Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Makrand Deshpande, Rajpal Yadav, Neeraj Vora
Rating: * * *
Priyadarshan and Akshay , together work of these two great personalities is enough to let the viewers increase their expectations from a movie before watching it. Although, this is the weakest outcome of their effort, yet it will leave you with a smile on your lips.
The movie is about Sachin Tichkule (Akshay Kumar), a road construction contractor who doesn’t get success and has taken many loans. Trigun (Manoj Joshi) and Suhas Vichare (Milind Gunaji) are Sachin's corrupt brothers-in-law where Trigun works in the municipality and married to Sachin's second sister, Suhas, is a road contractor. Kulbhushan Kharbanda is Sachin’s father and Anjali (Urvashi Sharma) is Sachin's sister.
A bridge collapses because of improper construction, taking many lives. Figun, Suhas and others who were involved in the constuction, tricks Vishwas Rao (Tinu Anand) , who is a driver of the Tichkule family, to let him become the cause of the mishappening and later kill him. Azad Bhagat (Makrand Despande), who has lost his wife and son in the incident, knows the real criminals and decides to bring justice. Sachin’s ex girlfriend Gehna Ganpule (Trisha) adds to Sachin’s problems as she turns out to be the new municipal commissioner.
The story keeps on changing with every scene, which is the feature of Priyadarshan’s flicks. He doesn’t offer any constant story. Unlike its title, the movie neither has any Khatta nor Meetha scene but it still keeps its viewer sticked to the chair. Akshay Kumar is a real comedian. His frustrations are believable. His way of presentation is outstanding. Trisha Krishnan does her role with ease. Urvashi Sharma is sweet and has done really good job. Her expressions are impressive. Rajpal Yadav gives his best. Johney Lever, in his guest appearance is funny.Kalbhushan Kharbinda is usual in his act. Markand Deshpandey justifies his role. Actors playing roles of Akshay’s brother and Brothers in law are decent. A few double meaning are really enjoyed by majority.
The music is average and keeps the flow of the movie. The comedy is excellent. It is much better than Akshay’s recent movies like de dana dan and housefull. The dialogues are sharp. The movie is very much relevant, as it revolves around the problems of common man. Akshay kumar and Rajpal Yadav are the centre of attention. Dress up of Sachin Tichkule is awesome.
Khatta Meetha is neither sour nor salty but a decent comedy.
