The film is skilfully conceived and visualised. The treatment and the execution of the story on screen deserve all brownie points, breaking itself into chapters, giving a glimpse into different parts of a day of the protagonist's life. This, in turn, allows the audience to weave together a coherent narrative about the direction in which the film is headed. <br><br> The opening of Opposite Day is marked by a seemingly mundane morning when a man wakes up and proceeds to feed his dog, Calypso. The viewer eagerly awaits for Calypso to arrive into the frame, but he never does. The first sense of unease is then put into motion, which progressively continues to spiral into something unpleasant - from inane acts to those that threaten the protagonist's professional life to explicit violence. The film, however, sets an expectation higher at the start than it manages to fulfil by its conclusion. While it succeeds at showing great expertise and prowess in terms of technical skill, the same is not entirely achieved with respect to the thought and structuring of the narrative.

Opposite Day | Short Film Nominee

It’s always interesting to watch a film blend another modern art form into its narrative. In this case,
it is the Archie comics series that inspires the story, and conveys how art has the power to transport us
into worlds beyond our own. Khayali Pulao charts an episode in Archit’s (inspired by the comic hero,
Archie) life: the aftermath of his girlfriend, Natasha, punching him, and the events that unfold post and
prior to the incident. <br><br>
For what it sets out to do, with that simple thread, the film achieves its aim. It’s quirky in its appeal and
fun to watch. It’s a quintessential urban buddy film/romedy, and entertaining at that.

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