'Bachelor Party':Mix of humour & adventure

S Shyam Prasad | NT

Bengaluru: Abhijit Mahesh's directorial debut, "Bachelor Party," fumbles in its pursuit of delivering a comedic masterpiece, leaving viewers with a disjointed and underwhelming experience.

Despite a promising start, the film succumbs to clichés and lacks the much-needed freshness that could elevate it beyond mediocrity.

Diganth Manchale's portrayal of Santhosh, a software engineer trapped in a lackluster marriage, fails to transcend the onedimensional character he's handed.

The film's initial satirical take on the woes of married life quickly loses its charm, resorting to tired tropes that do little to invigorate the narrative.

The supposed comedic high point, a bachelor party in Bangkok inspired by "The Hangover," series of movies feels more like a forced imitation than a clever homage.

The film's commitment to humor at the expense of a coherent storyline results in a haphazard plot that struggles to engage audiences.

Abhijit Mahesh's writing, while occasionally delivering genuine laughs, often falls flat, leaving viewers yearning for substance over slapstick.

The ensemble cast, while competent, cannot salvage the film from its fundamental flaws. Yogi's portrayal of a free-spirited youth lacks depth, and Prakash Thuminad's comedic role adds little to the overall narrative.

The film's attempt to inject humor through secondary characters, such as a drug dealer played by Balaji Manohar, feels forced and disconnected. Arjun Ram's music, while catchy, serves as a mere distraction from the film's inability to establish a cohesive flow.

The chaotic climax, reminiscent of Priyadarshan's style, only accentuates the film's lack of direction.

"Bachelor Party" ultimately falls short of its aspiration to be a laugh riot, leaving audiences with a sense of unfulfilled potential.

Abhijit Mahesh's venture into direction, while commendable in its ambition, misses the mark in delivering a well-constructed cinematic experience. In a genre as challenging as comedy, this film struggles to rise above the plethora of mediocre offerings.