Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Sara Ali Khan's comedy 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' opened in cinemas on 15 May 2025 to a largely lukewarm response, with audiences at multiple Mumbai theatres calling the film average and its script weak. The much-anticipated ensemble comedy has struggled to generate the buzz its star-studded cast promised.

What Audiences Are Saying

Viewers at Gaiety Galaxy in Bandra, Mumbai were candid in their disappointment. One audience member described the film as 'an average movie' with 'nothing special,' adding that 'the same love angles shown in most Bollywood movies' made it feel familiar and uninspired. 'While the actors were good, the script was extremely weak,' the viewer said.

A second viewer echoed similar sentiments, calling it 'a one-time watch' at best. While conceding it could be watched with family, the viewer noted that 'the comedy is also not that great.' On the performances, the viewer felt Sara Ali Khan's acting did not land, though Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh were considered 'still okay.'

Script and Music Draw Criticism

A third viewer went further, stating the film 'cannot be watched with the family' and that the comedy failed to deliver. The music, too, came in for criticism — with the viewer singling out only the first song as worth noting, while dismissing the rest of the soundtrack. Notably, a select few did praise the 'Roop Di Rani' track, suggesting the music is a mixed bag rather than an outright failure.

Comparisons to the 2019 Original

The film is a sequel — in spirit if not in direct narrative — to the 2019 release starring Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, and Bhumi Pednekar. At least one viewer felt the new film does not match the expectations set by the original, a recurring concern for franchise follow-ups in Bollywood. This comes amid a broader pattern of sequel fatigue among urban multiplex audiences in recent years.

Some Positives Amid the Mixed Verdict

Not all reactions were negative. A section of the audience appreciated the film's underlying social message — that 'one should not believe everything that they see' — suggesting that director Mudassar Aziz has embedded a thematic layer beneath the comedy. The second half of the film reportedly fared better than the first, with some viewers warming up to it as it progressed.

The supporting cast includes Vijay Raaz, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Vashishtha, Guneet Singh Sodhi, Durgesh Kumar, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Shireesh Kumar Sharma, and Deepika Amin. Whether stronger word-of-mouth over the weekend can turn the tide for the film remains to be seen.