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Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2026-10-14T22:40:07Z

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{{Short description|2002 film by Pankaj Parashar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| image = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Pankaj Parashar]]
| producer = [[Gordhan Tanwani]]
| writer = [[Rumi Jafery]]
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Sushmita Sen]] [[Diya Mirza]]
| music = [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Daboo Malik]]
| cinematography = [[Thomas A. Xavier]]
| editing = [[Srinivas Patro]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|02|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge''''' ({{trans|I won’t be able to forget you}}) is a 2002 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]]. The films stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Dia Mirza]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==</ref>

== Plot ==

Veer Thakur ([[Salman Khan]]) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh ([[Sharat Saxena]]) and Thakurain Geeta ([[Nishigandha Wad]]). He is in love with Muskaan ([[Dia Mirza]]), his friend & daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their support to the union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him & finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques no pehelwaan (wrestler), including his father, have ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts.

One day, as the Chief Minister ([[Anjan Srivastav]]), is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper and the building are both missing. Veer grows restless, but nobody notices that the CM has grown restless on seeing Veer. Some days later, at Veer's wedding, some goons attack the party and try to kill Veer, but Veer kills them singlehandedly. Convinced that everyone is hiding something important from him, he demands answers. The Thakur relents and tells him that he is neither Veer nor their son.

The real Veer ([[Arbaaz Khan]]) was a soldier who died in the line of duty. After immersing in his ashes, he found the bullet-ridden body of an unknown man. When he realized that this man had no memories of his past, he told him that he is Veer & concoct a past for him, because they feel the need to have a son. Veer decides to go on a quest to find his real identity. He goes to Mumbai to find that both the police and goons are baying for his blood. He meets a teenager named Ahsan, aka Munna ([[Sumeet Pathak]]), who calls him Ali Bhaijaan (brother), but Munna dies while trying to save Ali from an assassin. The hero does not see the face of the assassin but assumes that his name is Ali. He gets visions of a girl ([[Sushmita Sen]]) whom he has never seen.

The mystery starts unwinding when he meets a guy named Inder ([[Inder Kumar]]). As Ali starts getting his past memories, it is confirmed that his name is indeed Ali. Ali & Munna were orphaned brothers, while Inder was Ali's friend. An old man named Rahim Chacha ([[Alok Nath]]) was their guardian. The mysterious girl Ali saw was Mehak, his love. Ali and Inder had won medals for shooting during many contests, although Ali was always better. The marksmanship skills are noticed by the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Crime Branch, M.K. Sharma ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), who makes a proposal to them: masquerade as goons of a gang, kill goons of their rival gang & trick both the gangs to destroy each other in gang wars. Ali refuses flatly, but after some goons kill Rahim Chacha, Ali & Inder decide to take the offer.

Mehak gives both the guys' portable video recorders, so that they can prove their innocence if anything goes wrong. Soon, the Inspector takes them to the Chief Minister ([[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]]) & his aide ([[Anjan Srivastav]]). They plan to enact an attack on the CM, making the opposition look dirty in the eyes of the people & garnering sympathy votes for the CM. However, when Ali is trying to fake the shooting, somebody really kills the CM. The police start chasing Ali, thinking that he is the killer & Ali flees.

After recovering his memory, Ali realizes that the CM's aide took advantage of the plan to become CM himself. Meanwhile, Ali learns that Inder made Mehak his wife to save her from harassment. Ali tries to tell the truth to the Inspector but realizes that nobody believes him. In an attack, when Ali goes aboard a local train, the remaining memories come to him. He remembers boarding the train the same way on the day of the assassination, where Inder met him & confessed to killing the CM. Thereafter, Inder shot Ali to hide the truth & threw his body in a river. Suddenly, the Inspector confronts him, and Ali convinces the Inspector by telling the truth.

Ali goes to Mehak & tells her everything. He realizes that there must be some incriminating evidence in Inder's tapes. As he plays a tape, Mehak witnesses in horror Inder striking the deal with the CM's aide. Ali notifies Inder that he remembers everything now. Inder, along with his cronies, come to kill Ali, and Mehak dies in the process. This angers Ali, and he kills the goons. Inder and Ali have a hand-to-hand fight. Ali demands Inder an explanation for his actions.

Inder reveals that he was always second best with Ali around & that even Mehak, whom he secretly loved, chose Ali over him. Also, Ali always got money & fame more easily than Inder. Inder reveals that he had sent the goons to kill Rahim Chacha, thus manipulating Ali to take the offer. Also, when Ali came back to Bombay, Inder saw him. Inder was the sniper whom Ali's brother, Munna, saw.

Ali kills Inder in combat and afterwards broadcasts Inder's tape over the cable TV network, thus freeing himself from his charges & putting the present CM in the dock. He returns to the village and marries Muskaan, just as planned.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Salman Khan]] as Ali (Real) / Veer Singh Thakur (Fake)
* [[Sushmita Sen]] as Mehak
* [[Diya Mirza]] as Muskan
* [[Inder Kumar]] as Inder (Voice dubbed by ([[Akshay Anand]]))
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as Geeta
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Pratap
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as JCP M.K. Sharma
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Lallan
* [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] as Chief Minister
* [[Anjan Srivastav]] as Home Minister Sadanand
* [[Pankaj Dheer]] as Shiv
* [[Alok Nath]] as Rahim Chacha
* [[Razak Khan]] as Dilbar
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Pakhandee Baba
* Sumeet Pathak as Munna
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Veer Singh Thakur (real) (extended cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Reception==
This movie came out when Salman Khan was in the news for all the wrong reasons- [[Aishwarya Rai]] break-up, This contributed to its dismal showing at the box office despite receiving good critic ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|title=Box Office 2002|accessdate=2016-07-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|archivedate=10 October 2013}}</ref>

==Remake==
The film was later remade in [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] as ''[[Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na]]'' starring by [[Shakib Khan]].

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Maa Tujhhe Salaam (film)|Maa Tujhhe Salaam]]
| next_year = 2002
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!# !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Music!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:12
|-
| 2
| "Kya Hua Tujhe"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:05
|-
| 3
| "Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:20
|-
| 4
| "Mubarak Eid Mubarak"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Arvinder Singh, Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:22
|-
| 5
| "Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 05:11
|-
| 6
| "Mehendi Hai Rachi Mere Haanthon Mein"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Jaspinder Narula]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:40
|-
| 7
| "Main To Ladki Kunwari"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:11
|-
| 8
|"Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi" (Club Mix)
|[[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 04:29
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0310254}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pankuj Parashar]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2026-10-14T22:39:37Z

216.164.252.126:

{{Short description|2002 film by Pankaj Parashar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| image = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Pankaj Parashar]]
| producer = [[Gordhan Tanwani]]
| writer = [[Rumi Jafery]]
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Sushmita Sen]] [[Diya Mirza]]
| music = [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Daboo Malik]]
| cinematography = [[Thomas A. Xavier]]
| editing = [[Srinivas Patro]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|02|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge''''' ({{trans|I won’t be able to forget you}}) is a 2002 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]]. The films stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Dia Mirza]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==</ref>

== Plot ==

Veer Thakur ([[Salman Khan]]) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh ([[Sharat Saxena]]) and Thakurain Geeta ([[Nishigandha Wad]]). He is in love with Muskaan ([[Dia Mirza]]), his friend & daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their support to the union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him & finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques no pehelwaan (wrestler), including his father, have ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts.

One day, as the Chief Minister ([[Anjan Srivastav]]), is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper and the building are both missing. Veer grows restless, but nobody notices that the CM has grown restless on seeing Veer. Some days later, at Veer's wedding, some goons attack the party and try to kill Veer, but Veer kills them singlehandedly. Convinced that everyone is hiding something important from him, he demands answers. The Thakur relents and tells him that he is neither Veer nor their son.

