Kartik Aaryan’s Shehzada gets mixed reviews; while some feel it’s better than original, others call it his worst

Thanks to his long string of hits in the past, audiences have high expectations from Bollywood actor and heartthrob Kartik Aaryan . Not only did he do extremely well at the box office with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, but also proved his versatility with Freddy. So many movie lovers expected his next outing Shehzada to also be a hit. The trailer looked promising, Kartik and Kriti Sanon ’s chemistry is always a delight, and the story is fresh for those who have not see Allu Arjun ’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo yet. What’s not to like? Well, the action drama arrived in theatres today and the reviews are now out. Read on to know what netizens think of Shehzada!

Unlike our expectations, the film has received extreme mixed reviews. Some fans have loved it and even called it better than the original. For example, one netizen shared, “#shehzadaReview One word- B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R. This movie has just left the audience in tears(with 😊). This remake is better than the original 👊 #kartik you were fantastic as always #KritiSanon you left us in awe! Overall rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Shehzada #ShehzadaMovieReview.”

#ShehzadaReview - 🌟🌟🌟💫
Kartik is a charmer , he is fantastic in some scenes. NGL it's a better David Dhawan film directed by Rohit Dhawan. The family audience will love it. Surprisingly this film is better than its original Telugu version.

— 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑔𝑢𝑦 ☻︎ (@walkman_guy) February 17, 2023

#Shehzada #ShehzadaReview
4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Loved every bit of it! Definitely a feel good movie! @TheAaryanKartik & Kriti Sanon have always had such good chemistry....in all their movies! Loved it. ❣️❣️
Both halves are good 👍✅
Mass family entertainment 🔥🔥🔥
Must watch 💯

— Believer (@Believer2202) February 17, 2023

#shehzadaReview
One word- B-L-O-C-K-B-U-S-T-E-R
This movie has just left the audience in tears(with 😊).

This remake is better than the original 👊 #kartik you were fantastic as always#KritiSanon you left us in awe!

Overall rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#Shehzada #ShehzadaMovieReview

— Krish (@Krish71615012) February 17, 2023

However, there are also some who felt Shehzada is Kartik’s worst film so far. For instance, one disappointed social media user tweeted: “#ShehzadaReview ⭐⭐💫From Start To End, Film Failed To Connect. Undoubtedly The Worst Film Of @TheAaryanKartik In The Last 5 Years. Comedy, Music Is Worth Watching But Screenplay, Same Story Is Boring To Watch. One Time Watchable! #Shehzada.” A few have also slammed Kartik for over acting in this movie and felt he could not recreate the magic of South superstar Allu Arjun. Take a look:

#Shehzada is DISAPPOINTING. Audience is done with the frame to frame copy paste. Kartik tried hard to entertain but he failed to deliver what Allu Arjun did.

The trailer was fab but the movie failed to deliver.#ShehzadaReview pic.twitter.com/U90OwPZz4I

— Raghib (@MagicianBoBo) February 17, 2023

#ShehzadaReview #Shehzada
Two Word Review : Stay Away!!
Below average movie with irrelevant dialogues! Just can't tolerate over acting of #KartikAaryan.. Well that’s 2 hours 25min 27sec of my life that I’ll never get back 🤦🏻‍♀️ A preposterous waste of 8727 valuable seconds n money!

— 💎 (@mannatSRKswifey) February 17, 2023

#ShehzadaReview ⭐⭐💫
From Start To End, Film Failed To Connect.
Undoubtedly The Worst Film Of @TheAaryanKartik In The Last 5 Years.

Comedy, Music Is Worth Watching But Screenplay, Same Story Is Boring To Watch.

One Time Watchable! #Shehzada pic.twitter.com/QYPbxIiORF

— Abhijeet Bhardwaj 𓀠 (@srkian_abhijeet) February 17, 2023

Also starring Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy as Kartik’s on-screen parents with Paresh Rawal as his foster father, the film has been directed by Varun Dhawan’s brother Rohit Dhawan. It marks Kriti and Kartik’s on-screen reunion and is also latter’s first action film. After reading these reviews, are you planning to book your tickets for Shehzada?