Rating, Oct. 24 -- 3/5

Hyderabad: Some films work best when they embrace their own madness. Udta Teer delivers precisely that kind of carefree entertainment, with an unusual plot, cheeky political humour and a surprise package in Rahul Bose. While its occasional shift towards serious drama interrupts the fun, there is enough here to make it worth a watch.

Rahul Bose is the biggest surprise

Keeping Rahul Bose's track out of the trailer was a smart decision. His appearance brings some of the film's funniest moments, with his facial expressions doing much of the heavy lifting. There is a reason for that, but revealing it would spoil the fun. It is a track best discovered in the theatre.

The film also lands several sly digs at Pakistan's ...