Director: Shashank Bali
Rating: **½
After entertaining Indian households for over a decade, the residents of "Modern Colony" have finally driven their chaos onto the big screen. "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun on the Run" attempts to scale up the beloved sitcom into a feature-length film. Directed by Shashank Bali, the film retains the show's signature double-entendre humour, catchphrases, and eccentric characters.
However, the transition from 20-minute episodes to a 2-hour movie exposes the thinness of the script. While it works as a "fan service" extended episode, it fails to offer a truly cinematic experience, feeling more like a long road trip that occasionally runs out of fuel.
The Plot: Chaos on Wheels
The story takes the two rival neighbors—Vibhuti Narayan Mishra (Aasif Sheikh) and Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour)—and their wives, Anita (Vidisha Srivastava) and Angoori (Shubhangi Atre), out of Kanpur for the first time.
What starts as a holiday road trip quickly spirals into madness involving an ancient Ambassador car (affectionately called "Bua Ji"), which has a mind of its own. The group unknowingly crosses paths with a dangerous duo of gangsters, Shanti and Kranti, and gets entangled in a web of mistaken identities, kidnapping plots, and a surprise "horror" twist involving Angoori Bhabhi.
The film's marketing highlight—having two different climaxes—is an interesting experiment, offering a surprise resolution that tries to break the predictability of standard comedies.
Performances
The Leads:
Aasif Sheikh and Rohitashv Gour are effortless. Their chemistry is the backbone of the franchise, and seeing their rivalry on a larger canvas is the film's biggest strength.
Shubhangi Atre (Angoori) and Vidisha Srivastava (Anita) play their parts with the usual charm, though the script doesn't give them much room to evolve beyond their TV personas.
The Supporting Cast & Cameos:
Ravi Kishan and Mukesh Tiwari add a layer of "Bhojpuri cinema" flavor to the film. Their comic timing is solid, but their characters often veer into loud, slapstick territory.
Saanand Verma as Saxena continues to be a scene-stealer, even with limited screen time.
Direction and Writing
Shashank Bali sticks to what works on TV, which is both a pro and a con.
The Good: The film doesn't pretend to be high art. It delivers exactly the kind of "brain-dead" humor fans expect—"Sahi Pakde Hain" and "I am Sorry" are used liberally. The "two climaxes" gimmick is a brave attempt to add novelty.
The Bad: The screenplay feels stretched. Situations that would be funny for 10 minutes drag on for 30. The "road trip" format is a convenient excuse to string together gag after gag without a strong cohesive narrative. The production value, while better than the TV set, still lacks the polish of a mainstream Bollywood comedy.
Box Office & Reception
Buzz: The film has opened with low-to-moderate buzz, relying heavily on the existing TV fanbase. It faces stiff competition from holdover hits like Border 2 and the newly released Vadh 2.
Audience Pulse: Die-hard fans are enjoying the "Comfort Watch" factor, but general audiences find the humor repetitive and the runtime exhausting.
Final Word
Watch it if: You are a loyal fan of the TV show and just want to see your favorite characters in a new setting. It is a harmless, breezy watch for the weekend.
Skip it if: You expect a cinematic upgrade or a tight plot. If you don't follow the TV show, the inside jokes and character quirks will likely fall flat.
Highlights:
Vibhuti and Tiwari’s banters.
The "Bua Ji" car scenes.
The experimental dual climax.
Lowlights:
Feels like a mega-episode rather than a movie.
Pacing issues in the second half.
Loud background score.
