Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Review: A Sade Made Teen-Style Fun In A Golmaal Again World

RATING – ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 3/5*

Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Review Movie Talkies:

I was in 10th standard when Sade Made Teen (2007) released. My semester exams had just ended and educational life was quite hectic, yet I somehow managed to rush to Plaza Cinema, Dadar, to watch it. I still remember that day vividly. The theatre was packed, the laughter was loud, and the film went on to become a huge hit — a record-breaking blockbuster in Marathi cinema. Those were special times. In recent years, we’ve seen filmmakers trying to cash in on the nostalgia of such mega hits by making forced sequels that lack soul. Thankfully, Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen doesn’t fall into that trap. It’s fairly entertaining, occasionally funny, and pretty much engaging. Most importantly, it keeps the nostalgic characters alive with simple, signature humour. If you’ve seen Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again, imagine that film adapted into Marathi cinema with a Sade Made Teen flavour — that’s what this sequel feels like. Instead of Parineeti Chopra, we have Rinku Rajguru here. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi may be an iconic comedy remade several times, but Sade Made Teen stood apart because of its characterization. Ratan, Madan, Chandan, and Baban made the film memorable with their impeccable comic timing and unforgettable one-liners. Be assured, the three comedy legends once again do their job well here, even though the film does suffer from a few issues.

Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Story:

The film begins with the introduction of Kamini (Rinku Rajguru), and I must say, the creative design of the title sequence immediately leaves a good impression. Soon after, we reunite with the Kurle brothers — Madan (Bharat Jadhav), Chandan (Makarand Anaspure), and Ratan Dada (Ashok Saraf) — along with their house help, Baban (Siddharth Jadhav). One night, while Madan is on night duty at the garage, a frightened Kamini arrives seeking shelter. The kind-hearted Madan helps her. The next day, she appears again. Gradually, Madan realizes that only he can see her. That raises suspicion — could she be dead? To confirm the truth, Madan, who can see her, and Chandan, who can hear her voice, visit her house — and what they discover leaves them shattered. Kamini’s backstory unsettles them deeply, and they decide to help her fulfill her last wish. However, convincing Ratan Dada — who can neither see nor hear her — becomes their biggest challenge. Will they succeed? That forms the crux of the story.

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Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Film Review:

The screenplay is pacy and thoroughly enjoyable. Madan and Chandan’s conversations are consistently engaging, and Kamini’s mysterious presence keeps you hooked. Yes, the storyline is predictable, but you don’t really mind it because the humour is simple, innocent, and very much in the film’s signature style. However, a few sequences feel slightly annoying and disrupt the innocent world the film tries to create. For instance, the Instagram influencer track feels unnecessarily inserted to make the film appear modern. It doesn’t blend organically. There’s another scene towards the end that feels overdone, but I won’t spoil the twist here. Ratan Dada and Baban’s characters feel slightly underplayed this time. I genuinely felt the imbalance. One question kept bothering me — if they eventually chose a fairly mediocre storyline, why wait for nearly two decades? Why not make this sequel sometime around 2009–2010? Back then, the original trio was at peak popularity, and even a simple story would have created a much bigger impact. After all, this franchise thrives on its characters more than its plot. It could have easily worked in that era with even a modest narrative.

Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Cast:

Ashok Saraf is a legend — a towering presence in Marathi cinema. He can elevate even the simplest scene with effortless ease. That’s why I felt slightly disappointed seeing his role reduced here. He was outstanding in the original film, but this time his screen presence feels trimmed. I honestly couldn’t digest that. Makarand Anaspure, on the other hand, is hilarious yet again. He was in top form in the predecessor, and he maintains that rhythm here. In fact, he gets some of the best punchlines. Bharat Jadhav is solid as always. I’ve been his fan since Damodar Pant, Sahi Re Sahi, and Pachadlela. I truly believe no one else could have done those roles the way he did. Recently, he impressed me in Ata Thambaycha Nay, and now he makes a complete 180-degree shift to play Madan here. That versatility is commendable. He adapts so naturally to contrasting roles — a rare quality.

Rinku Rajguru has a sweet, subtle role and performs well within her space. She doesn’t overdo anything. Siddharth Jadhav remains largely in the background for most of the film but gets his moment in the final quarter. I did miss those viral, iconic moments like “Samjho Ho Hi Gaya,” though. Sanket Pathak looks handsome on screen, and Samruddhi Kelkar is a pleasant presence. Sanjay Narvekar, in his guest appearance, delivers a few sharp one-liners that work well.

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Musically, there’s nothing particularly memorable this time, unlike the original. The editing is crisp enough to keep things moving, and the cinematography is decent. The sound design does its job effectively, and the production design never distracts from the narrative. The film does offer some genuinely hilarious one-liners that you’ll enjoy wholeheartedly. The humour doesn’t feel forced, although a handful of scenes are definitely over-the-top. Rinku and Sanket's love story is foolish and the outcome becomes overly predictable.

Punha Ekda Sade Made Teen Movie Review:

Ankush Chaudhari waited many years to make this sequel — perhaps longer than he should have. The generation that cherished the 2007 film doesn’t frequent cinemas as actively today. Meanwhile, the newer generation may not even be familiar with the original. That generational gap will definitely affect the film’s box office prospects. But having said that, I’m glad he didn’t create a soulless sequel just to cash in. He didn’t murder the legacy. He preserved the soul — even if the body feels slightly outdated in today’s internet-driven era. Still, overall, it’s a decent film. Punha Ekda — once again — you can walk into the theatre and enjoy the Sade Made Teen-style madness without hesitation. There’s no harm in it. In fact, for someone like me who carries memories of watching the original at Plaza Cinema, it’s a pleasant reminder of simpler, louder, funnier times. And sometimes, that’s enough. In today's times of crap sequels and trash comedies, that's more than enough! 

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