Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
Okay, so “Puff Daddy” kicks off with this dude who’s not exactly thrilled with his married life because, you guessed it, they’re having trouble making babies. But here’s the twist, he can’t talk about it with his wife, which leads to some desperate vibes. Then out of the blue, Mr. Mysterious shows up and tells him to just ask for whatever he wants, and poof, it’ll happen. So, naturally, our guy wishes for a baby. But here’s where things get funky—the mysterious wish-granter suddenly becomes a big deal after this, like an overnight sensation.
But wait, there’s a catch. After setting up this interesting premise, they kind of ditch the guy who started it all. I mean, we had a whole build-up with him and his wife, and their relationship was going through some real changes, but then he’s gone. Just like that.
Now, we switch gears to our main man, Sultan, played by Shajal. He’s a hot-tempered dude, part-time gangster, part-time director, and he’s tight with some political bigwig he calls “dad.” Sultan’s got this knack for taking people out, and the police can’t touch him, thanks to his political ties. And guess what? He’s filming Tina, played by Pori Moni, the leading lady, and ends up falling head over heels for her. They even shack up together.
But things take a turn when the mysterious wish-granter’s followers start growing, and the cops decide they’ve had enough and try to boot them from a government property. Long story short, they fail, and the mysterious guy, known as Muri Baba (later Puff Daddy), works his miracles. The police call Sultan to sort things out, and he’s (Sultan) all shocked by these miracles. He (Sultan) ends up inviting Muri Baba to stay at his place. That’s where the real fun starts because, while Sultan’s busy with his election campaign, Tina and Puff Daddy get cozy.
Sultan’s political career takes off thanks to Muri Baba’s miracle puff rice, but it also catches the eye of his foster father (the “dad” guy), who decides to send a couple of guy to take Sultan out. Well, surprise, surprise, they fail miserably, and Sultan ends up doing the unthinkable—offing his foster dad.
Now, he’s in a jam and turns to Puff Daddy to clean up his image in front of the public. But when he discovers Tina and Puff Daddy’s little secret, he goes ballistic. I’m talking about a physical beatdown on Tina, and it’s rough to watch.
But here’s where the plot thickens: Puff Daddy can’t let Tina go. He loves her, after all. So, he calls Sultan and they have a verbal showdown. Suddenly, there’s this twist; Puff Daddy’s got a secret. He’s had an audio recorder in his room this whole time, and he’s got Sultan’s confession about the murders he committed.
In the end, Tina decides she’s better off with Puff Daddy, and the movie wraps up with a big TV interview featuring the mysterious man of the hour. The question remains—was he a con artist or a miracle worker? It’s still a mystery.
But honestly, this flick left me feeling like it had potential, but it fizzled out. I’d give it a 2.5 out of 5. Now, let’s break it down.
The Good Stuff:
First off, props to the film’s length. It didn’t drag on forever, which is a plus.
The Not-So-Good Stuff:
Okay, Pori Moni, the female lead? She’s a talented actress, but her overacting was a bit much. Dial it down a notch, girl.
And Faruk Ahmed, a solid actor, got seriously underused. It’s a bummer to see him with so little screen time.
That intimate scene between Tina and Puff Daddy? It felt forced. There are better ways to make that happen without it feeling so off.
Now, the story and execution—this is where things went south. It had a promising start, but somewhere along the way, it lost its mojo. It’s like they had a plan, but then they got lost in the plot, and it ended with a meh conclusion.
The biggest letdown was the missed potential. Seriously, this could’ve been a great movie or even a full-blown series. But instead, they got all caught up in trying to sell it with some explicit scenes and forgot about the story and direction.
In Conclusion:
“Puff Daddy” started strong but took a nosedive due to wonky execution, overacting, and a story that lost its way. It could’ve been so much more, but it left us wanting. As the credits rolled, I couldn’t help but think about what might have been—a missed cinematic shot. 😔✨
2days Topic Film Reviews & More 
Leave a comment