Coolie No. 1
Insulted by Rosario, a rich businessman, Jai Kishen a Matchmaker teaches him a lesson by getting his daughter married to Raju, a Coolie, who poses to be a millionaire. They sense something fishy and Raju's deceptions are discovered. In an attempt to cover it up, he cooks up a story of having a filthy rich twin. One lie leads to another and things start to go awry culminating in a comedy of errors.
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Plot Summary
Wealthy businessman Rosario insults poor matchmaker Raju Coolie, who then poses as the wealthy billionaire Jeffrey Bradford to marry Rosario's daughter, Sarah. When the real Jeffrey Bradford appears, Raju must juggle his lies to maintain his deception and win Sarah's heart.
Critical Reception
Coolie No. 1 (2020) was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its outdated humor, nonsensical plot, and weak performances. Audiences also expressed disappointment, finding it a pale imitation of the original film.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely criticized for its predictable and unfunny comedy.
- The plot was considered convoluted and lacking coherence.
- Performances were often described as over-the-top and unconvincing.
Google audience: Google users largely disliked the film, citing its poor script, lack of originality, and repetitive jokes as major drawbacks. Many felt it failed to capture the charm of the original.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1995 film of the same name, also directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor.
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