Now streaming on Netflix, after a lukewarm theatrical release in October ’24, Raaj Shandilya’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (VVKWWV) attempts to blend rom-com with the rustic 90’s charm but ends up as an exhausting ordeal. So, is it worth a watch on OTT? Let’s see.
Storyline
Set in the 90s in Rishikesh, Vicky, a charming henna artist, and Vidya, a feisty doctor, are shown as love birds. They cleverly outwit their families and manage to tie the knot. During their honeymoon in Goa, they decide to record their special first night and burn a CD to relive the memories later. But chaos follows when among other things, the DVD player which had the CD inside gets stolen during a house theft. As the eccentric family members and a wacky cop join the fray, the couple embarks on a hunt to recover their prized recording.
The question is: can they?
Our critique
The movie seizes your attention with its quirky title but delivers little else. The narrative is all over the place, and the characters are far too silly to be engaging. Vidya’s mother munching on paan while delivering cringe-worthy lines and Vicky’s grandpa sporting a one-sided blacked-out pair of glasses might have seemed funny for the writers—but on screen? It is all miserable.
Add to this a subplot involving Laadle, a cop falling for Vidya’s sister, who shares the same name as the maid, and you have confusion comedy that’s groan-worthy. The dialogues are weak, and the storyline turns agonizing after the first twenty minutes. Even multitasking can’t save you from the boredom that sets in as the film stumbles toward its predictable end.
Screen Performances
The talented Rajkummar Rao as Vicky reminds you of his Stree days for all of five seconds before the sloppy script ensures he never comes close to recreating such magic. Tripti Dimri as Dr. Vidya looks okay in her scenes with Rajkummar but feels lost in larger ensemble moments.
Vijay Raaz, as the cop, is utterly wasted, playing a buffoon who tries (and fails) to be funny. Mallika Sherawat (who is back on the screen after a while) as Vicky’s sister has zero impact on the narrative, though she fills some runtime. Archana Puran Singh as Vidya’s mother manages to be so irritating that one would rather watch her over-the-top laughter in comedy shows.
Overall opinion
This one is a vegetable. If you’re a Rajkummar fan, stay away—this movie might test your loyalty. And if you’re here for some “woh-wala” excitement, don’t bother. No matter your expectations, VVKWWV disappoints.
Our rating