The real Veer ([[Arbaaz Khan]]) was a soldier who died in the line of duty. After immersing in his ashes, he found the bullet-ridden body of an unknown man. When he realized that this man had no memories of his past, he told him that he is Veer & concoct a past for him, because they feel the need to have a son. Veer decides to go on a quest to find his real identity. He goes to Mumbai to find that both the police and goons are baying for his blood. He meets a teenager named Ahsan, aka Munna ([[Sumeet Pathak]]), who calls him Ali Bhaijaan (brother), but Munna dies while trying to save Ali from an assassin. The hero does not see the face of the assassin but assumes that his name is Ali. He gets visions of a girl ([[Sushmita Sen]]) whom he has never seen.

The mystery starts unwinding when he meets a guy named Inder ([[Inder Kumar]]). As Ali starts getting his past memories, it is confirmed that his name is indeed Ali. Ali & Munna were orphaned brothers, while Inder was Ali's friend. An old man named Rahim Chacha ([[Alok Nath]]) was their guardian. The mysterious girl Ali saw was Mehak, his love. Ali and Inder had won medals for shooting during many contests, although Ali was always better. The marksmanship skills are noticed by the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Crime Branch, M.K. Sharma ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), who makes a proposal to them: masquerade as goons of a gang, kill goons of their rival gang & trick both the gangs to destroy each other in gang wars. Ali refuses flatly, but after some goons kill Rahim Chacha, Ali & Inder decide to take the offer.

Mehak gives both the guys' portable video recorders, so that they can prove their innocence if anything goes wrong. Soon, the Inspector takes them to the Chief Minister ([[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]]) & his aide ([[Anjan Srivastav]]). They plan to enact an attack on the CM, making the opposition look dirty in the eyes of the people & garnering sympathy votes for the CM. However, when Ali is trying to fake the shooting, somebody really kills the CM. The police start chasing Ali, thinking that he is the killer & Ali flees.

After recovering his memory, Ali realizes that the CM's aide took advantage of the plan to become CM himself. Meanwhile, Ali learns that Inder made Mehak his wife to save her from harassment. Ali tries to tell the truth to the Inspector but realizes that nobody believes him. In an attack, when Ali goes aboard a local train, the remaining memories come to him. He remembers boarding the train the same way on the day of the assassination, where Inder met him & confessed to killing the CM. Thereafter, Inder shot Ali to hide the truth & threw his body in a river. Suddenly, the Inspector confronts him, and Ali convinces the Inspector by telling the truth.

Ali goes to Mehak & tells her everything. He realizes that there must be some incriminating evidence in Inder's tapes. As he plays a tape, Mehak witnesses in horror Inder striking the deal with the CM's aide. Ali notifies Inder that he remembers everything now. Inder, along with his cronies, come to kill Ali, and Mehak dies in the process. This angers Ali, and he kills the goons. Inder and Ali have a hand-to-hand fight. Ali demands Inder an explanation for his actions.

Inder reveals that he was always second best with Ali around & that even Mehak, whom he secretly loved, chose Ali over him. Also, Ali always got money & fame more easily than Inder. Inder reveals that he had sent the goons to kill Rahim Chacha, thus manipulating Ali to take the offer. Also, when Ali came back to Bombay, Inder saw him. Inder was the sniper whom Ali's brother, Munna, saw.

Ali kills Inder in combat and afterwards broadcasts Inder's tape over the cable TV network, thus freeing himself from his charges & putting the present CM in the dock. He returns to the village and marries Muskaan, just as planned.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Salman Khan]] as Ali (Real) / Veer Singh Thakur (Fake)
* [[Sushmita Sen]] as Mehak
* [[Diya Mirza]] as Muskan
* [[Inder Kumar]] as Inder (Voice dubbed by ([[Akshay Anand]])
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as Geeta
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Pratap
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as JCP M.K. Sharma
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Lallan
* [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] as Chief Minister
* [[Anjan Srivastav]] as Home Minister Sadanand
* [[Pankaj Dheer]] as Shiv
* [[Alok Nath]] as Rahim Chacha
* [[Razak Khan]] as Dilbar
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Pakhandee Baba
* Sumeet Pathak as Munna
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Veer Singh Thakur (real) (extended cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Reception==
This movie came out when Salman Khan was in the news for all the wrong reasons- [[Aishwarya Rai]] break-up, This contributed to its dismal showing at the box office despite receiving good critic ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|title=Box Office 2002|accessdate=2016-07-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|archivedate=10 October 2013}}</ref>

==Remake==
The film was later remade in [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] as ''[[Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na]]'' starring by [[Shakib Khan]].

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Maa Tujhhe Salaam (film)|Maa Tujhhe Salaam]]
| next_year = 2002
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!# !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Music!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:12
|-
| 2
| "Kya Hua Tujhe"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:05
|-
| 3
| "Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:20
|-
| 4
| "Mubarak Eid Mubarak"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Arvinder Singh, Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:22
|-
| 5
| "Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 05:11
|-
| 6
| "Mehendi Hai Rachi Mere Haanthon Mein"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Jaspinder Narula]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:40
|-
| 7
| "Main To Ladki Kunwari"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:11
|-
| 8
|"Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi" (Club Mix)
|[[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 04:29
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0310254}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pankuj Parashar]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2026-10-14T22:38:49Z

216.164.252.126:

{{Short description|2002 film by Pankaj Parashar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| image = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Pankaj Parashar]]
| producer = [[Gordhan Tanwani]]
| writer = [[Rumi Jafery]]
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Sushmita Sen]] [[Diya Mirza]]
| music = [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Daboo Malik]]
| cinematography = [[Thomas A. Xavier]]
| editing = [[Srinivas Patro]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|02|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge''''' ({{trans|I won’t be able to forget you}}) is a 2002 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]]. The films stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Dia Mirza]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==</ref>

== Plot ==

Veer Thakur ([[Salman Khan]]) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh ([[Sharat Saxena]]) and Thakurain Geeta ([[Nishigandha Wad]]). He is in love with Muskaan ([[Dia Mirza]]), his friend & daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their support to the union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him & finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques no pehelwaan (wrestler), including his father, have ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts.

One day, as the Chief Minister ([[Anjan Srivastav]]), is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper and the building are both missing. Veer grows restless, but nobody notices that the CM has grown restless on seeing Veer. Some days later, at Veer's wedding, some goons attack the party and try to kill Veer, but Veer kills them singlehandedly. Convinced that everyone is hiding something important from him, he demands answers. The Thakur relents and tells him that he is neither Veer nor their son.

The real Veer ([[Arbaaz Khan]]) was a soldier who died in the line of duty. After immersing in his ashes, he found the bullet-ridden body of an unknown man. When he realized that this man had no memories of his past, he told him that he is Veer & concoct a past for him, because they feel the need to have a son. Veer decides to go on a quest to find his real identity. He goes to Mumbai to find that both the police and goons are baying for his blood. He meets a teenager named Ahsan, aka Munna ([[Sumeet Pathak]]), who calls him Ali Bhaijaan (brother), but Munna dies while trying to save Ali from an assassin. The hero does not see the face of the assassin but assumes that his name is Ali. He gets visions of a girl ([[Sushmita Sen]]) whom he has never seen.

The mystery starts unwinding when he meets a guy named Inder ([[Inder Kumar]]). As Ali starts getting his past memories, it is confirmed that his name is indeed Ali. Ali & Munna were orphaned brothers, while Inder was Ali's friend. An old man named Rahim Chacha ([[Alok Nath]]) was their guardian. The mysterious girl Ali saw was Mehak, his love. Ali and Inder had won medals for shooting during many contests, although Ali was always better. The marksmanship skills are noticed by the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Crime Branch, M.K. Sharma ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), who makes a proposal to them: masquerade as goons of a gang, kill goons of their rival gang & trick both the gangs to destroy each other in gang wars. Ali refuses flatly, but after some goons kill Rahim Chacha, Ali & Inder decide to take the offer.

