Through a series of action and comedy events, this movie follows Guddu and Pintu, two thieves who put their hands on a valuable treasure by an illegal way. One day, they separated from each other. Guddu cooperates with a mate named Johnny to bring the treasure but the surprise is that Pintu has told other three groups about the place of the treasure. Each one of them seek to get that valuable booty.
Some of the humour is nicely timed and executed, and Indra Kumar even tucks in a message of environmental conservation (delivered through tamed wild animals).
Given the ensemble cast, this film had the potential to be a comic roller coaster ride. However, the fact that the film is slapstick is not a problem, what brings it down is poor writing and execution.
Much like slapstick cartoons, Total Dhamaal does get some laughs. At least we don't have to deal with toilet humour or sexist jokes, and the film's premise is promising.