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Short summary

Satara-based petty road-works contractor, Sachin Tichkule, faces challenges when the Satara Municipal Corporation puts a hold on his payment. He decides to sue them, while his extended family deal with the crisis of a recently-collapsed bridge resulting in 65 deaths. If matters were not bad enough, the new Municipal Commissioner is none other than his estranged girlfriend/ex-collegian, Gehna Ganpule. Sachin had abused and assaulted her in Mumbai a few years ago, and she is now determined to blacklist him at any and all costs. While comically dealing with indolent employees, his sister's marriage, an elephant, a road-roller &c. he lands in even more hot water when the local police get ready to prosecute him for alleged Sexual Molestation, as well as Assault and Threats to Kill Gehna's brother.

The screenplay of this movie is in Oscar Library now.

The prayer Akshay Kumar recites at the beginning of the film is the same one he recites at the beginning of His 2017 movie, Jolly LLB 2

'Akshay Kumar''s character Sachin Tichkule is inspired by cartoonist R.K. Laxman's common man.

'Akshay Kumar' himself has co-produced this film. His production company's name is HariOm Productions, which is dedicated to his father. Askhay's full name is Rajiv Hariom Bhatia.

"Sajde Kiye Hai Lakhon" by Ravi B was a cover version of the original song.

The film was till date Akshay and Priyadarshan's last film together and did average business.

Debut film of Jaideep Alhawat.He is credited as Jaideep.

Debut Hindi film of actress Trisha and her only Hindi film.

Akshay Kumar was doing vest advertisements for the brand Dollar Big Boss that time .In the climax during the fight scene he can been scene wearing the similar brand.While minutes before the some workers can be seen putting up a Dollar Big Boss advertisements banner.

De Dana Dan 2009 and Khatta Meetha are the only films where Jhonny Lever and Priyadarshan have worked together.

Remake of Priyadarshan's own Malyalam film Vellanakalude Nadu 1988,staring Mohanlal and Shobna.

A trade source adds, "Khatta Meetha was made with a budget of Rs 30 Crore (including print and publicity) and has already made Rs 48 Crore in Pre-sold rights and digital revenues even before the movie hit screens on Friday."

Film was mad eon budget of 30 Crore.Before its release it earned 48 Crore in in Pre-sold rights and digital revenue.

Kainaat Arora debuted in the film she danced on the song Aila Re Aila.

Akshay Kumar lunched his production banner Hari Om Productions with Singh Is King 2008.This was second film produced by his banner.

Akshay Kumar's house in the film was later used for shooting Marathi film Teen Baika Fajiti Aika 2012 staring Makrandh Anaspure and Krant Redkar.

In the 1980s, in what was then Bombay, the Bhatia family used to stay in a modest housing society called Rama Krishna in Bandra (East). Here, one of Rajeev's close friends was his neighbour, Deven Tichkule. Cut to 2010, when Akshay Kumar took on the character of a simple, middle-class Maharashtrian, he chose the surname Tichkule to revive his fun-filled childhood memories.

User reviews


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    • Author: Hilarious Kangaroo
    I am rating it a 10 because it is under rated.

    First of all, it is very funny. Those actors know how to be funny. There were two funny scenes that I had to watch more than once. The father's painting got blackened, and the guy who got all mixed during his two phone conversations. I also laughed hard when the road roller was running backward. The chicken music was also funny when it was used during the bathroom peeking scene.

    It is amazing that even though the Indian economy is not as good as China's, but their filmmakers are making impressive realistic films about bureaucracy than any Chinese directors can ever make! I am certain that these kinds of things are happening in mainland China right now, bridges collapsing, roads that need to be fixed constantly due to corruption, etc. However, Chinese film directors can never make any films like this one due to communist censorship. This is another film which Chinese directors should all watch, and make one of their own.

    Here are a few famous quotes that I wrote down.

