Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video: A Film That Misses Every Target it Tries to Hit

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OCTOBER 11,2024

The much-anticipated Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, had potential on papermdasha nostalgic trip to the 1990s, a quirky romance, and a sprinkle of comedy. But in practice, the film seems to get lost in its own convoluted plot, trying to do too much and achieving too little. Set in the picturesque town of Rishikesh in 1997, it follows the lives of Vicky, a mehndi artist, and Vidya, a doctor, whose wedding night video goes missing, throwing them into a series of increasingly absurd situations.

Synopsis

The film begins with Vidya, played by Triptii Dimri, a doctor, marrying her childhood admirer Vicky, or Rajkummar Rao, who makes a living as a mehndiwala. Their blissful wedding night takes a bizarre turn when Vicky persuades Vidya to record a video of their intimate moments. Unfortunately, the video player with the recording is stolen by a thief.

This brings the bumbling inspector Laadle, played by Vijay Raaz, into the picture, but his involvement seems more focused on flirting with Chanda, Vicky's sister (Mallika Sherawat), rather than solving the case. The confusion deepens with the presence of another Chanda, the household maid, whose existence seems entirely to complicate things needlessly.

Though this premise offers the chance for comedic gold, the film quickly derails, meandering across 152 minutes, shifting awkwardly between comedy and melodrama.

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Review

Right from the start, the comedy in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video aims for over-the-top laughs but ends up being loud and excessive. Characters are given pages of dialogue where a single line would have sufficed, and the jokes feel forced. The film tries to root itself in 1990s nostalgia, but the setting feels unnecessary, and its execution fails to justify the film's title. For instance, Rao and Dimri's wedding in 1997 is accompanied by a Kumar Sanu song that was only released two years later, creating a jarring anachronism.

Rajkummar Rao, who has been on a career high with hits like Srikanth and Stree 2, delivers an exaggerated performance that seems out of place. His usual charm is missing, and his comedic timing falls flat. Triptii Dimri, who has been gaining recognition recently, feels equally miscast. Her portrayal of a doctor is unconvincing, as the film never really shows her in a professional setting, making her character seem more like a plot device than a fully fleshed-out individual.

Director Raaj Shaandilyaa, known for the Dream Girl films, struggles to balance the film's topical subjectmdashthe invasion of privacy. The theme, which could have been more relatable in a modern setting, feels misplaced in the 90s, never earning the nostalgia it tries to evoke. Only Vijay Raaz and Mallika Sherawat seem to embrace the absurdity of the film's world, with Raaz's bumbling inspector providing the few laughs that land.

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Final Thoughts

Despite its ambitious concept, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video ends up overstaying its welcome. Its 90s setting feels like an unnecessary gimmick, and its tonal shifts from comedy to melodrama are jarring. While the film does have moments of humour, they are few and far between. Ultimately, it's a forgettable blip in the otherwise successful careers of its lead actors.