Vicky is a well-meaning young man whose honest heart keeps landing his love life in trouble. Just as his wedding season approaches, figures from his romantic past reappear and throw his present relationships into chaos. What follows is a series of comic missteps that pull Vicky, the women in his orbit, and his family into an uncertain, farcical scramble.
Vickida No Varghodo arrived in July 2022 as Malhar Thakar's return to the romantic-comedy lane that made him a Gujarati box-office name, and its trailer alone pulled five million views in a single day. Director duo Rahul Bhole and Vinit Kanojia, fresh off the National Award-winning Reva, deliberately swapped seriousness for a light family entertainer. The story follows Vicky, a well-meaning young man whose honest heart keeps landing him in romantic trouble, until people from his past crash into his present and turn his wedding season into chaos.
The film rests almost entirely on Malhar Thakar, and he carries the boy-next-door charm the part needs. Monal Gajjar, Manasi Rachh and Jinal Belani fill out the women in Vicky's orbit, and Sonu Nigam's "Udi Re" gives the soundtrack a genuine highlight. Rachana Joshi of Mid-day rated it 2.5 out of 5, praising the songs and the cast's timing but flagging the problem the film could not shake: it runs too long, and the varghodo starts to feel like an actual wedding procession that will not end.
Commercially the reception was harsher than the pre-release buzz suggested. Despite a 50-day-plus run claimed by its makers, Sacnilk logs the India net at roughly 2.57 crore and marks the verdict a disaster, a reminder that trailer views do not equal ticket sales. What remains is a watchable, warm-hearted Malhar vehicle for fans of his easy comic style, held back by a screenplay that mistakes more scenes for more entertainment. Go in for the lead and the music, not for a tight story.
Verdict
A warm-hearted Malhar Thakar comedy worth a watch for his fans, undone by a bloated runtime and a thin script.
What works
- Malhar Thakar's easy, likable lead turn
- Sonu Nigam's "Udi Re" lifts the soundtrack
- Warm, family-friendly comic tone
- Relatable premise and strong pre-release buzz
What holds it back
- Runs far too long
- Screenplay stretches a thin plot
- Weak box office and a Disaster verdict
- Supporting arcs feel underwritten
Cast & crew
Writers: Rahul Bhole, Vinit Kanojia
Cast: Malhar Thakar (Vicky), Monal Gajjar (Anushree), Manasi Rachh (Vidya), Jinal Belani (Radhika), Alapana Buch (Vicky's Mother)
Producers: Sharad Patel, Shreyanshi Patel, Vikas Agarwal, Pankaj Keshruwala
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore from Rahul Bhole, Vinit Kanojia
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Frequently asked
Is Vickida No Varghodo worth watching?
A warm-hearted Malhar Thakar comedy worth a watch for his fans, undone by a bloated runtime and a thin script. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Vickida No Varghodo about?
Vicky is a well-meaning young man whose honest heart keeps landing his love life in trouble. Just as his wedding season approaches, figures from his romantic past reappear and throw his present relationships into chaos. What follows is a series of comic missteps that pull Vicky, the women in his orbit, and his family into an uncertain, farcical scramble.
What is the IMDb rating of Vickida No Varghodo?
Vickida No Varghodo (2022) holds an IMDb rating of 8.0 out of 10.