Have you ever felt your heart skip a beat when you can’t find your phone? That mini panic attack is something most of us know too well. Logout, directed by Aamir Golani, takes that familiar fear and turns it into a suspenseful and relatable story.
The Plot: When a Phone Goes Missing
The movie follows Pratyush Dua (played by Babil Khan), a popular social media influencer. He’s counting down the minutes until his follower count hits 10 million — a number that promises fame, money, and brand deals. But everything changes in one night when he loses his phone during a party.
At first, a fan contacts him and seems helpful. But as things unfold, the situation becomes darker and more twisted. What seems like a simple case of phone theft turns into something much more serious and intense.
The Message: Are We the Content Now?
One of the most powerful lines in the movie is when Pratyush says, “Content banate banate main khud content ban gaya” — “While making content, I became content myself.” This sums up the story perfectly. The movie explores how people lose themselves in the race for online fame.
Logout shows how far some are willing to go for likes, followers, and internet fame — from pretending to love things they hate to turning their personal lives into viral videos. The film feels like a mirror to our digital habits.
Babil Khan’s Performance: Natural and Honest
Babil Khan plays the role of an influencer quite well. He brings out the pressure, stress, and frustration of living in the spotlight. You can feel his inner conflict — he doesn’t want to do silly dance trends, but he also doesn’t want to lose his fame.
His performance is one of the highlights of the movie. He makes Pratyush feel like a real person, someone you might follow on Instagram or bump into at a party.
What Works and What Doesn’t
The film is short, running under two hours, and mostly keeps you hooked. It does, however, feel a bit stretched in the second half. The suspense starts strong but loses some energy as the story begins to go in circles.
There are also a few awkward moments — like the use of a viral meme as a ringtone, which feels out of place. And the VFX (especially a fake mouse) doesn’t look very convincing.
Rating: 3.5/5
Watch it if: You enjoy suspenseful, real-life stories that reflect our modern world.
