The film had a strong opening but failed to maintain momentum, making it a box-office disappointment given its high budget.

: Clocking in at nearly three hours, the narrative often dragged, particularly during the convoluted family reunion subplots in the second act.

The story follows Sidhu (Akshay Kumar), a simpleton who works as a vegetable cutter in the bustling lanes of Delhi’s Chandni Chowk. Dissatisfied with his life and constantly berated by his adoptive father, Dada (Mithun Chakraborty), Sidhu is desperate for a way out.

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