Hindi Movie Reviews

Review : Pati Patni Aur Woh Do – More Chaos, Less Comedy

by 123telugu May 16, 2026

Movie Name : Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Release Date : May 15, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.25/5
Starring : Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh and Others
Director : Mudassar Aziz
Producers : Bhushan Kumar, Renu Ravi Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Juno Chopra
Music Directors : Rajesh Roshan, Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi,Neelkamal Singh,Tony Kakkar, Lijo George, Badshah, Devv Sadaana
Cinematographer : Jishnu Bhattacharjee
Editor : Ninad Khanolkar

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Bollywood has now come up with the comedy drama Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi play the leads. Let’s see if the movie actually brings the laughs or leaves the audience disappointed.

Story:

Prajapati Pandey (Ayushmann Khurrana) works as a forest officer in Prayagraj and shares a quiet, peaceful life with his wife, Aparna (Wamiqa Gabbi). Things take a wild turn when two other women (Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh) crash into his routine for entirely different reasons. How does their sudden arrival throw Prajapati’s life off balance? What kind of trouble does he land in, and how does he try to save his marriage? This forms the crux of the story.

Plus Points:

Ayushmann is an expert at playing the everyday middle-class man. He tries his best to carry the film on his shoulders with his signature comic timing. Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh look great on screen and bring a solid dose of glamour to the proceedings. Meanwhile, Wamiqa Gabbi holds her own and delivers an impressive performance.

Minus Points:

Even with three heroines driving the drama, the core plot just feels empty and lacks enough meat. We get a string of scenes that feel completely recycled from older movies.

The first half is somewhat fine, but the screenplay slows down painfully after the interval. Some unnecessary sequences stretch the runtime beyond a point and eventually make things boring.

Director Mudassar Aziz struggles to land the jokes this time around. The dialogues lack the usual punch, and the emotional moments don’t really connect with the audience.

Technical Aspects:

The script is surprisingly flat, and the narrative moves forward without any real engaging twists. Tanishk Bagchi’s soundtrack leans way too heavily on remixes, while the background score is just okay.

Tighter editing could have easily fixed the pacing issues and saved the second half to an extent. On the bright side, the production values match the scale of the cast and look perfectly fine on screen.

Verdict:

On the whole, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do doesn’t deliver the entertainment you expect from it. Ayushmann Khurrana’s performance and the screen presence of the three heroines are the main positives. However, a flat story, dragged-out screenplay, and weak comedy make the film a disappointing experience. If you’re looking for a solid comedy entertainer this weekend, this one probably won’t work for you.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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May 16, 2026

OTT Review: Rajkummar Rao’s Toaster – Hindi film on Netflix

by 123telugu April 15, 2026

Movie Name : Toaster
Streaming Date : April 15, 2026
Streaming Platform : Netflix
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5

Starring : Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Upendra Limaye and Others
Director : Vivek Daschaudary
Producers : Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa, Tarun Bali
Music Director : Aman Pant
Cinematographer : Jishnu Bhattacharjee
Editor : Chandrashekhar Prajapati

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Netflix has now come up with the comedy-drama Toaster starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra in the key roles. Let’s see how this direct-to-digital OTT release fares.

Story:

Ramakant (Rajkummar Rao) is a miser through and through, who owns a perfume shop. He lives with his wife, Shilpa (Sanya Malhotra), in a society filled with elderly people. One day, the couple attends the wedding of Shilpa’s guru’s daughter. Though Ramakant isn’t pleased, Shilpa gifts the newlyweds a brand-new toaster worth Rs. 5,000. However, the marriage falls apart, and Ramakant decides to retrieve the toaster, leading to a series of chaotic events.

Plus Points:

Rajkummar Rao is the show-stealer of Toaster without an iota of doubt. Known for his impeccable comic timing, the actor amuses with his rib-tickling performance. As an extreme miser, he does a phenomenal job, and his character’s miserliness lands him in multiple troublesome situations, generating laughs.

The backdrop of the film is effective, and it lays the path for some genuinely enjoyable moments. The protagonist going all out for a simple toaster draws us into his stingy nature, which remains consistent throughout. Even after all the chaos, he doesn’t change a bit, which makes the character more likable.

As a woman who is addicted to crime stories on television and tries to solve a murder mystery, Sanya Malhotra does a brilliant job. She attempts to be a private detective, and in doing so, unintentionally generates fun. The rest of the supporting cast does a fine job. Archana Puran Singh takes us by surprise with a bizarre character.