Mehak gives both the guys' portable video recorders, so that they can prove their innocence if anything goes wrong. Soon, the Inspector takes them to the Chief Minister ([[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]]) & his aide ([[Anjan Srivastav]]). They plan to enact an attack on the CM, making the opposition look dirty in the eyes of the people & garnering sympathy votes for the CM. However, when Ali is trying to fake the shooting, somebody really kills the CM. The police start chasing Ali, thinking that he is the killer & Ali flees.

After recovering his memory, Ali realizes that the CM's aide took advantage of the plan to become CM himself. Meanwhile, Ali learns that Inder made Mehak his wife to save her from harassment. Ali tries to tell the truth to the Inspector but realizes that nobody believes him. In an attack, when Ali goes aboard a local train, the remaining memories come to him. He remembers boarding the train the same way on the day of the assassination, where Inder met him & confessed to killing the CM. Thereafter, Inder shot Ali to hide the truth & threw his body in a river. Suddenly, the Inspector confronts him, and Ali convinces the Inspector by telling the truth.

Ali goes to Mehak & tells her everything. He realizes that there must be some incriminating evidence in Inder's tapes. As he plays a tape, Mehak witnesses in horror Inder striking the deal with the CM's aide. Ali notifies Inder that he remembers everything now. Inder, along with his cronies, come to kill Ali, and Mehak dies in the process. This angers Ali, and he kills the goons. Inder and Ali have a hand-to-hand fight. Ali demands Inder an explanation for his actions.

Inder reveals that he was always second best with Ali around & that even Mehak, whom he secretly loved, chose Ali over him. Also, Ali always got money & fame more easily than Inder. Inder reveals that he had sent the goons to kill Rahim Chacha, thus manipulating Ali to take the offer. Also, when Ali came back to Bombay, Inder saw him. Inder was the sniper whom Ali's brother, Munna, saw.

Ali kills Inder in combat and afterwards broadcasts Inder's tape over the cable TV network, thus freeing himself from his charges & putting the present CM in the dock. He returns to the village and marries Muskaan, just as planned.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Salman Khan]] as Ali (Real) / Veer Singh Thakur (Fake)
* [[Sushmita Sen]] as Mehak
* [[Diya Mirza]] as Muskan
* [[Inder Kumar]]as Inder (Voice dubbed by ([[Akshay Anand]])
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as Geeta
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Pratap
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as JCP M.K. Sharma
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Lallan
* [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] as Chief Minister
* [[Anjan Srivastav]] as Home Minister Sadanand
* [[Pankaj Dheer]] as Shiv
* [[Alok Nath]] as Rahim Chacha
* [[Razak Khan]] as Dilbar
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Pakhandee Baba
* Sumeet Pathak as Munna
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Veer Singh Thakur (real) (extended cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Reception==
This movie came out when Salman Khan was in the news for all the wrong reasons- [[Aishwarya Rai]] break-up, This contributed to its dismal showing at the box office despite receiving good critic ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|title=Box Office 2002|accessdate=2016-07-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|archivedate=10 October 2013}}</ref>

==Remake==
The film was later remade in [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] as ''[[Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na]]'' starring by [[Shakib Khan]].

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Maa Tujhhe Salaam (film)|Maa Tujhhe Salaam]]
| next_year = 2002
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!# !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Music!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:12
|-
| 2
| "Kya Hua Tujhe"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:05
|-
| 3
| "Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:20
|-
| 4
| "Mubarak Eid Mubarak"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Arvinder Singh, Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:22
|-
| 5
| "Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 05:11
|-
| 6
| "Mehendi Hai Rachi Mere Haanthon Mein"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Jaspinder Narula]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:40
|-
| 7
| "Main To Ladki Kunwari"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:11
|-
| 8
|"Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi" (Club Mix)
|[[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 04:29
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0310254}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pankuj Parashar]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2026-10-14T22:38:28Z

216.164.252.126:

{{Short description|2002 film by Pankaj Parashar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| image = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Pankaj Parashar]]
| producer = [[Gordhan Tanwani]]
| writer = [[Rumi Jafery]]
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Sushmita Sen]] [[Diya Mirza]]
| music = [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Daboo Malik]]
| cinematography = [[Thomas A. Xavier]]
| editing = [[Srinivas Patro]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|02|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge''''' ({{trans|I won’t be able to forget you}}) is a 2002 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]]. The films stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Dia Mirza]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==</ref>

== Plot ==

Veer Thakur ([[Salman Khan]]) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh ([[Sharat Saxena]]) and Thakurain Geeta ([[Nishigandha Wad]]). He is in love with Muskaan ([[Dia Mirza]]), his friend & daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their support to the union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him & finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques no pehelwaan (wrestler), including his father, have ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts.

One day, as the Chief Minister ([[Anjan Srivastav]]), is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper and the building are both missing. Veer grows restless, but nobody notices that the CM has grown restless on seeing Veer. Some days later, at Veer's wedding, some goons attack the party and try to kill Veer, but Veer kills them singlehandedly. Convinced that everyone is hiding something important from him, he demands answers. The Thakur relents and tells him that he is neither Veer nor their son.

The real Veer ([[Arbaaz Khan]]) was a soldier who died in the line of duty. After immersing in his ashes, he found the bullet-ridden body of an unknown man. When he realized that this man had no memories of his past, he told him that he is Veer & concoct a past for him, because they feel the need to have a son. Veer decides to go on a quest to find his real identity. He goes to Mumbai to find that both the police and goons are baying for his blood. He meets a teenager named Ahsan, aka Munna ([[Sumeet Pathak]]), who calls him Ali Bhaijaan (brother), but Munna dies while trying to save Ali from an assassin. The hero does not see the face of the assassin but assumes that his name is Ali. He gets visions of a girl ([[Sushmita Sen]]) whom he has never seen.

The mystery starts unwinding when he meets a guy named Inder ([[Inder Kumar]]). As Ali starts getting his past memories, it is confirmed that his name is indeed Ali. Ali & Munna were orphaned brothers, while Inder was Ali's friend. An old man named Rahim Chacha ([[Alok Nath]]) was their guardian. The mysterious girl Ali saw was Mehak, his love. Ali and Inder had won medals for shooting during many contests, although Ali was always better. The marksmanship skills are noticed by the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Crime Branch, M.K. Sharma ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), who makes a proposal to them: masquerade as goons of a gang, kill goons of their rival gang & trick both the gangs to destroy each other in gang wars. Ali refuses flatly, but after some goons kill Rahim Chacha, Ali & Inder decide to take the offer.

Mehak gives both the guys' portable video recorders, so that they can prove their innocence if anything goes wrong. Soon, the Inspector takes them to the Chief Minister ([[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]]) & his aide ([[Anjan Srivastav]]). They plan to enact an attack on the CM, making the opposition look dirty in the eyes of the people & garnering sympathy votes for the CM. However, when Ali is trying to fake the shooting, somebody really kills the CM. The police start chasing Ali, thinking that he is the killer & Ali flees.

After recovering his memory, Ali realizes that the CM's aide took advantage of the plan to become CM himself. Meanwhile, Ali learns that Inder made Mehak his wife to save her from harassment. Ali tries to tell the truth to the Inspector but realizes that nobody believes him. In an attack, when Ali goes aboard a local train, the remaining memories come to him. He remembers boarding the train the same way on the day of the assassination, where Inder met him & confessed to killing the CM. Thereafter, Inder shot Ali to hide the truth & threw his body in a river. Suddenly, the Inspector confronts him, and Ali convinces the Inspector by telling the truth.

Ali goes to Mehak & tells her everything. He realizes that there must be some incriminating evidence in Inder's tapes. As he plays a tape, Mehak witnesses in horror Inder striking the deal with the CM's aide. Ali notifies Inder that he remembers everything now. Inder, along with his cronies, come to kill Ali, and Mehak dies in the process. This angers Ali, and he kills the goons. Inder and Ali have a hand-to-hand fight. Ali demands Inder an explanation for his actions.

