Shreeman Vs Shreemati Movie Review : A rib-tickling ride back to romance in the nineties

As the protagonist casually remarks, films like Projapati may have sparked a trend of late-age marriages – and Shreeman V/S Shreemati seems to reflect that growing phenomenon in Tollywood, doing so with more charm and humour than most recent attempts.
The story opens in a courtroom where Justice Amal Chowdhury (Mithun Chakraborty) has a peculiar habit: he never grants divorces. Instead, he strives to reunite couples. Enter Saurav (Parambrata Chattopadhyay) and Amrita (Madhumita Sarcar), who cross paths with the judge during their own case and learn of his 27-year unresolved divorce from his wife, Aparna. Despite their long-standing feud, it’s clear Amal and Aparna still care for each other. Saurav, with the help of his frenemy lawyer Sakkhigopal (Biswanath Basu), makes it his mission to reunite the estranged couple—though the motivation behind this mission isn’t fully fleshed out.
The first half, though slightly long, is highly entertaining. It’s packed with witty dialogues, meta humour, and playful fourth-wall breaks. The film is set in a nostalgically ambiguous era – visually evoking the ’70s but peppered with references from across decades. Flashbacks reveal the younger Amal (Satyam Bhattacharya) and Aparna (Roshni Bhattacharyya) navigating a faltering marriage, though the script offers only a flimsy reason for their split. More development here could’ve helped the emotional stakes feel stronger. Still, the blend of humour, classic film references, and music cues makes the first half a delight.
The second half stretches the story with bouts of slapstick and physical comedy, some of which feel unnecessary – but much of it lands. Roshni and Satyam share compelling chemistry, delivering touching moments that ground the humour in genuine emotion. However, the ending feels rushed, as subplots are hastily tied up, diluting the impact of an otherwise well-paced narrative.
The film boasts a strong cast of veterans who bring gravitas and impeccable comic timing. Mithun Chakraborty dominates with his presence, while Parambrata and Biswanath Basu keep the laughs coming with their antics. Anjana Basu adds depth with a restrained performance. Anjan Dutt’s nostalgic song, Boyesh bere jay sokoler, is a standout, reminiscent of his earlier work like Ranjana. The rest of the soundtrack by Indraadip Dasgupta complements the film well.
Gopi Bhagat’s cinematography adds a nostalgic glow, especially in the black-and-white flashbacks and atmospheric shots of North Kolkata. However, tighter editing could have trimmed some excess from the second half and allowed more space to explore the Amrita-Saurav relationship.
All said, Shreeman V/S Shreemati is an endearing, feel-good comedy with heart, humour, and a generous dose of nostalgia – an enjoyable summer watch.