    1. So if you are benefiting from it, then let us reap some benefits as well. If we benefit the country will progress, who cares about the country's progress? We are the country.

    2. Only dishonest and cheat people can lie peacefully in this country.

    3. I am allergic to bullshit. Minister's lecture.- bullshit. He'll give food to everyone. bullshit. We will drink clean water, bullshit.

    We have the power in our hands and legs. We are not less than anyone. O thorn of the country listen to me. Why do you fill your pockets? If he gets a chance, he'll sell the whole country.

    New roads and bridges will be built, bullshit. We won't get stuck in the traffic, bullshit. The work will be done on time, bullshit.
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    • Author: Purestone
    This is an amazing movie that shows what really happens in the Bureaucracy and how this nation is being looted by unholy public private alliance. It has perfect blend of comedy, drama, romance, and hundred percent succeeds in telling us how the honest people have to suffer. Priyadarshan has succeeded to include comedy to not make it a serious plot and hats off to him to get the message through in a light way. I'm at a loss of logic why this movie should not be a hit. In my view this is a world class movie and brilliant acting done by all and of course Akshay has proved he can handle any kind of role thrown at him.

    And shame on Indian masses for liking the useless rubbish of srk, salman, and aamir but not this gem of a movie.
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    • Author: Clonanau
    Today i was sitting in front of TV. so i saw this movie. i didn't expect that i am gonna complete this movie. since i saw a low rating. in starting it has some lags. but later its become interesting. the story of a young man struggling with his career. and surrounded with corrupt peoples. the comedy of this movie was okay. but the thrill was great. i enjoyed the movie. though, despite the bad direction. i enjoyed the movie. since its a remake. can't except much. but there are other remakes in bollywood which are very very stupid. and they are hitting cinema's with name of BLOCKBUSTER. then why don't this movie. this is because of the lead of actor of this movie has lower stardom.

    As per my analysis i saw Indians taste. so horrible. go watch this movie. its good.

    Comedy: 6/10 Thriller:9/10 Acting:7/10 Music:6/10

    Overall:7/10 . do the math :p
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    • Author: Ranterl
    I think this is one of the few movies where Akshay Kumar is absolutely hilarious and in his element in a comic role. He has acted really well, playing the middle class contractor in a small time Indian town. Another character who is priceless in this is Rajpal Yadav. As the sidekick to the contractor sahib, he is a riot with his comic timing. With the two of them in the lead roles, this movie keeps you laughing for quite a bit. Yes, the movie tends to get a bit long, but that is not unlike any other Hindi movie. Trisha isn't very convincing in her role and does look a bit artificial. The first half of the movie has most of the laughs when the character of Akshay Kumar is introduced to the film goers. One sees how he is a struggling contractor, made fun of at home by his elder brothers. He however refuses to give into all this negativity and realizes that his brothers are not doing the right thing and are crooks. The second half of the movie is a bit more serious where one sees Akshay come to his senses and do the right thing by his father and his sister. Overall a nice watch.
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    • Author: Levion
    Khatta Meetha is an excellent film made by Akshay Kumar & Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd,., directed by Priyadarshan. It is the movie for the common man, who will enjoy watching it. It will be enjoyed by every Indian who knows and has some experience of the government and the beuraucracy. Akshay Kumar is fantastic and truly transforms himself in this film. He has breathed life into Sachin Tichkule, his character in the movie. It will be remembered as one of his best movies. The film did not do better business, though it is an average hit because the critics had run it down. I am increasingly feeling that they are anti Akshay or have lost touch with what the Indian audiences like. Those who have missed it in the theaters will I sure love it when they see it on TV and will then know that it was more pleasurable watching it than other so called critically acclaimed movies released during that period. They will know how not o trust those critics. These critics are very seriously a confused lot who give an amateur fare like Tere BIn Laden a f star and internationally acclaimed movie like Red Alert, a 2 star. The movie is a satire and has its happy and sad moments. And the director has done an excellent job of putting everything together and getting a good work from all actors. The movie has a good story, a family an honest retired judge whose children and in-laws are just the opposite and are corrupt And one of the children happen to be Akshay who is corrupt but has a conscience. The actors Akshay , Rajpal Yadhav, Jonny Lever, Kulbhushan Karbhanda, Aruna Irani, Asrani ... have all done an excellent job. Wish Trisha could have had more spunk. But even that does not affect the move. The songs are good and are not out of place. All in all it was an enjoyable experience and had the audience on that first weekend rolling with laughter.
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    • Author: zzzachibis
    Akshay and director Priyadarshan are back. Not a remake of the old 1978 'Khatta Meetha' in which Ashok Kumar and Rakesh Roshan portrayed. Its struggling road construction contractor, Sachin Tichkule ( i.e. Akshay Kumar) who dreams much Big and Dooms Big. There is almost no chance ever that his doom dreams will come true, its for reason because he has no money for bribe! and so that's the reason for his backwardness in his work and area, after this problem the one bigger problem is there and that is, the new Municipal Commissioner turns out to be his ex- girlfriend (Trisha Krishnan) who hates Sachin Tichkule. (This movie is Trisha's Bollywood Debut) Khatta Meetha will go you taking from one disaster with Sachin Tichkule to another and another. In a light hearted way Khatta Meetha reveals the badness and corruption of the government sector, the extent of corruption and bribery which is just stuck in the system. (The scene where the road roller bumps into the house reminds me of the Malgudi days episode where the lead character wins a road roller as a bumper prize in lottery). The comedy revolves around the circumstances of the Sachin and his firm will.

