Cricket fans and admirers of Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, take note! Their new film, Mr & Mrs Mahi, released in theatres today (May 31). The movie is directed by Sharan Sharma and promises a unique blend of romance and sports drama. It centres around a married couple, both passionate about cricket, where the husband encourages wife to pursue the game. But is Mr & Mrs Mahi a winning shot? Reviews so far paint a decent picture. While some find Rao's performance commendable, others criticise the film's pacing and lacklustre execution of both the romantic and sporting aspects. Check out review roundup of the film below. Mr and Mrs Mahi Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor Try to Evoke 'Abhimaan' Vibes in This Predictable Sports Drama (LatestLY Exclusive).

India Today: Mr and Mrs Mahi might have seemed promising on paper, the final product fails to strike the right chord. The team's earnest efforts are evident, but the film falls short of creating a lasting impact."

News18: "Mr & Mrs Mahi is not a bad film but it isn’t a great film either. Consider it was marketed as a sports-themed film, the film needed a few high moments of a sports drama to truly allow viewers to resonate with the characters and their struggles. I would recommend watching Mr & Mrs Mahi for the performances, music and cinematography."

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NDTV: "With a mix of cross-batted strokes, orthodox off drives and cheeky switch-hits, the lady grabs her chances and quickly overshadows Mahendra. As she basks under the increasing media spotlight, the husband sulks and grumbles. He feels he deserves to be feted as a successful talent-spotter."

Scroll.in: "Like the tail-end batsman who walks into disarray and sets the scoreboard right, Rao overshadows his co-star and the rest of the cast without ever trying to. Rao is especially memorable when Mahendra is at his most desperate, grasping for a shot at fame that will never be his."

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