Tiku Weds Sheru review: Leaves you with a bitter aftertaste

Entertainment By Prabhatha Rigobertha 26/06/2023 Read the article

Sai Kabir’s Tiku Weds Sheru majorly takes inspiration from two films — Luck By Chance Kangana Ranaut’s Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015). Even the title resembles it.

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Director Sai Kabir tries to address many pertinent issues like misogyny and patriarchy here, but his direction lacks the required clarity.

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The only positive aspect of Tiku Weds Sheru is the performances of the individual actors. Tiku (Avneeth Kaur), in particular, sparkles as the girl who aspires to be a superstar.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings certain earnestness to his part, as he does in most of his films. His performance here is no Manto (2018). Nevertheless, he is sincere.

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The biggest issue with Tiku Weds Sheru is that it does not do justice to any of the themes handled and as a pair, there is a complete lack of chemistry between the leads.

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The supporting characters are another big joke. All of them are one-note characters. As a result, none of them leaves an impact.

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Kangana’s cameo also comes out of nowhere. It is a part that could have been easily deleted

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Tiku Weds Sheru is the first venture for Kangana as a producer and the third film for Sai Kabir. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a complete dud.

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