    7* for good laughter and the serious topic showcased in a comical way.
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    • Author: Eta
    I don't know why people gives such low ratings to this kind of a plain simple movie which raises a voice about the ongoing vices in the society. To be honest this movie is FAR better than some star- kid starer monotonous love story. I liked this movie. Short,simple, yet carries a message. Light-hearted yet enjoyable, this movie is one of the good comedy flicks in Bollywood. This movie has veteran actors like Manoj Joshi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda,Milind Gunaji, Aruna Irani, Asrani and our very favorite Akshay Kumar who is a great comedian himself. This movie reminded me of the very famous series of Pankaj Kapoor starer Office Office. I think if you like satirical comedies, this movie is definitely worth a watch. Watch it with your friends and family and chips and drink and enjoy to the core !!!! Cheers to good comedy !!!
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    • Author: Insanity
    This movie is very underrated, it is very uncommon for a film in Bollywood to cover so many genres in a one single movie, I don't like mainstream Bollywood movies but this. this movie is perfect. backed up with awesome comedy, satire, action and superb acting by all the actors, this movie is off the level. i don't know why it is rated very low and i feel sorry for the people who don't like this movie and rather watch typical Bollywood crap, akshay kumar, rajpal yadav and several other supporting cast has done very well, this movie depicts the condition of our government offices and workers quite well, it is surprising for a movie in Bollywood to show a serious topic of society with comedy in it.
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    • Author: Mavegelv
    The reason why the movie didn't work like other Akshay Kumars flick is because, Priyadarshan called this movie a funny flick. The movie is pretty serious and deals with the corruption in India.

    The movie is funny too, the reason why other critics don't get it, is simply because they lack sense of humour.

    Anyway, The movie was really well made from the proper contractor look given to Akshay Kumar, who portrays it brilliantly with his comic timing, to Rajpal Yadav's expressions.

    The movie has gives a social message as well as entertains you.

    The negative part about the movie is that it's too long. It could've been short and simple. The actors are loud too plus Asrani is really annoying at times.

