Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Sara Ali Khan, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is a sequel to the 2019 film, Pati Patni Aur Woh. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the romcom leans heavily on situational humour and messy relationship dynamics to keep the entertainment going. While the catchy Roop Di Rani title track had already built major buzz around the film, does the movie manage to be just as entertaining beyond the music? Read our review of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do to find out.

One small lie, endless complications

Set in Prayagraj, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do follows Prajapati Panday (Ayushmann Khurrana), a forest department officer whose married life spirals into chaos after he agrees to help his old friend, Chanchal Kumari (Sara Ali Khan). Desperate to elope with her boyfriend, Sunny, against his family’s wishes, Chanchal convinces Praja to pretend to be her lover to distract Sunny’s casteist father in the meantime. The plan seems simple until Praja’s wife, Aparna (Wamiqa Gabbi), a journalist, unknowingly gets assigned to investigate the mystery woman Sunny is dating.

As lies pile up and close calls become more frequent, Nilofer Khan (Rakul Preet Singh), Aparna’s best friend and Praja’s co-worker, suspects Praja is having an extramarital affair, turning the already messy situation more chaotic.

Between fake excuses and emotional confusion, Prajapati finds himself trapped in a situation where one truth could blow up multiple relationships at once. Will he get rid of this confusion without ruining his marriage?

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do movie review: The film is a test of tolerance

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do not only has a redundant plot but also uses exaggeration to drive the point home. The first half feels flat for a film so heavily dependent on comedy. Most of the jokes don’t hit, largely because the performances and dialogue delivery feel too forced. The exaggerated UP accents, over-the-top expressions, and dramatic hand gestures make many scenes feel more theatrical than needed, as if every line is trying too hard to be a punchline. The film relies on loud performances and exaggerated reactions to keep the comedy alive, and then fails at that.

The film also attempts to weave in larger social themes like homophobia, caste discrimination, and how politicians manipulate ordinary people. But as expected, these messages are underdeveloped within the narrative. Instead of naturally blending into the story, they appear more prominently towards the end, making the social commentary a mere tool to justify the shallow plot. Given this review, you’d think it’s better to watch a daily soap than get a ticket for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. I’d agree, but here’s why it might be worth your time.

Why should you watch Pati Patni Aur Woh Do?

With a disappointing first half, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do somewhat redeems itself in the second half. Once the lies, confusion, and misunderstandings unfold simultaneously, the film finally finds some momentum. The interval block is genuinely engaging and briefly raises expectations for the ensuing chaos. The script also gets better and you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Ayushmann Khurrana and Wamiqa Gabbi are easily the film’s strongest parts. Ayushmann especially brings some much-needed versatility and sincerity to Prajapati’s character, making even the weaker scenes watchable. Wamiqa amazes with her comic timing. However, the storyline remains fairly predictable throughout, making it easy to guess where the film is headed. Actors Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh are also given comparatively flatter character arcs, leaving little room for their performances to truly stand out.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is now running in theatres.

Can you watch Pati Patni Aur Woh Do with your family?: No, the film portrays intimacy and obscene language.

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