier acclaimed collaboration — Barot House.
Sadh plays a character torn between guilt, survival, and psychological conflict — and delivers one of the most controlled yet emotionally devastating performances of his career. This isn’t a role that begs for sympathy; it demands you sit with discomfort. His portrayal is marked by restraint — his body language, gaze, and silences do the heavy lifting. There’s a rawness to his performance that feels almost intrusive, like we’re watching a man quietly collapse in real time.
What makes Pune Highway stand out is its cinematic adaptation of a stage play — retaining theatrical tension while expanding the story’s universe and emotional stakes. The film’s atmosphere is tense, yet visually captivating.
Amit Sadh has long been known for choosing roles that are textured and intense — from Kai Po Che and Sultan to Breathe and Jeet Ki Zid, his filmography is full of characters who are broken yet resilient. And Pune Highway might just be his most mature outing yet. In a space increasingly dominated by noise, Amit Sadh continues to choose silence, depth, and truth. We need to see more of him — and if Pune Highway is any indicator, the best of Amit Sadh is still to come.
