Udta Teer X review: Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan laugh riot a hit or miss?

New Delhi: Directed by Aakash Kaushik, Udta Teer follows a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and mistakenly believes he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer. The film features an ensemble cast including Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles. The film is second posthumous appearance of late actor Mukul Dev, following his death in 2025. Let's check out what the audience feels about the laugh riot.

Udta Teer X review

Fans of Ayushmann and Sara Ali Khan watched the film first day first show and here's what they have to say about the comedy spy drama.

Rating: #UdtaTeer is ENTERTAINING and a brilliant COMEDY OF ERRORS. The patriotic comedy delivers brilliantly. Definitely one of the finest laughter experiences of the year. The runtime and screenplay is thoroughly humorous and funny. #AyushmannKhurrana delivers a super solid performance. Filled with layers and absolutely spot on comic timing. #RahulBose smashes the ball out of the park with his character. He looks absolutely amazing and the situations are absolutely comic. The screenplay and storyline is filled with thrill, comedy, drama and patriotism. The runtime is definitely filled with comedy. #MukulDev acts brilliantly and delivers a strong performance. The leading ladies #SaraAliKhan, #SmitaTambe are superb. #RamKapoor is brilliant, #BrijendraKala boasts off absolutely strong screen presence. #GulshanGrover is funny. #UdtaTeer has everything in store for us - filled with entertainment. Go for it. Comedy of errors done right. @ayushmannk #SaraAliKhan #KaranJohar @adarpoonawalla @apoorvamehta18 @guneetm @aachinjain @aakashkofficial @raunaqbajaj @SachinJigarLive @JIGARSARAIYA #AmitabhBhattacharya #AzeemDayani @sikhyaent @sonymusicindia @Dharma_Distr

— Het Tanna (@HetTannaHere) October 23, 2026

#UdtaTeerReview: A PATRIOTIC LAUGH RIOT WITH TWISTS YOU WON’T SEE COMING!  RATING:  (4/5) VERDICT- A REFRESHINGLY UNCONVENTIONAL, FULL-ON FAMILY ENTERTAINER! Bollywood has given us countless patriotic dramas and spy thrillers, but #UdtaTeer takes a refreshingly different flight! A spy who forgets his nationality but remembers his patriotism?  Now THAT'S an idea worth exploring! Written and directed by #AkashKaushik, this spy comedy blends situational humour, mistaken identities, espionage, action, emotions and unexpected twists. The biggest win is that the comedy emerges naturally from the situations rather than feeling forced. The result is a genuine LAUGH RIOT with a surprisingly engaging story! THE COMEDY WORKS, AND THE CLIMAX DELIVERS! The first half is packed with hilarious situations, while the second half becomes increasingly intriguing, building towards a terrific final act. The screenplay balances laugh-out-loud moments with patriotic undertones, ensuring that the film is more than just a collection of comic gags. The hospital sequence featuring #RahulBose is an absolute RIOT! His expressions, eye movements and impeccable comic timing prove that silence can sometimes be funnier than dialogue. An outrageous kissing sequence involving him is among the film’s most unforgettable comic moments! The interval sequence featuring late #MukulDev, alongside scenes involving #RamKapoor and #GulshanGrover, adds further madness. Clever meta-references, unexpected Dharma Productions song placements and playful jabs at Pakistan’s military establishment give the humour its distinctive flavour. PERFORMANCES: RAHUL BOSE STEALS THE SHOW! #AyushmannKhurrana is terrific as the confused spy, effortlessly balancing comedy, action and emotion. His willingness to explore unconventional subjects makes #UdtaTeer one of his strongest post-pandemic outings. However, the biggest surprise is #RahulBose, whose extraordinary comic transformation and impeccable timing make several scenes memorable. Late #MukulDev also leaves a lasting impression. #SaraAliKhan looks charming and contributes to the romantic track, while #SmitaTambe, #SuhailNayyar, #BrijendraKala and the supporting cast complement the madness beautifully. THE CLIMAX: THE REAL GAME-CHANGER! Akash Kaushik deserves credit for backing an unusual premise with a screenplay that maintains a solid narrative foundation. The comedy of errors connects meaningfully with the larger espionage story instead of feeling randomly assembled. The final 20 minutes elevate the film with revelations and twists that reward attentive viewers. The background score builds tension effectively, while the music enhances several comic situations FINAL VERDICT: #UdtaTeer is a rare Bollywood entertainer that wraps patriotism in comedy without losing sight of its central story. Ayushmann's dependable performance, Rahul Bose's scene-stealing brilliance, memorable moments from Mukul Dev and a knockout climax make it a thoroughly enjoyable theatrical experience. If #Dhurandhar explored espionage through intensity, #UdtaTeer chooses confusion, absurdity and laughter as its weapons. Different approaches, different cinematic experiences! For me, this is a refreshing, intelligent and highly entertaining addition to Bollywood's 2026 lineup. It makes you laugh, surprises you when you least expect it and leaves you with plenty to discuss afterwards. FAMILY KE SAATH JAIYE, THEATRES MEIN DEKHIYE AUR ENTERTAINMENT KA FULL DOSE LIJIYE! TRULY SPEAKING. DIL SE SPEAKING. 

— हम_बेपरवाह (@hum_beparwaah) October 23, 2026

#UdtaTeer : An attempt to fizzle out the ongoing tension between two nations by adding a tinge of dry humour, but also affirming: “Watan Ke Aage Kucch Nahi”. @ayushmannk steals the show with a disorganised personality time & again questioning himself: Aakhir Hoon Kaun Main? But with massive realisation of his ‘Deshbhakti’ for India!  @SaraAliKhan proves to be a good supporting system for him while I did wish her role was extended for more screen presence. Overall - if you’re up for bringing in some humour with lame jokes as well, head for this one as it shall change your chaotic day into a good one! 

— Samina Shaikh  (@saminaUFshaikh) October 23, 2026

#UdtaTeer: “Sara Ali Khan delivers an impressive and grounded performance as Yamini. She breathes life into her character and serves as the film’s emotional anchor.” #SaraAliKhan  https://t.co/XoUSOBHfb7

— A (@mukkumishraa) October 23, 2026

 Udta Teer full cast

The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles, with Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, late Mukul Dev, Suhail Nayyar, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Brijendra Kala and Sandeep Anand in supporting roles. The film's music was composed by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Nepal's Central Film Censor Board banned the film from screening in the country, citing diplomatic relations with Pakistan.