Inder reveals that he was always second best with Ali around & that even Mehak, whom he secretly loved, chose Ali over him. Also, Ali always got money & fame more easily than Inder. Inder reveals that he had sent the goons to kill Rahim Chacha, thus manipulating Ali to take the offer. Also, when Ali came back to Bombay, Inder saw him. Inder was the sniper whom Ali's brother, Munna, saw.

Ali kills Inder in combat and afterwards broadcasts Inder's tape over the cable TV network, thus freeing himself from his charges & putting the present CM in the dock. He returns to the village and marries Muskaan, just as planned.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Salman Khan]] as Ali (Real) / Veer Singh Thakur (Fake)
* [[Sushmita Sen]] as Mehak
* [[Diya Mirza]] as Muskan
* [[Inder Kumar]]as Inder (Voice dubbed by ([[Akshay Anand]])
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as Geeta
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Pratap
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as JCP M.K. Sharma
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Lallan
* [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] as Chief Minister
* [[Anjan Srivastav]] as Home Minister Sadanand
* [[Pankaj Dheer]] as Shiv
* [[Alok Nath]] as Rahim Chacha
* [[Razak Khan]] as Dilbar
* [[Johnny Lever]] ... Pakhandee Baba
* Sumeet Pathak as Munna
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Veer Singh Thakur (real) (extended cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Reception==
This movie came out when Salman Khan was in the news for all the wrong reasons- [[Aishwarya Rai]] break-up, This contributed to its dismal showing at the box office despite receiving good critic ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|title=Box Office 2002|accessdate=2016-07-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|archivedate=10 October 2013}}</ref>

==Remake==
The film was later remade in [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] as ''[[Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na]]'' starring by [[Shakib Khan]].

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Maa Tujhhe Salaam (film)|Maa Tujhhe Salaam]]
| next_year = 2002
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!# !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Music!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:12
|-
| 2
| "Kya Hua Tujhe"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:05
|-
| 3
| "Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:20
|-
| 4
| "Mubarak Eid Mubarak"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Arvinder Singh, Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:22
|-
| 5
| "Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 05:11
|-
| 6
| "Mehendi Hai Rachi Mere Haanthon Mein"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Jaspinder Narula]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:40
|-
| 7
| "Main To Ladki Kunwari"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:11
|-
| 8
|"Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi" (Club Mix)
|[[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 04:29
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0310254}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pankuj Parashar]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]

Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge

2026-10-14T21:44:14Z

216.164.252.126:

{{Short description|2002 film by Pankaj Parashar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| image = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Pankaj Parashar]]
| producer = [[Gordhan Tanwani]]
| writer = [[Rumi Jafery]]
| screenplay =
| narrator =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Salman Khan]] [[Sushmita Sen]] [[Diya Mirza]]
| music = [[Sajid–Wajid]] [[Daboo Malik]]
| cinematography = [[Thomas A. Xavier]]
| editing = [[Srinivas Patro]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2002|02|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge''''' ({{trans|I won’t be able to forget you}}) is a 2002 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Pankaj Parashar]]. The films stars [[Salman Khan]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Dia Mirza]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==</ref>

== Plot ==

Veer Thakur ([[Salman Khan]]) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small community with his parents: Thakur Punya Pratap Singh ([[Sharat Saxena]]) and Thakurain Geeta ([[Nishigandha Wad]]). He is in love with Muskaan ([[Dia Mirza]]), his friend & daughter of another Thakur. Their parents give their support to the union, but Veer suddenly starts getting visions of events that he can't remember ever happening to him & finds that he is an expert in fighting techniques no pehelwaan (wrestler), including his father, have ever seen before. Nobody has any explanation for these facts.

One day, as the Chief Minister ([[Anjan Srivastav]]), is giving a speech at a certain function in his village, Veer suddenly spots a sniper trying to aim at the CM. Veer lunges to save the CM, only to find that the sniper and the building are both missing. Veer grows restless, but nobody notices that the CM has grown restless on seeing Veer. Some days later, at Veer's wedding, some goons attack the party and try to kill Veer, but Veer kills them singlehandedly. Convinced that everyone is hiding something important from him, he demands answers. The Thakur relents and tells him that he is neither Veer nor their son.

The real Veer ([[Arbaaz Khan]]) was a soldier who died in the line of duty. After immersing in his ashes, he found the bullet-ridden body of an unknown man. When he realized that this man had no memories of his past, he told him that he is Veer & concoct a past for him, because they feel the need to have a son. Veer decides to go on a quest to find his real identity. He goes to Mumbai to find that both the police and goons are baying for his blood. He meets a teenager named Ahsan, aka Munna ([[Sumeet Pathak]]), who calls him Ali Bhaijaan (brother), but Munna dies while trying to save Ali from an assassin. The hero does not see the face of the assassin but assumes that his name is Ali. He gets visions of a girl ([[Sushmita Sen]]) whom he has never seen.

The mystery starts unwinding when he meets a guy named Inder ([[Inder Kumar]]). As Ali starts getting his past memories, it is confirmed that his name is indeed Ali. Ali & Munna were orphaned brothers, while Inder was Ali's friend. An old man named Rahim Chacha ([[Alok Nath]]) was their guardian. The mysterious girl Ali saw was Mehak, his love. Ali and Inder had won medals for shooting during many contests, although Ali was always better. The marksmanship skills are noticed by the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Crime Branch, M.K. Sharma ([[Mukesh Rishi]]), who makes a proposal to them: masquerade as goons of a gang, kill goons of their rival gang & trick both the gangs to destroy each other in gang wars. Ali refuses flatly, but after some goons kill Rahim Chacha, Ali & Inder decide to take the offer.

Mehak gives both the guys' portable video recorders, so that they can prove their innocence if anything goes wrong. Soon, the Inspector takes them to the Chief Minister ([[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]]) & his aide ([[Anjan Srivastav]]). They plan to enact an attack on the CM, making the opposition look dirty in the eyes of the people & garnering sympathy votes for the CM. However, when Ali is trying to fake the shooting, somebody really kills the CM. The police start chasing Ali, thinking that he is the killer & Ali flees.

After recovering his memory, Ali realizes that the CM's aide took advantage of the plan to become CM himself. Meanwhile, Ali learns that Inder made Mehak his wife to save her from harassment. Ali tries to tell the truth to the Inspector but realizes that nobody believes him. In an attack, when Ali goes aboard a local train, the remaining memories come to him. He remembers boarding the train the same way on the day of the assassination, where Inder met him & confessed to killing the CM. Thereafter, Inder shot Ali to hide the truth & threw his body in a river. Suddenly, the Inspector confronts him, and Ali convinces the Inspector by telling the truth.

Ali goes to Mehak & tells her everything. He realizes that there must be some incriminating evidence in Inder's tapes. As he plays a tape, Mehak witnesses in horror Inder striking the deal with the CM's aide. Ali notifies Inder that he remembers everything now. Inder, along with his cronies, come to kill Ali, and Mehak dies in the process. This angers Ali, and he kills the goons. Inder and Ali have a hand-to-hand fight. Ali demands Inder an explanation for his actions.

Inder reveals that he was always second best with Ali around & that even Mehak, whom he secretly loved, chose Ali over him. Also, Ali always got money & fame more easily than Inder. Inder reveals that he had sent the goons to kill Rahim Chacha, thus manipulating Ali to take the offer. Also, when Ali came back to Bombay, Inder saw him. Inder was the sniper whom Ali's brother, Munna, saw.

