Nakhrewaalii REVIEW: Ansh Duggal, Pragathi Srivasthava’s Predictable Love Story Struggles To Entertain

Film:
Nakhrewaalii

Director: Rahul Shanklya

Writer: Divy Nidhi Sharma

Cast: Ansh Duggal, Pragathi Srivasthava, Akash Makhija, Gopal Datt, Kumud Mishra, Aayushi Verma

Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Platform: In theatres

Nakhrewaalii Review

When modern romance flips ancient rules, a young man discovers that winning love means stepping into a woman’s shoes. Nakhrewaalii revolves around Sumit Mishra (Ansh Duggal), who falls in love with Paridhi (Pragathi Srivasthava). However, when things do not go as planned, he decides to cross-dress as a woman and takes on the identity of Sumita to get closer to her. What follows is a series of situations that attempt to bring humour, romance and social commentary into the story. Unfortunately, the film struggles to make the most of its unusual premise.

What Works

The basic idea of a man disguising himself as a woman to win someone’s love has the potential to create an entertaining comedy. The rom-com also attempts to challenge traditional gender roles and explore how people perceive relationships. A few comic situations offer some light moments, and the actors try to bring energy to their respective characters. However, these positives are not enough to keep the narrative engaging.

What Doesn’t Work

The biggest problem with Nakhrewaalii is its weak and vague writing. Despite having an interesting premise, the rom-com fails to develop it into an engaging story. The screenplay lacks fresh ideas, and several situations feel predictable. The concept also brings back memories of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Dream Girl, but without the same comic timing or sharp writing.

Instead of building on its central idea, the film relies on repetitive situations and forced humour. The romantic angle also lacks emotional depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters or their decisions. The story feels stretched and fails to offer enough surprises to hold the audience’s attention.

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Technical Analysis

Divy Nidhi Sharma’s direction does not manage to bring freshness to an otherwise familiar concept. The screenplay needed sharper humour, better character development and a stronger emotional connection. The editing could have been tighter, as several sequences feel unnecessarily stretched. The background score and music do little to elevate the overall experience.

Star Performances

Ansh Duggal plays Sumit/Sumita and tries to bring sincerity to the character. He puts effort into portraying the two identities, but the weak writing limits his performance.

Pragathi Srivasthava as Paridhi looks convincing but is not given enough material to make her character memorable.

Akash Makhija as Jhaadi adds some comic moments, although the humour does not always land.

Gopal Datt as Paridhi’s father performs his part adequately, while Kumud Mishra as Rai Saab brings his usual screen presence. Aayushi Verma as Mihika has limited scope in the narrative.

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Conclusion

Nakhrewaalii has an interesting idea but fails to turn it into an entertaining romantic comedy. With predictable storytelling, weak humour and a screenplay that lacks freshness, the film struggles to leave an impression. It borrows from a familiar space without adding anything particularly memorable of its own. Overall, this love story needed more heart, humour and originality.

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