The movie Hisaab Barabar, starring R Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Kirti Kulhari, starts with a promising premise—a math-savvy ticket collector, Radhe Mohan Sharma (played by Madhavan), who unwittingly becomes embroiled in a financial scam. However, despite the potential, the film struggles with weak execution, leaving the audience disappointed.
Madhavan brings his trademark affability to the role of a single father, but his chemistry with Kirti Kulhari feels underdeveloped. The two characters share a subtle romance that could have been explored further, but the narrative abruptly shifts to focus on a greed-driven banker, Mickey Mehta (Neil Nitin Mukesh). His character is overly flamboyant and cartoonish, making his villainous antics feel out of place in the otherwise simple storyline.
The film’s attempts at mixing a David versus Goliath conflict and humor fall flat, with unfunny side characters and a lack of strong plot progression. The film introduces a political leader (Manu Rishi), who serves no real purpose beyond comedic relief.
Directed by Ashwani Dhir, Hisaab Barabar had the potential to be a compelling rom-com but ultimately falters due to its convoluted narrative and lackluster performances. While R Madhavan does his best, the film as a whole leaves much to be desired, earning a meager 1.5-star rating. The final result is a forgettable attempt at blending romance and suspense, with an uneven and underwhelming execution.