Vs. Ricky Bahl ((top)) — Ladies

They hire Ishika (Anushka Sharma), a feisty salesgirl, to out-con him. Why It Works

To understand the "versus," we must first understand the antagonist. Ricky Bahl (Ranveer Singh) is not your average street-level swindler. He is a chameleon. He is what criminologists call a "romance con artist"—a man who uses emotional intimacy as a gateway to financial larceny.

If you enjoy stylish cons, gender-swapped cat-and-mouse games, and Ranveer Singh’s boundless energy, this one’s a fun weekend watch. Just don’t expect a masterpiece—expect a masala entertainer where the ladies, eventually, get the last laugh. ladies vs. ricky bahl

is not a story about a man losing. It is a story about women finding themselves in the wreckage he left behind. It is a reminder that the best revenge is not a punchline—it is a life lived fully, loudly, and without fear of being conned again.

Three former victims—a Delhi brat, a corporate climber, and a widow—team up. They hire Ishika (Anushka Sharma), a feisty salesgirl,

The "con" feels a bit too easy and lacks high-level tension.

The Lucknow narrative brings a softer, more traditional texture to the film. Saira is a widow who finds hope in Ricky’s deception. Aditi Sharma’s performance is understated, highlighting the cruelty of Ricky’s actions when he preys on loneliness rather than greed. He is a chameleon

The brilliance of Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl lies in its antagonists (or are they the protagonists?). The three women Ricky swindles are not passive damsels. They are dynamic, flawed, and deeply relatable. Each represents a different flavor of modern womanhood, and each loses to Ricky for a different reason.