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Directed by Shahi Kabir, Ronth tells the story of two police officers: one young enough to trust the system and be idealistic in his approach, and the other experienced enough to not hold it against him. More than a thriller, I found it to be a strong social commentary on India's police culture. I don't deny that, at times, it feels like, short of resorting to illegal practices, police officers don't have many options.  It reminds me of Sayaji Shinde's character in the film Kurukshetra, where he complains to his boss that, due to his supposed honesty, he couldn't take bribes or support his family. He openly states that, with the salary they were receiving, it wasn't possible to support a family. That said, I don't endorse the corrupt culture as a whole, but it does provide some context as to why the situation is the way it is. Personally, I didn't like the way certain scenes in Ronth were executed, but even so, it was an intriguing film and leaves you wi...