ZORR may be packaged as a zombie horror comedy, but it quietly works as a sharp commentary on modern life. Produced by Kan Singh Sodha under KSS Productions & Entertainment and directed by Gourab Dutta, the film embraces chaos, humour and gore while slipping in an uncomfortable truth. That many of us are already living like zombies. Moving from task to task. Working endlessly. Existing, but not really living. The film does not pretend to be subtle. It is loud, energetic and deliberately exaggerated. Yet the exaggeration is the point. Zorr uses comedy and horror to show how routine, pressure and ambition slowly drain people of joy. The madness on screen feels familiar because it reflects everyday exhaustion. That is where the film quietly scores.
The performances hold the narrative together. Rishab Chadha and Akash Makhija lead the film with confidence and strong screen presence. Their chemistry keeps the story grounded, even when the film dives into full-blown chaos. Sonam Arora is a breath of fresh air, bringing warmth and balance to the madness. Joy Sengupta excels with a controlled, assured performance that adds weight and maturity to the film, while Vijai Singh is clearly notable, making a strong impact even in limited moments. The ensemble works because no one overplays. Each character feels purposeful.
Music becomes one of the film’s strongest voices. The promotional song “Zorr Ka Dhakka,” released barely a week before the film, has worked strongly in the northern belt. Not just because it is catchy, but because it is deeply connected to the film’s idea. Composed in just 18 hours by Raju Singh Panesar and shot in 36 hours by Kan Singh Sodha, the song features vocals by Leslee Lewis, Raju Singh, Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Pinky Maidasani, Kan Singh Sodha, and Himanshu Chowdhury, with lyrics by Dr. (Hon) Anusha Srinivasan Iyer. The voice is powerful. The lyrics are crazy yet sharp. The composition hits hard. The song speaks about how people have become slaves to work, moving like zombies through life, never pausing to live or love life to the fullest. It does not feel like a promotional5 add-on. It feels like the emotional pulse of the film.
On the technical front, Zorr delivers more than expected. The prosthetic makeup by Mahi Shaw, fight design by Abishanko Goswami along with Team Phanom, and VFX work by Afterz VFX Studio, Sree Guru Films VFX, and Atomberg (Mumbai) support the zombie world effectively without overpowering the story. The background score by Amit Chatterjee and Suman Bhowmik keeps both tension and humour in balance, while the editing by Gourab Dutta and Kan Singh Sodha ensures the film never loses pace.
Zorr does not try to redefine the zombie genre. Instead, it Indianises it smartly. The humour feels local. The chaos feels familiar. And the message lands without being preachy. It entertains first, then makes you think.
Final word:
A fun, fast-paced zombie horror comedy with a strong ensemble, impactful music, and a thought that stays with you after the laughs fade.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)
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