Is "Brain Rot" the New Film Genre?
Cringe, Laugh, Repeat.
We are a generation that thrives on social media. While doom scrolling, you must’ve come across the term “brain rot”. You will see this word everywhere, referring to movies, reels, and much more. Brainrot was nominated as the “word of the year” by Oxford in 2024, so you know that it’s the real deal.
But what essentially is brain rot? Well, to frame it simply, brain rot is utterly absurd, lighthearted, and low-effort. It became a huge part of the internet culture over the past couple of years. The characters are funny; the stories are mindless, and they don’t take effort. It’s ideal for today’s busy lifestyles.
So let’s look at the brain rot movies. We all have grown up watching such movies even before brain rot was a term.
Brain rot movies deserve a special category altogether. Picture this: you don’t need to dissect the film’s plot. Just laugh!
Bollywood has given us peak brainrots. While we have emotional and deep films like “Taare Zameen Par” getting released, we also have “Dhamaal”; yes, both are released in the same year!
Bollywood movies have reached the peak of brain rot. We have the good ones and the bad ones. Recent film releases in the industry that deserve to be called brain rot “Vicky aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video”, “Bhool Bhulaiya 2 & 3”– bad ones at that!
One of the best examples of bad brain rot in today’s time would be “Nadaaniya”! Let’s not discuss it further.
Let’s talk about the golden era of brain rot! The era when we all used to sit in front of the television or the theatres and laugh our hearts out. We’re talking about the times when we just sat in front of the television and enjoyed a movie. We gave little thought to those while watching. Yeah, like “Chup Chup Ke”, “Bhagam Bhag”, “Khichdi”, “Hera Pheri”, “Golmaal”, and the list just keeps going. Pure Cinema. Could also add “Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Gham” to the list.
Honourable mentions: Himesh Reshammiya’s “The Xpose” and “Badass Ravikumar”. That man was on to something! It makes for a perfect brain rot— funny characters, bad plotline and it’s a recent one!
I have watched, re-watched, and binge-watched these movies for such a long time. Even today, if I feel sad, I turn to these movies to find solace.
When talking about brain rot cinema, you cannot forget to talk about Akshay Kumar. That man has delivered some of the most iconic brain rot movies in existence. Many of his brain rot movies are considered as ‘cult classics’ of our time. We have “Hera Pheri”, “Tees Maar Khan”, “Welcome”, “Good Newzz”, and so many more! Some of his older films were peak brain rot and well-loved. He had done the perfect job of keeping us entertained.
Alright, so we have yapped for too long about this, now the question is, Why the heck do we love brain rot movies so much?
After doing some reading we came to a small, nobody-asked conclusion: Relaxation.
These brain rot movies are used to relax and just enjoy. You don’t have to work your brain muscles to understand the plot or work through the complexity of the film. We have all these quirky characters, over-the-top action sequences, and mindless storylines that tickle your funny bone.
When your life exhausts you, by the end of the day, it becomes impossible to process any information. Then your brain gets overwhelmed with all the information that has been consumed.
What’s the best solution to this? Watching brain rot movies!
As mentioned before, brain rot movies lack logic; they are purely made for entertaining the masses and making them question their life choices. There’s no plot! Although many wonder why these kinds of movies are made, you cannot deny the fact that they make for a good laugh. The lack of a plot makes for an easy winding down after a hectic day.
Just imagine: you’ve come home after a long day of socializing, you freshen up, and start watching “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani”. Bonus: You are surrounded by food! Now, that’s a dream.
These movies make for a good laugh and allow us to relax after a long day. Some days you should watch a brain rot movie over any intellectual one’s
Though some people argue that too much brain rot leads to a decline in critical thinking abilities, brain rot is a boon. Having a medium that allows you to put your mind to rest and not worry too much is a blessing! Again, that depends on how much you watch it throughout the day.
It’s just that brain rot movies are funny. Maybe Bollywood won’t recreate the magic of those movies, as the industry has had a downfall. But never say never.
Talking about brain rot in the modern film industry, some recommendations that we have for you are.
Still, one small piece of advice: don’t watch too much brain rot. Otherwise, you’ll be tackling brain fog, decreased focus and burnout. Decreased focus is especially dangerous for those who have a competitive work culture. So take our advice, stay calm, watch controlled amounts of brain rot.
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