Hari Puttar
Hari Puttar

Hari Puttar

2008Movie90 minHindi

Hariprasad Dhoonca lives with his mom, Sangeeta; dad, Amul; and brother, Rocky in London, England; has a room to himself and plenty of space to play. His privacy will be invaded by the arrival of his aunt, Santosh, his uncle, DK, as well as three cousins and their friends. He will be asked to relocate to another room, while he will be temporarily occupied by his female cousins and their friends. Unhappy with his arrangement; picked upon by his older brother and cousins, he desperately prays to Bhagwan Shri Hanuman for everyone's disappearance. The next morning, he will be delighted to find that his wish has apparently come true - and the only person left in the house is his cousin, Tuk Tuk. While both rejoice with the extra space and freedom from adult supervision - their joy will soon turn to horror and fear when two burglars break into the house to steal a computer chip that belongs to Hariprasad's dad.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Dev AnandGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man named Hari Puttar, who lives in London and is heir to a significant business empire, is thrust into a world of intrigue and family loyalty when he returns to India. He must navigate cultural differences and uncover hidden truths about his family's past to secure his inheritance and protect his loved ones.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak screenplay, and uninspired performances. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The movie suffers from a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.
  • Performances are largely unconvincing, failing to engage the audience.
  • Technical aspects of the film are also considered mediocre.

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Fun Fact

The title 'Hari Puttar' is a deliberate play on the popular Harry Potter franchise, intended to attract attention, though the film's content is entirely unrelated to the magical world.

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