The trailer of Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe had sparked strong reactions online after it was released on Wednesday, September 2. Viewers responded to the film’s mix of comedy and action, while Preity Zinta’s new action avatar also caught attention.

Kemmu had directed the film and also played the lead role. The cast included Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir. Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore had also appeared in a special cameo.

Soon after the trailer was released, viewers shared their reactions on social media. Several praised Kemmu’s comic timing and his performance, while others said the trailer had reminded them of his earlier directorial film Madgaon Express.

One social media user praised the actor's comedy skills, writing, “There is no better lead actor with better comedy timing than @kunalkemmu.”

Other viewers also noticed similarities in the trailer’s comic tone, with comments including “Madgaon Express Universe” and “Maza aa gya… Madgaon express vibes are back.”

Preity Zinta’s appearance in action scenes also became a talking point. Viewers reacted to seeing the actress in a different role and expressed interest in watching her return to the big screen.

One fan reacted to her action scenes by writing, “Whaaaaaattt! PZ doing action too! Y’all this is a VIBE, can’t wait for 18 Sept.”

The trailer also received comments about the film’s entertainment value. Some viewers called it “absolutely entertaining”, while another comment described Kemmu’s comedy and the film as “Kunal Khemu + comedy+ Made for each other.”

The film had been scheduled to release in theatres on September 18. Its release was set to coincide with Dayrastarring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj and directed by Meghna Gulzar.

With the trailer released, Vibe had begun drawing attention ahead of its theatrical release, particularly for Kemmu’s comedy and Zinta’s action sequences.