Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is a Hindi movie from 2024 that mixes romance with sports drama. Directed by Sharan Sharma, it stars Rajkummar Rao as Mahendra, a young cricketer, and Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima, a doctor who's naturally talented at cricket.
The film had a budget of about ₹40 crores and premiered on May 31, 2024, in around 1,000 theatres across India. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances and chemistry between the main actors but criticizing the screenplay.
| Title | Mr. & Mrs. Mahi |
| Director | Sharan Sharma |
| Main Cast | Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor (Mahima) |
| Release Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Genre | Romantic Sports Drama |
| Running Time | 2 hours 19 minutes |
| Certification | U (Universal) |
| Budget | ₹40 crore |
| Language | Hindi |
| Country | India |
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Mr. & Mrs. Mahi got a mix of reviews when it came out. Critics liked Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor's acting and how they worked together in a romance that also had cricket. But some thought the story wasn't new enough and the plot was too easy to guess.
Despite the criticism, the movie's good for families and the main actors did well. It shows cricket excitement and how an arranged marriage can work out differently. It did well in theatres, making over ₹48 crores worldwide, showing people liked it.
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Main Actors
- Rajkummar Rao as Mahendra Mahi Aggarwal
- Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima Mahi Aggarwal
- Kumud Mishra as Mahendra's father
- Abhishek Banerjee in a supporting role
- Rajesh Sharma in a supporting role
- Purnendu Bhattacharya in a supporting role
- Arjit Taneja in a supporting role
- Zarina Wahab in a supporting role
Story
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi tells the story of Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao) and Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor), who meet through an arranged marriage. Both are nicknamed Mahi and share a love for cricket. Mahendra, a former cricket hopeful facing setbacks, rediscovers his passion through Mahima, who shows natural talent. With Mahendra's encouragement, Mahima sets out to pursue cricket professionally, with him as her coach.
The movie explores themes like ambition, love, and perseverance against the backdrop of cricket in India. As Mahima chases her cricket dreams, their relationship grows deeper, evolving from an arranged marriage to a supportive partnership.
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Box Office
The movie started strong with ₹6.85 crores opening on its first day. By the end of its opening weekend, it had collected about ₹17.12 crores. After the first week, its total earnings reached ₹26.20 crores.
Despite facing tough competition from other movies, it managed to surpass ₹25 crores by its eighth day, with a total collection of ₹25.75 crores. The film's box office numbers have varied over time, but it continues to attract audiences due to its engaging story and the strong performances of its lead actors.
The film is currently showing in theatres. It will be on Netflix about two months after its theatrical debut, till then you can check such movies on Bollyflix home.