Starting his career as a guy who can make the silliest scenes feel natural and funny, Riteish Deshmukh never stayed in the comedy box. He has surprised his audience through versatile acting, including intense drama, humour, real emotions and a lot more over the years. From double-meaning jokes to mass entertainer Riteish, it always feels authentic. He is an actor who makes the audience smile, think for a second and then smile again. In this post, we are looking at six of the very different movies that show every side of him.
Mastiii 4
Milap Zaveri has come up with the fourth generation of the Mastii series with the powerful cast Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani on ZEE5. The trio is in the performances of the three frustrated husbands living in the UK who have become bored with their daily lives. The story of the Mastiii 4 just flips upside down when they get to know about the “Love Visa”- one week of complete freedom without any questions at their friend’s anniversary party. They succeeded in convincing their wives of the same.
The movie takes on an interesting twist when the wives discover their plan and turn everything upside down. Piles of lies swapped identities, wild parties and chaos everywhere, the movie is full of double-meaning jokes, slapstick and adult humour that the long-time fans of this franchise were already expecting. Absolute comic timing and Riteish’s sincerity about his work makes the character memorable.
Kakuda
Kakuda is a wonderful horror comedy movie on ZEE5 by Riteish Deshmukh that perfectly balances the scares and laughs. Riteish as Victor Jacobs in the movie is a quirky ghost hunter who is called to a village cursed by a terrifying midget ghost named Kakuda. Sonakshi Sinha as Indira and Gomati (dual role), Saqib Saleem is the newlywed in the movie. The movie brings up a perfect mix of superstition, tradition, and love in a wonderful story. The movie presents a story full of chaos created while breaking the old curse.
Dhamaal
Dhamaal by Indra Kumar is one of the funniest movies of Bollywood that holds the audience on the edge of their seats till the end. It is the story of Manav (Riteish Deshmukh) and his three lazy friends, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Javed Jaffrey, who hear about the hidden treasure from a dying man. The gang ended up on a road trip to Goa full of fun, entertainment and chaos. The movie is full of chases, mishaps, groupism and non-stop laughter. Manav (Riteish) is a smart and sarcastic one in the movie, whose deadpan reactions and quick thinking create half the comedy. The expressions and timing of Riteish and his ability to deliver the crudest lines with a straight face make him the standout.
Grand Masti
Grand Masti is one of the boldest adult comedies of its time by Indra Kumar. It is the story of three unhappily married men, Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani, who attend their college reunion at SLITS. The story that starts as memories soon transform into blackmailing, wild situations and a lot of adult humor. Sonalee Kulkarni and Karishma Tanna, along with Bruna Abdullah, Maryam Zokaria, bring endless laughter on screen.
Banjo
Banjo is a beautiful musical drama movie where Riteish Deshmukh shows his serious side. This Ravi Jadhav’s movie brings out the absolute emotional side of a local banjo player and street smart band leader, Nandkishore (Riteish Deshmukh). Christina (Nargis Fakhri) is a New York-based DJ in the movie who discovers his band and offers them a big break. Dharmesh Yelande Luke Kenny completes the group with others. The movie brings their journey to fame, friendship and real self-discovery. We can see Ritesh singing, dancing and playing banjo in the movie while bringing real emotions to his struggles and dreams. The absolute music, drama and light hearted comedy hooks the audience till the end.
Kya Kool Hain Hum 3
Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 is a must watch adult comedy movie on ZEE5 that hooks audiences till the end. Riteish Deshmukh in a cameo as Satya Naash spells magic on the audience. Tusshar Kapoor and Aftab Shivdasani are reading the story of a porn actor who creates a fake traditional family to impress his girlfriend’s strict father. The movie brings up a lot of adult humour, double-meaning jokes, and over-the-top situations, keeping the audience hooked till the end. Riteish in a cameo appearance delivers a few killer lines, walking away with the scene.
Riteish Deshmukh through his powerful performances has proved that he is a versatile actor and can offer absolutely intense, serious and comic performances effortlessly. He has the ability of lighting the screen with his absolute performances. From performing comedy in Mastiii 4 and Dhamaal or offering serious roles of Banjo, Ritesh Deshmukh brings the same natural charm effortlessly. The main thing that makes him special is that he never feels fake. These six movies are only a small part of his journey that show the full range of what he can do.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
