Amitabh Bachchan's much anticipated sequel Bhootnath Returns has finally waved its green flag on the 11th of April, 2014. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, while the film had already stirred its hype with a legendary crown like Big B on board, remaining ingredients like Ranbir and Shah Rukh's cameo too further raised a toast for this promising release! In fact, it's politically driven content has further come as an added plus during the elections! So, without spilling out any more suspense, here's what Bhootnath Returns has ultimately offered!
Firstly, a quick brush up through the film's plot! Bhootnath Returns is a horror comedy but unlike most of the sequels, this one doesn't get a continuation to the previous one! Rather, narrating a whole new story, Amitabh-The Ghost is sent back to the human world is when he meets Akhrot, befriends him and helps him earn money! But no sooner does he meet a corrupt politician, Boman Irani, Bhootnath decides to change the society by standing in elections and what happens next, is the entire film all about!
Now as per the plot, the film is totally engaging from its very first scene! In fact, in spite of knowing that it is a fictional film, you wouldn't realize but settle that the ghost is for real and you would want such a ghost in real! Comfortably sinking into the world of politics, while most of the filmmakers make a mistake by inviting controversies, Bhootnath Returns tops the score with its unbiased yet influential take at the societal apex! Performance wise, needless to say, Amitabh Bachchan is mind blowing with his perfect blend of emotions, drama and humor! Coming to little bud Parth, well, he is a ball of dhamaka in every scene! Boman Irani again comes as a pack of credits whereas stars like Sanjay Mishra and Gajraj Rao lend great support in their character roles.
To sum it up, Bhootnath Returns is a full-fledged treat not only for kids but for adults too! Compiled in a pack of entertainment and an appreciable take at the dump of politics, well, yeh Bhootnath toh hit hai boss, aisi sarkar rahe toh mazza aa jaaye!
On the rating scale, we at Bollywood Uncut give it 4.5 stars on 5! For more updates, do like this video and don't forget to subscribe to Bollywood Uncut