Vijay 69 is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Akshay Roy and starring Anupam Kher in the titular role alongside Chunky Pandey and Mihir Ahuja. The film was released on 8 November 2024 on Netflix to mixed-to-positive reviews.[1]
Cast
- Anupam Kher as Vijay Matthew
- Chunky Pandey as Fali
- Mihir Ahuja as Aditya
- Guddi Maruti as Parminder Bakshi
- Ekavali Khanna as Anna Matthews, Vijay's wife
- Vrajesh Hirjee as Coach Vishwas
- Kunal Vijaykar as Kishore
- Sulagna Panigrahi as Deeksha, Vijay's daughter
- Ravish Desai as Abhimanyu, Deeksha's husband
- Dharmendra Gohil as Akash, Aditya's father
- Ketika Sharma as Malti
- Ashwin Mushran as Jaag
- Pawan Chopra
- Adrija Sinha as Ruhi
- Vivek Sagar as Jiten Mukhi
- Paritosh Sand as Ranjit Kumar
- Abhhay Joshi as Sunil Saxena
- Saanand Verma as Corrupt journalist
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[2]
Dehaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "Despite these flaws, Vijay 69 is still a family-friendly entertainer that is worth watching once, especially if you’re in the mood for a light, feel-good story with a touch of comedy".[3] A critic from The Hindu wrote "With little to reflect upon, it feels like an advertisement to promote triathlon, the new fad among fitness enthusiasts in all age groups".[4] A critic from Firstpost wrote "No doubt, Vijay 69 is predictable to the core, but it does bring a smile to our face especially when we see our aging parents giving up on life".[5] Rishabh Suri of the Hindustan Times wrote, "Vijay 69 is one of those films which people start watching with great interest, then lose it, scroll through their phones, watch a couple of scenes, go about some chores around the house, come back to watch the climax, and the end".[6] A critic from Filmfare rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote, "The film will leave you with a smile on your face and a renewed belief in the power of perseverance, making it a truly heartwarming experience".[7] A critic from Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, VIJAY 69 is a light-hearted inspirational tale that works due to the relatability factor, Anupam Kher's marvellous performance and an emotional climax".[8]
References
- ^ "Vijay 69: Anupam Kher's film to release on Netflix on November 8". India Today. 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Vijay 69 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Vijay 69 Review : An entertaining underdog story that struggles with substance". The Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (8 November 2024). "'Vijay 69' movie review: Anupam Kher takes a dip in the channel of mediocrity" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Netflix's Vijay 69 Movie Review: Not only Anupam Kher, but Chunky Panday too has smashed it with his comeback". Firstpost. 8 November 2024.
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vijay-69-review-anupam-kher-has-to-work-doubly-hard-to-salvage-a-boring-film-about-loneliness-and-lofty-ambitions-101731054246134.html
- ^ "Vijay 69 Movie Review: Triumph of spirit | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
- ^ "Vijay 69 Movie Review: VIJAY 69 is a light-hearted tale that works due to the relatability, performance and climax". Bollywood Hungama. 8 November 2024.
External links
- Vijay 69 at IMDb
- Vijay 69 at Rotten Tomatoes