Udta Teer review: Ayushmann’s spy comedy hits bullseye
Ayushmann Khurrana plays a Pakistani mole who forgets he is a mole and starts hunting his own network in Udta Teer — a clean family spy comedy.
Indian audiences have long had a soft corner for the clean family comedy — the kind where a ridiculous premise is treated with total sincerity. Aakash Kaushik’s Udta Teer arrives in theatres as exactly that: a spy comedy drama starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, with a 137-minute runtime and an ensemble built for chaos.
The film’s hook is India–Pakistan espionage, but its tone is closer to a laughter riot than a tense thriller. Bollywood Bubble’s review places it alongside the repeat-watch energy of Singh Is Kinng, Hera Pheri and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited — a comparison that tells you more about the mood than the plot.
The twist: a patriot who forgot he is a mole
Ayushmann plays Vikrant, an officer in the Indian intelligence agency CTS. He is tasked with tracking down Pakistani terrorists. The catch? He is actually Bilal, a Pakistani/ISI agent operating in India as a mole, married to Sara Ali Khan’s Yamini for reasons beyond maintaining a cover. When an accident with a fellow officer wipes his memory, he remembers only one identity: a loyal Indian patriot.
From there, the story becomes a comic reversal. Bilal was sent by Ram Kapoor’s Niyazi to clear the path for him to become the next General of the Pakistani army. Instead, the amnesiac agent starts hunting his own network — arresting suicide bombers planning an Independence Day attack and a wanted terrorist, Azhar Maqsood, played by the late Mukul Dev.
What works
The film succeeds because it commits to its absurdity. The memory-loss twist creates unexpected turns, and the review says the screenplay keeps things fast and funny rather than wasting time on unnecessary sentiment.
The performances are the big draw:
- Ayushmann Khurrana hits the comic rhythm beautifully — his vulnerability, patriotism, love and betrayal are visible, and he carries the madness with ease.
- Rahul Bose steals scenes even when acting only with his eyes, showing strong comic timing in a non-serious role.
- Mukul Dev, in a role his collaborators described as a farewell performance, leaves audiences chuckling as Azhar — a fitting tribute.
- Sara Ali Khan looks the part and does justice to Yamini, especially in the second half.
- Ram Kapoor and Gulshan Grover add to the laughs, and supporting players Brijendra Kala and Sandeep Anand keep the atmosphere lively.
Music and craft
Sachin–Jigar compose the songs with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and Ketan Sodha provides the score. The review notes that the music and background score add to both the drama and the comedy, with old Dharma songs used to good effect. Prerna Saigal’s editing and Harshvir Oberai’s cinematography are also called commendable.
Where it wobbles
There are a few “peak detailing” moments that the review says could have been more detailed, and the second half could have been a touch better. For a film that otherwise keeps its flow tight, these read as minor notes rather than deal-breakers.
Verdict
For Ayushmann fans and families looking for a clean theatrical comedy, Udta Teer makes a strong case for a weekend booking. It proves a spy film does not need to be grim or violent to be engaging — sometimes a well-timed identity crisis is enough.
Source: Bollywood Bubble
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