Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Movie Review

Pyaar Ka Punchnama which released back in 2011 became a sleeper hit of sorts but it became a phenomenon after it was broadcast on TV and other aveneues. It became the ultimate buddy comedy and director Luv Ranjan is looking to recreate the magic with the sequel. Will they be able to rekindle the same essence with this one? Let’s dissect.

Story: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is about 3 friends, just like the first one. It is about Gogo, Chauka and Thakur and their misadventures with their lady loves. Each of them becomes frustrated with their girlfriends who outdo each other in the department of snobbishness. The poor guys have to do whatever these girls say and their frustration pents up inside them. Each couple has a different problem. All these situatons have been shown in a comic way, of course, but will their problems be resolved and are they able to break free from the clutches of these man eating women?

Screenplay and Direction: Luv Ranjan has once again written and directed this movie which seems like a dedication to all the frustrated lovers and single guys in the country. It is sure to be lapped up by the guys who have been in such situations before. Luv, unfortunately, hasn’t been to rekindle the same magic with his script as the jokes seem outdated and overdone. Most of these gags have been dealt with on various platforms and the novelty factor which was there in the first person is missing in this one. The eight minute long monologue is very funny and is peppered with real life anecdotes of modern day couples. So good job on that one by Luv.

Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Movie Review

Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 Movie Review

Miscellaneous and Music: Technically, PKP2, does well as it doesn’t look like a cheap movie and looks bigger than what the budget is. The editing should have been tighter and the music leaves a lot left to be desired. It says a lot about the quality of music in this movie when the most peppy song is the ‘Ban Gaya Kutta’ song from the first part which had been reused in this spiritual sequel.

Acting: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, is watchable because of the three boys who have great chemistry between each other. Kartik and Omkar Singh shine through and emote very well. Sunny Singh needs a bit of work but he will do alright if he gets more work. The three women are repeated from the original and are decent. Nushrat Bharucha is the best and is able to capture the expressions of a manipulative girlfriend very well. Ishita Raj and Sonali Sehgal are passable.

Conclusion: If you are expecting Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 to match the zaniness of the original, then you will be disappointed as the script leaves a lot to be desired and the gags fall flat most of the time. It could have showed us more unique situations of frustrated boyfriends but stays rooted to the same track as the original and offers nothing new. The eight minute monologue is the best part of the movie and if you think that makes it worthwhile to watch the whole movie, then go ahead and give Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 a try. If you value your time and money, then give it a miss.

Pros:

  • The eight minute monlogue
  • The acting of 3 boys and Nushrat Bharucha

Cons:

  • The editing is lackadaisical
  • The music is not good enough
  • The situations aren’t new
  • The pace should have been faster
  • Novelty of first part is missing

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

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23 Comments

  • wht 1 star… lol i m nt saying it deserve 4star but it is far better than kis kis ko pyr krun, singh is bling, and welcome back… at least3 deserve..

    its ridicolus.. u r dismotivating less budget movie like these or kis kis ko pyr krun.. nd wthout any reason giving more value or making positivity for stars movie…

    u predicted its opening 3.3 i can gurateed i wl be near 6 crs..

    guys just grow up…

  • Bad review Indicine
    I don’t think the movie is so bad as U r saying.
    It will better than watching that stupid movie Shaandaar.
    U have said that Shaandaar’s music is great n carrying great buzz.
    Both ur predictions r wrong as neither the music has worked nor the buzz is any strong.

  • While reading the review it did’nt looked like you will give 1 star to it..I was expecting at least 2stars.

  • Haha…rofl..

    See the negatives — that it offers nothing new,, same type of story..etc…

    These negatives also match with shanndar which is mish-mash of several ghisa-pita crass rom-coms…!… So shanndar should also have the same negatives….!…
    @indicine i will be there during shanndar to remind u abt d same…!it will sureshot crap…!…

    And i don’t hv to say anything abt tamasha…!.. Go on youtube n u will see various reviews mocking tamasha …. Same old flop of ranbir who is terrible actor who always does movies with heroines who r bigger than him and same type of garbage dumb films…!…

  • simply dnt get relation between ur writing n 1 star..
    it seemed like u write review tht film deserve 2-2.5 stars n end up giving single star..,

  • This lad Kartik tiwari is a much better actor than many of these so called youngistaanis but unfortunately does’nt gets big films.

  • Now i am pretty sure that indicine dont have the knowledge that how to rate a movie. I mean 1 star, are you kidding guys? I have seen the movie and totally loved it. The movie deserves atleast 3 stars. Been following your site for 1 year now and your rating system has not improved. Bb and pk 3.5 stars are still fresh in my mind.

  • Watched the film today.
    Story is same like the first part even irritating.
    The writer thought that every girlfriend is cheater & greedy for gifts & all boy friend are lallu & very very very iinnocent.
    Total waste of time & money.
    My rating : 1 star.
    Perfect review by Indicine.

  • I will surely go for this movie whether it gets bad or good review.
    n mark this line “PKP2 will be a HIT & its WOM will be superb”

  • @swanand n ajinkya u both idiots just shut urs mouth. Why r u guys r always bashing shaandaar. If u don’t want to see it then don’t see it. Nobody has forced u but why some of u guys always against shaandaar. Wait and watch shaandaar will be better movie.

  • Better to purchase cd of pyar ka punchnama instead go for the part 2…exactly the same nothing new…everything is same even song ban Gaya Kutta….

  • This movie deserves 5/5 as it is a small budget film that causes a person to laugh throughout the movie at the main characters yet still make them feel the pain of the protagonists.
    Music is better than Shaandar as I really like the song Paro and O heeriye.
    Editing is crisp.
    Best thing is that most the comedy comes when friends make fun of others situations which is exactly what friends do in real life!!!

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