I wont say Munjya is the best horror comedy out there in the market but what i can confidently say is that Munjya definitely serves the purpose of being a good family entertainer and an interesting addition to the horror comedy universe by Maddock.
The story is pretty simple yet interesting. I feel Bollywood should make efforts into making such folklores instead of the usual dated stories. The story of Munjya, the little demon and the hunt for his lust using our newcomer Abhay Verma is the basic premise of this film.
I have to first appreciate the VFX. With such a low budget in hand, they came up with a character like Munjya that looks straight out of a Hollywood Disney production . There are some shots with sparkling lights even that looks beautiful. I think more than the plot , this little demon and his rendition have attracted audience. Hindi audience desperately needed something new and Munjya helps to fulfill their needs.
Coming to other aspects, the performances by Abhay Verma is commendable despite this being his first film. The fun yet horrifying sequences between Abhay, his punjabi friend and Munjya bring in the maximum laughs. But being a horror-comedy, the horror falters again. There are barely any sequences that will make you spook. The lady who played Abhay's grandmother has an important character arc in the film and whenever she comes on screen, its an emotional moment for all. The film also moves at a good pace with no stumble blocks so you dont get bored anywhere (except for a song in the 2nd half that pops out of nowhere).
The climax was pretty interesting as well with the final showdown lasting for a good 15 mins
There is a post credit scene proves Munjya is a part of the horror comedy universe of Maddock but its integration is terrible. I would have loved it had they integrated the cameo in the climax rather, as a saviour when Abhay was getting thrashed by Munjya.
Overall, a fun decent entertainer thats better than a few previous Maddock films.