Ugly is a Hindi neo-noir psychological crime thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap that revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, setting off a tense investigation that unravels the hidden flaws and fractured relationships of everyone connected to her. As police officers, family members, and acquaintances become entangled in the search, long-buried resentments, personal ambitions, and moral compromises begin to surface. What initially appears to be a kidnapping gradually transforms into a gripping exploration of human greed, corruption, betrayal, and emotional dysfunction. Through its realistic storytelling and morally complex characters, the film examines the darker aspects of human nature and the devastating consequences of selfishness. Acclaimed for its razor-sharp screenplay, atmospheric direction, and outstanding performances by Rahul Bhat, Ronit Roy, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Girish Kulkarni, and Vineet Kumar Singh, Ugly is widely regarded as one of the finest psychological crime thrillers in contemporary Indian cinema.