Tikdam Film Review: A Charming Ode to Simplicity and Small-Town Wonders

🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ (4.5 stars)

Well hello, my darlings! It’s your favourite cynic, Review Rani, back again to sprinkle some of my hilariously salty opinions on your tasteless popcorn. Today, I am here to spill the tea on ‘Tikdam’, a film so sweet and innocent, it might give you cavities! Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I don’t appreciate a break from the testosterone-fuelled, six-pack-obsessed, foul-mouthed movies that dominate Bollywood. But ‘Tikdam’ is like that one health-conscious friend who insists on ordering a salad in a pizzeria.

So, let’s dive into the plot, shall we? ‘Tikdam’ is set in a quaint hill town that is so picturesque, it makes me want to sell my soul to a soulless corporate giant, just to afford a weekend getaway there! The story revolves around Prakash (Amit Sial), a widower who works at a hotel that is as out of business as my last love interest. When the hotel shuts down, Prakash gets offered a job in the soulless metropolis of Mumbai (I mean, who wouldn’t jump at that offer, right?). But his kids, Samay (Arisht Jain) and Cheeni (Aarohi Saud), and their buddy Bhanu (Divyansh Dwivedi), have other plans. They hatch a scheme that could put even the best Bollywood villains to shame, all to keep their dear dad from becoming a Mumbai local commuter. How touching!

‘Tikdam’ is a film that tries to tackle some serious issues like migration, deforestation, and noise pollution. It’s like a Bollywood activist, trying to save the world one melodramatic monologue at a time. But don’t worry, my loves, it doesn’t get too preachy. Just when you think it’s about to morph into a social science documentary, it retreats back into its comfort zone of family drama and heart-tugging emotion.

The acting, to be fair, is quite commendable. Amit Sial as Prakash is as convincing as a simpleton dad as my last diet plan was convincing that I will lose weight (we all know how that ended!). The children, Samay, Bhanu, and Cheeni, are as adorable as they come, with Divyansh Dwivedi standing out as the wise-cracking Bhanu. And I must give a shout-out to Nayan Bhatt, who plays the sprightly grandmother and adds a dash of spice to the otherwise sugary sweet film.

So, in conclusion, if you are tired of the daily drudgery of life and need a break, ‘Tikdam’ can be your safe haven. It’s like a warm cup of chai on a rainy day, comforting and nostalgic. Just don’t blame me if you end up craving a simpler life and a house in the hills after watching it!

Rani’s Wrap-Up: ‘Tikdam’ is a breath of fresh air in a smog-filled city. It’s like a salad in a pizzeria – not what you came for, but surprisingly satisfying.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go and explain to my cat why I can’t afford a house in the hills. Until next time, my darlings, keep it real and keep it hilarious!