US EditionToaster Review: Sparks Fly, but the Heat Doesn't Last in This Madcap Rajkummar Rao-Sanya Malhotra Comedy
Rajkummar Rao plays a chronic miser whose obsession with a wedding toaster pulls in police, a minister and a murder investigation.
- On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Netflix released the dark comedy Toaster, directed by Vivek Daschaudary. Rajkummar Rao stars as Ramakant, a frugal man obsessed with reclaiming an expensive Rs 5000 wedding gift after the ceremony is cancelled.
- The appliance unexpectedly becomes the bearer of a dangerous secret, fueling murders that entangle Ramakant with Glen , police inspector Balagode , government minister Amre , and neighbor Malini .
- While critics praise Rao's performance for anchoring the chaotic narrative, many reviewers note the film feels uneven, struggling to maintain its energy after a mid-point twist.
- Backed by production house KAMPA Films, founded by Rao and his wife Patralekhaa, the dark comedy attempts to blend crime with quirky character studies.
- Critics granted the film a 3/5 rating, ultimately describing the project as a decent one-time watch that fails to fully capitalize on its bizarre premise.
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Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Toaster’ Movie Review: A Quirky Dark Comedy on Obsession, Greed and Chaos That Divides Critics | 📺 LatestLY
Rajkummar Rao’s 'Toaster' delivers a unique mix of humour and suspense, turning a simple object into a trigger for chaos. While praised for originality and performances, critics remain divided over its pacing and execution. The Netflix release stands out as an offbeat watch for niche audiences. 📺 Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Toaster’ Movie Review: A Quirky Dark Comedy on Obsession, Greed and Chaos That Divides Critics.
Toaster movie review: Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra cannot rescue this dull constructed slop
Toaster movie review: For a film like this to work, you need zippy writing, full of smart gags. In this Rajkummar Rao-Sanya Malhotra-starrer, so little lands that it’s deeply depressing: you are left scraping off burnt toast.
Toaster review: Rajkummar Rao serves dark comedy right, crisp and twisted
Toaster review: A Rs 5,000 toaster sets off a chain of chaos in this sharp, tightly controlled dark comedy led by Rajkummar Rao's quietly brilliant performance. Smart, strange and consistently engaging, the film balances humour with menace.
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