Is Khichik Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2019)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Khichik (2019), audiences are invited back into the world of Drama. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Phatphati and his friend are clicked by foreigner on her visit to their village.She is unable to speak Marathi and while leaving says Khichik referring to the clicked photo.Phatphati now is eager to get the photo and stops eating his food and also talking to everyone.A fellow villager Mithun comes to help him and tells his grandfather that they should visit Pune where he and help them find the foreigner and his pic.Upon reaching Pune Mithun dumps them and runs with their money.Further to add more trouble Phatphati also gets separated from his grandfather who spends sleepless night on the road.While gang of thieves find Phatphati and keep him along until he unites with his father."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Khichik, even the presence of Shilpa Thakre struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Drama. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Khichik worth your time? If you appreciate Drama films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Khichik misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 127 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.