Logout Movie Review: Babil Khan Shines In A Digital-Age Thriller That’s Powerful, But Patchy
Logout movie review: The film succeeds where it counts — it gets people talking. It reflects the toxic cycle of influencer culture, where self-worth is measured in numbers and genuine emotions are staged to please the algorithm.
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Logout movie review: Babil Khan takes centerstage in Logout, a taut tech thriller that unfolds over a nerve-wracking 48 hours. Directed by Amit Golani, the film dives into the dark side of influencer culture, digital dependence and the terrifying fragility of our online identities. With Babil playing a popular Instagram influencer whose life is derailed after a fan hijacks his phone and personal data, Logout delivers a timely, thought-provoking premise — and Babil carries it with striking intensity.
Babil’s character, Pratyush AKA Pratman, is on the brink of a major social media milestone: 10 million followers. But just as he’s riding high on digital fame, a seemingly harmless fan interaction spirals into a nightmare. When his phone is stolen and his passwords compromised, Pratyush is dragged into a psychological game with an anonymous stalker who begins controlling his online persona — and slowly, his life.
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As Pratyush begins to unravel, Babil leans fully into the role. He’s raw, explosive and emotionally honest. From helpless outbursts of rage to quieter, more desperate moments of introspection — especially as he reflects on his family or the validation he’s addicted to — Babil breathes life into every frame. He captures the suffocating panic of being cut off from your own digital identity with heartbreaking realism.
The film’s tension builds well, with the viewer feeling increasingly claustrophobic as Pratyush tries to piece together who’s behind the attack. The stalker, played by a convincing Nimisha Nair, stays mostly in the shadows. Her voice, calm and emotionless, carries a sense of eerie control. She knows exactly what she’s doing and that calm confidence is what makes her character so disturbing. Rasika Dugal as Pratyush’s sister, makes a fleeting appearance in a blink-and-miss role.
Director Amit Golani deserves credit for creating a sharp, edge-of-the-seat thriller that taps into our shared fear of losing control in the digital world. He shows how smartphones and social media have become part of who we are — and how lost we feel without them. Logout also reminds us how social media can pull us away from our families, making us more focused on online approval than real-life connections. It raises important questions: Who are we without our phones? And have we let them define us too much?
That said, the film has a few weak spots. Some plot points feel unfinished or not fully thought through. For example, it’s hard to believe that Pratyush never tries to get a backup phone early on or ask someone for help by simply stepping out. In a world where we’re always connected, an influencer with millions of followers would likely have some kind of plan. These moments make the story feel less believable in parts, especially for a film that leans on realism.
Still, Logout succeeds where it matters — it sparks conversation. It holds up a mirror to the toxic validation loop of influencer culture, where numbers define worth and real-life emotions are curated for the algorithm.
In the end, Logout is a psychological reflection of the world we live in and Babil Khan ensures we feel every second of its unraveling. A good, one-time watch.
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