Golmaal Returns
Golmaal Returns

Movie spotlight

Golmaal Returns

2008
Movie
136 min
Hindi

Stuck all night on a yacht with a damsel in distress, Gopal lies to his soap opera junkie wife to avoid drama. This sets off a chain of chaotic events that ultimately land him smack dab in the middle of a police case.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Google Users68%
Director: Rohit ShettyGenres: Comedy, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

This chaotic comedy follows Gopal, who lives a double life with two girlfriends and a fake identity to manage both relationships. When both women discover his deception, mayhem ensues as Gopal and his friends try to keep the lies straight, leading to a series of misunderstandings and hilarious situations involving a murder mystery.

Critical Reception

Golmaal Returns was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2008. However, it received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, over-the-top humor, and lack of originality, though some acknowledged its entertainment value for a specific audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the plot to be weak and overly convoluted.

  • The humor was often described as slapstick and repetitive.

  • Despite the criticisms, some audiences enjoyed it as a lighthearted entertainer.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining comedy, appreciating the performances of the main cast and the signature Rohit Shetty brand of chaotic humor. However, some viewers pointed out the predictable storyline and the excessive silliness as drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film 'Chakkikotha Chankaran', which itself was inspired by the Tamil film 'Vandanam'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review