Ali kills Inder in combat and afterwards broadcasts Inder's tape over the cable TV network, thus freeing himself from his charges & putting the present CM in the dock. He returns to the village and marries Muskaan, just as planned.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Salman Khan]] as Ali / Veer Singh Thakur
* [[Sushmita Sen]] as Mehak
* [[Diya Mirza]] as Muskan
* [[Inder Kumar]] ... Inder Saxena
* [[Nishigandha Wad]] as Geeta Singh Thakur
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Thakur Punya Pratap Singh
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as JCP M.K. Sharma
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Lallan
* [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] as Chief Minister
* [[Anjan Srivastav]] as Home Minister Sadanand
* [[Pankaj Dheer]] as Shiv
* [[Alok Nath]] as Rahim Chacha
* [[Razak Khan]] as Dilbar Khan
* [[Johnny Lever]] ... Pakhandee Baba
* Sumeet Pathak as Munna
* [[Arbaaz Khan]] as Veer Singh Thakur (special appearance)
{{colend}}

==Reception==
This movie came out when Salman Khan was in the news for all the wrong reasons- [[Aishwarya Rai]] break-up, This contributed to its dismal showing at the box office despite receiving good critic ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|title=Box Office 2002|accessdate=2016-07-11|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010041921/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=208&catName=MjAwMg==|archivedate=10 October 2013}}</ref>

==Remake==
The film was later remade in [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] as ''[[Jor Kore Bhalobasha Hoy Na]]'' starring by [[Shakib Khan]].

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2002
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| prev_title = [[Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai]]
| prev_year = 2002
| next_title = [[Maa Tujhhe Salaam (film)|Maa Tujhhe Salaam]]
| next_year = 2002
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!# !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Music!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:12
|-
| 2
| "Kya Hua Tujhe"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:05
|-
| 3
| "Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:20
|-
| 4
| "Mubarak Eid Mubarak"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Arvinder Singh, Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:22
|-
| 5
| "Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi"
| [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 05:11
|-
| 6
| "Mehendi Hai Rachi Mere Haanthon Mein"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Jaspinder Narula]]
| [[Daboo Malik]]
| 05:40
|-
| 7
| "Main To Ladki Kunwari"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], Sneha Pant
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 06:11
|-
| 8
|"Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi" (Club Mix)
|[[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kamaal Khan]]
| [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| 04:29
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0310254}}

[[Category:2000s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Pankuj Parashar]]
[[Category:2002 action thriller films]]

Barfi!

2026-10-14T20:08:41Z

216.164.252.126:

{{Short description|2012 film by Anurag Basu}}
{{About|the 2012 Hindi film|the 2013 Kannada film|Barfi (film)|other uses|Barfi (disambiguation)}}
{{Redirect|Silence (2011 film)|the Finnish film|Hiljaisuus}}
{{Good article}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Barfi!
| image = Barfi! poster.jpg
| alt = One man and two women sit on an old wooden bench smiling at the camera, with fields of [[Darjeeling]] in the background. The title, director, producer, and distributor information is printed across the top. Text at the bottom of the poster reveals the release date and the rest of the credits.
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Anurag Basu]]
| producer = [[Ronnie Screwvala]] [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]
| writer = Anurag Basu {{Infobox | decat=yes | child=yes | label1=Dialogues by | data1=Sanjeev Datta}}
| narrator =
| starring = {{ubl|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]|[[Priyanka Chopra]]|[[Ileana D'Cruz]]|[[Jisshu Sengupta]]}}
| music = [[Pritam]]
| cinematography = [[Ravi Varman]]
| editing = [[Akiv Ali]]
| studio = {{ubl|Ishana Movies|[[UTV Motion Pictures]]}}
| distributor = UTV Motion Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2012|9|14|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| runtime = 150 minutes
| budget = ₹35 crore<ref name="Barfi!-Movie">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1061|title=Barfi!-Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}175 crore<ref name="Barfi!-Movie">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1061|title=Barfi!-Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
}}

'''''Barfi!''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama]] film written and directed by [[Anurag Basu]], and produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] under [[UTV Motion Pictures]]. The film stars [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Priyanka Chopra]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] (in her Hindi film debut) with [[Saurabh Shukla]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Jisshu Sengupta]], [[Roopa Ganguly]] and [[Haradhan Bandopadhyay]] in supporting roles. Set in [[Darjeeling]] and [[Kolkata]] of the 1970s, the film focuses on Barfi (Kapoor), a [[deaf-mute]] young man based in Darjeeling, and his relationships with two girls, the beautiful Shruti (D'Cruz) and the [[Autism|autistic]] Jhilmil (Chopra).

Made on a budget of [[Indian rupee|₹]]35 crore, ''Barfi!'' was released on 14 September 2012. The film received widespread critical acclaim for the cast performances, direction, screenplay, cinematography, music and the portrayal of physically disabled people. It was a major commercial success, becoming one of the [[List of Hindi films of 2012|highest-grossing films of 2012]] in India and overseas, grossing {{INR|175}} crore worldwide. Since its release, ''Barfi!'' is considered as a [[Cult film|cult classic]] for its refreshing story, soundtrack, performances of the cast, and feel-good factor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Barfi! mastered the art of silent storytelling |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/news/bollywood/how-barfi-mastered-the-art-of-silent-storytelling-77632.amp |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>

The film was selected as [[List of India's official entries to the Oscars|India's official entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] nomination for the [[85th Academy Awards]]. ''Barfi!'' won [[List of accolades received by Barfi!|several awards and nominations]] at various award ceremonies across India. At the [[58th Filmfare Awards]], ''Barfi!'' received 12 nominations including [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu), [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] (Chopra) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] (D'Cruz), and won 7 awards including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (D'Cruz) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Pritam]]).

== Plot ==
===1972 ===
Murphy, also known as Barfi, is an optimistic, street-smart, charming young man who was born deaf and mute to a couple in [[Darjeeling]]. His mother died after giving birth to him. His father Jungbahadur raised him alone while working as a chauffeur. Barfi is known as a troublemaker; he cuts lampposts, plays practical jokes, and is chased by Inspector Sudhanshu Dutta, a local police officer. Barfi meets Shruti Ghosh, a gorgeous, educated young girl who has just arrived in Darjeeling. She is engaged to Ranjeet Sengupta and is due to get married in three months, but Barfi is immediately smitten with Shruti. She also falls in love with Barfi, but Shruti's mother dissuades her from pursuing him because he could not take care of her with his disabilities and lack of money. Shruti unwillingly takes her mother's advice, marries Ranjeet, and leaves town, cutting off all contact with Barfi.

Meanwhile, Barfi's father suffers from kidney failure and Barfi is compelled to somehow raise the amount of [[Indian rupee|₹]]7000 for his surgery. After an unsuccessful attempt to rob a local bank, Barfi contemplates the kidnapping of Jhilmil Chatterjee, his autistic childhood friend and wealthy heiress of her grandfather's fortune, for a ransom. Upon arriving, Barfi discovers that Jhilmil has already been kidnapped and her father, Durjoy Chatterjee, files a police report and arranges a ransom of ₹50,000 as demanded. Barfi is escaping from Inspector Dutta from the bank robbery case and spots Jhilmil in a van. He sneaks inside and drives Jhilmil away from the ransom delivery. Barfi proceeds to hide her in his apartment with the police in pursuit. Barfi writes a new ransom note for ₹7000 and collects the amount from Jhilmil's father, but finds that his father has died just as he makes the hospital payment. Dejected, Barfi tries to leave Jhilmil at the village of her caretaker, but she refuses to leave him and the two soon move to [[Kolkata]], where Barfi assumes responsibility for Jhilmil and takes care of her.

