Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudary, promises to be a hilarious and chaotic film, but it fails to keep up the pace from the beginning. Featuring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, the film delivers flashes of wit before slipping into familiar territory.
This movie revolves around the story of Ramakant, a miserly shop keeper played by Rao, who faces many incidents because of being a miser. This becomes all the more fun when his wife Shilpa (Malhotra) persuades him into giving an expensive toaster at the time of marriage, which turns disastrous for them once the marriage is cancelled.
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The movie depends more on the use of situational humor than any sort of slapstick comedy, thus making this movie somewhat similar to other new age comedies such as Lootcase and Madgaon Express. The first part of the movie remains interesting owing to its hilarious screenplay.
Where the film loses its heat
The latter part, however, finds it difficult to live up to expectations. While the controlled madness in the first half sets a fast pace, it becomes a repetitive experience for the viewer when the joke starts losing its charm and the storyline seems to lack momentum.
Rao’s eccentric portrayal of his character holds initial interest for you, after a while, the quirky aspect of the film loses charm and becomes repetitive, something that the actor has done many times before in other films.
Performances keep it afloat
Rao, however, holds the film together through his own unpredictable nature that he brings to Ramakant. Malhotra is an excellent choice for Rao's co-star, providing a down-to-earth and effortless portrayal.
Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, and Seema Pahwa, among others, make up the supporting cast, adding their charm and helping to create the quirky atmosphere of the movie, although not all the stories about their characters work well.
At just under two hours, Toaster offers moments of sharp humour and absurdity, but lacks the consistency needed to leave a lasting impression. It’s a film that entertains in fragments rather than as a cohesive whole.
