Delhi Belly is a 2011 Indian black comedy film directed by Abhinay Deo and produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. The film revolves around three roommates Tashi, Nitin, and Arup who live in a shabby apartment in Delhi. Tashi is a journalist who is about to get married, Nitin is a struggling photographer, and Arup is a cartoonist who is in a relationship with a stewardess named Chitra.
The film takes a wild turn when Tashi is entrusted with delivering a package for a crime syndicate boss named Somayajulu. The package contains stool samples meant for a corrupt police officer. Meanwhile, Nitin accidentally switches the stool samples with his own sample meant for a medical test, leading to chaos when the crime syndicate realizes that they have been double-crossed. Somayajulu sends his henchmen to hunt down the three roommates, who must now find a way to survive while dealing with the consequences of their actions.
The film received critical acclaim for its hilarious plot and dark humor. The performances of its lead cast, Imran Khan, Vir Das, and Kunaal Roy Kapur, were also appreciated. Delhi Belly is often considered a game-changer for the Indian film industry due to its fresh and bold approach to storytelling.
