Review of Lootcase . . .

 Review of Lootcase . . . 

From 90s to 2010 or somewhere between these approx 20 years before a decade from now many comedy films came such gems like Andaz Apna Apna or Govinda's films in 90s then later post 2000 Akshay Kumar did back to back comedy films like Hera Pheri which are remarkable forever for Bollywood.

Film maker like Priyadarshan also used to make back to back comedy films before a decade but nowadays these kind of natural out and out comedy films are missing or rarely comes. In recent times in the name of comedy they delivered sexual content or abusive words for OTT release as there is no censorship's interfere.

After such long time one out and out clean decent comedy film came which is indeed natural comedy and perfect family entertainer Lootcase which is co-written and directed by Rajesh Krishnan.

It's not comparable to gems which i mentioned above but still a satisfactory film in that comedy genre.

Lootcase as title resembles it's a story of one suitcase filled with 2000s Indian currency notes found on road by Nandan a middle class man working in paper printing press and living with his wife and son.

In the beginning of the film when he comes out of public toilet at late night and find a suitcase and asks "Last Time Puchh Raha Hun Kiska Suitcase Hai Yeh?" but actually there are nobody so he takes this suitcase with him and from here the story of that suitcase begins later he names it Anand Petikar as he brings joy initially into his life.

Here story is as simple like we have seen several times specially in Priyadarshan's films where all the characters of the story are running behind money and eventually happy endings so public can bring the good laughter memories with them.

Here i will rather prefer to write more about characters than a storyline

Nandan (Kunal Kemmu) is a middle class man who's earning and manages to run his house but still that salary is not enough for having Chinese with family in restaurants and taking his son to water park and for that kind of living he needs some extra income so they can live happily. Happiness comes in his life as he gets that suitcase but he hides it to empty neighbor house and doesn't tell to his wife as his wife believes it's Kaala Dhan after all so it won't bring happiness to them.

He's buying of all the things he wanted to buy earlier such as Oven kinds stuffs. This is one side story of that suitcase as there are lot more characters involved behind that suitcase.

Lata (Rashika Duggal) plays wife of Nandan who complains all the time about less earnings of Nandan and he need to work some extra to get some extra so they can spend some extra for them and for their son.

Corrupt minister played by (Gajraj Rao) whom this suitcase actually belongs to which is his consignment to send someone but somehow their goons leaves on road that night and runs away.

Gajraj Rao is manipulative way to convince people to do his work is the most funny part of his character and he keeps funny smile on his face to fullest till the end

Another character is Bala a gangster played by Vijay Raaz who's also involved somehow to that suitcase as there's one important secret file too. Bala is big fan of National Geographic and also keeps telling his other goons to take the subscription of Nat Geo.

His scientific names of animals and metaphorical references to humans is funny moment of the films and proves excellent writing.

Corrupt minister hires illegally one corrupt cop Kolte played by very talented (Ranveer Shorey). He's also getting unofficially investigation in search of lost suitcase of minister with these top performers actors who're playing outstanding characters making the film a perfect comedy i can say in recent time which is enjoyable by family audiences.

Performance by Kunal Kemmu is OUTSTANDING here undoubtedly he's underrated actor of our industry. He has damn good comic timing and from very first scene he's totally into the character of middle class man.

Rasika Duggal needs no introduction as she's excellent in acting and here she lends very good support as Lata. She has some very good dialogues to deliver at right time like "Ghar Me Chini Kahtm Ho Gayi Hai".

Gajraj Rao is exceptionally brilliant as corrupt MLA and loved his role too. He is a truly natural actor.

Vijay Raaz what a brilliant performer all the time whether it's Run or Dhamal or Delhi Belly he definitely leaves a strong impact like no one else does. Here as Bala gangster his performance and dialogues delivery is damn too good.

Ranveer Shorey is also very talented actor we have in the industry and as a corrupt inspector here he nails it completely. He has some really good scenes where he shines and gives best to his role.

Child Actor Aryan Prajapati special mention has got some really good dialogues in least screen presence but with his 2-3 dialogues he steals the show.

Other supportive casting like Akash Dabhade also lends good support.

Music is ignorable here.

Screenplay is written by Kapil Sawant along with the director Rajesh Krishnan. It has length of 2h20m almost and writing a screenplay of a comedy films where story is simple but everything depends upon the screenplay and dialogues to make a film more engaging and it really needs trickiest writing skills to achieve that thing. From very beginning to end each scene is well written and directed. Films like this needs back to back engaging and entertaining scene as audiences shouldn't get a bored till the end. They excel in that. I watched it when released last week but today as I'm writing this my view i still remember each scene and dialogue of characters and that's the examples of perfect comedy film's writing.

Direction is so appropriate and never lost an interest in a single scene while watching it except one unnecessary song.

In the end i would like to mention some unforgettable dialogues from the films such as 

- Tu Kiska Aadmi Hai Bala Ka Ya Omar Ka? Main Lata Ka Aadmi Hu

- Meri Drawing Kharab Hai

- Lagta Hai Iski Drawing Bhi Kharab Hai

- Mai 2 Shabd Kahuga Next Question

- Mai Kuchh Nahi Boluga Ab Bas Log Galat Matlab Nikalte Hai

- Maine Apka Bag De Diya Aap Mera Bag Do Warna Lata Ghar Pe Chilayegi

- Papa I Know Ghar Me Paiso Ka Tension Hai Lekin Mera Water park Cancel Mat Karna

And there are lot of funny LOL moments dialogues in the film like this. Those who have seen will get it and those who haven't then go watch it as nowadays rarely this kind of comedy films coming. It could be new trend to make a SAAF SUTHRI comedy films with some really good actors. If it was released it in the theatres the definitely would have worked due to word of mouth. But sadly it is available directly on Disney Plus Hotstar OTT platform. 

If you like soft comedy entertainment to be enjoyed with family then it's must watch.

My Ratings

3.8/5.

--- by Harsh Desai Filmy . . .