Thank You For Coming Movie Review: This sex comedy is funny yet impactful

Thank You For Coming is a unique story, with a star cast that's quite an interesting mix. The star cast includes Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi, along with Anil Kapoor, Sushant Divgikar, and Karan Kundrra, among others.

Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, Thank You For Coming is directed by Karan Boolani.

Thank You For Coming: Story

The film talks about the lifestyles of different women of various age groups, including Kanika (Bhumi Pednekar), two of her friends - Dolly Singh as Pallavi and Shibani Bedi as Tina, Tina's daughter (Rabeya), and Rushi (Shehnaaz Gill) and all the women around them. The movie explores themes like female friendship, the challenges single women face, and modern women's pursuit of pleasure and independence.

The movie starts off with an interesting premise that talks about fairytales but not the ideal kind, and from there on, it mostly has an underlying message and tonality to it, one that is subtle and yet impactful.

Thank You For Coming: Star Performance

This movie could've easily become preachy, and while it does briefly, towards the end, Rhea Kapoor and the team don't have any reason to be apologetic about it. A message that I take home from this film, is 'You are not your silly mistakes', and we all would've been so much happier if someone just told this to us occasionally, or at least reminded us about it.

Bhumi Pednekar as Kanika has main character energy, though her antics feel a little overboard once in a while, it was also something that was the need of the hour. Her equation with her best friend Tina's daughter is also one that is beautiful, and it stands out. Something that did bother me is how it would've been nicer if someone younger played Kanika as the young, school-going girl. She, however, starts off well and is probably relatable to all 30-year-old singles who are looking for love and the right guy about what’s going on.

Shibani as Tina and Dolly as Pallavi definitely catch our attention, and this mix right here is as interesting as it gets. Shehnaaz Gill is basically playing her own self, and those who love her will love her a little more. Kusha Kapila as the mean girl, is a vibe, we must say! Karan Kundrra, and Anil Kapoor, among others, do their brief parts just about right, and well, let's just say it makes sense. Also, Karan says, 'I find Naagins very sexy' and we hope Tejasswi Prakash has heard it. Last, but definitely not least, do I even need to mention what a star Sushant is? Seeing the entire sequence of the song 'Pari Hoon Main' is an absolute spectacle and who better than Sushant?

Thank You For Coming: Critique

The movie is obviously shot well, has all the grandeur, and is a perfect story for all women out there, but it is also so much more, for it challenges what's supposed to be normal, because 'what is normal and who decides it?' Kanika's mother has a scene where she speaks to Bhumi and says if the mind and the heart are not at peace and happy, how will the body be happy? When things go berserk and are all over the place, she remarks, 'Dusro ki khushi hamari problem nahi hai', and there are several such dialogues that strike a chord with you, making the film quite relatable.

There’s this scene where Bhumi goes around and dances with people she’s been together with (you will find out what the setting is when you watch the movie) and she feels free, all that while talking about choice, and how ‘happily ever after gaya bhaad me, happily chalega.’

Ritviz and Anuv Jain’s songs add so much to the sequences they play at the absolute right time.

Thank You For Coming: Director And Writer

The movie is directed by Karan Boolani and written by Radhika Anand Prashasti Singh. The direction is all things grand, and you like the entire vibe that the movie gives off as a whole, while the writing is witty, smart, and of course, meaningful where it has to be.

Thank You For Coming: Conclusion

The movie is relatable, it's funny, and it does have its moments that leave you teary. But most of all, it's a love letter to everyone single and in their 30s, and well, who knows how it might strike a chord with many? Go watch the film, and you'll probably have a fun time!