On Friday, Shashank Khaitan's film, Govinda Naam Mera, was released on December 16, 2022, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar. Cinegoers can watch the film on Disney+ Hotstar.
Soon after the film dropped on the OTT platform, fans flocked to the micro-blogging site Twitter to share their reviews. More than Vicky- Bhumi and Kiara's chemistry the film made noise and headlines over Ranbir Kapoor's brief cameo in the film.
Fans are pleasantly surprised to see Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal sharing screen space!
Fans were pleasantly surprised by Ranbir Kapoor's cameo in the song Bijli. Screenshots from the clip have surfaced online.
One of the clips shared by a user shows Ranbir essaying himself, an actor who is on the set shooting. The clip shows Ranbir Kapoor sharing screen space with Vicky and Kiara and choreographer Ganesh Acharya also features in the scene.
#GovindaNaamMeraReview : it's a nice movie actually
— shaayanistic ・????? ・ (@iShaayanPurna) December 16, 2022
funny, suspense, lil drama mix err'ything
a million times hats off to #VickyKaushal mann, i mean what an actor?
the way he smoothly adapt with both comedy & tragedy is awesome
and the climax, bhaisaab !!??#GovindaNaamMera
As per the clip, Ranbir tells Vicky and Kiara: "Mein ek film produce kar rha hu, director ko bol raha hu tum dono ko phone kare," (I am producing a film and will call the director to contact you both.)
Ranbir Cameo in Govinda Naam Mera#RanbirKapoor pic.twitter.com/ltWy7wT5yz
— Sʜɪᴠᴀ?️ᵐᵃᵏᵏᵃʳ (@shivanamah_08) December 16, 2022
Moving on, Vicky asks Ranbir Kapoor whether the role of the hero will be played by actor. To this, Ranbir replies no, adding: "Ranveer Singh, tera favourite!" (Looking at Vicky he says you favourite actor is Ranveer Singh, right?) To this, both Kiara and Vicky respond promptly that their favourite is Ranbir.
Ranbir replies "Chal, chal... jhooth mat bol", (Don't lie).
Take a look at the comments
Ranbir in these 20 seconds >>>> Katrina's husband in entire movie #RanbirKapoor #GovindaNaamMera https://t.co/wu3eHgsa8B
— RK (@kabiraRK) December 15, 2022
A user said, "#RanbirKapoor cameo in #GovindaNaamMera was impressive as he made maximum impact in limited time."
The only part which is worth it. Skip the rest movie guys
— ?????? ?????? (@startweet16) December 16, 2022
The film has overall received mixed responses from netizens. Some lauded Vicky Kaushal's performance while some found the comedy fell flat in various places. The lacklustre script couldn't hold the audinces. The only saving grace for the film was Vicky's impeccable act and Ranbir's 2 minutes cameo.
#RanbirKapoor cameo in #GovindaNaamMera was impressive as he made maximum impact in limited timepic.twitter.com/PgfNsx6rNU
— Harminder ??? (@Harmindarboxoff) December 16, 2022
Another mentioned, "The only part which is worth it. Skip the rest movie guys."
#RanbirKapoor's cameo in #GovindaNaamMeraOnHotstar ?pic.twitter.com/HgPc96V97v
— souvIK.ᴹᴬᴷᴷᴬᴬᴿ (@_xsouvIK) December 15, 2022
The third user said, "#RanbirKapoor 's cameo in govinda naam mera >>>Such good acting even in a 2 minute cameo."
He easily ate the whole movie#RanbirKapoor #GovindaNaamMera pic.twitter.com/vhBUiptj26
— Hail Hydra (@Lordofbattles8) December 15, 2022
The fourth said, "#GovindaNaamMera is partly fun & partly forgettable. It hugely benefits from a confident #VickyKaushal & hilarious Renuka Shahane & Manju! It transitions to take the silly route with its climax which really shapes the film to be nothing more than a casual streaming watch."
For the unversed, Govinda Naam Mera is a wholesome masala entertainer that brings back the formulaic larger-than-life entertainers that take us back to the 80s and 90s era.