The Defective Detectives

The Defective Detectives
The Defective Detective Poster
Directed by	Paritosh Painter
Written by	Paritosh Painter
Produced by	Rajeev Kumar Saha
Starring	Johnny Lever Siddharth Jadhav Paritosh Painter
Cinematography	Suresh Deshmane
Music by	Kashyap Sompura
Production companies	Saha & Sons Studios Ideas The Entertainment Company
Distributed by	Cinépolis
Release date	5 April 2024 (2024-04-05)
Country	India
Languages	English, Marathi

The Defective Detectives is a 2024 Indian English-language comedy film directed by Paritosh Painter and produced by Rajeev Kumar Saha. The film stars an ensemble cast including Siddharth Jadhav, Paritosh Painter, Jayesh Thakkar, Johnny Lever, Bharat Dabholkar, Shweta Gulati, Tejaswini Lonari, Vijay Patkar, Resham Tipnis, Jesse Lever and Vishnu Mehra.

Plot

Shree, Aditya, and Manav are three friends facing financial troubles. They decide to start a detective agency to solve their problems. Their first client is Maria, a young and trusting girl who needs help retrieving her family's property from a deceitful builder named Dsouza. Maria explains how Dsouza tricked her father and deceived her into signing a "SALE AGREEMENT" instead of a "RENTAL AGREEMENT."

Despite approaching the police, Maria is discouraged from pursuing the case as all the documents appear legitimate. Left with no better option, she reluctantly gives the case to Shree, Aditya, and Manav, even though she doubts their abilities. The trio, each with their unique skills, comes up with a plan to reclaim Maria's ancestral property. They use borrowed jewellery, create fake websites, involve antique statues, uncover hidden treasures, adopt various disguises, engage a down-and-out Maharaja, and spin a legendary story to outsmart Dsouza and return the property to Maria in a fitting manner.

Cast

Siddharth Jadhav as Shree Shree, a blind guy, possesses an extraordinary sense of smell and keen insight. His nosy nature allows him to decipher numerous fragrances and odors simultaneously, even in the same location. As a key member of the 3 Cheers detective agency, along with his friends Aditya and Manav, Shree serves as the main strategist and brain behind solving their cases. Despite his impressive abilities, he often finds himself in disagreement with Aditya.

Paritosh Painter ad Adi Aditya, who is deaf, has the unique ability to repeat what others say without actually hearing it. With an eidetic memory and photographic vision, his sharp mind can remember up to 100 details from a single place or event and recall them when needed. As an over-smart and overconfident guy, Aditya tends to go overboard with his antics. He is a member of the 3 Cheers detective agency, alongside his friends Shree and Manav. Despite his impressive skills, Aditya often finds himself in disagreement with Shree. To communicate with Manav, he relies on funny signs, gestures, and dumb charades.

Jayesh Thakkar as Manav Manav, unable to speak, is a complete nerd with a strong grasp of information and technology. His expertise lies in hacking and manipulating gadgets. As a valuable member of the 3 Cheers detective agency, alongside his friends Aditya and Shree, Manav communicates through funny signs, gestures, and dumb charades. He provides essential technical and information support for every case that comes their way.

Shweta Gulati as Durdevi Maria Maria is a sweet and determined girl who has been deceived by her father's friend, Ganesh D'Souza, out of 10 crores. Despite the betrayal, she is resilient and committed to seeking revenge. In her pursuit of justice, Maria hires the detectives Shree, Aditya, and Manav to investigate and recover her money. Taking matters into her own hands, Maria actively participates in their plan to ensure that justice is served.

Bharat Dabholkar as Mr. Ganesh D'souza He is a crafty and deceitful fraudster who preys on people, manipulating them out of their money, property, or even inheritance. This egotistical individual views others as mere fools and scapegoats for his malicious schemes. Despite being exceptionally intelligent, his insatiable greed serves as his Achilles' heel. When his desire for more surpasses his cleverness, he often finds himself ensnared in his own deceptive games.

