Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- ✦ Updated

The narrative of Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- picks up years after the original. Rakesh (Abhishek Bachchan) and Vimmi (Rani Mukerji) are no longer the young, hungry fugitives. They have settled down, married each other, and are living a quiet, mundane life in a small town with their teenage son. They have retired their iconic alter egos—until a series of spectacular, high-tech heists rock the nation, all signed with their calling card: a lipstick kiss and a white bunny.

The twist? The original B&B are innocent. The crimes are being committed by a younger, slicker duo: Kunal (Siddhant Chaturvedi) and Monica (Sharvari Wagh). These new-gen cons are digital natives, using cryptocurrency, social media algorithms, and drone technology to outsmart the police. They mock the old school’s "physical" cons as outdated.

Forced out of retirement, the original Bunty and Babli team up with the police officer who once hunted them (played by Rajpal Yadav) to catch their imitators. The film sets up a fascinating generational clash: Old school charm vs. New age savvy. The first half involves the original duo failing hilariously at modern scams, while the second half attempts a grand unification heist. bunty aur babli 2 -2021-

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Watch if: You loved the original Bunty Aur Babli and want to see Saif & Rani fool around with nostalgia; you enjoy Pankaj Tripathi’s comic timing; you want a colorful, undemanding weekend watch.

Skip if: You dislike forced sequels; you expect clever heists like Ocean’s 11; you are sensitive to outdated jokes or weak second halves. The narrative of Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021-

Let’s address the elephant in the room. Compared to the 2005 classic, Bunty Aur Babli 2 -2021- is a significant downgrade. The original had heart, a rebellious streak, and a tragic undertone (the death of a child was a gut punch). The sequel is fluffy, safe, and commercial to a fault.

However, judged purely as a one-time OTT watch (it is available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix across different regions), it is harmless fun. If you lower your expectations and treat it as a Sunday afternoon popcorn flick, you will enjoy the Bachchan-Mukerji chemistry and a few laugh-out-loud moments. Watch if: You loved the original Bunty Aur

Rating: 2.5/5

Watch it for: Rani Mukerji’s comic genius, the nostalgic music, and the first 45 minutes. Skip it if: You are a purist of the original film or expect a smart heist thriller.