Directed by Vivek Daschaudary, Toaster brings to mind films like Lootcase and Madgaon Express, which steered clear of cheap humour and double entendre, relying instead on situational comedy and sharp writing.
The story follows Ramakant, a miser to the core, who would rather gift a perfume tester from his own shop at a wedding than loosen his purse strings. He’s married to Shilpa (Sanya Malhotra), who loves him despite his many quirks.
At a wedding, she convinces him to gift the couple an expensive toaster. When the wedding is abruptly called off, Ramakant wants his toaster back. What follows is a spiral of confusion -- and murder.
Performance-wise, Rajkummar is the heart of the film, which also marks his debut as a producer. There’s an inherent watchability to him that keeps you invested even when the film wavers.
Overall, at two hours, Toaster has some spark to keep you mildly entertained, even if it doesn’t quite sustain the heat it promises early on.
