Last updated: 8 May 2026
Hindi · Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 14m · 20 Sept 2019
Music: Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan | Writer: Anuja Chauhan, Neha Sharma, Anant Singh
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
The Zoya Factor is a romantic comedy centered around Zoya Singh Solanki, a charming and quirky young woman who is considered a lucky mascot for the Indian cricket team. The story explores how her unexpected association with the team influences their fortunes and her personal life, especially her evolving relationship with the team's captain, Nikhil Khoda. The narrative blends elements of romance, sports, and superstition, highlighting the impact of luck and belief in everyday life.
The Zoya Factor offers a light-hearted and breezy narrative that combines romance with the fervor of cricket fandom. The screenplay attempts to balance the quirky charm of the protagonist with the dynamics of a sports team, though it occasionally struggles with pacing, especially in the second half where the story loses some momentum.
The first half is engaging, filled with humorous moments and a fresh take on the 'lucky mascot' trope, effectively setting up the characters and their relationships. However, the second half tends to become predictable and slows down, diluting the initial charm.
Musically, the film features compositions by Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa, and Shankar Mahadevan, which are pleasant but not particularly memorable. The songs integrate well within the narrative but do not stand out as highlights. The background score supports the film's light tone adequately, enhancing emotional and comedic beats without overpowering scenes.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja: Delivers a bubbly and earnest portrayal of Zoya, capturing the character's quirky optimism and charm effectively.
Dulquer Salmaan: Plays the cricket team captain with a calm and grounded demeanor, providing a good foil to Sonam's energetic character.
Sanjay Kapoor: Offers a solid supporting performance, adding depth to the team management subplot.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Abhishek Sharma directs with a light touch, focusing on the film's romantic and comedic elements. While the direction keeps the tone consistent, the narrative pacing issues and lack of depth in conflict somewhat undermine the overall impact.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally appreciated the film's unique premise and Sonam Kapoor's performance but pointed out the uneven pacing and lack of engaging conflict as significant drawbacks. The film was seen as a decent watch for fans of light romantic comedies but did not make a strong impact critically or commercially.
Final Box-Office Result
The Zoya Factor released on 20 September 2019 (2019).
The Zoya Factor is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Budget of The Zoya Factor is approximately ₹128831 Crore.
The Zoya Factor is available on Netflix from 20 September 2019.
The Zoya Factor directed by Abhishek Sharma. Produced by Aarti Shetty, Pooja Shetty Deora.
The Zoya Factor stars Dulquer Salmaan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja.
Tollybo rates The Zoya Factor 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for The Zoya Factor composed by Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan.
The Zoya Factor — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 134 minutes, Language: Hindi.
