Bad Newz (2024) is a Hindi language romantic comedy directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. Released on July 19, 2024, the film stars Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk. It serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit Good Newwz, exploring the complexities of modern relationships and parenting.
🎬 Plot Overview
Bad Newz centers on Saloni (Triptii Dimri), an aspiring chef who marries Akhil (Vicky Kaushal). Their relationship faces challenges, leading to a divorce. Subsequently, Saloni becomes pregnant with twins, each fathered by a different man—a rare phenomenon known as heteropaternal superfecundation. The film delves into the ensuing complications and the evolving dynamics among the trio.
🎭 Cast
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Vicky Kaushal as Akhil Chadha
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Triptii Dimri as Saloni
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Ammy Virk as Gurbir
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Directed by: Anand Tiwari
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Produced by: Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari
📈 Box Office Performance
Despite a promising start, Bad Newz did not achieve significant commercial success. It grossed approximately ₹115.74 crore worldwide, with an opening day collection of ₹8.3 crore and a first-weekend total of ₹44.1 crore. The film's performance declined in subsequent weeks, leading to its classification as a commercial failure.
🎶 Music
The film's soundtrack features a blend of contemporary and traditional tracks:
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"Tauba Tauba" – A Punjabi-language party anthem by Karan Aujla, also marking his Bollywood debut. The song became a chart-topping hit, peaking at #1 on Billboard India and UK Asian charts.
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"Jaanam" – A romantic track released on July 9, 2024.
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"Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam" – A remix of the original song from the 1998 film Duplicate, released on July 14, 2024.
📝 Critical Reception
Bad Newz received mixed reviews from critics:
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The Guardian highlighted the film's attempt to address modern parenting issues but noted that the chemistry between Dimri and her co-stars was less compelling than expected.
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Bollywood Hungama rated the film 4/5, describing it as a fun-filled entertainer.
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The Times of India gave it 3.5 stars, praising the film's humor and performances.
📺 Where to Watch
Bad Newz is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
