Pati Patni Aur Woh Doh has arrived on Netflix, bringing Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh together for a comedy filled with misunderstandings, mishaps and plenty of over-the-top humor.
The movie follows a man who finds himself stuck between his wife and two other women. While the premise may initially make it seem like the film will glorify cheating, that isn't really where the story goes. Instead, Pati Patni Aur Woh Doh plays out as a situational comedy where one misunderstanding leads to another… and then another.
The film is a spiritual sequel to Pati Patni Aur Woh, but features different characters and a different story, meaning audiences don't need to watch one to understand the other.
So, does the latest installment work? The answer is: it's just OK.
The Comedy Gets Better as the Chaos Builds
The first 20 minutes are arguably the film’s weakest, with the comedy initially coming across as overly silly. However, things improve as the movie progresses and the characters’ various mishaps begin piling on top of each other.
For viewers who typically enjoy this style of Bollywood comedy, it may be worth sticking with the movie for at least 30 minutes before making a decision.
The story itself is fairly simple, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. There isn't much romance either. Instead, the film largely relies on a chain of increasingly complicated misunderstandings to keep the story and comedy moving.
The result is a mix of plenty of bad jokes with a few genuinely good lines and jokes thrown in along the way.
Ayushmann Khurrana Leads an Overall Fine Cast
When it comes to the performances, there are no major standouts in either direction. The cast is fine across the board, without any performance feeling particularly bad or especially amazing.
Khurrana's performance is reminiscent of some of his work in films like Dream Girl, particularly as he navigates the increasingly ridiculous situations surrounding his character.
The movie also attempts to leave audiences with a meaningful message toward the end. However, that message may have been more impactful had it been incorporated throughout the story rather than largely arriving at the conclusion.
Ultimately, Pati Patni Aur Woh Doh is the kind of Bollywood movie that can best be described as a “time pass” watch, something viewers can put on, turn their brains off and enjoy without taking too seriously.
For audiences who enjoy silly, goofy and over-the-top Bollywood comedies, Pati Patni Aur Woh Doh could be a fun option. Those who don't typically enjoy that style of humor may want to skip this one.
Pati Patni Aur Woh Doh is now streaming on Netflix.