===1978===
Six years later, Barfi and Shruti reunite by chance in Kolkata. Shruti is unhappy with her marriage with Ranjeet, and rekindles her friendship with Barfi, much to the chagrin of the lovestruck Jhilmil, who then goes missing in the city. Shruti files a missing person report for Jhilmil. Inspector Dutta and the Darjeeling police learn about the report, resume their pursuit of Barfi and arrest him. Shruti strives hard to help Barfi and Ranjeet abandons her as a result. As he is being interrogated, another ransom demand for Jhilmil is made and she is apparently killed in the process of the exchange, though her cadaver is never recovered. Inspector Dutta is confused at how Jhilmil's father received a ransom note for her in Darjeeling when she had been living in Kolkata for last six years. In order to conclude the case, the police decide to frame Barfi for Jhilmil's murder, but Inspector Dutta, who grew fond of Barfi after investigating him for his nuisances, asks Shruti to take him away, offering him a second chance at life. She agrees and hopes that now Jhilmil is dead, she can finally be with Barfi.

However, Barfi is deeply affected by Jhilmil's loss and finds living with Shruti unfulfilled. He eventually finds the location of Jhilmil's childhood home from the scribbles that she made in their house. Barfi takes Shruti to the place to find Jhilmil, and in a [[plot twist]], the two discover that Jhilmil is alive all along, and that both the kidnappings were fabricated by her father so that he could embezzle money from Jhilmil's [[Trust (law)|trust fund]]. In the second attempt, the second time, Jhilmil's caretakers from her childhood foster home colluded with Jhilmil's father and faked her death so that she could return to her special-care home, away from her alcoholic mother. In return, Jhilmil's father received control of the trust fund that Jhilmil's late grandfather had left behind for her. Barfi happily reunites with Jhilmil and the two get married, while Shruti spends the rest of her days alone, regretting the loss of her chance to be with Barfi, but still happy about Barfi and Jhilmil reuniting.

===2012===
In the present day, Barfi is gravely ill in a [[hospital]] and is close to death. Jhilmil arrives and lies with Barfi in his [[hospital bed]] as Shruti narrates that the two died peacefully together, not wanting to leave each other behind in life or death. The film closes showing the last days of Barfi and Jhilmil as credits roll.

== Cast ==
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]] as Murphy
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] as Jhilmil Chatterjee
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Shruti Ghosh Sengupta
* [[Saurabh Shukla]] as Inspector Sudhanshu Dutta
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Durjoy Chatterjee
* [[Sumona Chakravarti]] as Piyali
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Ranjeet Sengupta: Shruti's husband
* [[Roopa Ganguly]] as Mrs. Ghosh
* [[Uday Tikekar]] as Mr. Ghosh
* [[Haradhan Bandopadhyay]] as Daju
* [[Arun Bali]] as Nanaji
* [[Akash Khurana]] as Jungbahadur
* Kenneth Desai as Senior Inspector

== Production ==
=== Development ===
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During the production of his previous directorial venture ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010), director [[Anurag Basu]] wrote a two-page short story which was later developed into the script of ''Barfi!''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anurag Basu's happy state of mind the reason behind Barfi! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_anurag-basu-s-happy-state-of-mind-the-reason-behind-barfi_1740404 |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029084052/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_anurag-basu-s-happy-state-of-mind-the-reason-behind-barfi_1740404 |archive-date=29 October 2012}}</ref> The film script that Basu wrote alternated between two time periods, and he retained the [[nonlinear narrative]] structure. He said that the script required a 30-year time span for the characters' love to grow and thus set the backdrop of the film in the 1970s.<ref name="htint">{{cite web |title=Barfi! is my most personal film Anurag Basu |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-is-my-most-personal-film-anurag-basu/story-4nd99QStrGZ5v7Dp5vybKM.html |author=Jha, Subhash K. |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=18 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044813/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-is-my-most-personal-film-anurag-basu/story-4nd99QStrGZ5v7Dp5vybKM.html |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>

In June 2010, Anurag Basu confirmed that his film would feature three lead roles, a deaf-mute man, a mentally challenged girl, and a narrator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anurag breaks his 'silence'! |url=http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010/June/News_20100614_56 |publisher=Star Box Office |date=14 June 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216203504/http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010/June/News_20100614_56|archive-date=16 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> With former titles like ''Khamoshi'' or ''Silence'', media reports said the story was grim or dark. However, Basu stated that on the contrary, the film was happy.<ref name=delay>{{cite web |title=Barfi not a silent film, says Anurag Basu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/barfi-not-a-silent-film-says-anurag-basu-108018-2012-07-03 |work=[[India Today]] |date=4 July 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101195102/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/barfi-not-a-silent-film-says-anurag-basu/1/203732.html |archive-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> According to Basu, he paid homage to [[Buster Keaton]] and [[Charlie Chaplin]] by adding scenes inspired by the era of silent cinema and using physical comedy in the film, involving silent portions.<ref name='It was my shortcoming'>{{cite web |title=Barfi director Anurag Basu responds to plagiarism charges |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-was-my-shortcoming-anurag-basu-responds-to-plagiarism-charges/295385-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=26 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205211121/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-was-my-shortcoming-anurag-basu-responds-to-plagiarism-charges/295385-8-66.html |archive-date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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In March 2010, it was reported that [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Asin Thottumkal]] were signed to play the lead roles in the film before being replaced by [[Katrina Kaif]] then titled ''Khamoshi'' and later ''Silence'', which Basu confirmed.<ref name="cast">{{cite web |title=Priyanka to act with Katrina |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/290310-priyanka-to-act-with-katrina.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=29 March 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004231203/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/290310-priyanka-to-act-with-katrina.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref>

Basu wanted to cast [[Asin Thottumkal]] for the role of Jhilmil, an autistic girl.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 13:40</ref> Basu's wife, Tani suggested Chopra's name for the role. However, Basu feared that the audience would see "the Priyanka Chopra" and not the character due to Chopra's stardom.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Basu explained "I had the fear that I would see Priyanka Chopra in the character and Jhilmil wouldn't work. This has happened in many films where known faces have harmed the character."<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Priyanka Chopra was cast to play the part but, the development was not announced as Basu wanted to workshop first and see how it goes. After three days of workshop, Basu was convinced that Chopra could play the part and reflected that he was glad that he chose Chopra for the role.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name="man">{{cite web |title=The Barfi! man |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120917/jsp/entertainment/story_15984719.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123044738/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120917/jsp/entertainment/story_15984719.jsp |archive-date=23 November 2012}}</ref> Later, Basu revealed that he did not approach any actress after Chopra for the part.<ref name="htint" />

After Chopra was cast in the film, Kaif left the project for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka's powerful 'Silence' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyankas-powerful-Silence/articleshow/6199519.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103182523/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-23/news-interviews/28296338_1_priyanka-chopra-asin-anurag-basu |url-status=live |archive-date=3 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 July 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> Media reported that she may have opted out of the film because Chopra had been given a stronger role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Katrina quits Ranbir's film |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/310310-katrina-quits-ranbir-movie.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=31 March 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004231206/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/310310-katrina-quits-ranbir-movie.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> Later, media reported that [[Asin Thottumkal]] was approached to play the role of the narrator once again, replacing Kaif.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asin, Priyanka in Anurag's next! |author=Jha, Subhash K. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Asin-Priyanka-in-Anurags-next/articleshow/6945845.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603200343/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-18/news-interviews/28261067_1_asin-anurag-basu-s-silence-priyanka-chopra |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=18 November 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> However, Asin refused the offer due to date clashes. Media reported that no other actress wanted to sign for the film because according to them, Chopra's part was stronger. In July 2010, ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' reported that Chopra was ready to play the role of narrator, so that another actress could be cast in the film as she did not want the film to stall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka breaks her silence |url=https://mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Priyanka-breaks-her-silence/articleshow/16036870.cms? |author=Jha, Subhash K. |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=22 July 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004235903/http://mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Priyanka-breaks-her-silence/articleshow/16036870.cms |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> Basu confirmed this development and said, "It's true we've been unable to cast the other part." After facing several casting problems, Basu chose to cast a completely new fresh face to play the second female role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asin lost out role opposite Ranbir ! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Asin-lost-out-role-opposite-Ranbir-/articleshow/6119330.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203640/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-03/news-interviews/28286136_1_london-dreams-south-indian-actress-poor-asin |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 July 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> In early December 2010, [[Ileana D'Cruz]], an actress who worked in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]], was finalised for the second female lead, featuring as narrator and Kapoor's first love interest in the film, thus making her debut in Bollywood with the film.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Anurag Basu confirms Telugu actress Ileana D'Cruz opposite Ranbir in Barfii |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2010-2/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=13 December 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003124508/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/12/13/15063/index.html |archive-date=3 October 2012}}</ref>

