Vande Bharat Via USA follows Rohan, a young Gujarati immigrant in Los Angeles juggling odd jobs while chasing a green card. His pursuit of permanent residency pulls him into tangled relationships, comic scrapes and secrets he did not see coming. Caught between ambition and belonging, he is forced to weigh what the American dream actually costs.
Vande Bharat Via USA arrived on Christmas 2025 as Malhar Thakar's NRI comedy, and it wears its subject on its sleeve: the messy, unglamorous scramble for a green card. Directed by Jaymin Patel and shot almost entirely in Los Angeles, it follows Rohan, a Gujarati immigrant taking whatever job he can, from waiting tables to sweeping floors, while a US residency stays just out of reach. The film mixes broad humor with the quieter ache of chasing status far from home.
Thakar is an easy lead, and the pairing with Pooja Jhaveri gives the romance enough spark to carry the comedy. Gujarati Jagran read the film as a genuine eye-opener for students and young aspirants, praising how it lays bare the legal tangles, social pressure and gap between the dream sold abroad and the reality lived there. Parth Bharat Thakkar's music and a few sharp, shareable dialogues round out its family-friendly appeal.
Where it stumbles is familiarity. The immigrant-dream template has been told many times, and the film's middling IMDb reception reflects a story that entertains without fully surprising. The comedy sometimes plays too broad and a couple of subplots feel stretched. Still, for viewers drawn to a warm, relatable take on the Gujarati diaspora and the true price of settling overseas, Rohan's journey is a pleasant, well-meaning watch.
Verdict
A warm, family-friendly NRI comedy about the real cost of a green card, carried by Malhar Thakar even when the story stays predictable.
What works
- Malhar Thakar's easy lead charm
- A grounded look at NRI green-card struggles
- Largely shot on real Los Angeles locations
- Family-friendly humor with emotional beats
What holds it back
- Familiar immigrant-dream template
- Middling IMDb reception
- Comedy leans broad
- Some subplots feel stretched
Cast & crew
Music: Kedar-Bhargav, Parth Bharat Thakkar, Prajaval Pandya, Param Bhagat
Cast: Malhar Thakar (Rohan Thakkar), Pooja Jhaveri (Eva Mehta), Kelly Pearson (Jodie), Asit Vyas (Harsh Mehta), Nikhil Dave (Nick)
Producers: Alex Bhagat, Kishan Dholiya, Rutuja Mane, Himanshu Solanki
Watch the trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Vande Bharat Via USA worth watching?
A warm, family-friendly NRI comedy about the real cost of a green card, carried by Malhar Thakar even when the story stays predictable. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Vande Bharat Via USA about?
Vande Bharat Via USA follows Rohan, a young Gujarati immigrant in Los Angeles juggling odd jobs while chasing a green card. His pursuit of permanent residency pulls him into tangled relationships, comic scrapes and secrets he did not see coming. Caught between ambition and belonging, he is forced to weigh what the American dream actually costs.
What is the IMDb rating of Vande Bharat Via USA?
Vande Bharat Via USA (2025) holds an IMDb rating of 6.5 out of 10.