Pagalpanti

Pagalpanti is a 2018 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Abhishek Pathak. The film stars Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Ileana D'Cruz, Aftab Shivdasani, Urvashi Rautela, and Jimmy Sheirgill.

The story revolves around Aascar Khurana (John Abraham), a middle-class man who aspires to be a billionaire. His attempts to earn wealth lead him to a series of misadventures with his friend Tanya Chillar (Urvashi Rautela). Along the way, Aascar meets singer Ruby (Ileana D'Cruz) and a cabaret dancer, Sophia (Diana Penty), and things become complicated.

Pagalpanti blends humor with romance, family drama, and crime elements. The film explores the character's relationships and his life's anomalies. The cast experience multiple events while maintaining John's primary persona throughout the story.

The film was shot in various locations, including Dehradun and Panchkula in India. and completed in a short timeframe. Pagalpanti, which means "acting crazy" or "being absurd," was released in theaters nationwide on December 6, 2018, where it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.