Chaalis Chauraasi

'Chaalis Chaurassi' is A Decent Crime-Comedy, that is led by competent performances by its talented cast. Its a fun ride, for the most of it.

'Chaalis Chaurassi' Synopsis: Four friends, who have accidentally committed crimes, decide to loot Rs. 20 crore, posing as cops. But on the way, they encounter a real police inspector, who orders them to do an encounter.

'Chaalis Chaurassi' begins dull, but wait, as the second-hour is truly arresting. Once the real cop comes into the scene of its 4 leading men this one turns into a fun ride. Nonetheless, the first-hour is lackluster, as it wastes too much time on the back story of its 4 leading men.

The Screenplay is weak initially, but comes into form post-interval. The Dialogue, are funny, at times. Hriday Shetty's Direction is satisfactory. Cinematography & Editing are alright. Action-Sequences are ordinary. Music is fair.

Performance-Wise: Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Kay Kay Menon & Ravi Kishan deliver competently. Naseer is seen to be having fun here, while Atul is absolutely terrific in a comedic role. Kay Kay is suitably over-the-top & Ravi steals the show with the most committed performance on board. The on-screen camaraderie among the men, is very good! Zakir Hussain is good, as always. Rajesh Sharma is okay. Shweta Bhardwaj is wasted.

On the whole, 'Chaalis Chaurassi' is quite a watchable fare.