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Ajay Devgn’s comedy franchise runs out of laughs

Ajay Devgn’s comedy franchise runs out of laughs

The Dhamaal franchise has always thrived on absurdity. Logic was never its strongest suit, but the earlier films compensated with infectious energy, memorable comic timing and a cast that knew exactly how to embrace the madness. Dhamaal 4, however, mistakes louder for funnier and bigger for better, resulting in a sequel that struggles to recreate the charm that once made the series a family favourite. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film reunites Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi for yet another treasure hunt packed with wild chases, exaggerated action and CGI creatures. The premise is familiar enough to keep longtime fans interested initially, but the screenplay quickly descends into a repetitive cycle of slapstick, shouting and visual excess. Critics have pointed out that the film relies too heavily on dated humour and weak gags, leaving little room for genuine laughs. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Dhamaal 4 review: The treasure hunt returns, but the laughs never do in this tired sequel starring Ajay Devgn and team

Dhamaal 4 review: The treasure hunt returns, but the laughs never do in this tired sequel starring Ajay Devgn and team

“Yeh toh bhootni ki Burj Khalifa hai”, “Tu aadmi nahi pajama hai, voh bhi fata hua”, and body shaming parading around as humour. If this is what Dhamaal 4 considers comic gold, the bar has sunk alarmingly low. I laughed a grand total of five times throughout the film. I began counting midway because keeping track of the laughs was far more engaging. Dhamaal 4 review: Ajay Devgn’s film fails to match the charm of its predecessors. The gang of Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey and Riteish Deshmukh is back with the fourth installment of this comedy franchise. The first Dhamaal, despite being inspired from other films, had enough in it to deliver genuinely funny moments and eventually attain cult status. Double Dhamaal was a misfire, while Total Dhamaal banked more on scale than laughs. It still made enough money to convince the makers that another round was worth taking. What is the plot? Dhamaal 4 simply hits the reset button. Once again, it is a treasure hunt. Earlier, it was “W ke neeche”. …

One Ticket, Two Hours, Endless Laughs Is What Welcome To The Jungle Is All About

One Ticket, Two Hours, Endless Laughs Is What Welcome To The Jungle Is All About

Welcome To The Jungle – The Feel-Good Entertainer ( Photo Credit – Facebook) Work calls, endless traffic jams, busy with notifications. By the time the weekend arrives, most of us are looking for one thing: a reason to laugh. That’s where Welcome To The Jungle has found its audience. Audiences Are Laughing Together in Theaters  The Akshay Kumar-led comedy isn’t asking viewers to solve a mystery or sit through an intense drama. This isn’t that film. It simply throws them into two hours of comic confusion, outrageous situations, and a cast that’s clearly having as much fun as the audience. The biggest surprise has been the reaction inside theaters. Reviewers and moviegoers alike have pointed to one thing: people are laughing together. Children are giggling at the visual comedy, parents are enjoying the one-liners, and fans of the original Welcome are smiling at the nostalgia packed into the film. Akshay Kumar Leads The Comic Madness  Akshay Kumar is right at the center of the madness, slipping effortlessly between action and comedy. His chemistry with Suniel …

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Rohit Shetty laughs as Rubina Dilaik gets covered in snakes, watch | Television News

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Rohit Shetty laughs as Rubina Dilaik gets covered in snakes, watch | Television News

2 min readMumbaiJun 21, 2026 11:09 AM IST Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: The latest season of Khatron Ke Khiladi has been generating significant buzz on social media. While fans are eagerly waiting for Season 15 of the stunt-based reality show, a new promo, featuring Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna, Karan Wahi, and others performing some daredevil stunts, was unveiled on Saturday. Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 promised ‘Darr Ka Naya Daur’, and the latest promo suggests that contestants will be pushed to their limits with a series of intense stunts. In the clip, Rubina Dilaik is seen covered in snakes, while Karan Wahi struggles to escape a plastic capsule. Jasmine Bhasin is suspended upside down from a plane, and Farrhana Bhatt, Gaurav Khanna, and Ruhanika Dhawan are seen screaming during a shock-based challenge. The promo concludes with host Rohit Shetty’s wicked laugh. Sharing the promo on Instagram, Colors TV wrote, “Iss baar darr bhi kaanp uthega! (This time even fear will tremble!)” Also Read – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Orry hints at getting evicted first from Rohit Shetty’s …

Allu Arjun greets sick fan through Make-A-Wish Foundation, laughs as she flawlessly delivers his Pushpa 2 line. Watch

Allu Arjun greets sick fan through Make-A-Wish Foundation, laughs as she flawlessly delivers his Pushpa 2 line. Watch

Actor Allu Arjun recently granted a young, sick fan’s wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Greeting her on a video call, he even guided her through his famous Pushpa dialogue and asked what she wanted to do when she grew up. (Also Read: Allu Arjun summoned by Hyderabad court in Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre stampede case; actor’s legal team reacts) Allu Arjun has been summoned by a Hyderabad court in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case. Allu Arjun greets fan through Make-A-Wish Arjun’s team and the foundation made a joint post on Instagram with the caption: “Spreading Smiles Beyond Cinema (red heart emoji) Icon Star @alluarjunonline interacted with Shraddha through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, creating a joyful and unforgettable moment for the young girl. (hug emoji) A gesture that reflects his genuine warmth and compassion.” Arjun greets his young fan, Shraddha, in the video. When she says she wants to tell his famous Pushpa dialogue, he guides her through saying, “Pushpa naam sunke flower samjhe kya? Flower nahi, fire hain mai (Did you think I was a flower …

