Bad Newz is an upcoming Indian film starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk-comedy. The film is directed by Aasif Khan and was released theatrically on July 19, 2024 and made available for streaming on Amazon Prime from September 13, 2024.
Plot Summary
The plot of the film centers around a comical case of mistaken identity and the ridiculous repercussions that follow. Then the narrative develops into amusing confrontations involving the leading characters, what they do, and where they are taken.
Reception
Critically, this film has been likened to Marmite, receiving adverse and favorable reviews in equal measure. Rotten Tomatoes has reported a 27% approval rating, its highest rating to date being from Bollywood Hungama, which lauded it as a ‘fun filled entertainer’ giving a 4 of 5 rating. Other reviews point out that although it has a comedic and entertaining story or an interesting storyline, it would have benefited from some enlightenment theme, implying that very often, the film is spoilt by its banal comedies.
Box Office Performance
Bad Newz has been a great box office success, grossing more than ₹115.74 crore (an estimated 30.75 million dollars US) across the globe, clearly a success.
