India, Oct. 16 -- The promotional material for Nayyi Navelli had one thing repeatedly mentioned: "Think big!" And so, with plenty of hope, I walked in to watch the film, only to walk out wondering if the makers themselves had missed the memo.

Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma, the film's narrative is all over the place. Set in Meerut, it revolves around a man who accuses his bhabhi (played by Yami Gautam Dhar) of being a witch, even while her husband and in-laws are fond of her. One day, her husband transforms into a monster, and we are told that it is all linked to Kaal Sheel, a mysterious stone dating back to the Treta Yuga. What follows is a heavy blend of mythology with humour.

The biggest problem is the screen...