Maa Behen
The brief
Suresh Triveni turns a family crisis into pitch-black comedy gold, with Madhuri Dixit absolutely electric as the unhinged mother dragging her daughters into her latest mess. The film moves at a frantic pace that mirrors the characters' panic, balancing genuine laughs with genuinely unsettling moments as secrets pile up faster than the body count. Dixit and Triptii Dimri have crackling chemistry as two women who clearly inherited the same chaotic gene, while Ravi Kishan brings perfect sleazy energy to the mix. Perfect for fans of "Andhadhun" or anyone who likes their family dysfunction served with a side of corpses.
The verdict
If you love pitch-black comedies where family dysfunction meets actual corpses and can handle genuinely unsettling moments with your laughs, this is pure chaotic gold with Madhuri Dixit at her most unhinged. If you prefer your comedies light and wholesome or get squeamish when dark humor turns genuinely dark, stick to something that won't leave you questioning your moral compass.
Watch with
- 👥 Friends who love twisted comedies
- ⚠️ Skip if you prefer wholesome family films
Heads up
- Dead bodies and murder themes (moderate)
- Family dysfunction and estrangement (moderate)
- Dark humor around death (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Suresh Triveni
- Cast
- Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Ravi Kishan, Dharna Durga, Jatin Sarna, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh
Official synopsis
In this dark comedy, a woman calls her estranged daughters in the middle of the night with chilling news — there's a dead body in her kitchen.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Scissors (2026)
Both feature dark family secrets and bodies creating unexpected comedic chaos.
