Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- boisterous
- diwali viewing
- group movie night
What critics said
Critics were divided, with some praising the film as an energetic comic ride while others found its repetitive gags and crowded ensemble lacking in narrative discipline.
What sets it apart
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The film's comic depiction of stuttering prompted a public-interest petition alleging that it encouraged teasing and discrimination.
Pritam's marriage to his long-lost love Geeta forces rival groups of children to live together amid escalating disputes.
The plot repeatedly turns business rivalry and family arguments into physical confrontations involving jet skis, fireworks, goons, and property damage.
The film juggles six prominent performers alongside numerous side comedians, with humor distributed across the group rather than centered on one protagonist.
Films like Golmaal 3, and why
Golmaal Returns
Hindi ensemble slapstick, exaggerated physical comedy, chaotic family dynamics, and Rohit Shetty-style spectacle
All the Best: Fun Begins
Hindi action comedy built around dysfunctional relationships, comic misunderstandings, broad physical gags, and an ensemble cast
Housefull
Bollywood slapstick ensemble with escalating domestic chaos, mistaken identities, and irreverent comic performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Rohit Shetty
- Release Date
- 2010-11-05
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (103)
Cast
- Ajay Devgn
- Arshad Warsi
- Shreyas Talpade
- Tusshar Kapoor
- Kunal Kemmu
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Mithun Chakraborty
- Ratna Pathak Shah
- Johny Lever
- Mukesh Tiwari
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Golmaal 3 about?
- A debt-ridden father’s sudden marriage reunites feuding families in Goa, unleashing an exuberant storm of Bollywood slapstick and destructive sibling rivalry.
- What is Golmaal 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Golmaal 3 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Golmaal 3 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Golmaal 3 as moderate.
- What did critics think of Golmaal 3?
- Critics were divided, with some praising the film as an energetic comic ride while others found its repetitive gags and crowded ensemble lacking in narrative discipline.
- Which films are like Golmaal 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Golmaal Returns, All the Best: Fun Begins, and Housefull.
- How long is Golmaal 3?
- Golmaal 3 runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Golmaal 3?
- In United States, Golmaal 3 streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
