Aaja Mexico Challiye Review: Punjabi Mania present before you the full movie review of recently released Punjabi movie titled ‘Aaja Mexico Challiye’.

Cast: Ammy Virk, Nasir Chinyoti, Zafri Khan, Sukhwinder Chahal, Honey Mattu, Mintu Kappa, Yasaman Mohsani, Baljinder Kaur, Sikander Ghuman and Shehbaaz Singh.

Director: Rakesh Dhawan.

Producer: Ammy Virk, Gurpreet Singh, Daljit Thind.

Genre: Drama.

Running Time: 153 minutes (U/A certified).

Aaja Mexico Challiye Movie Review

First of all, it is commendable of singer-actor-producer Ammy Virk to take a courageous decision of releasing this movie in these testing and uncertain times amidst the ongoing third wave of Covid-19. With 'Aaja Mexico Challiye' being the first mainstream Punjabi movie to release after the third wave of COVID-19 in India, it sure will provide confidence to other producers and open doors for the release of many more Punjabi movies.

Rakesh Dhawan, one of the famous writers of Punjabi Cinema having penned the super successful Honsla Rakh & the Blockbuster Chal Mera Putt series makes his debut as a Director with the release of Aaja Mexico Challiye. Rakesh Dhawan besides being donning the Director's hat, has also penned the story, screenplay and dialogues of the film.

Some of the portions in the screenplay are too good but unfortunately they are very less in number. The film begins on an entertaining note in the opening few minutes however the film only flatters to deceive in the middle where all the things go haywire and the enjoyment becomes minimal. Also there is no defined back story for any other character in the film except for the lead character Pamma played by Ammy Virk. Back stories for a few other characters would have made for an interesting viewing.

Overall, the film could have been much more enjoyable had the length of the film also been cut down to about 120-125 minutes instead of it currently being at 153 minutes. Coming to the performances of the artists, Ammy Virk shines like a light and carries the film brilliantly on his shoulders. Ammy Virk delivers one of his finest performances in this otherwise dull film. As usual his enacting of Pamma seemed natural and he makes acting in front of the camera look so natural and easy.

Zafri Khan and Nasir Chinyoti seemed to have walked from the sets of Chal Mera Putt series to Aaja Mexico Challiye. They were given repeptitive characters (Of course, they were penned by the same person). Mintu Kapa dissapointed big time. Honey Mattu probably had his most longest role in terms of screen presence, and does not make much impact with it though.

Aaja Mexico Challiye puts forward a debate around youth of Punjab running abroad at all costs including taking illegal steps having it in them to affect lives and this film highlights some of the illegal means taken by the youth. The film reflects a dark reality of immigration agents. A plot which should have ideally been touched upon with serious and emotional notes also comprises of numerous comic elements, which spoils the party.

Coming to the music of the film, Bir Singh's Saffran Te is the pick of the lot followed by Bhali Kare Kartar which is also sung by Bir Singh. His soothing voice makes the music of the film more interesting.

All in all, Aaja Mexico Challiye should go down as an exemplary attempt of trying to do something unusual in these unusual times. Although Aaja Mexico Challiye has a lot of scope for improvement like the length of the film, well-defined characters, it is a one-time watchable movie. Kudos, to the producers for taking a bold step of releasing a movie in such testing times.