    The film is really good.
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    • Author: Ber
    After The Release of the movie, all the reviews written for "Khatta Meetha" is far different from this one. This one's a bit introvert but that doesn't mean that this review is better than other ones. Review is a series of sentences in which a critic puts down his emotions & personal thought on the film. This one's also like that. Usually, people go to theaters to watch a Priyadarshan flick only to enjoy to some good comedy(yes comedy, not humor. Humor is "Tere Bin Laden"). And when Akshay Kumar's with Priyadarshan, it always promises hilarious scenes, very funny dialogues & The Entertainment Machine "Akshay Kumar" Himself. This time not only does Akshay Kumar acts in A Priyan Movie but also produces it.

    Watching the over-humorous promos of "Khatta Meetha", one will run to theaters only to experience bellyache r comedy by The most famous comedians like Akki, Rajpal Yadav , Johnny Lever, Asrani & many Others. But this one's not based on comedy only. Ya, it's not a comic caper. Also you can't believe it to be a satire by watching the video of the song "Bullshit". Then What is Khatta Meetha based on? - Khatta Meetha is a brave and honest attempt on the politics behind road construction and pool projects in our country. But the extraordinary comedy in it will also indicate it as a fultoo comedy movie. So, balancing on the two boats, Khatta Meetha starts it journey and its success surely depends on how viewers will take it as.

    The Story covers on Sachin Tichkule(Akshay Kumar), A Hard-struggling Road contractor whose dream is to get pool & shopping-mall projects. He also thinks much for his work-force where the most naughty one is Rangeela(Rajpal Yadav). But the work-force being not so skillful & many impious works by Sachin results to his road to success full of pot- holes. Not only that, his college love-interest Gehna Ganphule(Trisha Krishnan) comes to town being the municipal commissioner who's payback with Sachin troubles Sachin more. Also Karodimal(Asrani) is after Sachin for his money and interest. But the main sorrow in his life is when his parents are not beside him, his brother-in-laws Trigun Fatak(Manoj Joshi), Suhas Vichare(Milind Gunaji) & his elder brother Harish always exploit him because professionaly he's a nincompoop. But The Story catches other line when Priyadarshan makes us realize that Sachin's Brother-in-law duo & Harish is terribly involved in dirty politics which has mercy for nothing. From here, the main storyline continues.

    Usually, Priyadarshan movies only make us laugh too much but this one's very different from his older works because beside making us laugh beating the chair handles, it also shows the shameful politics and the ultra violence and the severity that politics involves. That's why it will be much 'Kadhwa' for many people and hard to digest.

    Akshay Kumar's always the main attraction and he always keeps the respect for that dignity. His comedy timings, expressions, dialogue throwing and serious acting in some scenes - everything will make the whole cineplex whistle and clap and also beat the cuisines where the audiences are sitting themselves. Which reminds me that this film has some good dialouges which were never before heard and expected in Priyadarshan's Comic Movie Making tradition. Trisha is not bad but it fells that she is underestimated in the whole movie. She would have done better if her role was shown important in the movie. Urvashi, Manoj Joshi, Milind Gunaji, Neeraj Vora, Aruna Irani, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Makrand Deshpande everyone were fare. But the ones who snatch the eyeballs were Rajpal Yadav, Asrani in their comic best; Johnny Lever as a cameo and Hot Kainaat Arora in the party song of the year "Aila Re Aila".

    Music Was not so good except the funny satiric "Bullshit" & "Aila Re Aila". The most beautiful song the movie "Sajda" was changed from K.K. to a Roop Kumar Rathore Version. Anyway, It's disappointing Pritam.

    Now if I come to the negative sides then, This film doesn't contain a straight and particular plot. Many attempts like the Road-Roller scene, Karodimal's house decoration and some more like that will make u laugh in the theaters but returning home, when u will think about the movie the foregoing scenes will feel like unnecessary. This film has many thing to tell in only 160 minute duration. But if you watch the film cool-minded then maybe it will not feel unwell to you otherwise you will be willing for the film to end not taking any more pressure in mind.

