A little more of the some-men-will never-change just like leopards and their spots would have made this Akshay Kumar-Taapsee Pannu film a no-holds-barred banger.

Barring a few songs that slacken the narrative and a little preaching, Mudassar Aziz’s script and direction keep things moving along jauntily, even if in most scenes the actors are seated around a dining table.

Complemented by a competent cast, writer-director Muddassar Aziz adds pizazz to the Italian inspiration with Indigenous ingredients

Khel Khel Mein has minor flaws, but its smart writing, tight direction, and performances make it worth a watch, especially with a bunch of friends.