9/10
TU JHOOTHI MAIN MAKKAAR:-a rom-com but more than just a rom-com
10 March 2023
Tu jhoothi main makkaar is a romantic comedy film directed by luv ranjan.

Ranbir kapoor has executed his performance wellvaccording to the pitch of this film. Over the top with his expression in the comedy portions and being ranbir in the serious situations. At this moment, there is hardly an A-list actor more capable than what he is. Ranbir steals the show, once again. His body movements in 'pyaar hota kayi baar hai' was as good as butter. Shraddha kapoor, with her limited range, optimises her potential. In the argument scene, shraddha matches upto ranbir in dialogue delivery and body language both. She was a looking like a dream in this film, almost flawless and glowing, i must add. Anubhav singh bassi, being a sidekick, still holds immense value to the script. He is the mirror which refurnishes ranbir's character i.e rohan. His comic timing is obviously perfect duhh. Dimple kapadia is an outstanding presence in the cast. Seeing her on screen, i could visualise my own animated mom. Mostly hyperventilating, but sweet in her terms. The cameos by kartik aaryan and nushrratt bharuccha were fruitful.

The music by pritam is catchy and welcoming for all types of audiences. When those play on the screen, you tap to it. The lead actors have been given not intro scenes but intro songs as well. They work wonders. O bedardeya catches the pain in our heart through arijit's voice.

I have gripe with the use of monologue in this film. The actors were speaking so fast that it was difficult to fathom what they were saying. Use it obviously, but to some limit please. The comedy in the last 20 minutes is outstanding. The comedy being lukewarm in the first half really kicks in the family sequences. The screenplay in the first half has definite flaws. The comedy was not landing in many places, also the chemistry took some time to set in between ranbir and shraddha. Maybe this is one reason.

The film is not a typical rom-com. It talks about real issues, about clashing egos, trust on your partner, about family, how it elevates you but when overdone, can cage you. The conflict points, and the sequences designed around them are effective and well written.

This is a well made commercial film. And more importantly rom-com is not dead in hindi cinema. Thank god!!
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