The lead actors – debutante Anushka and Diganth – stutter through their performances, and a coterie of character actors mouth mindless lines and act out ridiculous situations as if they are sleepwalking. Rishi Kapoor makes a fleeting appearance as a benevolent stranger, but he seems out of sorts in a screenplay as hackneyed as this one. With its bad jokes and mediocre dialogue, this pullav – to use another cliché – is unpalatable.

Ace cinematographer Binod Pradhan helms the director’s chair for Wedding Pullav. No wonders then that the visuals of the film, in the locales of Thailand look spectacular. But the storytelling lacks focus and the execution of the ideas seems trite. Perhaps things would’ve been different with a better set of lead actors and a more established filmmaker on board. But for now, Wedding Pullav is an undercooked film, lacking the right kind of spice and flavour.

…will not find many takers because it is too routine, too predictable and too plastic. Flop.

Wedding Pullav is a light-hearted romantic drama that delivers what it promises. It features scenic locales, promising young actors and groovy songs. Watch it if you want to watch a sweet, if slightly cliched, romantic comedy this weekend.

Staying hungry is a better idea than trying this cold Pullav…

The insipid writing, functional performances by an ensemble cast that includes Satish Kaushik, Kitu Gidwani and Parmeet Sethi, and contrived emotions add up into a stale serving of a cinematic sub-category that has run its course.