Plot
I Love NY (also known as I Love New Year) is a romantic comedy that unfolds over a single New Year's Eve. The plot centers on two strangers, Randhir Singh and Tikku Verma, who live in two different cities, Chicago and New York, respectively in the United States. On New Year's Eve, Randhir, a commitment-phobic Wall Street Investment Banker, gets extremely drunk after a party with his friends. In his inebriated state, he accidentally boards a flight to New York, thinking he is returning home to Chicago.
Upon arriving in New York, he takes a cab to what he believes is his apartment address. Due to an incredible coincidence, an identical apartment building with the same number and layout exists in New York, and even his house key works in the lock. He enters the apartment, gets into bed, and passes out.
The apartment actually belongs to Tikku, a beautiful musician who is a self-described member of the "unlucky club" and is about to get engaged to her high-handed and controlling boyfriend, Ishaan. When she returns home, she finds a stranger—Randhir—in her bed. A series of comical misunderstandings and arguments ensue, especially when Tikku's boyfriend arrives and assumes she is cheating on him.
As the night progresses, Randhir and Tikku are forced to spend time together, and through their bizarre circumstances, they begin to develop an unexpected connection. They share their life stories and personal struggles, finding comfort and understanding in each other's company. Their chance encounter challenges their existing perceptions about love and happiness, leading them to question their current relationships. By the end of the night, they realize they have madly fallen in love, and the "comedy of errors" on New Year's Eve becomes a life-changing event for them both. [2] [3] [4]
Release
Originally planned for release in April 2013, the film was delayed several times. The film was released on 10 July 2015.
Critical reception
The film received generally negative reviews. Nishi Tiwari of Rediff.com wrote in a 1 out of 5 stars review that it was "criminally unremarkable", criticising the story. [10] Troy Ribeiro of NDTV gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling the plot "silly and far-fetched". [11] Filmfare reviewer Rachit Gupta gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, criticising the film's "mish-mash of sentimentality, annoying characters and clichéd rom-com developments". Gupta also felt that the music was forgettable. [12]
Box office
The film collected ₹2.5 crore (US$300,000) nett in its entire theatrical run against the budget of ₹15 crore (US$1.8 million), and was unsuccessful at box office. [13]
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