Samantha Ruth Prabhu has joined the growing list of admirers for Yami Gautam's courtroom drama, "Haq". The actress took to social media to express her admiration for the film, praising its layered storytelling and unbiased approach.
In an emotional post on Instagram Stories, Samantha shared her immediate reaction after watching "Haq". She confessed feeling compelled to share her thoughts, fearing she might lose even a fraction of the emotions the film evoked in her. "I had to write this the moment the film ended because I was scared I'd lose even a fraction of what it made me feel," Samantha wrote. "Stories like this are rare. So deeply human. So layered. So free of judgment or bias".
Samantha specifically lauded Yami Gautam's performance, stating that it moved her in ways she couldn't fully explain. "@yamigautam your performance moved me in ways I can't fully explain. I felt everything all at once. Love. Rage. Strength. Vulnerability. Hope," she expressed. She also acknowledged the impact of Reshu Nath's writing, noting that it stayed with her long after the film ended. "@reshunath your writing stayed with me," Samantha added.
"Haq," directed by Suparn Verma, features Yami Gautam as a lawyer embroiled in a gripping courtroom battle. The film, inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, explores themes of justice, family, faith, marriage, and moral duty. It tells the personal story of Shazia, encouraging viewers to confront the complexities and long-lasting effects of legal decisions on everyday lives.
Samantha's praise adds to the already widespread acclaim for "Haq." Celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have also lauded the film and Yami Gautam's performance. Alia Bhatt hailed "Haq" as one of Yami Gautam's finest performances and declared herself a fan. Karan Johar admitted to becoming a Yami Gautam fan for life after watching "Haq," praising her brilliant portrayal and calling her performance a masterclass in craft and conviction. Saba Pataudi also shared a heartfelt appreciation post, praising the film's ability to bring Shazia Bano's story to the screen with purity and depth and admitting that Yami's performance moved her to tears.
"Haq" has garnered attention for Suparn S. Varma's measured direction, which allows the narrative's ambiguity to breathe and trusts the audience to interpret the nuances. The film's focus remains on the human cost of legal and social structures, rather than sensationalism. Varma stated that his intention was to create a film that would endure, highlighting the often-overlooked struggles of women seeking justice.
Samantha concluded her post by emphasizing the importance of cinema that evokes such profound emotions. Calling out the magic of projects like 'Haq,' Samantha declared they fuel her passion for the industry. “This is cinema. This is the reason we do what we do. This is why we keep choosing ...".
