Golmaal Returns is a Bollywood comedy movie that released in 2008. It is directed by Rohit Shetty and stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Celina Jaitly, and Amrita Arora. This is the second part in the Golmaal series. The first part, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, came in 2006 and was a big hit.
The movie is about fun, misunderstandings, and lots of crazy situations. It is a comedy of errors where everything goes wrong because of a small lie. There is no logic, just entertainment.
If you love silly, funny, and over-the-top movies, you might like it. But if you want sense and a strong story, then this movie is not for you. The comedy is good in parts, but sometimes it feels too much. Overall, it is an average to good movie for people who like masala comedy.
Story and Screenplay
The story of Golmaal Returns is about Gopal (Ajay Devgn), who works in a company. He has a very doubtful wife Ekta (Kareena Kapoor), who is crazy about TV serials. She always thinks that Gopal is cheating on her.
One night, Gopal helps a girl (Celina Jaitly) who is in trouble. He cannot go home, so he stays on a yacht. But when he comes back, his wife does not believe his story. To prove himself innocent, Gopal tells a fake story with the help of his friend Laxman (Shreyas Talpade). But this lie creates more confusion.
At the same time, Madhav (Arshad Warsi), who is a police officer, does not like Gopal. He starts investigating Gopal’s story. More and more lies, confusion, and misunderstandings happen. The movie is full of funny fights and silly situations.
The screenplay is fast and energetic. There are too many jokes, and some are really funny. But some jokes are too loud and forced. The movie is like a TV comedy show, where every scene is made just for laughs. The first half is entertaining, but the second half feels stretched.
The story is not new. It is taken from old comedy movies and TV serials. But the screenplay makes it watchable. If you don’t think too much and just want to laugh, you will enjoy it.
Acting Performance
Ajay Devgn as Gopal is good. He plays a serious man stuck in funny situations. He does comedy well, but sometimes his expressions don’t match the scene.
Kareena Kapoor as Ekta is okay. Her character is over-the-top, and she acts too loud in many scenes. But she looks beautiful, and some of her funny moments are nice.
Arshad Warsi as Madhav is one of the best in the movie. His comic timing is amazing, and his fights with Ajay are very funny.
Tusshar Kapoor as Lucky is hilarious. He plays a mute character, but his expressions and body language are superb. His comedy is better than many speaking actors.
Shreyas Talpade as Laxman is decent, but he does not get much to do. His role is simple, and he supports the story well.
Celina Jaitly and Amrita Arora don’t have much role. They are just there for glamour.
Overall, the acting is good, but the script makes some actors overact too much.
Direction and Technical Aspects
Rohit Shetty’s direction is full of energy and color. He knows how to make a timepass comedy. The movie is fast and does not let you think much. He adds many crazy situations and over-the-top action scenes to make it fun.
But his direction is not perfect. Sometimes, the comedy feels forced. He adds too many jokes, even when they are not needed.
The cinematography is bright and colorful. Every scene looks shiny and attractive. The sets, clothes, and locations are rich and stylish.
Editing is okay. The movie could be shorter, especially in the second half. Some scenes go too long, and the jokes repeat too much.
The dialogues are funny in many places. Some one-liners are really good, but some are too silly.
Overall, Golmaal Returns is made like a fun show, not like a serious film. If you like crazy comedies, you will enjoy it.
Music and Background Score
The music of Golmaal Returns is average. There are some good songs, but they don’t stay in mind for long.
- “Tha Karke” – This is a big, loud song with lots of action and dance. It is fun to watch.
- “Tu Saala” – A stylish song with Ajay Devgn’s swag.
- “Meow” – A funny song with Kareena.
- “Vacancy” – A peppy number that is okay.
The background score is loud and energetic. It makes the comedy scenes more fun. But sometimes, the music is too much, making scenes feel overdramatic.
Overall, the songs are okay, and the background score is suitable for this kind of movie.
Positives and Negatives
✅ Good Things:
✔️ Fun, crazy comedy with many jokes.
✔️ Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor’s performance.
✔️ Colorful and stylish visuals.
✔️ Some good one-liners and funny moments.
❌ Bad Things:
❌ Too much noise and overacting.
❌ The story is not new or original.
❌ Some jokes feel forced and repeated.
❌ Second half is too long and could be shorter.
Box Office and Public Response
When Golmaal Returns released, it got mixed reviews. Critics said it was silly and loud, but the audience enjoyed it. The movie was a big hit at the box office. People who like Rohit Shetty’s style of comedy loved it.
The film made more than ₹100 crores, which was huge in 2008. It was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Even today, some people watch it for timepass entertainment.
Final Verdict
Golmaal Returns is a funny but silly movie. It has crazy jokes, loud comedy, and over-the-top action. If you like movies that make no sense but make you laugh, you will enjoy it. But if you want logic and good storytelling, this is not for you.
It is not as good as the first Golmaal, but it has some fun moments. Watch it only if you love masala comedy.
🎬 Rating: 3/5 – Good for timepass, but nothing great.
