Three small-time friends, Hitu, Pariyo and Bhailu, hatch a robbery plan that unravels over the course of a single chaotic night. As one botched decision leads to another, their scheme spirals into a run of unexpected, comic complications. What begins as easy money turns into a frantic scramble to survive the night intact.
Hahacar arrived in October 2024 as a heist comedy built around one long, chaotic night. Director Pratiksinh Chavda, a former Ahmedabad radio jockey turned filmmaker, puts three small-time friends, Hitu, Pariyo and Bhailu, at the center of a robbery scheme that keeps collapsing on itself. The pitch is openly indebted to Hera Pheri, Dhamaal and The Hangover, a comedy of errors where every attempted fix creates a bigger mess.
What holds it together is the trio. Mayur Chauhan, Hemang Shah and co-writer Mayank Gadhvi share the easy, bickering chemistry the genre lives on, and viewers on Letterboxd singled out the comic timing and the way the one-liners land more often than they miss. The situational gags, the songs and a climax that pays off the setup drew genuine praise from audiences who called it one of the stronger Gujarati comedies of the year, rather than the tired recycled-joke variety.
The film is not without pushback. Some viewers felt the runtime, at over two and a quarter hours, is padded with bits that stretch a thin premise, and the near-total absence of women on screen was flagged even in friendly coverage. Parth Bharat Thakkar's soundtrack, led by the viral "Madhro Darudo Mehke Che," gave the release commercial lift, and word of mouth was strong enough that the makers floated a sequel. With a 6.6 on IMDb and no heavyweight critic reviews to lean on, Hahacar reads as a crowd-pleaser first and a tightly written film second. If you want an undemanding Gujarati night out that trades entirely on friendship and farce, it delivers.
Verdict
A breezy, well-liked Gujarati heist comedy that rides on trio chemistry and quotable gags, even if it overstays its welcome.
What works
- Sharp, well-timed comic trio at the core
- One-liners and situational gags that mostly land
- A climax that pays off the setup
- Catchy Parth Bharat Thakkar soundtrack with a viral hit
What holds it back
- Runtime feels padded past two hours
- Thin premise stretched for laughs
- Almost no female presence on screen
- Leans heavily on Hera Pheri and Hangover templates
Cast & crew
Writers: Mayank Gadhvi, Pratiksinh Chavda
Music: Parth Bharat Thakkar
Cast: Mayur Chauhan (Hitu), Hemang Shah (Pariyo), Mayank Gadhvi (Bhailu), Manish Vaghela (Bachu Bootlegar), Chetan Daiya (Kalpesh Bhai), Hitesh Thakar (Kaka)
Producers: Sanjay Soni, Krupa Soni
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Hahacar worth watching?
A breezy, well-liked Gujarati heist comedy that rides on trio chemistry and quotable gags, even if it overstays its welcome. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Hahacar about?
Three small-time friends, Hitu, Pariyo and Bhailu, hatch a robbery plan that unravels over the course of a single chaotic night. As one botched decision leads to another, their scheme spirals into a run of unexpected, comic complications. What begins as easy money turns into a frantic scramble to survive the night intact.
What is the IMDb rating of Hahacar?
Hahacar (2024) holds an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10.