Chhichhore movie review: The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer is off to a slow start.
Sushant Singh Rajput, Varun Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, Prateik Babbar, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Naveen Polishetty and Saharsh Shukla starrer Chhichhore has hit theaters. Helmed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, the film oscillates between the present and the past of its lead characters. It is a story of seven college friends who, after having a gala time during their student life, reunite in their older days.
Nitesh Tiwari’s wife and film director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari shared how her husband wanted to make a film on his college life for almost 10 years. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “This #chhichhore of mine had a dream for almost 10 years to write a story on his campus life. I have heard many from the time I have known him. Almost a PHD 😷 Am so happy that this rather quiet man has a theda, funny side and he is finally making it happen. Excited and nervous. Experience his passion for storytelling and a piece of all our hearts in cinemas on 6th September.”
Also, Aamir Khan loved the trailer of Chhichhore. Sharing Aamir’s response, Nitesh Tiwari had earlier said, “He (Aamir Khan) loved it. He was laughing. At the same time, he also got emotional towards the end of the trailer.”
Chhichhore has been produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
Journalist Amul Vikas Mohan shared on Twitter, "I think we deserve a separate spin off of Sexa from #Chhichhore and a lot of the credit for that should be on the doorstep of @varunsharma90 who adds the quirk in quirky!!! Kudos mere bhai keep shining!!"
Naveen Polishetty wrote on Twitter, "When I was in my 6th grade my dad said your goal in life should be IIT BOMBAY. Yesterday we screened Chhichhore at IIT Bombay & I am overwhelmed with the love you have shown our film and me . Chhichhore and ACID are yours now. The film is out today. Please go watch it #Chhichore"
"Thaaaannkk you @niteshtiwari22 Sir and #Sajid Sir for believing in me and making me a Part of #Chhichhore. Cant express in words how blessed I feel to be a part of this Beautiful Film!!?? Here’s To This and many many more Ahead!! #Chhichhoreincinemasnow @NGEMovies," Varun Sharma said via Twitter.
Tahir Raj Bhasin took to Twitter and wrote, "Very happy to see #Chhichhore getting so much love and support. A big thank you guys!"
Suniel Shetty tweeted, "Extraordinary buzz around the film! So looking forward to watching it ..the very best #SajidNadiadwala, @WardaNadiadwala, @niteshtiwari22 & the entire crew at @NGEmovies on the release of #Chhichhore!"
Sushant Singh Rajput, usually a dependable actor, cringingly struggles here both as a college student and a grieving father. As his ex-college mate and now former wife, Shraddha Kapoor has only so much to do.
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Saqib Saleem posted on Twitter, "Saw #Chhichhore 2 days ago and can't get the film out of my head. Its that kind of film which made me realize why I am in the movies in the first place. Magical!! @niteshtiwari22 sir aap jaadugar hai. Congratulations #SajidNadiadwala ati khoobsurat picture. Rip Choocha. All hail Sexa @varunsharma90 #Chhichhore. Congratulations @itsSSR @ShraddhaKapoor, sunshine (@TahirRajBhasin), @NaveenPolishety @tusharpandeyx, Sarharsh you guys are part of a cult film. And each one of you deserve more than the praise you are getting already. Dil khush hogaya."
Fox Star Studios' Amar Butala took to Twitter and wrote, "A nostalgic trip back to the wonder years - the days in college!! A film about being young and then being a parent!! Go watch #Chhichhore !! You will NOT be disappointed!!"
"#Chhichhore is a heartwarming and endearing film that delivers more than what it promised. This will not just make you relive your college days but also make you feel good about life. If you have loved 3 Idiots, you would fall for Chhichhore as well. Rating: 4 and half stars," jouranlist Joginder Tuteja said via Twitter.
Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani tweeted, "Just Saw Chhichhore. It's incredibly mind blowing & extraordinary. Never laughed and cried so much at the same time. All the best to whole team."
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel shared on Twitter, "#Chhichhore opened with poor 8-10% occupancy across India."
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh posted on Twitter, "#OneWordReview. #Chhichhore: DELIGHTFUL. Rating: 3½ #Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari is in top form yet again... Has several brilliant moments... Three aces: Emotions, humour, finale... Sushant, Shraddha, Varun excel... Could’ve done with shorter run time. #ChhichhoreReview"
Sajid Nadiadwala, who has bankrolled Chhichhore, said Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor starrer is one of his finest productions. "It is an underdog film. There are no expectations from the film right now as the trailer didn’t say much. We also don’t have any commercial songs. But when you will see the film, it is going to hit you hard. The cast and the story are wonderful. I think this is the finest film I could gift my kids," he told indianexpress.com.
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From Vicky Kaushal to Shahid Kapoor, the who’s who of Bollywood watched Shraddha Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput's film.
Film producer Murad Khetani wrote on Twitter, "Just Saw Chhichhore. It's incredibly mind blowing & extraordinary. Never laughed and cried so much at the same time. All the best to whole team #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala @niteshtiwari22 @itsSSR @ShraddhaKapoor @varunsharma90."
Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari shared how her husband Nitesh Tiwari and his team have been working on Chhichhore for the last two years. She wrote, "I have seen Nitesh and his teams journey working patiently for the past two years on #Chhichhore and all i can say as his partner and fellow director creative people most of them i know (actors. Directors, even producers) don’t think of anything else than the film first. Numbers come later. Of blurry late nights. Roller coaster rides. Conversations. A journey of fears. Faith and a dream that the stories we tell reach an audience that smile and cry with joy. Movies are not projects. They are piece of our being. A way to touch as many humans and we only hope that it reaches many hearts for a long time. Tomorrow the journey of the makers becomes yours. Hope you savour each and every moment dear audience and cinema lovers."
Abundantia Entertainment CEO Vikram Malhotra tweeted, "#Chhichhore @niteshtiwari22 hits it out of the park! Nostalgic stuff! Breakout performance by @itsSSR and a big cheer to the gang of #Chhichhore boys and @ShraddhaKapoor! Loved it!"
Rhea Chakraborty shared on Twitter, "Saw #Chhichhore last night,most honest , relevant and brilliant film I’ve seen in ages! @niteshtiwari22 sir take a bow, @NGEMovies ? Fab performances @ShraddhaKapoor @varunsharma90 @TahirRajBhasin ?, @itsSSR as #Anni is outstanding,a treat to watch ?"
Varun Dhawan posted on Twitter, "Watched #chichore last night. Had a blast @niteshtiwari22 what an amazing film with a beautiful message. U will come home with the whole group. I have 3 people very close to me associated with this film. Go catch it everyone."