Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- breezy
- melodramatic
- family movie night
- bollywood comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found the first half entertaining and humorous but felt that the later melodrama, violence, and tonal shift weakened the film.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jai and Anjali pretend to love each other while each seeks revenge against the other's family.
Angar forbids women and marriage in his household after personal tragedy, while his sons conceal relationships and marriages.
Kishan presents himself as a celibate Hanuman devotee while secretly living as Murari with Gopi and their two children.
The film's comic marriage and family situations give way to vengeance, violence, and conflict between Angar and his sons.
Films like Hulchul, and why
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
Hindi ensemble romantic comedy combining feuding families, deception, romance, and broad comic performances
Garam Masala
Bollywood family comedy built around marriage conflicts, mistaken intentions, and escalating household chaos
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Priyadarshan-directed Hindi comedy emphasizing ensemble farce, romantic complications, and melodramatic reversals
Movie Details
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Release Date
- 2004-11-26
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (77)
Cast
- Akshaye Khanna
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Suniel Shetty
- Paresh Rawal
- Jackie Shroff
- Amrish Puri
- Arshad Warsi
- Arbaaz Khan
- Lakshmi
- Farha Naaz
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hulchul about?
- A mischievous young couple turns a bitter family feud into a chaotic battle for love, marriage, and reconciliation.
- What is Hulchul like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hulchul as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hulchul violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Hulchul as moderate.
- What did critics think of Hulchul?
- Critics generally found the first half entertaining and humorous but felt that the later melodrama, violence, and tonal shift weakened the film.
- Which films are like Hulchul?
- Films with a similar feel include Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Garam Masala, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
- How long is Hulchul?
- Hulchul runs 150 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hulchul?
- In United States, Hulchul is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
