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Chaalis Chauraasi Full Marathi Movie Review
Chaalis Chauraasi is a 2012 Hindi comedy thriller film directed by Hriday Shetty and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni and Ravi Kishan. The film revolves around four cops who plan to rob a gangster using a police van with the number 4084. The film is a remake of the 1980 Malayalam film Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu.
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The film was released on January 13, 2012 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film was dubbed in Marathi and released on YouTube by Eros Now Movies Preview. You can watch the full movie online on Eros Now Amazon Channel or buy or rent it on Google Play Movies or YouTube.
Plot Summary
The film begins with four cops, Pankaj Suri aka Sir (Naseeruddin Shah), Albert Pinto aka Pinto (Kay Kay Menon), Balvinder Singh aka Bobby (Atul Kulkarni) and Shakti Chinappa aka Shakti (Ravi Kishan) driving a police van with the number 4084. They are on a mission to rob a gangster named Faujdaar (Zakir Hussain) who has a stash of diamonds worth Rs. 20 crores. They plan to pose as fake cops and raid Faujdaar's farmhouse. However, things go wrong when they encounter real cops, rival gangsters and a mysterious woman named Shweta (Shweta Bhardwaj) who has her own agenda.
The film follows the hilarious and thrilling adventures of the four cops as they try to pull off the heist and escape from the mess they have created. Along the way, they also reveal their personal stories and motivations for joining the police force and taking up this risky job.
Cast and Characters
Naseeruddin Shah as Pankaj Suri aka Sir: He is the leader of the group and a senior inspector. He is a strict and honest cop who wants to retire with dignity and respect. He decides to rob Faujdaar to pay off his debts and secure his daughter's future.
Kay Kay Menon as Albert Pinto aka Pinto: He is a sub-inspector and a loyal friend of Sir. He is a fan of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and often imitates his dialogues. He joins the heist to fulfill his dream of becoming an actor.
Atul Kulkarni as Balvinder Singh aka Bobby: He is a constable and a Sikh. He is a brave and honest cop who loves his wife and son. He joins the heist to buy a house for his family.
Ravi Kishan as Shakti Chinappa aka Shakti: He is a constable and a South Indian. He is a flirtatious and corrupt cop who likes to gamble and drink. He joins the heist to pay off his gambling debts and impress Shweta.
Shweta Bhardwaj as Shweta: She is a mysterious woman who claims to be Faujdaar's girlfriend. She seduces Shakti and joins him in the van. However, she has her own secret motive behind her actions.
Zakir Hussain as Faujdaar: He is a notorious gangster who deals in diamonds. He is ruthless and cunning and has many enemies in the underworld. He is the target of the heist planned by the four cops.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics who praised the performances of the lead actors but criticized the weak script, direction and editing. The film was also compared unfavorably with the original Malayalam film which was considered to be more engaging and entertaining.
Some of the positive reviews are:
"Chaalis Chauraasi is an enjoyable ride that keeps you hooked till the end." - Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama
"The film works because of its witty dialogues, quirky characters and situational comedy." - Nikhat Kazmi, The Times of India
Some of the negative reviews are:
"Chaalis Chauraasi is a half-baked attempt at making a comedy thriller that neither thrills nor tickles." - Rajeev Masand, CNN-IBN
"The film suffers from a lack of coherence, logic and finesse." - Shubhra Gupta, The Indian Express
Conclusion
Chaalis Chauraasi is a film that tries to be a comedy thriller but fails to deliver on both fronts. The film has a talented cast of actors who do their best to make the film watchable but are let down by a weak script and direction. The film is a remake of a much better Malayalam film that had more humour, suspense and drama. The film is not a complete waste of time but it is not something that you would want to watch again.