One Two Cha Cha Chaa Movie Review: High on Chaos, Low on Humour
Archika Khurana TNN, Jan 16, 2026, 7:23 PM IST
Rating: 2.0
Story Overview
Three young men embark on a road journey with their eccentric uncle. What starts as a simple trip quickly descends into comic confusion. The group encounters mafia trouble and relentless slapstick mayhem along the way.
Film Review
Hindi cinema comedies today often chase shock value or smart satire. One Two Cha Cha Chaa tries to bring back the loud, slapstick-driven madness of early-2000s Bollywood. The film promises eccentric characters and road-trip chaos rooted in small-town India. However, it fails to convert its noisy energy into consistent laughs. The result is an overlong and largely underwhelming experience.
The story begins at a wedding in Motihari, Bihar. Chachaji, played by Ashutosh Rana, suddenly declares his intention to marry before the groom. This announcement throws the entire family into panic. Following a doctor's advice, the family decides to escort Chachaji to a mental health facility.
What should have been a straightforward journey turns into a chaotic road trip. The group encounters criminals, gunfights, and numerous misunderstandings. A mysterious ₹25 crore adds to the confusion. The stakes remain high throughout the film. Everyone appears perpetually intoxicated. The narrative keeps piling on absurdity in the hope that something will stick.
Directorial Approach and Execution
Directors Abhishek Raj Khemka and Rajneesh Thakur consciously root the film in situational comedy. A significant portion unfolds on the road. The plot relies heavily on confusion and mistaken identities to move forward.
The chemistry between characters manages to hold attention in patches. However, the journey feels stretched far beyond its comic potential. At nearly two hours and forty minutes, the film tests viewer patience. It often repeats gags and scenarios without proper escalation or payoff.
The writing leans on a simple chaos theory. One misunderstanding leads to another. The problem lies in execution. Though the film borrows the template of classic slapstick comedies like Hera Pheri and Dhamaal, it misses their sharp timing and memorable punchlines.
The humour rarely lands. Despite the potential of its premise, most scenes feel flat. The climax does manage to deliver a few genuine laughs. By that point, however, viewer fatigue has already set in.
Performance Highlights
Ashutosh Rana emerges as the film's only consistent strength. His portrayal of a bipolar, eccentric uncle is sincere and restrained. Rana brings childlike innocence and impeccable comic timing to Chachaji. He ensures the character never feels exploitative.
Without preaching, the film briefly invites reflection on mental health through his performance alone. His body language, expressions, and dialogue delivery stand tall in an otherwise uneven narrative.
The supporting cast fits their roles adequately. This includes Abhimanyu Singh, Nyrraa M Banerji, Anant Vijay Joshi, Harsh Mayar, Ashok Pathak, Chittaranjan Giri, and Hemal Ingle. The trio of Lalit Prabhakar, Anant Vijay Joshi, and Harsh Mayar shows promise. Sharper writing could have made their comic exchanges far more effective.
Final Verdict
One Two Cha Cha Chaa is loud, messy, and over-the-top without being consistently funny. While Ashutosh Rana's wholehearted embrace of silliness adds charm, it isn't enough to salvage a film that overstays its welcome. As a standalone watch, it remains an average outing. The film offers only fleeting laughs amid prolonged chaos.
Release Details: The film released on January 16, 2026. It runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The language is Hindi. Genres include Action, Adventure, and Comedy.
Cast:
- Lalit Prabhakar as Actor
- Anant Joshi as Actor
- Ashutosh Rana as Actor
- Abhimanyu Singh as Producer, Actor, Writer
- Nyra Banerjee as Actress
- Abhishek Raj
- Rajneesh Thakur
Ratings: Critic's Rating: 2.0, Users' Rating: 2.0