‘Mere pe aaya to Arjun Kapoor khush ho gaya’: Varun Dhawan laughs off trolling, says smile meme is ‘poora AI, not me’

‘Mere pe aaya to Arjun Kapoor khush ho gaya’: Varun Dhawan laughs off trolling, says smile meme is ‘poora AI, not me’

Actor Varun Dhawan recently appeared on comedian and writer Tanmay Bhat’s YouTube channel to react to his own memes. The actor, who was promoting his new film, Hai Jawani To Ishq Hona Hai, joined Tanmay and his fellow comedians on a Zoom call, looking at memes on him, including the infamous crooked smile meme that became popular earlier this year. Varun Dhawan recently reacted to his old meme. Varun Dhawan reacts to his meme Ahead of the release of his war drama, Border 2, earlier this year, a meme began to float around on the internet, depicting Varun with a crooked smile wearing an army uniform. It would invariably show Varun delivering a ‘fauji’ line with that smiling expression, poking fun at the actor’s acting chops and questioning his place in a serious war drama. Reacting to the meme, Varun said, “True story, jab ye aaya to maine bola maine pehna kab uniform. Border to maine abhi ki hai. Ye uniform Border ki nahi hai, ye baal aise nahi the. Ye jo chehra hai ye …

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai review: Varun Dhawan & Co. deliver laughs in this flawed, and at times, fun entertainer

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai review: Varun Dhawan & Co. deliver laughs in this flawed, and at times, fun entertainer

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Cast: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy Director: David Dhawan Rating: ★★.5 (2.5 stars) This Friday’s box office is united by an unlikely theme: consent. In one film (Peddi), a stranger plants a kiss on a woman forcefully. In another (Bandar), a man finds himself facing rape allegations. In a third, a wife refuses intimacy without a condom (Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai). Different genres, different stakes, but all three films, directly or indirectly, deal with the same idea: what happens when one person’s desire collides with another person’s boundary? Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai review: The film is directed by David Dhawan. Not that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is interested in dwelling on questions quite so serious. This is, after all, a Varun Dhawan–David Dhawan comedy. Their sole mission is to make you chuckle. Do they succeed? Let’s find out. The plot The story revolves around Jass (Varun Dhawan), whose wife, Bani (Mrunal Thakur), forces him …

Archana Puran Singh’s son Ayushmaan loses Rs 87,000 in credit card scam, family laughs it off | Bollywood News

Archana Puran Singh’s son Ayushmaan loses Rs 87,000 in credit card scam, family laughs it off | Bollywood News

Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s son Aayushmaan Sethi was recently duped of Rs 87,000 in an alleged credit card scam. The incident was revealed by the actor-couple’s elder son, Aaryamann Sethi, in his YouTube vlog on Aary Vlogs. While the situation initially caused panic, the family eventually laughed it off, joking that Aayushmaan is now a “regular customer” of fraudsters, given that he had previously lost Rs 80,000 in a similar incident. A segment from Aaryamann’s latest vlog shows a visibly panicked Aayushmaan announcing, “My credit card got swiped for Rs 87,000.” Archana, seated beside him, immediately responded, “Just cancel it. Call up the credit card company.” Explaining what happened, Aayushmaan said, “They took the money for the entire year under the pretext of a seven-day free trial.” A shocked Archana repeated, “Rs 87,000?” before once again suggesting, “Cancel the credit card.” As Aaryamann burst into laughter, Parmeet corrected her, saying, “Don’t cancel the card—cancel the payment.” Still flustered, Aayushmaan asked, “Where do I look for that option?”—a remark that left the entire family, …

Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan are back; the laughs are not

Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan are back; the laughs are not

After Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are back with another haunted palace and another ghost. But when the first movie`s lurking, unseen, mysterious entity is replaced by a poorly rendered CGI ghost, is there any comparison? The film introduces us to Arjun Acharya (Akshay Kumar), who lives in London. His younger sister Meera (Mithila Palkar) is about to get married, but cannot find an appropriate destination wedding location in India. Things fall in place miraculously when a lawyer shows up at their door, informing them that their grandfather is dead and has bequeathed all his wealth, which includes a haveli, to them. Grateful and befuddled (since he was unaware of the existence of his grandfather), Arjun heads to Mangalpur to survey the property and prepare it for the wedding. There, he encounters Shantaram (Asrani), the caretaker, who warns him that the haveli is a bhooth bangla. No marriage can take place within the city of Mangalpur, as in it resides a bat-like rakshas called Vadhusur, who abducts newly-wed brides. He launches into the lore …

Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar keeps the laughs coming in Priyadarshan horror-comedy that feels a tad too familiar

Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar keeps the laughs coming in Priyadarshan horror-comedy that feels a tad too familiar

Bhooth Bangla Director: Priyadarshan Cast: Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar Rating: ★★★.5 I’ll admit it upfront, I’m a sucker for the comic gems that Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have given us over the years. Just a night before Bhooth Bangla’s release, I happened to rewatch their cult Bhagam Bhaag (2006), a reminder of how effortlessly they once nailed comedy. So naturally, seeing them reunite for another horror comedy after Bhool Bhulaiyaa had me excited. What we get, though, is a reunion that feels a little… bittersweet. Bhooth Bangla review: Akshay Kumar returns to his vintage comedy style with Priyadarshan’s film. The story of Bhooth Bangla revolves around London-based Arjun (Akshay) and his sister (Mithila). She suddenly inherits a fortune and a palace, courtesy of their grandfather. Arjun travels to Mangalpur, India, to set up the palace for his sister’s upcoming wedding. But the lore goes that nobody in the village gets married, as Vadhusur comes and steals the brides. What happens next forms the rest of the …