Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is a Hindi film released in 2024 that combines romance and sports drama. Directed by Sharan Sharma, it features Rajkummar Rao as Mahendra, a young cricketer, and Janhvi Kapoor as Mahima, a doctor with a natural talent for cricket.
The movie had a budget of approximately ₹40 crores and debuted on May 31, 2024, in about 1,000 theaters throughout India. It received mixed feedback, with critics highlighting the performances and chemistry of the lead actors while pointing out issues with 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
Mr. and Mrs. Mahi received mixed reviews upon release. Critics praised the performances of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, highlighting their chemistry in a romantic story that included cricket. However, some felt the plot was predictable and lacked originality.
Even with the mixed feedback, the film is suitable for families, and the lead actors performed admirably. It captures the thrill of cricket and presents a unique take on arranged marriages. The movie performed well at the box office, earning over ₹48 crores globally, indicating that audiences enjoyed it.
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 tale of Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao) and Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor), who come together through an arranged marriage. Both are called Mahi and have a shared passion for cricket. Mahendra, once a hopeful cricketer facing challenges, finds his love for the game again thanks to Mahima, who has a natural gift for it. With Mahendra's support, Mahima decides to pursue a professional cricket career, with him coaching her.
The film highlights themes of ambition, love, and determination, all set against the vibrant world of cricket in India. As Mahima follows her cricket aspirations, their bond strengthens, transforming from an arranged marriage into a nurturing partnership.
Box Office
The film had a great start, earning ₹6.85 crores on its first day. By the end of the opening weekend, it made around ₹17.12 crores. After the first week, the total earnings were ₹26.20 crores.
Even with strong competition from other films, it crossed ₹25 crores by the eighth day, totaling ₹25.75 crores. The box office figures have changed over time, but the movie still draws in viewers thanks to its captivating story and the impressive performances of the main actors.
