What Is No Problem About?
The premise of No Problem in 288 words, with nothing given away. The full story follows below.
In a bustling town where the ordinary collides with the absurd, a modest bank becomes the unlikely epicenter of a comedy‑of‑errors. When two well‑meaning but clueless friends decide to pull off a heist, the unsuspecting bank manager finds himself mistakenly implicated, turning a routine day at the ledger into a desperate quest for vindication. The film paints this chaotic premise against a bright, lively backdrop, letting the city’s everyday hustle amplify the humor that bubbles from every misstep.
Zandu Lal, the earnest manager, is thrust into a self‑styled investigation that is as haphazard as it is heartfelt. Armed with little more than stubborn pride and a knack for stumbling into the right place at the wrong time, he sets out to untangle the knot of blame that has wrapped itself around his reputation. His pursuit is less a polished detective story and more a series of off‑beat encounters that showcase his earnestness and the sheer unpredictability of his foes.
Opposite him, Yash Ambani and Raj Ambani embody the classic pair of small‑time crooks whose friendship teeters between loyalty and chaos. Their amateurish plans and bantering dynamic inject a constant stream of pratfalls and witty repartee, ensuring that every confrontation feels like a playful duel rather than a deadly showdown. The chemistry among the trio fuels the film’s rhythm, turning each chase scene into a dance of clever one‑liners and slapstick timing.
The tone remains breezy and buoyant, weaving together rapid‑fire dialogue, colorful set pieces, and a soundtrack that mirrors the film’s kinetic energy. While the stakes feel real enough to keep audiences invested, the overarching vibe is one of lighthearted mischief, leaving viewers eager to see how Zandu Lal’s earnest determination will clash with the pair’s mischievous ingenuity.
What Happens in No Problem?
The complete story of No Problem, from the first scene to the last, in 513 words (about 2 minutes). Spoilers throughout. Names in the text link to 7 cast member pages.
Spoilers ahead
Yash Ambani (Sanjay Dutt) and Raj Ambani (Anil Kapoor) are small-time crooks and childhood buddies. Raj wants to lead an honest life, but Yash always manages to do something that jeopardises Raj’s chances of turning over a new leaf. When Yash robs the First Village Bank, the innocent bank manager, Zandu Lal (Paresh Rawal), gets blamed, because he sheltered Yash and Raj under his roof. Zandu Lal discovers that the two crooks fled to Durban and begs the bank chairman for time to look for the two and prove his innocence.
In Durban, diamonds worth millions have been stolen from the International Diamond Centre by an underworld gang led by Marcos (Suniel Shetty). Senior inspector Arjun Singh (Anil Kapoor) is determined to catch Marcos and his gang. Arjun is married to Kajal Khurana (Sushmita Sen), the daughter of the police commissioner Khurana. Kajal has a split personality – she’s a loving wife and mother, who for 10 minutes every day transforms into Kamini, a terrifying troublemaker, intent on murdering Arjun.
Yash and Raj try to avoid Zandu Lal, who does not realise that they are his neighbours. Raj falls in love with Sanjana Khurana (Kangana Ranaut), Kajal’s younger sister. He pretends to be arrogant, wanting her to think that lots of girls are crazy for him. After he confesses, however, they plan on getting married. At Khurana’s house, Zandu Lal encounters Yash and Raj, threatening to expose them unless they return the money they stole from his bank. Cornered, Raj and Yash agree to commit one last robbery. They rob a minister’s house, minutes before Marcos arrives. The minister is tortured and killed, because Marcos cannot find the stolen diamonds.
During Sanjana’s engagement with Raj, Arjun, with Kajal’s father, arrest Yash, Raj and Zandu Lal for robbing the minister’s house. They are sent to prison but Yash bribes a film director to help him escape. Marcos confronts Raj and Yash about the diamonds. He attempts to intimidate them by tying them to a train track on which a train is rushing full-speed, but this fails because the train rushes at him and his gang instead of Yash and Raj.
Because of the cancellation of Sanjana’s engagement and marriage, Kajal’s fits become worse. She uses guns and knives on Arjun to kill him. Kajal’s father tries to get them to divorce but to no avail. Yash kidnaps Sanjana and, with Raj, wins approval from Kajal to help them against Marcos. They also kidnap one of Marcos’ associates, Sofia (Neetu Chandra). To intimidate Marcos further, they dress up for a festival and run away with the diamonds. The diamonds eventually get thrown into a fish tank, and the fish eat them all up. The tank then shatters, draining the water into the nearby shore.