=== Characters ===

Kapoor played the role of a deaf and mute man in the film. According to Kapoor, he took inspiration from screen legends such as [[Roberto Benigni]], Charlie Chaplin and his grandfather [[Raj Kapoor]].<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 10:30</ref> Due to the protagonist's physical disability, Basu did not want to use any sign language but, some behavioural patterns in the film.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 12:20</ref> Kapoor described his character as a regular, happy-go-lucky and good-hearted guy.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 9:07</ref>

Chopra played the role of Jhilmil. Basu described Chopra's role as the "toughest" in the film.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> To prepare for the role, Chopra visited several mental institutions and spent time with autistic people. She said she had to research a little for the role because in India awareness about autism is very low.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is Priyanka Chopra's Kottayam connection? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=15 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025091259/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref> Chopra told that she had to let go of every inhibition probably that she had as a Hindi film heroine and play Jhilmil without thinking of it. She explained that she needed two moments to become Jhilmil because she didn't identify with her character due to the difference between her thoughts and behaviour.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 17:35</ref>

D'cruz, who portrayed the narrator and first love interest of the protagonist said "Shruti, is such a sensitive role to play as she goes to different phases in the film."<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 19:55</ref>

According to Basu, after Kapoor, Chopra and D'cruz's characters, [[Saurabh Shukla]]'s character as Inspector Dutta was the most important. Basu described the role as an "amazing" character, who makes others cry when he laughs.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 22:15</ref>

=== Filming ===

[[Principal photography]] commenced in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Priyanka Chopra begins shooting for Anurag Basu's Barfi |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2011-2/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=26 March 2011 |access-date=12 April 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501052807/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2011/03/26/15556/index.html |archive-date=1 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Release Dates |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/releasedates/index.html |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=5 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007000249/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/releasedates/index.html |archive-date=7 October 2011}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' was shot between June 2011 and February 2012, mostly in Darjeeling.<ref name=HT>{{cite web |title=Barfi! emerges as Darjeeling's brand ambassador |author=Banerjee, Amitava |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-emerges-as-darjeeling-s-brand-ambassador/story-iYxAhuO39vtxWyonlVc7aN.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621044443/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-emerges-as-darjeeling-s-brand-ambassador/story-iYxAhuO39vtxWyonlVc7aN.html |archive-date=21 June 2016}}</ref> In March 2011, Basu visited Kolkata to finalize the locations within the city. Filming in [[Mumbai]] began on 20 March 2011 and continued until May 2011.<ref name=ab>{{cite web |title=Barfi this monsoon |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110316/jsp/entertainment/story_13718815.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=16 March 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200458/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110316/jsp/entertainment/story_13718815.jsp |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In June 2011, the cast and crew shot in Darjeeling.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nag, Jayatri |title=Angry crowd brings Barfi shoot to a halt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Angry-crowd-brings-Barfi-shoot-to-a-halt/articleshow/8886256.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203515/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-17/news-interviews/29669483_1_gjm-bimal-gurung-gorkha-janmukti-morcha |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 June 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> In December 2011, some scenes were filmed on the outskirts of [[Coimbatore]], especially [[Pollachi]] and [[Ooty]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor gets practical |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ranbir-Kapoor-gets-practical/articleshow/10969873.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603194234/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-04/news-interviews/30472092_1_ranbir-kapoor-location-films |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 December 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> The scenes in which Kapoor's character is chased by policemen over the roof tops were shot in Kolkata at the end of January 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Check Out: Ranbir's daredevil act in Barfi |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3008 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716070309/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3008 |archive-date=16 July 2012}}</ref> Shooting was completed by April 2012, except for some scenes featuring Chopra. The producers postponed the release from 13 July to 31 August 2012 as the September 2011 shooting schedule was cancelled and was waiting to be shot.<ref name=delay /><ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi will be released worldwide on July 13 |author=Sugnath, M |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/barfi-will-be-released-worldwide-on-july-13/articleshow/11375253.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603192738/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-05/news-interviews/30592933_1_ileana-anurag-basu-priyanka-chopra |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 January 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> However, Basu began working on D'Cruz's dubbing portions by end of April 2012, because D'Cruz was unfamiliar with the [[Hindi]] language and wanted to learn it whilst filming.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra delays Barfi! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyanka-Chopra-delays-Barfi/articleshow/12743204.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603204237/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31373684_1_priyanka-chopra-anurag-basu-ranbir-kapoor |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 April 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
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The music and background score of the film is composed by [[Pritam]], with the lyrics written by [[Swanand Kirkire]], Ashish Pandit, [[Neelesh Misra]] and [[Sayeed Quadri]]. The soundtrack album has six original songs which was released on 9 August 2012. The soundtrack was influenced by Brazilian [[Bossa nova]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Holla, Anand |title=On Record – Yum this Barfi! |url=http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=36&sectid=edid=&edlabel=PMIR&mydateHid=30-08-2012&pubname=Mirror+-+Pune&edname=&articleid=Ar03601&publabel=MM|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411234359/http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=36&sectid=edid=&edlabel=PMIR&mydateHid=30-08-2012&pubname=Mirror+-+Pune&edname=&articleid=Ar03601&publabel=MM|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref> Priyanka Chopra was supposed to sing a track for the film, but her contract with [[Universal Music]] prevented her from taking the offer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/why-did-priyanka-chopra-refuse-to-sing-for-barfi-627094 |title=Why did Priyanka Chopra refuse to sing for 'Barfi!'? |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=7 August 2012 |access-date=7 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914222118/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/why-did-priyanka-chopra-refuse-to-sing-for-barfi-627094 |archive-date=14 September 2015}}</ref> The soundtrack album also contains a song titled "Fatafati", sung by [[Pritam Chakraborty]], [[Arijit Singh]] & [[Nakash Aziz]]. which was not used in the film, but the song was released as a promotional single on [[YouTube]] on 10 September 2012 with a video which contains some behind-the-scenes footage and the additional vocals are sung by Ranbir Kapoor. The song also has some Bengali lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].<ref>{{cite news |title=BARFI BLAST: Ranbir Kapoor sings for the first time |url=http://www.bollywood.com/barfi-blast-ranbir-kapoor-sings-first-time |work=Bollywood.com |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106042755/http://www.bollywood.com/barfi-blast-ranbir-kapoor-sings-first-time |archive-date=6 November 2012}}</ref>

== Marketing and release ==

The official trailer of the film was launched on 2 July 2012 featuring all the actors. It included no dialogue, portraying comedy through gestures and actions, and was well-received by critics and audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! trailer releases, Ranbir trends on Twitter |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2702335541.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]], accessed via [[Highbeam Research]] |date=4 July 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525190548/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2702335541.html |archive-date=25 May 2013}}</ref> Chopra's character was kept under wraps in the trailers as the makers were not willing to reveal much about her character to increase curiosity among the audiences and was only revealed around the release of the film. Shikha Kapur, the executive director (marketing) of UTV explained "Priyanka plays a very special character in Barfi, so we want to keep her mystery intact. In the first trailer, Barfi – played by Ranbir – will be unveiled. We don't plan to reveal Priyanka until the film releases."<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka missing from Barfee trailer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-missing-from-Barfee-trailer/Article1-881634.aspx |author=Singh, Prashant |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 July 2012 |access-date=14 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609052407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-missing-from-Barfee-trailer/Article1-881634.aspx |archive-date=9 June 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka promotes barfi at a mall.jpg|left|thumb|Ileana D'cruz, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor at a promotional event.|alt=three people are smiling and looking forward]]

