India, May 8 -- In today's cinematic landscape, getting a film into theaters is a feat in itself. When that film lacks a big superstar or the safety net of a franchise, it becomes a Herculean task. The team behind Daadi Ki Shaadi is banking on the popularity of Kapil Sharma (also the co-producer), a heavy dose of nostalgia, and family-friendly content to pull audiences in. But is that enough to make it work? Let's find out.

The story revolves around Vimla Ahuja (Neetu Kapoor), widowed, who lives alone in Shimla in her sprawling bungalow. One fine day, an autocorrect error in a Facebook status makes it seem that she's marrying again- and all hell breaks loose. Her two sons and daughter, alongwith their families land up at her house to dis...