    The final word for "Khatta Meetha" is that if you are a die-hard Akshay or Akshay's comic talent fan, then this one's only for you. Don't Go on its looks or promos, this one's very different than its hilarious promos and has a strong concept in it which could have been used much better. But allover, if you support my views then don't miss this one if you wanna have a good time in the theaters long after "3 Idiots".
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    • Author: Blackbeard
    i absolutely loved this movie i thought it had a great plot and i loved the part when the real villain died brutally i felt happy. by seeing this movie it proved that priyadarshan is one of the best directors of this amazing yet super yet fantastic yet outstanding yet excellent etc... the actors the acting was superb and i liked the lead heroine trisha krishanan she handled her role very very well. it was unfortunate that the roles of johnny lever and asrani were short but they were funny cause they are classic. there was only one bloody scene. the evergreen superstar of this movie akshay kumar the legend to be known once again acted tremendously and i want to recommend this to any age cause this is a really great movie to watch especially at your local movie cinemas i persuade you personallly to watch this especially with your loving family and/or friends.
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    • Author: RUL
    Priyadarshan returns with his old bunch of buddies and same old tricks which by now should be registered under the name of the director as his unique trademark. Putting together few good comedy sequences and then relating them to the corrupt administrative and political system without any basic storyline is a gist of this latest flick offered to us by the veteran. Remaking his own 1988 Malayalam movie, "Vellanakalude Naadu", it seems that the director and his writing team think that they are purely invincible and can go on delivering mediocre products like these to the Hindi Film viewers at frequent intervals.

    So, once again we are made to witness a directionless film which is supposed to be a comic satire featuring the famous icon Akshay Kumar. And in all possibilities Akshay will be the only person who will have to face the unfavourable consequences of this weak flick placed on his broad shoulders in this crucial time of his career.

    Interestingly the initial half an hour of the movie is pretty good which introduces every character in a fine way and you start liking the new background of government contractors and builders. Akshay completely transforms himself into the role of 'A Munshi' type of character holding his money bag, files and umbrella together. Along with him, both Asrani and Rajpal Yadav come up with few enjoyable sequences in the first half which are able to generate some laughter in the theater.

    But after this, what happens can easily be described as a dish whose smell was delicious but the taste was bad. Post its first hour, the movie starts revolving in a circle with confrontation scenes and dialogues repeating themselves and several unwanted plots being added into the narration carrying no entertainment value. In its later part the film actually falls flat due to three main weak points which are both written and directed very casually.

    Firstly it's the lifeless love-hate relationship angle between Akshay (the unsuccessful contractor) and Trisha (the Municipal Officer). There is neither any chemistry nor any feel in their story of the past or the present. Moreover the dress designer of Trisha remains pretty confused between her Office get up and the glamorous one. Hence the movie completely fails in its romance part.

    Secondly, Priyadarshan's handling of Akshay's sister's character is simply below standards and insensitive. The whole plot of her getting married to the most corrupt politician and then sexually exploited and even killed by her husband is treated in a very hasty manner without any emotional touch. The writers simply move on after her death to the other sub-plots of the script as they were to catch some train in order to reach their homes in time.

    And lastly it's the concluding part of the movie in which everything falls in place just like that and Akshay emerges as the good son of the family as expected. In fact Priyadarshan ends the movie like he was forced to do it by the producers in a given length and time.

    Besides these, there are songs jumping in from no-where, having nothing to do with the script as usual and actor of the caliber of Johny Lever called in only for one particular scene to add some face value. Pritam's music doesn't rise above the routine and both Cinematography & Art- Direction remind you of many previous movies of the director.

