Udta Teer X review: Ayushmann-Sara's twisted patriotic comedy wins over fans

Early audience reactions praised director Akash Kaushik's spy comedy, Udta Teer, for its tight screenplay, situational humour, and standout performances by actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Rahul Bose.

In Short

• Udta Teer theatrically released on October 23, 2026
• X reviews praised the film for blending espionage and nationalism with situational banter
• An X user termed the film as a "patriotic laugh riot"

Director Akash Kaushik’s patriotic comedy, Udta Teer, featuring actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, and Rahul Bose, theatrically released on October 23, 2026. Early viewer reactions on X (formerly Twitter) suggest the spy comedy offers an unconventional take on Bollywood's traditional patriotic thrillers. Combining situational humour, espionage, and narrative twists, the film attempts to balance comedy with themes of nationalism through a lightweight narrative.

Viewers on the platform highlighted the film's premise — a spy grappling with identity confusion while retaining his patriotic instincts. Ayushmann Khurrana’s performance as the conflicted protagonist received positive mentions, with some viewers drawing parallels to his work in comic thrillers like Andhadhun. Rahul Bose emerged as a surprising highlight for his comic timing, while Sara Ali Khan provided steady support, though a few users noted her limited screen time. While opinions remain divided on the reliance on dry humour and occasional silly gags, early feedback largely credits the film for its tight pacing and situational banter.

In an X review read the film’s attempt to ease cross-border friction while affirming "Watan ke aage kucch nahi," adding that Ayushmann steals the show with a "disorganised personality time & again questioning himself."

Another X user praised the film, branding it as a "patriotic laugh riot" and praising its unique premise of a "spy who forgets his nationality but remembers his patriotism."

An X review also stressed on the performance dynamics, highlighting that while Ayushmann shines in this "hatke (different) patriotic entertainer", it is Rahul Bose who "steals the show with a terrific comic act."

An X user also connected the film's chaotic tone to Andhadhun (2018), while praising the tight screenplay and "amalgamation of fun banters."

An X review also termed Udta Teer as a "masaledaar patriotic comedy with twists after twists" and called it a "comedy of errors and situational comedy done right after a long time."

Udta Teer also features actors Ram Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Brijendra Kala and others in key roles.

India Today, in its review for the film wrote, "The humour works because it comes naturally from the situations rather than forced jokes. The spy plot sets things up, while the characters' reactions add to the funny situations. The film balances its national-security theme with a light tone, making it more of a comedy with a spy story than a thriller trying too hard to be funny. There is no over-the-top patriotism shown, and the characters never get preachy, which in this scenario is easy."

The spy comedy is co-produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.

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