Minus Points:

A few years back, Rajkummar Rao came up with a quirky and unconventional comedy thriller, Monica O My Darling. It stands as one of the best examples of how a crazy concept can gain strength from a well-written and engaging screenplay. Toaster gets it right when it comes to the premise and quirkiness, but the screenplay doesn’t always catch up.

When a film with such a solid premise doesn’t realize its full promise, disappointment is inevitable. It’s not that Toaster is bad, as such. There are some genuinely funny moments, but the movie doesn’t rise beyond them.

The second half, in particular, is filled with repetitive episodes, which bring down the overall impact of Toaster. Had the narrative been stronger here, the film could have turned out to be a much more compelling watch. In the end, we will just wish the storytelling were as wacky as Rajkummar Rao.

Technical Aspects:

Aman Pant’s background score matches the film’s tone, and cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee is effective. The editing and production values are satisfactory, too.

Vivek Daschaudary’s direction works only in parts. The screenplay needed more spice and substance to keep things consistently crazy, just the way the film’s premise promises a quirky ride.

Verdict:

On the whole, Toaster is a partly engaging comedy drama with some genuinely funny moments. The premise is solid, but the screenplay doesn’t help the film live up to its promise. Rajkummar Rao is hilarious and is well supported by Sanya Malhotra and the rest of the cast. What could have been a crazy, eccentric ride is reduced to just an okay watch, with the narrative not quite hitting the mark.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team

April 15, 2026

Review: Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 3 – Works in bits and pieces

by 123telugu September 20, 2025

Movie Name : Jolly LLB 3

Release Date : Sep 19, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi
Director : Subhash Kapoor
Producers : Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare
Music Directors : Aman Pant, Anurag Saikia, Vikram Montrose
Cinematographer : Rangarajan Ramabadran
Editor : Chandrashekhar Prajapati

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Story:

In the Delhi court, Jagadishwar Mishra alias Jolly (Akshay Kumar) and Jagadish Tyagi alias Jolly (Arshad Warsi) keep fighting with each other. They go up against Imperial Group head Haribhai Khetani (Gajraj) in a case filed by a woman farmer. Who actually took up this case? What challenges did they face while fighting against Haribhai Khetani? And who ultimately won the case? This forms part of the crux of the film.

Plus Points:

Among the courtroom dramas, Jolly LLB has a solid craze among the audience. The first two films impressed audiences with their good content and performances. The third part also features solid portrayals by Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. It’s so good to see two Jollys in a single film, and the actors have killed it with their performances.

The film neatly shows how some corporate companies illegally occupy farmers’ lands and the hardships farmers endure after losing them, with a lot of detail given to this aspect. The first half is totally filled with fights between the two heroes to outdo each other, and they work to an extent.

But after taking up the case, the film turns into a serious mode, and the proceedings that come after that are neatly executed. The background score is in line with the film’s storyline and is impressive. Gajraj Rao shines in his role. Saurabh Shukla, who has been part of this franchise, captivates once again with his performance. His portrayal as a judge is the soul of Jolly LLB 3.

Minus Points:

Jolly LLB 3 might not impress those who liked the first two parts. Both those films had solid courtroom drama, but Jolly LLB 3 has fewer court scenes. The film mostly revolves around the main problem it deals with, and it becomes somewhat monotonous after a point.

Though the third part features two heroes, it is Saurabh Shukla who steals the show with his strong performance, which may disappoint fans of the stars. Akshay’s role is fine, but Arshad Warsi’s part could have been written much better. The others don’t get much scope.

The director took more time to get to the point, and this might bore the audience. When the second half is going in a serious mode, the insertion of unwanted comedy tracks breaks the momentum. Hence, we don’t feel the impact of an emotional song. The climax also falls short.

Technical Aspects:

The story chosen isn’t anything new, so there isn’t much excitement. Since the story is routine, the director should have designed the screenplay in a better way. There are many lag moments in the proceedings. The songs are just okay, while the background score is good. Editing is below par, and the production values are good.

Verdict:

On the whole, Jolly LLB 3 doesn’t create the same impact as its predecessors. Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and Saurabh Shukla give good performances, and the court scenes are engaging. However, the weak writing, lack of exciting elements in the story, and the dragged sequences are major drawbacks. Fans of courtroom dramas and the Jolly LLB franchise are advised to watch it by keeping their expectations in check.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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September 20, 2025