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Kunal Kemmu's 'Vibe' Spy Comedy Receives Mixed Reviews for Humor and Pacing

Analysed 18 Sept 2026·19 sources analysed·Goa, India·Entertainment
Kunal Kemmu's 'Vibe' Spy Comedy Receives Mixed Reviews for Humor and PacingPreviousNext

Vibe, directed and led by Kunal Kemmu, is a Hindi spy comedy featuring Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Vanshika Dhir. The film follows two ordinary friends unexpectedly caught in a national-security mission, blending comedy, action, and romance. Critics praised its humour, performances, and first half's energy but noted a loss of momentum and uneven writing in the second half. While some viewers found it entertaining and suitable for theatres, others felt the narrative became chaotic and less engaging as it shifted towards action thriller elements.

Sentiment
59%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 21/100.

Outlets measured: english, thehindu, thetelegraph, freepressjournal, english, ndtv, indiatoday, indianexpress, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (59/100)

Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 12/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.

Coverage timeline

scrollin broke this story on 18 Sept, 04:37 am. Other outlets followed.

18 Sept, 04:37 am15 sources · 6 h18 Sept, 10:43 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    scrollin18 Sept, 04:37 am
    Review: The overall vibe in 'Vibe' is indulgence
  2. 2
    news1818 Sept, 04:38 am
    VIBE Review: Kunal Kemmu's 'Bahumuliya Gadhas' Is What Bollywood Needs The Most
  3. 3
    wion18 Sept, 04:39 am
    Vibe movie review: Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh Shrivastava, Preity Zinta's spy adventure delivers plenty of laughs and unexpected chaos
  4. 4
    moneycontrol18 Sept, 04:57 am
    Vibe movie review: The comedy works until the film decides to become an action thriller- Moneycontrol.com
  5. 5
    indiatoday18 Sept, 05:17 am
    Vibe review: Kunal Kemmu's spy comedy is chaotic, charming and occasionally too much
  6. 6
    hindustantimes18 Sept, 05:45 am
    VIBE review: Kunal Kemmu-Preity Zinta's comedy film has a terrific first half but loses its vibe later
  7. 7
    thetribune18 Sept, 06:52 am
    No funny 'Vibe' here - The Tribune
  8. 8
    indianexpress18 Sept, 07:20 am
    Vibe movie review: Kunal Kemmu's goofy spy saga has a vibe
  9. 9
    indiatoday18 Sept, 07:44 am
    Vibe X review: 'Organic comedy' wins viewers, Kunal Kemmu gets praise
  10. 10
    ndtv18 Sept, 09:13 am
    i Vibe i Review: This Spy Comedy Belongs More To Kunal Kemmu The Actor Than Director
  11. 11
    english18 Sept, 09:45 am
    'Vibe' X Reactions: Viewers Call It A 'Fun Theatrical Watch', Some Find The Second Half 'Weak'
  12. 12
    freepressjournal18 Sept, 10:09 am
    Vibe X Review: 'Loved The Movie', 'Boring 2nd Half'; Kunal Kemmu-Preity Zinta Starrer Gets Mixed Response From Netizens
  13. 13
    thetelegraph18 Sept, 10:24 am
    'Vibe' review: Kunal Kemmu's spy comedy has plenty of laughs, but loses its way
  14. 14
    thehindu18 Sept, 10:42 am
    'Vibe' movie review: Kunal Kemmu aims for stars in rudderless, overlong comedy
  15. 15
    english18 Sept, 10:43 am
    'Vibe' Review: Kunal Kemmu Passes The 'Vibe Check'

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Goa, India
Sources analysed
19
Last analysed
18 Sept 2026
Key entities
Preity ZintaVibe (magazine)ComedyBugs BunnyDinesh Lal YadavYashpal Sharma (actor)TerrorismHindi cinemaEspionageDrug rehabilitationSharmila TagoreMargao