Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe Movie Review: Plot, Cast, Reception and Verdict

What is ‘Vibe’?

Vibe is a 2026 spy comedy written, directed, and co-produced by Kunal Kemmu, marking his second directorial feature after Madgaon Express (2024).

Key Details

Aspect	Information
Director / Writer / Producer	Kunal Kemmu
Lead Cast	Kunal Kemmu (Hardik), Preity Zinta (Madam H), Sparsh Srivastava (Bugs)
Runtime	145 minutes
Release Date	18 September 2026
Genre	Spy comedy
Notable Cameos	Bhojpuri star Nirahua, Uorfi Javed, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Sharmila Tagore
Additional Credits	Guest music composer and lyricist (Kunal Kemmu)

Plot and Characters

The story follows Hardik (Kemmu), a self‑described “serial tripper”, and his software‑expert friend Bugs (Sparsh Srivastava) who are drawn into a terror conspiracy called Operation Benaqab under the guidance of spy chief Madam H (Preity Zinta). Hardik’s attraction to an office intern adds a personal complication that drives part of the narrative (source, source).

Critical Reception

Reviews are mixed to negative. The Hindu labelled the film a “rudderless, overlong comedy” (source), while Scroll.in described the overall vibe as “indulgence” (source) and noted that the film feels like a 100‑minute movie searching for a befitting mission.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• Strengths: Kunal Kemmu’s comic timing and Sparsh Srivastava’s straight‑man act generate several hilarious moments (source); the cameo lineup aims for social‑media buzz (source).
• Weaknesses: The plot becomes increasingly convoluted (source), the second half lacks invention (source), and Kemmu’s writing often normalises Hardik’s borderline creepy behaviour toward an intern as humour (source), which critics found troubling.

Should You Watch It?

If you enjoy Kemmu’s brand of goofy humour and are tolerant of a loosely plotted spy spoof, the film offers intermittent laughs. However, those seeking a tight narrative or sensitive portrayals of workplace behaviour may find it lacking.

Search interest for “kunal kemmu vibe movie review” spiked on 19 September 2026, with approximately 1,000 searches in India according to Google Trends (source).