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O Teri

28 March 2014Hindi1h 47m

What critics are saying

Critical consensus on O Teri is overwhelmingly negative, with the vast majority of reviewers finding it a failed and largely painful exercise in political satire.

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GJ Singh MusicGanesh Rajavelu CinematographyNeeti Palta WriterUmesh Bist DirectorUmesh Bist Writer

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This is the story of how the exploits of an amorous buffalo led to the unearthing of the biggest scam this country has ever seen. They say Fortune always favors the brave. Well, then they are obviously talking out of their hat. For it sometimes also accidentally shines on the hugely reticent and plain bumbling lucky.

Critic Consensus

Critical consensus on O Teri is overwhelmingly negative, with the vast majority of reviewers finding it a failed and largely painful exercise in political satire. The screenplay, editing, and characterization drew the sharpest criticism, with reviewers repeatedly citing a cluttered, unfocused narrative weighed down by superfluous songs and poor writing. A small number of critics acknowledged that the film had the right targets in its sights — corrupt bureaucrats and political scams — and a handful noted the lead actors provided occasional relief, but these moments were widely seen as insufficient to rescue the film. Several critics explicitly compared it unfavorably to Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, the satirical benchmark it appeared to draw from.

18 rated reviews · 2 mixed · 16 negative

Praised: lead actors' occasional appealCriticised: shoddy screenplay and cluttered writing

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Critic Reviews (24)

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Anupama ChopraTop Critic· Hindustan Times
3.0
It's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro reduced to noise and nonsense.
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Raja SenTop Critic· Rediff
3.0
O Teri, despite being loud enough to jolt any laash alive, targets the right scumbags and has more than a couple of fun ideas, not least a soothsaying dog who -- like Paul the Octopus, or a particularly cute magic 8-ball -- predicts the future. Now if only they'd kept the pooch around during the edit.
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Saibal ChatterjeeTop Critic· NDTV
2.0
O Teri is only for those that are of tough disposition or are blessed with the ability to take any load of bunkum in a darkened movie hall.
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Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
2.0
Too shrill, too convoluted and too dumb, O Teri is an excruciating test of your patience. The first thing I did on leaving the cinema was pop a pill for my throbbing headache. Even Salman Khan's item song in the end can't soften the blow.
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Shubhra GuptaTop Critic· Indian Express
0.0
I ran for my life in about an hour from this atrocity which calls itself a film, but which is nothing but a series of dismal, embarrassing scenes interspersed with songs that are even more so.
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Srijana Mitra Das· Times Of India
5.0
The overburdened story unravels under a palpable nervousness to please all. Therefore, too frequent songs, too many gaalis from Kilol, too many subplots (from gamlas to gay sex) and too many poor jokes spoil the show. Overall, the direction of O Teri simply loses the satirical plot, leaving you sighing, jaane bhi do yaaron.
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Tushar Joshi· DNA India
5.0
Despite its flaws, O Teri manages to come off as a breezy entertainer that works in the space of its genre largely because of its two lead actors.
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Gayatri Sankar· Zee News
4.0
The film isn't a complete dud. It has a few good moments scattered sporadically. But had they been in order, 'O Teri' with a great concept, could have been a much better product.
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3.0
This film, directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Atul Agnihotri, is not what you should be heading to watch this weekend. Even though I am not very happy to say this, you might as well watch Jai Ho on DVD, if your sole purpose is to ogle at Salman Khan on screen.
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Rahul Desai· Mumbai Mirror
3.0
Pulkit Samrat ends the film with an impassioned speech about corruption and abuse of power right to the faces of the perpetrators. There is truth in these words, albeit one that barely registers because of the 106 long minutes taken to reach this moment.
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Daily Bhaskar· Daily Bhaskar
3.0
O Teri doesn't deserve your hard earned money. News debates on TV are more entertaining than this spoof on corruption.
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Taran Adarsh· Bollywood Hungama
3.0
O TERI had the potential to be a smart take on political scams and corrupt bureaucrats, but, unfortunately, the film crumbles thanks to a shoddy screenplay.
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Mehul S Thakkar· Deccan Chronicle
3.0
'O Teri' has delivered what it promised in its promo, a hillarious ride with twists and turns and has not misguided. But as the film, at certain important junctures doesn't hold the attention, it is sinking and doesn't stabilize itself. And yes, Salman's very neat apperance in a song at the end, takes your mind away from what you just saw.
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Mansha Rastogi· NowRunning
2.0
O Teri from its title is self explanatory of the expression you'd have whilst watching it. We suggest you lay off the film.
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Suhani Singh· India Today
2.0
Superfluous songs, poor characterization, sloppy editing and shoddy writing are just a few of the problems with O Teri. We think reading the investigation files on the many wrongdoings of the officials of CWG's organising committee including the controversial sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi will be more entertaining than watching O Teri.
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Saurabh Dwivedi· India Today
2.0
The film's a scam, and delivers a fake lecture on corruption and patriotism. In other words, don't sweat for this film, it's completely avoidable.
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Aniruddha Guha· TimeOut
2.0
O Teri is the rare film where the script, direction, acting and all other departments fail spectacularly. When an actor as good as Vijay Raaz grates on your nerves, you know it's a disaster.
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Faheem Ruhani· India Today
1.0
The filmmakers had enough matter to turn it into a riveting screenplay. Alas, they focused on vulgar jokes, unnecessary songs and some juvenile slapstick moments. What you get at the end of it all is a shoddy product which is not worth watching even if someone paid for your ticket.
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Mohar Basu· KoiMoi
1.0
O Teri is a sheer waste of time. Beaded with abrupt song sequences, zero screenplay and Bilal Amrohi's horrifying acting, this film molests the essence of the classic Jane Bhi Do Yaaron by adapting it so shamelessly. It has not one inspired moment or manage to evoke a single spirited laugh.
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Martin D'Souza· Glamsham
0.0
O TERI is one of those movies that require no strain on the brain to review. These types of movies are made 'for the heck of it'. There is no thought given to any detailing on film-making. It's as though the producers decided on the cast, then decided on the director and finally, they came on the sets and took it as the mood demanded.
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Sweta Kaushal· Hindustan Times
Not rated
Though high on the satirical note, the story-telling in O Teri could have been crisper. While the first half drags, the second half seems like the director is in a hurry to complete the movie. But O Teri can make for a decent weekend watch.
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Komal Nahta· Komal Nahta's Blog
Not rated
...a tedious comedy which bores instead of entertaining. With not much support from music or face value, the film will go as it has come – unnoticed and unsung. Disaster!
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Devesh Sharma· Filmfare
Not rated
Unlike the pessimistic but realistic ending of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, O Teri ends with the scamsters getting their just desserts and people becoming aware of their notoriety. It leaves us with a false hope -- an empty feeling -- much like the film itself...
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JPN· Jagran
Not rated
If you judge the film critically, it may have some flaws. But none the less 'O Teri' is a 'paisa wasool' entertainer.
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Release Date
28 March 2014
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
Hindi
Genres
Comedy, Drama

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