Talvar released to a terrific response, leaving its audiences and critics praising singing its praises. The film has proved to deliver three contradicting investigative accounts of the most sensational case of 2008, the Noida Double Murder Case, stating a series of real life facts which ultimately lead to the film being open to interpretation. Meghna Gulzar directorial, Talvar has come across as a highly gripping investigative thriller with a smooth screenplay.
The film features crisply written characters portrayed by Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sen Sharam, Neeraj Kabi and Sohum Shah who are seen playing pivotal roles. All the actors play their parts with conviction delivering realistic performances.
Talvar being based on the Aarushi Talwar Murder case, deals with the highly sensational subject with utmost sensitivity. In addition to preventing the teenage protagonist of the film ‘Shruti’ from promoting the film to avoid awkward situations , the makers use a sensitive approach while highlighting case facts. The film has been receiving tremendous response from its audiences across the country leading to the generation of positive word of mouths.