Genre(s) – Comedy, Horror
Director – Sangeeth Sivan
Writer(s) – Kumar Priyadarshi and Saurabh Anand
Cast – Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Siddhi Idnani, Jay Thakkar, Sonia Rathee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Abhishek Kumar
Runtime – 138 Minutes
My Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆☆
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Kapkapiii feels less like a movie and more like watching a haunted house episode of Bigg Boss directed by someone with attention issues.
Kapkapiii is a Hindi language horror-comedy film where the chaos is loud, and the horror is more Scooby-Doo than The Conjuring. But despite all the yelling, the sloppy structure, and the random jump scares, I wasn’t actually that bored by it all.
Confused? Yes. Entertained? Weirdly, also yes.
Plot Summary of Kapkapiii (Spoiler-Free)
Kapkapiii follows Manu (Shreyas Talpade), an underachieving bachelor living in a cluttered, loud apartment with his equally aimless friends. There’s Achyut, Nanku, Nirup, and a few other guys whose names you won’t bother remembering because they all sort of blend into one chaotic mass of snack-eating, man-children. None of them have jobs. None of them have girlfriends. And their biggest concern is whether someone ate their samosa.
One day, for reasons that aren’t explained clearly (and honestly, don’t need to be), someone brings home a Ouija board. It starts out as a joke – something to kill time between naps and arguing over mobile chargers. But, surprise, the thing works. Or it seems to. Suddenly, weird stuff starts happening. Lights flicker. Doors creak. Shadows move in corners. The usual haunted house starter pack.
As the “hauntings” escalate, the guys start panicking, theorizing, and fighting each other more than the ghost. Things get weirder, but the group remains committed to being completely unhelpful in dealing with the situation. Eventually, they bring in Kabir (Tusshar Kapoor), who is part ghost-hunter, part spiritual guru, and part maniac, who adds another layer of absurdity to the mix, and the second half of the movie takes a different turn, although not necessarily a more coherent one.
Throughout, there’s a vague hint of a love story with two women, Kavya and Madhu, but blink and you’ll miss it. The real relationship here is between the men and their fear of responsibility.
Kapkapiii Review: Is It Worth Watching?
Kapkapiii is far from a masterpiece, and it isn’t even a particularly well-made film. But it’s somewhat fun, in the way that watching your cousins try to act out a horror story with bedsheets and a flashlight was fun when you were younger. The film lives in that strange space between absurd and endearing. It’s loud, chaotic, and messy – but sometimes that’s the point.
The first half of the film is basically a sitcom with jump scares. You get to know each guy through his quirks, bad haircut, or inability to do anything productive. The apartment they live in is constantly messy and somehow getting worse by the minute. The film’s sense of humor leans heavily into slapstick and one-liners, and while a lot of the jokes miss, the sheer energy keeps it going.
Then comes the second half, which introduces Tusshar Kapoor. He might not save the film, but he gives it CPR. His entrance is absurd, his performance even more so, but it’s exactly the kind of chaos the movie needed.
Where the film falls flat though is in its pacing and structure. It doesn’t really build tension so much as it throws a bunch of stuff at the screen and hopes something sticks. There’s not much of a plot arc – it’s more like a sequence of ghost-related events happening to people who should really be spending their time applying for jobs instead of summoning spirits.
Visually, the film avoids anything traditionally horror. It’s bright, almost aggressively so. The camera moves like it’s being operated by someone late for a dentist appointment, and it rarely pauses long enough to create any sense of mood. And in a way that works. The tone is never serious, so the visuals follow suit. It’s not scary, but it’s not trying to be.
The music is upbeat and playful, almost like the composer was told it was a romantic comedy. It’s another reminder that the movie isn’t here to give you nightmares. It’s here to make you laugh at a bunch of guys trying to fight a ghost with zero skills and even less common sense.
Kapkapiii is a film that knows what it is and leans into the madness. It’s not trying to be more than a silly ride, and if you go in with that mindset, you might actually enjoy yourself a little bit.
What I liked (And What I Didn’t like)
Pros
Comedic Timing (When It Hits)
When the jokes land, they land hard. Some scenes had me genuinely laughing, especially when the characters completely lost it over minor things. The timing isn’t always perfect, but when it works, it works.
Tusshar Kapoor’s Performance
Tusshar Kapoor is the best thing about the film. His energy, expressions, and line delivery bring a spark that the movie desperately needs halfway through. He commits fully to the absurdity, and it pays off.
Group Chemistry
The gang has real chemistry, and the chaos feels believable, like a real group of roommates who never figured out how to adult.
Honest Depiction of Aimless Youth
While it’s exaggerated, there’s some truth buried under all the nonsense. A lot of twenty-somethings are just trying to get by, avoiding responsibility, and making questionable decisions. This film taps into that.
Self-Awareness
The film knows it’s dumb. It doesn’t try to pretend it’s deeper than it is. That kind of honesty is refreshing, especially in a genre that often tries too hard to be clever.
No Pretentious Messaging
There’s no hidden metaphor or social commentary here. Sometimes a film is just a film, and this one doesn’t pretend to be anything else. It’s a haunted house comedy, plain and simple.
Cons
Weak Female Characters
The women in the movie are basically furniture. They show up, say a few lines, then disappear. No development, no real impact. They deserved better.
Pacing Problems
The film does drag in places. There’s a lot of shouting, and after a while, it starts to feel repetitive.
No Real Stakes
Because the horror isn’t scary and the characters never seem genuinely afraid, there’s no tension. It feels more like a prank war than a haunting.
Over-the-Top Acting (Sometimes)
Yes, it’s a comedy, but even for a comedy, some performances are way too much. Shouting doesn’t equal funny, and not every actor pulls it off.
Too Many Characters
There are too many guys in the apartment, and some are just forgettable. Fewer characters with more development would’ve helped.
Who Might Like Kapkapiii
People who enjoy over-the-top comedies who embrace the silliness will get something out of it, and anyone who’s lived with chaotic roommates will relate to the chaos. It’s a lighthearted simple film that knows what it is, perfect for a group viewing with snacks and a few drinks.
Who Might Dislike Kapkapiii
Well, if you value some actual structure, good pacing, and strong character arcs, or well-written female roles, skip this. Horror fans looking for any scares won’t find them here. And if shouting for two hours sounds like a headache waiting to happen, best avoid it. In fact, it’s basically just a stupid comedy for the most part, so if you want something a bit more serious, this won’t be for you.
Final Verdict: Did I Enjoy Watching Kapkapiii?
I did overall, but it actually isn’t a good movie, if that makes sense. But it was entertaining, and Kapkapiii isn’t a film you analyze too much. It’s a film you watch when you don’t want to think, and just want some cheap and stupid comedy that raises a chuckle now and again.
And it delivered that for me.
Rating: 6.0/10
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