Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video review: Rajkummar Rao–Triptii Dimri’s slow-paced dramedy is a clutter of star comedians, lacking ‘woh waali’ comedy

It’s dusk and likewise you can the fact is hear the train horns blare from a distance. A standard trope from yesteryears. Set in 1997, the film is a simple story of a middle-class family, middle-class shenanigans and the plights of common people. With the backdrop of a quaint town, and children playing around, a biker on a bullet enters the scene with swag and quirks right there on his sleeves. Enters Vicky (Rajkummar), a famous and the foremost wanted mehendi artist, but to his surprise, his childhood love story may perhaps be in trouble as Vidya (Triptii Dimri) is all set to get engaged. This Raaj Shaandilyaa comedy is any other tale of a simply complicated love story that won't be done without error. It truly is a livid experience of the 90s-era romance.

Two people fall in love, but their journey is fraught with obstacles. The girl is in a position to marry some other person, and the lover is set to forestall the marriage. It’s a classic setup for any love story, nonetheless it often lacks depth without its trials and tribulations. For Vicky and Vidya, the narrative follows an identical arc, but the question remains to be: is there a happily ever after for them?

The first scene has each of the antics of most of probably some of essentially the most best comedians on screen. We are introduced to the hilarious Archana Puran Singh as Vidya’s mother and Rakesh Bedi as Vidya’s father. Their interactions with Vicky and Vidya’s parents provide a really powerful blend of humour, turning in spurts of laughter and giggles the whole way through. Adding to the surprise is a cameo from our very own ‘Fukra’ Manjot Singh, who plays an enthusiastic lawyer wanting to marry Vidya. His presence adds an unexpected twist. But, you needless to assert the style the love story works. It has to be Vidya weds Vicky.

Trouble in paradise and plot a lot?

Vicky and Vidya are shown to be ‘fresh day couple’ what you call ‘aaj kal ke naujavan’ who're open-minded and prepared to transition into the western world culture. And it is when the happy couple come to a decision on Goa over Vaishno Devi and record ‘Vicky Vidya ka Woh Wala Video’.

That's the purpose where that possible think that now things will go down like a domino effect. They do, but very slowly. The first half of the film crawls to some degree which possible stumble on a person or two taking a nap beside you. It truly is the whole way all through the first half that Vicky takes on himself to find his technique to the culprit. We don’t just see him a solid detective, but we see Rajkummar as an exceedingly convincing, worried husband having a look to protect his wife’s honour, despite the incontrovertible fact that it requires climbing bamboo structures, harmlessly threatening the thief, or going to penal complex.

Comedy peaks with characters

Raaj Shaandilyaa’s slapstick comedies are famous for his or her tongue-in-cheek humour on the way to now now not really get you rolling on the ground (ROFL), but will tickle that funny bone and get a LOL (laugh out loud) moment. The film has most of probably some of essentially the most best comedians on screen guaranteeing moments of laughter. Inspector Laadle (Vijay Raaz) is totally in his element. Rajkummar Rao and Vijay Raaz complement each other in every scene with their impeccable comic timing and expressive performances. Each and every character justifies their role, keeping you engaged the whole way all through the heart-class drama.

Vicky Vidya ka Woh Wala Video review

While Rajkummar Rao does his best to save the film, he doesn’t get an opportunity to point out off his full potential, as the fixed script limits his ability to expand and explore his character. Whereas, Triptii Dimri brings a sort of freshness to the comic scape. The chemistry between the two is nice but we have seen both of them doing better indivisually. Dimri definitely did a tight job in her shade of comedy, alternatively, a splash more depth to her character would just strike probably some of essentially the most best balance. An even deal like many other heroines of this director, Vidya’s character survives just on the surface. She is a ‘MBBS Doctor’ who's just seen holding the doctor’s coat for mere 5 seconds. There seems to be just two emotions for her – frantic anger and abrupt love for her husband, leaving little room for any nuanced development in between.

The film also features Mallika Sherawat as Chanda, Vicky’s runaway sister who dreams of fixing into a model. After seeing her, you won't guess if its new free up or Welcome, as she can surely remind you of Ishika the ‘love interest’ of Majnu Bhai and Uday Shetty.

An unexpected end

Clownery intensifies towards the end, alternatively, it does now now not land well as expected. The clutter and chaos of the confusion that ensues, takes away the effect of humour intended. Too many elements, too many characters, too many cooks spoil the broth. There are also moments on the way to reminisce your memories of ‘Stree’ (IYKYK)!

Because the narrative unfolds, one comprehends that the film is a vessel for dispelling an exceedingly simple yet important message. The Shaandilyaa directorial has a nuanced social message wrapped in laughter. The climax also feels stretched and is like a track on repeat with intentions within probably some of essentially the most best place.

Verdict:

Rajkummar Rao’s most fresh film, ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, is a comedy of errors that promises to keep up you entertained. However, it moves at a snail’s %, making you say, “Jaldi kar, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai…” Yet, despite the sluggish tempo, possible stumble on yourself wanting to see how it all ends, consequently of the incredible, undiluted comic performances from the whole cast. The witty one-liners will elicit giggles, but the slow % may test your persistence.

Stars- 2.5