After a hilarious climax, Sofia disappears, never to be seen again. Arjun is relocated to another town to start police-training from scratch. Marcos and his associates are all arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison for their crimes. Yash and Raj start a fishing business to recover their lost diamonds.
No Problem Timeline: Every Key Event in Order
15 key events in the order they happen, from “Bank robbery and Zandulal framed” to “A fisherman's fate: Yash and Raj's new venture”. 15 events name a place, across 12 locations.
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Bank robbery and Zandulal framed
Yash Ambani and Raj Ambani pull off a bank heist at the First Village Bank and escape. They are sheltered by Zandulal, the innocent bank manager, but the police blame him for the crime because he housed them.
When:Opening sequence Where:First Village Bank
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Zandulal seeks justice from the authorities
Zandulal learns that Yash and Raj fled to Durban. He pleads with the bank chairman for time to locate them and prove his innocence.
When:Shortly after the bank robbery Where:Durban
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Diamonds stolen in Durban
In Durban, diamonds worth millions have been stolen from the International Diamond Centre by an underworld gang led by Marcos. The theft sets off a broader chase between criminals and the police.
When:Midpoint Where:International Diamond Centre, Durban
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Arjun Singh pursues Marcos
Senior inspector Arjun Singh is determined to catch Marcos and his gang. He is married to Kajal Khurana, the daughter of the police commissioner Khurana.
When:Early to mid-film Where:Durban
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Kajal’s split personality
Kajal Khurana has a split personality—loving wife and mother for most of the day, but Kamini, a murderous figure, for 10 minutes daily. This duality complicates Arjun's life and the investigation.
When:Early Where:Khurana residence
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Raj falls for Sanjana
Raj falls in love with Sanjana Khurana, Kajal's younger sister, and pretends to be arrogant so she will think he's unattainable. After confessing his feelings, they plan on marrying.
When:Pre-wedding phase Where:Khurana residence / Sanjana’s home
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Zandulal confronts the crooks
At Khurana's house, Zandulal encounters Yash and Raj and threatens to expose them unless they return the money they stole. The encounter raises the stakes for everyone involved.
When:Before the next robbery Where:Khurana residence
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One last robbery and Marcos arrives
Cornered, Yash and Raj decide to commit one last robbery: they raid a minister's house just before Marcos arrives. The minister is tortured and killed because Marcos cannot find the diamonds.
When:Imminent Where:Minister's house
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Arrest and escape attempt
Arjun, with Kajal's father, arrest Yash, Raj and Zandulal for the minister's house robbery. They are sent to prison, but Yash bribes a film director to help him escape.
When:After the arrest Where:Police station / city jail
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Train-trap confrontation
Marcos confronts Raj and Yash about the diamonds and tries to intimidate them by tying them to a train track. The plan backfires as the train speeds by and takes Marcos and his gang instead of the fugitives.
When:Confrontation moment Where:Railway tracks
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Kajal’s fits worsen and Arjun’s danger
With the cancellation of Sanjana's engagement, Kajal's fits become worse. She uses guns and knives on Arjun to kill him, escalating the danger around the investigation.
When:After engagement cancellation Where:Khurana residence
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Kidnappings and alliance against Marcos
Yash kidnaps Sanjana and, with Raj, wins Kajal's reluctant approval to help them against Marcos. They also kidnap one of Marcos' associates, Sofia.
When:Mid-story Where:San jana’s home / Marcos’ hideout
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Festival disguise and the fish tank plan
To intimidate Marcos further, they dress up for a festival and run away with the diamonds. They hide the diamonds in a fish tank, where the fish eat them.
When:Festival moment Where:Festival venue / nearby location
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Sofia disappears and Marcos is captured
Sofia disappears, leaving no trace. Arjun is relocated to another town to start police training, and Marcos and his associates are arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
When:Endgame Where:Police training town / city jail
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A fisherman's fate: Yash and Raj's new venture
Yash and Raj start a fishing business to recover their lost diamonds and salvage their fortunes. The film closes on a note of tentative normalcy along the coast.
