Khatta Meetha | Superhit Hindi Comedy Movie
Khatta Meetha is a 2010 Bollywood comedy-drama starring Akshay Kumar as Sachin Tichkule, a small-time road contractor battling a corrupt system. His world turns upside down when his honest ex-girlfriend Gehna (Trisha Krishnan) returns as the Municipal Commissioner.
As Sachin struggles to win government contracts through bribes and shortcuts, Gehna refuses to compromise, sparking a clash of values and personal conflict. The film highlights the depth of corruption in public works, leading to tragic consequences, including the death of Gehna’s sister.
In the end, Sachin is forced to confront the reality of his actions and stand against the system he once exploited.
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Cast : Akshay Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever, Manoj Joshi, Neeraj Vora, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajpal Yadav
- Producer: Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Language: Hindi
- Release Date: July 23, 2010
Khatta Meetha (2010) – Trivia & Fun Facts
1. Remake of a Malayalam Classic
Khatta Meetha is a remake of the 1988 Malayalam film Vellanakalude Nadu, also directed by Priyadarshan. The original starred Mohanlal and was both a critical and commercial success.
2. Trisha Krishnan’s Bollywood Debut
This film marked the Hindi film debut of South Indian actress Trisha Krishnan. Although she is a major star in Tamil and Telugu cinema, this remained her only major Bollywood project for years.
3. Akshay Kumar Turned Singer
Akshay Kumar sang the track “Bull Shit” in the film — a rare moment where he performed vocals for a song used during a political rally sequence.
4. Inspired by Real-Life Corruption
The film’s plot is rooted in real-world issues, showcasing the deep-rooted corruption in road construction and public works departments in India.
5. Mixed Reviews but Strong Message
Although Khatta Meetha received mixed-to-negative reviews for its pacing and screenplay, critics acknowledged its strong message about systemic corruption.
6. Box Office Performance
Despite a good opening due to Akshay Kumar’s popularity, the film did not sustain momentum and ended up as a below-average performer at the box office.
7. Kulbhushan Kharbanda’s Role
Veteran actor Kulbhushan Kharbanda played Sachin’s disapproving father, adding emotional gravity and generational conflict to the narrative.
8. Classic Priyadarshan Team
The film featured many regular collaborators of director Priyadarshan, including Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, and Neeraj Vora, known for their impeccable comic timing.