    On the performance scale, Akshay is good but its time he should look at his projects half way down the lane to know how they are shaping up. Now he cannot go on relying on the directors alone and will have to put in his own creative inputs to save his huge image. Trisha is just there and not at all impressive in her confusing get ups and acting. The film also wastes a lot of talent in minor roles like Aruna Irani, Makrand Deshpande, Tinnu Anand, Neeraj Vora, Milling Gunaji and Johny Lever. Manoj Joshi keeps shouting as seen many times before in all Priyadarshan comedies. Urvashi in the role of Akshay's sister is OK but the actor playing her corrupt husband shows talent.

    In all the film keeps hanging between two different genres of comedy and drama. And there are only three people in it, who give you something to enjoy along with Akshay Kumar namely, Rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever and the one & only Asrani. So you can easily wait for its Home Video release and then simply fast forward the rest of the movie to see all the funny sequences featuring these three actors in "Khatta Meetha". That's all the movie has to offer to the fans of Akshay and his comedy genre.

    In the end, I would sincerely like to request Mr. Priyadarshan to please take a break for some time and try to give us another VIRAASAT or HERA PHERI soon.
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    • Author: Landaron
    Let me start be saying those who went to watch it only as a comic flick i am sorry it is not one the name itself should explain itself it is a comic film with a social message and also a moral with some great action climax scene for all old Khiladi Akshay fans. In short it follows from Bhool Bhulaiya where we had horror and comedy here we have a lot of plots coming together jilted lovers,social message,thrill elements,comedy and a fast moving guerrilla style fight climax to round up. Good performances by Rajpal Yadav,Asrani ,new villain,new item song . ALL in all a complete family entertainer . I will just say watch it once ,twice you will never get bored i cant wait for action replay,Patiala house go AK Hey also the ending song made everyone in the hall stay back good strategy and no unnecessary twists wrapped the movie quick also after the Horror comdey Bhool Bhulaiya it was a nice change. Priyan is the master and i am a lifelong fan. I can actually go on and on about the movie its impact it had on me as a viewer but in a nutshell it is a movie with a serious theme with some light elements thrown so as not to bore the viewer cheers & good bless
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    • Author: Anarius
    It's a good movie to watch, simple and realistic. Kuch khatta and kuch meetha. The film is almost same as the original Malayalam movie. Acting by Akshay kumar is outstanding. Trisha is not that bad. Songs are good. I read many reviews before watching the movie, most of them negative. I don't know what the problem with this movie is. I loved this movie compared to some big budget movies released recently. It's better than Akshays house full also. Common man will like this movie.Its mixture of some good comedy and serious drama. Johny lever, Rajpal and Asrani were superb. Excellent camera work and art direction. The locations are really good.Time pass and paisa vasool
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    • Author: Runemane
    This one takes the cake. The story is told in such a reckless manner that it made me cringe. Character development is non existent. Editing is very choppy. I just could not make my self care for the characters.

    The only good point was that most of the cast tried very hard, but the script was so disjointed that in the you just wanted it to end.

    The sad thing is that the basic story line had potential but i felt that the script writer and the director were drunk or stoned or both while filming this mess.

    In the end let me just say that the basic story is very thought provoking and emotional, but sadly it was not handled right. It felt as if the people making it were in a rush to complete the movie and did not properly exploit the potential.

    This could have been a good film in more capable and sensitive hands.
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    • Author: Fearlessdweller
    I am rating it a 10 because it is under rated.

    First of all, it is very funny.

    Those actors know how to be funny. There were two funny scenes that I had to watch more than once.

    The father's painting got blackened, and the guy who got all mixed during his two phone conversations. I also laughed hard when the road roller was running backward.

    The chicken music was also funny when it was used during the bathroom peeking scene.

    It is amazing that even though the Indian economy is not as good as China's, but their filmmakers are making impressive realistic films about bureaucracy than any Chinese directors can ever make! I am certain that these kinds of things are happening in mainland China right now, bridges collapsing, roads that need to be fixed constantly due to corruption, etc.

    However, Chinese film directors can never make any films like this one due to communist censorship.

    This is another film which Chinese directors should all watch, and make one of their own.

