But the calls don’t stop. The mysterious Karthik begins dictating every move—what to wear, what to say, when to smile. What started as a lifeline becomes a prison. The voice grows controlling, sinister, and threatens to expose the "real" Karthik if he disobeys.
For fans of films like Fight Club , A Beautiful Mind , or Bhool Bhulaiyaa (the original’s psychological angle), Karthik Calling Karthik offers a uniquely Indian take on the fractured self.
⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5) Recommended for: Lovers of psychological dramas, Farhan Akhtar fans, and anyone who’s ever felt like a stranger to themselves. “The only person you need to listen to is yourself.” — A line from the film that sums up its quiet, powerful message.
As Karthik tries to break free, he unravels a shocking truth: there is no other caller. The voice is a manifestation of his own split personality—a psychological construct born from his unbearable loneliness and guilt over his brother’s death. The "other Karthik" is the confident, ruthless side he suppressed for years.