Pagalpanti
Pagalpanti

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Pagalpanti

2019
Movie
149 min
Hindi

3 men, considered as losers in their lives by the people, plan to get rich along with their girlfriends by fooling 2 gangsters and robbing their money.

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IMDb3.1/10
Google Users37%
Director: Anees BazmeeGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

The film follows Raj Kishore, a common man who is considered unlucky by everyone around him. His life takes a chaotic turn when he gets entangled with a notorious gangster, Bhaijaan, and his equally dangerous associates, leading to a series of absurd and hilarious situations. Raj's misfortunes escalate as he tries to escape the dangerous world he's fallen into, only to find himself in deeper trouble with mistaken identities and unexpected betrayals.

Critical Reception

Pagalpanti received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor stale and the plot nonsensical. While some appreciated the efforts of the ensemble cast, the film was widely panned for its weak screenplay and lack of originality. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the comedy repetitive and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on slapstick humor and predictable gags, which fail to land effectively.

  • The plot is convoluted and lacks coherence, making it difficult for the audience to follow.

  • Despite a talented cast, the performances are largely wasted on a weak script.

Google audience: Google users generally found Pagalpanti to be a poorly made comedy with a weak plot and unfunny jokes. Many expressed disappointment with the overall execution and found it to be a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film marked the reunion of director Anees Bazmee with John Abraham after their previous collaboration on 'Welcome Back'.

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At one point in the film, John Abraham’s character Raj declares, “Zaroori nahi ki har cheez ka matlab ho.” This is perhaps the guiding light for the story, screenplay, dialogues and pretty much everything that goes on in Pagalpanti. The pro...