Phani Sharma

Phani Sharma’s 1134 (2024) is honestly kind of a trip—messy, bold, and not exactly what you’d expect. The story dives right into this maze of urban chaos, where nothing is as simple as it seems. You’ve got Sharma’s character, who’s not exactly a hero or a villain, just this regular guy caught in a storm of sketchy deals, weird coincidences, and one really bad night that spirals out of control. It’s like every choice he makes just digs him deeper. There’s this constant tension, you know? Like, everyone’s hiding something. The city itself almost feels like another character—grimy, buzzing, impossible to pin down. Sharma’s performance is raw, almost uncomfortable to watch sometimes, because he doesn’t try to make you like him. He just… is. The supporting cast? Sharp, unpredictable, just enough to keep you guessing who’s actually on his side or just waiting to throw him under the bus. And then there’s the wild narrative style—jump cuts, flashes back and forth in time, sometimes you’re not even sure what’s real. But that’s kind of the point. It’s about paranoia, trust, and how easy it is to lose yourself when the world refuses to make sense. The ending? Not gonna spoil it, but let’s just say it’ll leave you hanging and questioning everything you just watched. Definitely not your typical feel-good flick, but it sticks with you.