Ram-Ram bhai saareya ne, gather around because it’s that time again—time for another round of Fukrey madness! You know, just like an apocalyptic event in a sci-fi movie, a new Fukrey film hits theaters roughly every five years, and takes the theatres by storm– be it in a good way, or a bad one. Enter Fukrey 3, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and penned by Vipul Vig, the third installment that doesn’t just stick to one genre. It attempts to be like that buffet where you pile your plate with a bit of everything, But, the ‘everything’ consists of sweat, spit, piss, poop, political drama, and social awareness. Are you still wondering why the movie doesn’t work at all?
Plot
So, it all starts in the soulful streets of East Delhi. Bholi Punjaban (Richa Chadha), the former criminal queenpin, has had a hriday-parivartan from crime to politics. Her mission? To win the Delhi Assembly elections by championing the city’s water crisis. But here’s the twist, she’s secretly backed by a shady tanker mafia who sees her as their ticket to power. And of course, the fukras, Choocha (Varun Sharma), Hunny (Pulkit Samrat), Lali (Manjot Singh), and Pandit-ji (Pankaj Tripathi) are roped in to help her campaign. But chaos is a constant where the fukras are at work. Hence Bholi comes up with a plan that sends the fukras packing to South Africa (chal kya raha hai???). And ab aati hai is movie ki sabse badi ‘kuch bhi???’ moment. From diamond mines and electrocutions in amusement parks, Choocha and Hunny stumble upon something mind-boggling—turns out their pee and sweat can be transformed into petrol. This wacky revelation becomes the backbone of Fukrey 3’s plot. Sighs.
Performances
Okay, plot aside, let’s talk performances. Varun Sharma, aka Choocha, is back to his goofy best, infusing the film with equal parts heart and hilarity. The best thing about Varun is he hardly disappoints, and that’s the case this time too. Pulkit Samrat, as Hunny, is the brain behind the fukra operations but the occasional overacting makes a mess. Richa Chadha, as Bholi Punjaban, however, is the most disappointing. It seems like Bholi is almost like a cardboard cut-out, with no emotions. Richa also misses the chance to explore the depths of her character’s transformation from a criminal to a politician. Pankaj Tripathi, the audience favorite, manages to steal scenes with his impeccable comic timing, even though he isn’t at his best. And guess what? Ali Fazal makes a cute cameo appearance, giving us a pleasant surprise. So, we have an L plot followed by mid performances.
Direction and Writing
Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba deserves credit for transporting us to the lively streets of East Delhi, and then to South Africa, giving us a refreshing change. However, when it comes to writing, Fukrey 3 tries to do the impossible—juggle multiple genres at once. It’s like trying to mix a sci-fi adventure with social and political themes, and there’s a dash of crocodile-based slasher movie madness too. Ye kuch kuch Charansh ke ‘Oreo Pakode’ and ‘Fanta Maggi’ challenges jaisa nahi lag raha? The result of Fukrey 3 is much like his reactions to trying those weird combos. The approach is surely refreshing, but it feels like you’re watching a mixtape of genres rather than a cohesive narrative. And when the audience comes for a comedy movie, itni khichdi kisi ko nahi pasand aati. And the third-grade sweat and piss jokes every minute do not help either:// God, it really does irritate the shit outta you at one point.
Screenplay and Cinematography
The first half of Fukrey 3 is a laugh riot, with gags coming at you left and right. It’s like a comedy rollercoaster, and you’re here for the ride. But just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the plot takes an unexpected turn right before the interval. The second half gets more serious as it explores the political and social territory of the water crisis in Delhi, but fear not, it still keeps you in the land of laughter. The cinematography captures the vibrant chaos of Delhi’s streets brilliantly. Even the amusement park scenes are engaging, minus the mid VFX. However, be warned, the piss-sweat-poop humor often takes center stage, even if it means sacrificing a bit of logic and believability. And honestly, the film overdoes it a lot.
In the grand scheme of Indian comedy, Fukrey 3 is like that eccentric friend who invites you on a road trip with no itinerary. Varun Sharma’s Choocha remains the heart of the franchise, but Ali Fazal’s absence is felt. Pankaj Tripathi’s comedic timing shines through, providing some of the film’s best moments. It is however the writing where Fukrey 3 faulters. From an overdose of piss-and-sweat jokes to juggling multiple genres at once, the movie falls flat on its face. It can however be a fun ride if you’re going with your friends or siblings. Please do not go with your family to watch it, and in my opinion, skip it even otherwise.
