Laughing Buddha review: A flab-ulous Pramod Shetty fronts a fun watch

Movies By Sunayana Suresh Aug 30, 2024 Read the article

Laughing Buddha, backed by Rishab Shetty and starring Pramod Shetty in the lead, is a comedy, set in a small town.

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The film involves a soft-hearted cop who loves food, family and his profession and the chaos that ensues when he is told that his weight could lead to his dismissal from his job.

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M Bharath Raj of Hero-fame returns with Laughing Buddha, a comedy centered around the misadventures of an overweight cop, Govardhan.

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The film’s first half—though slow to build—successfully gives each character their own space in the narrative.

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The second half is fast-paced and filled with fun moments, though some secondary plotlines remain unresolved.

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Laughing Buddha is an ideal family film, blending laughter, romance, and drama in just the right amounts.

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Pramod shines in the lead role, and the technical team supports him well with excellent visuals, music, and immersive world-building.

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