When:Epilogue Where:Coastal town
Who Are the Main Characters in No Problem?
14 characters, among them Yash Ambani (Sanjay Dutt), Raj Ambani (Akshaye Khanna) and Kajal Khurana (Sushmita Sen): who each one is and the part they play in the story. Every profile links to the actor’s page.
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Yash Ambani (Sanjay Dutt)
Played by Sanjay Dutt
Impulsive, street-smart crook who drags his friend Raj into risky schemes. He thrives on quick plans and improvisation, often ignoring consequences in pursuit of money. His bravado masks a willingness to take big risks, even as it jeopardizes their chance for a straight life. In the end he seeks to recover the diamonds, showing a pragmatic streak beneath the bravado.
- 🎯 Anti-hero
- 🧭 Risk-taker
- 🧩 Schemer
- RA
Raj Ambani (Akshaye Khanna)
Played by Akshaye Khanna
Yash's partner and childhood friend who wants to reform his life. He pretends arrogance to court Sanjana, and secretly plans to marry her while resisting the criminal lifestyle. He often acts as a balancing foil to Yash's impulsiveness, but ultimately participates in the final caper. His romantic arc with Sanjana drives much of the personal stakes.
- 🎭 Partner in crime
- 💔 Romance
- 🕊️ Reform
- KK
Kajal Khurana (Sushmita Sen)
Played by Sushmita Sen
Arjun's wife and Kajal's mother; she has a split personality that surfaces for 10 minutes daily as Kamini. This alter ego is violent and unpredictable, complicating family dynamics and law enforcement plots. Her dual nature creates tension with Arjun and blindsides the criminal side of the plan. Her arc explores domestic love juxtaposed with dangerous volatility.
- 🧭 Duality
- 🧡 Family
- ⚔️ Violence
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Arjun Singh (Anil Kapoor)
Played by Anil Kapoor
Senior inspector and Kajal's husband who pursues Marcos and his gang with unwavering resolve. He embodies authority and duty, while navigating a complicated personal life. His investigation intersects with the personal entanglements around Kajal and the diamonds. He faces pressure as the investigation unfolds.
- 🕵️♂️ Law enforcement
- 👨👩️ Family
- 🔥 Tension
- SK
Sanjana Khurana (Kangana Ranaut)
Played by Kangana Ranaut
Kajal's younger sister who becomes the object of Raj's affection. Her engagement to Raj is interrupted by his criminal ties, and she is eventually kidnapped by Yash and Raj as part of their ruse. She represents a bridge between personal romance and danger in a crime-filled plot.
- 💞 Romance
- 🧭 Family ties
- 💥 Kidnapping
- M(
Marcos (Suniel Shetty)
Played by Suniel Shetty
Leader of the underworld gang, orchestrating the diamond theft and controlling associates. He uses intimidation and power to seek revenge when the diamonds slip away. His downfall comes through a combination of police action and his own gang’s betrayals.
- 🗝️ Power
- 🕵️♂️ Crime lord
- ⚖️ Downfall
- S(
Sofia (Neetu Chandra)
Played by Neetu Chandra
One of Marcos' associates who becomes a target of intimidation and danger. Her disappearance after a tense sequence raises the stakes for both Marcos and the heroes. She embodies the personal risk and instability of the criminal world.
- 🔪 Intimidation
- 🧩 MacGuffin
- 💼 Crime
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Zandu Lal (Paresh Rawal)
Played by Paresh Rawal
Innocent bank manager who sheltered Yash and Raj, and is blamed when the bank heist is revealed. He seeks time to prove his innocence and recover the money, highlighting how ordinary people can get caught in criminal webs. His predicament frames the dramatic consequences of the duo's actions.
- 💼 Wrongly accused
- 🏛️ Honest citizen
- 🗝️ Crux
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Naidu (Suresh Menon)
Played by Suresh Menon
Marcos' associate who navigates the criminal network and its schemes. He adds comic relief and practical obstacles within the underworld, highlighting the chaotic but connected world of the criminals. His role threads through the pursuit and confrontations.
