‘Dhoom Dhaam’ Review: A must-watch for its clean comedy, relatable characters, and stellar acting

Valentine's Day just got a whole lot brighter! If you're in the mood for a film that's equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, then Netflix's 'Dhoom Dhaam' is the perfect pick. Starring the talented Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi, this Rishabh Seth directorial is a sidesplitting comedy that will keep you entertained all weekend long.

What's more, 'Dhoom Dhaam' is a refreshing breath of fresh air in Hindi cinema, proving that laughter and entertainment can be achieved without resorting to crass humour. Released just in time for Valentine's Day, this clean comedy is a must-watch for anyone looking for a light-hearted, feel-good film.

Want to know more? Check out our review of 'Dhoom Dhaam' to find out why it's the perfect Valentine's Day watch!

A newlywed couple's wedding night takes a chaotic turn, sparking a series of endless misadventures:

Pratik plays Veer, a Gujarati veterinarian who has many fears - acrophobia, claustrophobia, and part-hydrophobia. He is a calm and composed man but his mother claims that he hit two goons for harassing a woman (a statement that seems to be a little hard to believe by his appearance). Koyal aka Koko, played by Yami, is a disciplined woman who eats on time, sleeps on time, does her morning prayers, practices yoga, has studied at an all-girls school, and has a 7 PM curfew at home. She is a perfect match for our Gujju boy and thus, two weeks after their arranged marriage meeting, the two get married.

Cut to their wedding night, things take a drastic change when two unknown men - Sathe (Eijaz Khan) and Bhide (Pavitra Sarkar) come inside their room in search of Veer, asking “Charlie kidhar hai? (Where is Charlie?)” After Veer denies having any information about ‘Charlie’, the men threaten the couple with a pistol, leading to a gunshot, a night-long game of hide and seek, and Veer-Koko’s race to survive. 

As they run from the hotel room to save themselves from the goons, Veer finds out during the night about the real and wild Koko who is not only the champion of a drag race (she of course has been sneaking out of home without her parents’ knowledge) but goes out drinking, hurls abuses, and can fight the goons.

In the meantime, the couple finds out that the two men after them are police officers who pulled out a heist, evidence of which is ‘Charlie’, a pen drive, which is supposedly in Veer’s possession. To know the rest, you have to watch the film.

The pair excel in their roles, proving their mettle as talented actors:

The film is well lifted on the shoulders of its leading pair - Yami and Pratik. The duo have put up a very strong act in the movie that is certain to make you fall in love with them all the more. If you ask me who is better between the two in ‘Dhoom Dhaam’, the honest reply would be that it is a difficult pick, for they both are at par!

Both actors have previously played various kinds of roles, especially those, that have proved them as serious actors - be it Pratik in ‘Scam 1992’ or Yami in ‘Article 370’. But with ‘Dhoom Dhaam’, they have put their best foot forward, showcasing their funny sides.

You will fall in love with them both. Veer has shown his innocence as a typical Gujju boy, but also the one who can strip and pole dance, if need be. He also shows the best of his humane side when he says, “Janwar aur insaan mai mujhe jaanwar thode zyada insaan lagte hai (Between animals and humans, I find animals to be more humans)”.

Koko, on the other hand, comes off as a wild child, but deep down, she is broken because of her past relationship. More so, she displays a fierce yet scared side of her when she talks about the insecurities and difficulties that women go through daily.

In all, these two actors have displayed numerous emotions through their characters, while making them highly relatable.

The script's dialogue is the standout element, elevating the entire experience:

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, who wrote the screenplay of ‘Dhoom Dhaam’, has also written its dialogue, and has excelled in it. His dialogue writing goes on to show that you can make a film funny, even with clean jokes and dialogue.

A particular scene that is sweet yet funny is when Veer tells Koko: “Mai vegetarian hu (I’m a vegetarian), to which Koko says, “Kya? Kyu bhai? (What? What?). And then Veer responds with “Arey animal doctor hu; can’t eat my patients (I’m an animal doctor; can’t eat my patients)” While the exchange of words is simple, it is still funny, especially the way it has been performed. Similarly, many more dialogues are not too big on using difficult words but express the deepest feelings.

For instance, “Jis rishety ko hume sambhal kar rakhna pade, woh Rishta sahi nahi hota… Kyuki sahi Rishta hume sambhal kar rakhta hai.. (The relationship which we have to take care of is not a right relationship… because the right relationship takes care of us.)

‘Dhoom Dhaam’ is a win-win on all fronts, but one:

From performances to writing, screenplay, direction, and everything else, ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ is a movie that you shouldn’t miss. It caters to the family audience as well and is perfect for the weekend watch. However, the only misfit I found with the film is the stereotyping of Pratik. The actor has once again been made to play a Gujarati boy.

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5