But the first thing you notice is that Vibe is a one‑man circus. Kunal Kemmu, who has just stepped into the director’s chair for the second time, doubles as the film’s heart‑throb, a lanky spy who stumbles through a plot that twists between a planetarium date gone wrong and a top‑secret terrorist plot in Mumbai. The storyline feels like a mash‑up of a quirky buddy film and a low‑budget spy thriller, where the only weapons are a few witty one‑liners and a bottle of high‑tech gadgetry.
The comedy in Vibe isn’t a full‑on laugh‑riot, but it does manage to keep the laughs coming in short bursts. Kemmu’s timing feels like a mix of his earlier work in Madgaon Express and a dash of slapstick reminiscent of Go Goa Gone. The film’s action sequences, though a bit contrived, rarely feel out of place; they are sandwiched between moments of absurd banter that keep the pacing unpredictable.
Sparsh Shrivastava plays Bugs, the geeky sidekick who offers the most logical answers and the least emotional baggage. He nails the contrast between the clueless hero and the well‑meaning tech wizard, and his one‑liners land with a satisfying click. Vanshika Dhir steps in as the intern who becomes the unexpected love interest; she delivers a solid performance, though the romantic subplot is more of a filler than a full‑blown arc. Preity Zinta’s cameo as Madam H is the film’s only real star power outside Kemmu, and she oscillates between a stern secret‑agent and a subtle action queen—her brief six‑minute stint packs a punch.
Overall, Vibe is a film that leans heavily on Kemmu’s charisma and delivers a punchy, if uneven, spy‑comedy experience. It may not break new ground, but it offers enough quirky moments and a cameo from Zinta to keep the crowd entertained. Keep your eyes on the streaming release; it’s one of those “watch if you’re in the mood for a lighthearted romp” movies.