Chalo Dilli is the first movie produced by Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupati, a movie made with careful financial planning and market scope. The leading lady is the producer so no money required to be paid, the other main character is very popular yet economical. No need to build big sets as the movie is shot on real locations and other characters involved are not very expensive as well, however there were two mistakes made by the producer, for one it was released with as many as 8 to 10 more movies on the date and other being stretching a good idea long enough to dilute the effect.
The story revolves around a sophisticated and successful lady who wants to reach Dilli and her unwarranted yet inseparable by destiny co-passenger during their journey towards their destination. Frankly the two characters are so predictable that the burden falls entirely on the story, which for the matter of fact could have been good if a better screen play was used to support, but the situations are dragged and the impact is lost. The movie takes a lot of time to come to the point, and the climax is so lengthy that the noble intentions of the writer goes for a toss.
Performance vise Vinay Pathak is superb and Lara Dutta compliments him in most of the places, but could be seen overdoing the act in a few sequences as well. However supporting cast does its work good enough, but the movie overall lacks in impact to a great extent, however lower cost, fan following of Vinay
Pathak and moderate entertainment may be able to cover the cost and may show a bit of profit for the producer as well.
On the whole an OK-OK type of movie, which may appeal to few because of the packaging.
Rating **
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