- 🗺️ Underworld
- 🧭 Sidekick
- 🧨 Tension
- K(
Khokha (Ranjeet Bedi)
Played by Ranjeet Bedi
A member of Marcos' gang who participates in the criminal operations and schemes. He serves as part of the ensemble that pursues diamonds and faces the consequences of the criminals' choices. His presence rounds out the gang dynamic.
- 👮♂️ Gang member
- 🧩 Ensemble
- 🗡️ Thug
- T(
Tuktuk (Saloni Daini)
Played by Saloni Daini
A quirky character who adds comic color to the proceedings. Though not central to the crime plot, Tuktuk contributes to the film's lighter moments and festival sequences. Her presence reinforces the movie's blend of humor with crime.
- 🎉 Comic relief
- 🧭 Side character
- 🌟 Festival
- VP
Vishwajeet Pradhan (Marcos' Gang Member)
Played by Vishwajeet Pradhan
One of Marcos' trusted gang members who participates in the diamond heist and its aftermath. His actions contribute to the film's tense sequences and action-driven scenes.
- 🕷️ Gang member
- 💥 Action
- 🧭 Underworld
- MT
Mukesh Tiwari (Marcos' Gang Member)
Played by Mukesh Tiwari
Another member of Marcos' gang who supports the heist and its pursuit. He embodies the gritty, dangerous edge of the criminal operation.
- 🗡️ Gang member
- 🧭 Crime
- 💪 Strength
- JV
Jeetu Verma (Marcos' Gang Member)
Played by Jeetu Verma
Third Marcos' gang member who contributes to the plan and its execution. His presence adds to the ensemble of criminals involved in the diamonds caper.
- 🧭 Gang member
- 🧨 Tension
- 💣 Danger
Where and When Is No Problem Set?
No Problem is set in Durban and South Africa (Contemporary (late 2000s)). Here is why the time and place matter to the story.
When
Contemporary (late 2000s)
The events unfold in a present-day setting with modern policing and urban crime dynamics. The plot spans a short, action-filled run from a bank robbery to a high-stakes diamond caper, incorporating festival moments and current-tech investigations typical of the era.
Where
Durban, South Africa
Durban serves as the central backdrop for the film's diamond heist and Marcos' underworld operations. The port city provides a bustling urban atmosphere that hosts high-stakes crime, tense confrontations, and a mix of local and international stakes. The story moves between domestic Indian settings and the cosmopolitan crime world represented by Durban.
- 🎭 Crime
- 🌍 International
What Are the Themes of No Problem?
4 ideas the story keeps returning to, among them Split Persona, Criminal Comedy and Heist Drama.
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Split Persona
Kajal's alternating persona Kamini creates a constant tension between domestic warmth and sudden violence. The film uses this dual identity to explore how hidden selves destabilize trusted relationships. It also adds a psychological layer to the crime caper, complicating loyalties and decisions.
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Criminal Comedy
The movie blends crime with humor, letting bumbling plans and over-the-top schemes derail serious criminal pursuits. The protagonists' schemes often backfire in amusing ways, creating a lighthearted contrast to the darker elements of theft and pursuit. This tonal mix drives the film's entertainment value.
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Heist Drama
Diamond thefts, interrogations, and close escapes anchor the plot in a classic heist framework. The narrative plays cat-and-mouse between Marcos' gang and law enforcement, with twists and reversals that keep the pursuit dynamic. The engagement, kidnapping, and ultimate capture round out the tension.
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04
Loyalty Dilemma
Two childhood friends navigate the pull between reform and crime, testing their bond when loyalty clashes with the lure of easy money. Relationships—romantic, familial, and platonic—are strained by deception and risk. The film uses these tensions to explore how far friends will go for each other and for self-preservation.
What Kind of Film Is No Problem?
Light in tone, with fast pacing and a moderate story, going by the plot summary.
- Tone
- Light
- Pacing
- Fast
- Story
- Moderate
- Intensity
- Medium
- Ending
- Happy
A wildly chaotic and fast-paced comedy that follows a chain of absurd events, from mistaken identities to a frantic diamond chase, all delivered with a consistently lighthearted and farcical tone.
- chaotic
- humorous
- lighthearted
- erratic
- playful
- satirical
- incompetent criminals
- mistaken identity
- split personality
- romantic subplot
Content notes: torture, murder.
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