BOTTOM LINE
A Messy Wedding Night Thriller
PLATFORM
NETFLIX
RUNTIME
1 hour 48 minutes | Comedy | TV-14
What Is the Film About?
Koyal and Veer’s marriage takes an unexpected turn when unknown men crash their wedding night, hunting for Charlie. Mistaken identity forces the newlyweds to flee, embarking on a wild chase across Mumbai. Dodging danger and unravelling the mystery, they discover hidden strengths and a connection amidst the mayhem. The night is a journey of unexpected love and hilarious survival.
Performances
Yami Gautam has the range to pull off anything from Article 370 to Bala to Ginny with Sunny, but it has to be said that Dhoom Dhaam is a walk in the park and barely tests her. The same holds with Pratik Gandhi – who is getting better at comedy with every project. Given this is a screenplay-driven film, it doesn’t permit a performer to flourish to the fullest of their abilities.
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Analysis
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Dhoom Dhaam had all the makings of a thrilling, chaotic wedding-night adventure — a mistaken identity, a high-stakes chase, and a blend of humour, action, and romance. Yet, despite its promising premise, the film never fully takes off. After an exciting first 20 minutes, Dhoom Dhaam settles into a disappointingly formulaic rhythm.
The story, which should have been a wild rollercoaster, feels more like a series of half-baked ideas strung together without conviction. Key plot points—a betting scam, a scene-stealing dog, and a mysterious pen drive—are introduced but never explored convincingly. Instead of thriving on its premise, Dhoom Dhaam slips into a predictable terrain and the ultimate twist is far from appealing.
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What does work in the film’s favour is the dynamic between Koyal and Veer. Koyal, who outwardly plays the role of a ‘sundar, susheel bahu,’ is, in reality, a firebrand woman living life on her terms, unbeknownst to her parents. Veer, on the other hand, is a well-meaning veterinarian who connects better with animals than people. Their dynamic adds some charm amidst the mayhem.
The writer-director Rishabh Seth cleverly uses a crime as a catalyst to let the couple discover each other during a crisis. Through the night, Koyal and Veer get to know whom they are/aren’t, while uncovering their flaws, and not-so-rosy pasts and still standing by one another, come what may. However, the conceit lacks a strong basis and is vaguely developed and resolved too easily for comfort.
Though the film is positioned as a thriller, it half-heartedly rushes through the proceedings without delving into its conflict properly. The sparks – like the scene in a bar where Koyal has an outburst, voicing her concern around the societal dictums that a woman has to subscribe to, and the sequence, where Veer turns a stripper for survival – are far, few and between.
While the execution is far from pleasing, Dhoom Dhaam shoots itself in the foot with its loose writing – you never really care for its characters or their plight much, everything happens too quickly and superficially. The moments never click, it shifts genres merely for shock value (probably the makers were trying to be clever?) not caring if the twists contribute to the viewing experience.
With such promising names in its lineup – Yami Gautam, Pratik Gandhi, Aditya Dhar (as a writer) – Dhoom Dhaam makes a mockery of its resources and a potentially good (yet underdeveloped) idea. The performances are alright, but not enough to salvage the ordinary script. The music is far from memorable, but the cinematography – shot mostly in the night – is innovative in different backdrops.
Dhoom Dhaam is forgettable – you wouldn’t miss much by skipping it.
Performances by Others Actors
The supporting cast – comprising Pavitra Sarkar, Eijaz Khan, Anand Vikas Potdukhe and Mukul Chaddha in key roles – delivers the goods but the film doesn’t quite bank on their potential and the characterisation is too flimsy to let them make a strong impact.
Music and Other Departments?
Shor Police (Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes) does a better job with the atmospheric background score, complementing the quirky situations, than the songs, which don’t create much impact. Siddharth Bharat Vasani, the cinematographer, gives his best shot at providing a unique texture to the visuals in diverse locations, significantly aided by Richard Viagulam’s glossy art direction and lively costumes.
Highlights?
Quirky premise/idea
Engaging beginning
Drawbacks?
Screenplay lacks conviction
Too mechanical after a point
Conflict is too basic
Did I Enjoy It?
Only in parts
Will You Recommend It?
No
Dhoom Dhaam Movie Review by M9
