Mrs Movie Review: A Remake That Hits Hard, But Not As Hard As The Original
Remaking a masterpiece is never easy, and Mrs, the Hindi adaptation of The Great Indian Kitchen, walks a fine line between staying faithful to the original and toning things down for a wider audience. With Sanya Malhotra in the lead, this film delivers an impactful message, but does it carry the same gut-punch as the Malayalam version?
What’s the Story?
Richa (Sanya Malhotra) enters her new home as a bahu, only to realize that her life now revolves around serving garam phulkas at the right time, unclogging kitchen sinks, and enduring a husband (Nishant Dahiya) who expects her to be the ideal wife. She loves dance, but dreams have no space in a home where even shikanji demands are endless.
The suffocation is real, the expectations are crushing, and the resistance—both subtle and overt—is a reflection of what many Indian women still face.
Hits & Misses
✅ Sanya Malhotra’s Performance: She carries the film on her shoulders, making you feel every moment of frustration and quiet rebellion.
✅ A Story That Still Matters: Even with its softened edges, Mrs remains a powerful commentary on gender roles in Indian households.
✅ Small Moments That Sting: A father-in-law’s silence, an aunt dictating Karwa Chauth rituals, a clogged sink that never gets fixed—these little details hit home.
🚫 Toned-Down Impact: The Malayalam original didn’t hold back—it showed the raw, ugly realities of kitchen labor, patriarchal control, and religious ostracization. The Hindi version feels sanitized in comparison.
🚫 Dialogues That Feel Forced: Some lines, like the prime number analogy, sound more like Instagram captions than natural conversations.
🚫 Religious Commentary Removed: The original tackled issues like menstrual taboos and temple entry restrictions head-on. Mrs avoids them entirely, making it feel less bold.
Final Verdict
If you haven’t watched The Great Indian Kitchen, Mrs will still shake you up. But if you have, this remake might feel a bit restrained. Either way, it’s a film worth watching—especially for couples who need a reality check on household equality.
⭐ Rating: 4.5/5
Watch if: You missed the Malayalam original and want an eye-opening take on patriarchy.
Skip if: You prefer the raw, unfiltered version of this story.
What’s your take? Did Mrs do justice to the original? Drop your thoughts below!