    I Specially Like Trisha in Hindi. She is Awesome Movie is very much realistic, yet interesting Akshay and Trisha worked very well.

    Slap on System.

    This is must watch movie.

    Comedy, romance, politics.

    I LIKE TRISHA, I LOVE TRISHA!!! :)
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    • Author: Yozshubei
    It's an amazing movie. It is blockbuster hit on TV. You can find this movie on TV at least thrice a month , and there are millions of movies... so you can now understand what i am trying to say.
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    • Author: Flocton
    I don't know why a very few comedies get good ratings in IMDb. I will say 'Khatta Meetha' is too much underrated as this is going with only 5.8/10 rate! What is absent in this movie? This is not a one-time-watch. This is not a mindless comedy. Under a comic stream built by Akshay, Asrani, Rajpal & Johny Lever, there goes a fight for justice of Makrand Deshpandey against the corrupted ministers, politicians to engineers. Really awesome screenplay & dialogues make you stick to the seat & laugh at every word. As the movie proceeds to the end, suspence condenses more. Will Makrand Deshpandey ultimately win over those corrupts or the system will listen to the corrupts. Find answer through the movie. Makrand Deshpandey appears for almost 10 minutes & he rocked. Akshay is as usually brilliant in 'humour', 'satire', 'slapsticks' & a cute small romantism. Rajpal & Johny Lever's combo is really great to see. Asrani entertains every time especially in that 'telephone scene'. Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Manoj Joshi, Tinu Anand, Aruna Irani, Neeraj Vohra & others have done the appropriate acting. Trisha struggles at the 'hindi' that affects much her expressions. Urvashi Sharma does good. Music by Pritam is good for your ears especially 'Sajde kiye hai'. Every thing of the movie is good except the average rating. It deserves more. I expected 7.3 to 7.6 out of 10.
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    • Author: Dusar
    I am not sure why this movie is under rated over here. It is actually a very good movie. It is funny in parts but overall very serious and practical movie. I think the movie is under-rated because people might have watched the movie thinking it as full-on comedy movie like previous Akshay and Priyadarshan movies as it was advertised like that, but in reality it is funny only in bits and parts, while main plot covers the subject of corruption.

    Acting wise Akshay as always is awesome in both funny and serious roles at different stages of the movie. Rajpal and Johny lever also did justice to their roles. Both the actresses, Trisha and Urvashi does not have long role throughout the movie and only appear in gaps but whenever they appear they are pleasant to watch.
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    • Author: Jode
    OK so its starring akshay kumar and thats only the plus point of the movie... i seriously DON'T agree with all the positive reviews for this *beep* movie... no story.. no script just trying way too hard to make it funny and failing at every step to do so...totally BS comedy.. the director himself doesn't know if he is making a serious or comedy movie?? the acting was awful... i wished i had slapped johnny lever for the *beep* performance he gave.. the new actress tanish or whatever her name was also awful..

    please don't waste your money or your time on this Total BS *beep* film...
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    • Author: Ynneig
    This movie is hundred times better than "Three Idiots" which is a scum of a movie that is a disgrace to India and Indians. Akshay Kumar is never known for his acting nor does he care to be considered one, But this actor can hold a screen and embellish other actors with his charm for comedy in the face of adversity or downright tragedy. The characters are very familiar, akin to R.K Lakshman Cartoons. Several scenes are so real like the laborers not getting paid, the "Madam" in the bank who goes by the rules, the laborers cooking rice in the back yard of the rich family etc. The "Road Roller" scene is just pure mirth. This scene reminds me of mechanics in India or anywhere who are trusted to fix something and end up dismantling and demanding money to put it back. If we can laugh at ourselves and at the end get few white pearls out of it, we will prosper as a Nation instead of demeaning the Nation and it's Citizens as in "Three Idiots". What We is need more Priyadarshan's than Aamir Khan's.
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    • Author: Zonama
    This movie had so much potential, some of the potential was lost due to comedy scenes and some of them due to . A perfect story, and true portrayal of difficulties that a low level engineer(any new govt. employee for that matter) faces at his house, in society, and mostly at the work when he has to deal with big officers, and basically every person faces these difficulties when dealing with government offices in most of India.