Johnny Leveras Nawab Waajid Ali The elderly Nawab, sporting a gleaming white beard, finds himself in a precarious situation as his wealth, honor, and heritage are on the line. Bankruptcy has exposed his lavish displays of prestige and royalty as nothing more than a facade. With only his faithful manager, Kulkarni, a mountain of debts, and the added pressure of his stepson Aftab blackmailing him for money, the Nawab is in dire straits.

In a bid to salvage his reputation and heritage, he becomes part of Shree, Aditya, and Manav's plan against D'Souza. This decision marks his attempt to reclaim what is rightfully his and restore his standing in the face of financial adversity.

Vishnu Mehra as Kulkarni Kulkarni is the devoted manager of Nawab Waajid Ali, who has unfortunately gone without pay for several months. This prolonged financial strain has left Kulkarni a bit short-tempered as he grapples with the challenges of his unpaid role.

Jessy Lever as Aftaab Aftab, Waajid Ali's stepson, is a troublesome and unproductive individual. He consistently resorts to blackmailing his stepfather for money, showcasing his lack of purpose or contribution. His rude behavior extends beyond his interactions with his stepfather, making him generally unpleasant in his dealings with others.

Tejaswini Lonarias Alia Sawant The attractive lady inspector has a keen passion for perfumes, yet she remains an honest and stern police officer with a strong aversion to fraud and scammers. Despite her commitment to justice, her father serves as a constable under her command. Possessing an innate ability to detect criminals and criminal activities, she consistently keeps a close eye on Shree, Aditya, and Manav, suspecting them of engaging in illegal activities against the law.

Vijay Patkaras Sawant Aliya's father, a Havaldar, serves under her command. While he shares his daughter's commitment to honesty, he can't help but be concerned about the unwanted attention she attracts due to her beauty. Despite his own integrity, he remains in a subordinate position to his daughter, following her instructions and navigating the challenges that come with their professional relationship.

Shooting Locations

1. Nimbalkar Wada, Phaltan, Maharashtra 2. Four Seasons Winery's 3. Vasai Fort 4. Nanadmahal, Malkhed, Pune 5. Ellora Studios, Meera Road, 6. Goa 7. Apple Studios - VASAI 8. Amandi Bungalow - Mudh Island, Mumbai

Awards & Nominations

WINNERS

01	International Motion Picture Festival of India	Best Indian Feature Film
		Best Director Feature Film
		Best Poster
		Best Actress Feature Film
		Debut Film maker of Feature Film
		Best Original Score Feature Film
02	Cannes World Film Festival	Best Comedy Film
03	Indian Independent Film Festival	Best Producer
		Best Indie Film
		Best Indian Feature
		Best Actress
04	Kiez Berlin Film Festival	Best Comedy Film
05	New York International Film Awards - NYIFA	Best Comedy Film
06	Kanchenjunga International Film Festival	Best Feature Film
		Best Actor
07	Oniros Film Awards - New York	Best Comedy Film
		Best Indie Feature
		1st Time Producer
		Best Casting Ensemble
		Best Main Theme
08	Indie Filmmaker Awards	Best Comedy Feature
		Best Ensemble International Feature
09	INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL	Best Comedy Feature
10	Stockholm City Film Festival	Best Comedy Film
11	Golden Harvest Film Festival	Best Comedy Film
12	Make Me Laugh Festival	Best Dramatic Comedy
13	Rome International Movie Awards	Best Comedy Film

Nominations

Honorable Mention	Indian Independent Film Festival	Best Dark Comedy
Finalist	Cannes World Film Festival	Best Indie Film
		Best 1st Time Filmmaker
Semifinalist	New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFA	1st Time Producer
	LuminaX International Film Festival	Best Film
Quarter Finalist	2024 WSXA Barcelona // International Awards	Best Comedy
Nomination	Indie Filmmaker Awards	Best Supporting Actor
		Best Cinematographer
Official Selection	Snow Leopard Film Festival (WLIFF)
	Depth of Field International Film Festival
	Budapest Movie Awards
	HIFF - HALO International Film Festival
	8th Indian World Film Festival-24, Hyderabad, India
	NEZ International Film Festival

References

This is an English version of a superhit Marathi movie Aflatoon