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Raghav Juyal’s Solo Film Critically Mixed, Box Office Weak
Raghav Juyal, a popular dancer turned actor, stars in a new comedy called Bhai Tera Star Hai.
The story takes place in London and follows his character, Ajay, who owes a huge amount of money after losing a cricket bet.
Ajay tries to raise the money by lying and causing chaos.
Critics and Twitter users say Juyal does a good job, but the movie’s plot is confusing and the jokes don’t always work.
The film was shown on many screens in India but earned only a small amount of money on its first day.
Many reviewers called the movie a messy, over‑the‑top comedy that doesn’t make sense.
Even though Juyal’s performance was praised, the film’s weak script and chaotic direction made it a disappointment for many viewers.
Raghav Juyal stars as Ajay Singh in his first solo‑hero film, Bhai Tera Star Hai.
Critics and Twitter users praise Juyal’s performance but fault the film’s weak screenplay and chaotic plot.
The comedy, directed by Vivek B. Agrawal, was released on 30 July 2024 and ran on 761 screens in India, earning only ₹19 lakh on Day 1.
The story centers on a cricket bet that forces Ajay to owe 10,000 pounds to a pub owner, leading to a frantic, time‑limited attempt to raise the money.
Reviews describe the film as a “fluffy” or “slapdash” comedy that fails to deliver a coherent narrative, with many actors delivering underwhelming performances.
- Who
- Raghav Juyal and supporting cast including Sanjay Kapoor, Niharika NM, Vivan Bhatena, Vikalp Mehta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Niki Walia, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Barkha Singh, Tina Desai
- What
- Bhai Tera Star Hai, a comedy film about a cricket‑bet debt and a frantic attempt to raise money
- Where
- Story set in London; film released in India on 761 screens
- When
- Released 30 July 2024
- Why
- To test Juyal’s viability as a solo lead, but the film suffered from weak screenplay and chaotic direction
Key facts
- Title
- Bhai Tera Star Hai
- Release date
- 30 July 2024
- Director
- Vivek B. Agrawal
- Lead actor
- Raghav Juyal
- Budget
- ₹25 crore
- Day 1 gross (India)
- ₹19 lakh
- Setting
- London, United Kingdom
Quotes
X user
Twitter/X user reviewing the film
“"Bhai Tera Star Hai is about madness that unfolds in the course of 1 night in London. All the takes in the film are 5 or 10 minutes long. For some time, one does get impressed that the makers managed to pack so much action into scenes filmed in a single take,"”
livemint.com
“"Raghav Juyal delivers a sincere performance. Weak screenplay and predictable story. Comedy is inconsistent. Emotional scenes lack impact. The supporting cast is decent. A promising concept with poor execution,"”
livemint.com