    This is not just the entertainment movie, it has some lessons, some drama and yes some comedy too.

    About the comedy part, I suspect it was added so that more audience will come to the theaters, because most of the people don't used to go for the movies unless it have some masala in it. if it would have been made in Hollywood with the same story and without masala part it would have been a evergreen movie.

    Lastly, If you still haven't watched it yet and want to see a good movie go for it, Don't watch if you just want the comedy.
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    • Author: Dukinos
    Khatta Meetha name itself tells the story. Nice comedy fliks with lots of drama and serious issues of corruption. A common honest man how he will suffer in his life. Super movie and i will be watching every time whenever telecast in Television. I will give 100 stars. Hats off to Priyadarshan for making such a wonderful movie. Akshay. Trisha, Rajpal Yadav and Johny Lever Super acting.

    Praveen
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    • Author: Gavirim
    this movie is really hilarious and witty akshay kumar definitely steals the show great editing nice songs i like to listen to them all day flawless performances of every actor great screenplay great story everything thing is positive i enjoyed it a lot the heroine newcomer was above average performer overall my rating is 9/10 *********/**********
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    • Author: Qus
    My advice if you want to have a good laugh watch the trailer only, if you want to watch a good bollywood film watch WANTED, 3 IDIOTS or one AMITHAB's CLASSICS. please spare yourself misery.

    What was the director thinking when producing this? Lets see, will put some comedy and a message and will mix it together and it will work.

    Normally it would if the two ideologies do not clash so much, if you want to put a message through you would need a level of humour that is fit for purpose, slight humour not over the top or as I would describe pathetic

    When Kulbushan challenged Akshay and said I have not got the money to fulfil your sisters dreams and get her marriage you earn the money otherwise I will have to do as others will have to say. You think okay the director is going to do something bring about a change to Akshay Kumar's character- does that happen, NO, instead the film goes from worse to awful when his sister dies and Akshay does nothing except for act really bad in the ending scene when Kulbushan is now proud of his dumb stupid pathetic son, akshay. Akshay can only say a few stupid lines to the ladies of the house and even these he cannot deliver without you wanting him to kick up the rear.

    The director and akshay Kumar should think about what they want to achieve and realise that its possible to do it but it will ruin the film and If it will ruin the film it is not worthwhile.

    Akshay Kumar move away from comedy its impairing your vision as you appear to think that this sort of film is a granted hit.

    I have hard core fans of Akhsay Kumar and they rated this film 2 as it has AKSHAY KUMAR in the film. If 0 was possible that would be my vote.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar - Sachin R. Tichkule
    Trisha Krishnan Trisha Krishnan - Gehna Ganpule
    Kulbhushan Kharbanda Kulbhushan Kharbanda - Ramakant Tichkule
    Aruna Irani Aruna Irani - Sheetal R. Tichkule
    Urvashi Sharma Urvashi Sharma - Anjali R. Tichkule / Anjali Sanjay Rana
    Milind Gunaji Milind Gunaji - Suhas Vichare
    Manoj Joshi Manoj Joshi - Trigun Fatak
    Rajpal Yadav Rajpal Yadav - Rangeela
    Johnny Lever Johnny Lever - 'Award' Anushuman
    Asrani Asrani - Karodimal
    Makrand Deshpande Makrand Deshpande - Azad Bhagat
    Neeraj Vora Neeraj Vora - Mr. Ganpule
    Esha Esha - Akansha Vichare
    Geeta Geeta - Gayetri T. Fatak
    Paritosh Sand Paritosh Sand - Haresh R. Tichkule
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