Verdict: A simple Gujarati adventure-fantasy about school kids and trapped ghost children that offers mild thrills and family-friendly moments but struggles to fully deliver on its intriguing setup.
Pros:
Fresh premise involving kids and ghost children seeking justice
Light, accessible tone suitable for younger viewers with parents
Decent screen presence from known Gujarati faces like Sanjay Goradia
Cons:
Early reactions suggest uneven pacing and limited scares
Some feel the mystery does not build enough tension
Hip Hip Hurray hit theatres on 30 July 2026 as a Gujarati adventure-fantasy-thriller. Directed by Nishith Brahmbhatt, it follows a group of school children who stumble into a hidden mystery involving ghost kids. The film features familiar Gujarati performers including Sanjay Goradia and Smit Pandya.
Early discussions on X and other platforms remain limited on the day of release. Most posts simply note the film’s arrival alongside other regional titles. The concept of living children teaming up with spirits has drawn mild curiosity from family audiences looking for something different from usual comedies or dramas.
The story stays straightforward. Seven curious school kids discover a group of ghost children trapped inside their school. The spirits were wronged in the past and need help to find peace. The living children decide to investigate the truth and face small challenges along the way.
The film keeps major plot turns under wraps and focuses on the friendship and small adventures that develop between the two groups. Audience chatter so far is thin but points in a mixed direction.
Some early viewers who caught morning or afternoon shows mentioned that the child performers bring natural energy and that the idea of ghost kids seeking justice feels fresh for Gujarati cinema.
A few appreciated the light, non-gory approach that makes it watchable with kids. Others noted that the mystery does not always create strong suspense and that certain stretches feel stretched for a 2-hour-25-minute runtime.
Praise for the main adult cast, especially Sanjay Goradia’s presence, appears in scattered comments, while complaints about predictable turns and average technical finish also surface.
Overall sentiment sits somewhere between mild interest and cautious wait-and-see. Families with children aged 10 and above who enjoy mild supernatural stories may find it an easy one-time watch.
The strengths lie in its clean concept and the innocence of the young characters. Weaknesses show up in uneven pacing and limited emotional or thrilling payoff according to the few reactions available.
It works better as a casual theatre outing for Gujarati-speaking families than a must-see event. Those who prefer tighter mysteries or stronger scares can wait for streaming without missing much.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