UTV Motion Pictures created a YouTube application called ''The Flavour of Barfi'', designed for the marketing the film. The application features Ranbir Kapoor as his character from the film and allows users to type actions, which Kapoor acts out. The application features two zones: one asks users to change Barfi's mood and the other gives users the chance to watch him flirt.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! launches interactive app on YouTube channel |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/barfi--launches-interactive-app-on-youtube-channel/1000553 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013}}</ref> The film was promoted in various cities across India. While promoting the film at the Phoenix Mall, [[Bangalore]], the crowds broke through the barricades.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Stampede in Bangalore during ''Barfi!'' promotions |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/BollywoodHungama-News/Stampede-in-Bangalore-during-Barfi-promotions/Article1-928670.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921203927/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/BollywoodHungama-News/Stampede-in-Bangalore-during-Barfi-promotions/Article1-928670.aspx |archive-date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

''Barfi! The Official Movie Game'', a [[mobile video game]] based on the film was also released by [[UTV Indiagames]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barfi! The Official Movie Game |url=https://phoneky.com/games/?id=j4j155095 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=phoneky.com |language=en}}</ref>

''Barfi!'' was released on 14 September 2012 on 1300 screens in 700 theatres in India.<ref name="weekend" /> [[Reliance Entertainment|Reliance Home Entertainment]] released ''Barfi!'' on DVD and [[Blu-ray]] in mid-November 2012 across all regions in a one-disc pack complying with the NTSC format.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranbir Kapoor asks fans to gift Barfi DVDs this Diwali |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-at-barfi-dvd-launch-121274-2012-11-11 |work=[[India Today]] |date=12 November 2013 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128003823/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ranbir-kapoor-at-barfi-dvd-launch/1/228863.html |archive-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> The DVD and the Blu-ray discs contained bonus content, including making of the film, "Fatafati{{spaced ndash}}Behind The Scenes" and Deleted Scenes. The [[Video CD]] version was released at the same time. The exclusive right to broadcast the film was bought by [[Zee Network]] and UTV Movies. The deal includes premiere rights of the film along with several other UTV productions. The rights are for seven years, consisting of the premiere (for both channels) of the film. Zee Network will have multiple runs while UTV Movies will have selected run rights. The price of the deal was not revealed by the production company.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! sold to ZEE |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1815290/report-barfi-sold-to-zee |author=Unnikrishnan, Chaya |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=25 March 2013 |access-date=6 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504123126/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1815290/report-barfi-sold-to-zee |archive-date=4 May 2013}}</ref> The film is also available on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/70219525 |title=Barfi! |website=Netflix |access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref> The film was free from premiered on [[JioHotstar]], on 19 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2025 |title=RACE 2 HEROINE HIMMATWALA BARFI ABCD: ANY BODY CAN DANCE KAI PO CHE 19 JULY SE ON JIOHOTSTAR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/race-2-heroine-himmatwala-barfi-abcd-any-body-can-dance-kai-po-che-19-july-se-on-jio-hotstar/|access-date=19 July 2025|work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

In Japan, the film was released in August 2014. It was released on ten screens in six Japanese cities: [[Tokyo]], [[Yokohama]], [[Nagoya]] [[Osaka]], [[Kyoto]] and [[Fukuoka]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! releases in Japan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/barfi-releases-in-japan/article6341580.ece |access-date=17 June 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 August 2014 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
On 12 September 2012, British manufacturer [[Murphy Radio]] claimed that its trademark Murphy baby logo from its 1970s print advertisements has been used in ''Barfi!'' without permission.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! faces Rs. 50 cr suit for copyright violation |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-faces-Rs-50-cr-suit-for-copyright-violation/Article1-928424.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |author=Awaasthi, Kavita |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130109111008/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-faces-Rs-50-cr-suit-for-copyright-violation/Article1-928424.aspx |archive-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur said that he had received a legal notice from Murphy but said that there is nothing wrong in the intention, as the brand in question has been shown in a "very positive light".<ref>{{cite web |title=Murphy Radio shown in positive light: Barfi! producer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Murphy-Radio-shown-in-positive-light-Barfi-producer/Article1-929076.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102100703/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Murphy-Radio-shown-in-positive-light-Barfi-producer/Article1-929076.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref>

After the film's release, several blogs and users of social media websites [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]] and YouTube accused the director of plagiarism.<ref name="Zee News Limited">{{cite web |title=And the Oscar for the Most Originally Plagiarised Film goes to... 'Barfi! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/blog/and-the-oscar-for-the-most-originally-plagiarised-film-goes-to-barfi_1090.html |publisher=[[Zee News]] |date=30 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223081806/http://zeenews.india.com/blog/and-the-oscar-for-the-most-originally-plagiarised-film-goes-to-barfi_1090.html |archive-date=23 December 2012}}</ref> Media further alleged that Basu had not tried to credit the original sources. Several videos were uploaded to YouTube showing side-by-side comparisons with Hollywood films like ''[[Cops (film)|Cops]]'', ''[[The Adventurer (1917 film)|The Adventurer]]'', ''[[City Lights]]'', ''[[Singin' in the Rain]]'', ''[[Project A (film)|Project A]]'', ''[[The Notebook (2004 film)|The Notebook]]'' and ''[[Benny & Joon]]''. They also accused ''Barfi!''{{'}}s music director Pritam of copying the background music from the French film ''[[Amélie]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title='Barfi': The thin line between inspiration and plagiarism |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/barfi-the-thin-line-between-inspiration-and-plagiarism/295549-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=27 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120022248/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/barfi-the-thin-line-between-inspiration-and-plagiarism/295549-8-66.html |archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref>

Basu defended the film by saying that he was inspired by these works and that ''Barfi!'' contains an original plot, screenplay, characters and situations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! director blasts plagiarism accusers |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-director-blasts-plagiarism-accusers/Article1-937131.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211153040/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-director-blasts-plagiarism-accusers/Article1-937131.aspx |archive-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> He said that he was paying homages to Keaton and Chaplin.<ref name='It was my shortcoming' /> ''Barfi!''{{'}}s Oscar selection for Best Foreign Language Film was criticized because of plagiarism, but Oscar selection committee chief [[Manju Borah]] defended the film by saying, "''Barfi!'' deserves to be sent outside. The selection was a very open process with three to four rounds of severe discussions and came down to the best film of the final three."<ref>{{cite web |author=Chatterjee, Rituparna |title=We weren't paid to pick 'Barfi', says Oscar selection committee chief Manju Borah |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/we-werent-paid-to-pick-barfi-says-oscar-selection-committee-chief-manju-borah/295899-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=14 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106191254/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/we-werent-paid-to-pick-barfi-says-oscar-selection-committee-chief-manju-borah/295899-8-66.html |archive-date=6 November 2012}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== India ===
[[File:Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Ileana Dcruz at the launch of 'Barfi!' promo 02.jpg|thumb|250px|right|alt=A photograph of Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz looking forward, smiling and posing for the camera|[[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Ranbir Kapoor]], and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] received widespread praise for their performances in the film.]]
''Barfi!'' received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with critics praising the cast performances, direction, screenplay, cinematography, music and the positive portrayal of physically disabled people.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! sparks debate about the portrayal of the differently abled in films |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/barfi-sparks-debate-about-the-portrayal-of-the-differently-abled-in-films-270815 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614233729/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/barfi-sparks-debate-about-the-portrayal-of-the-differently-abled-in-films-270815 |archive-date=14 June 2013}}</ref> ''[[Zee News]]'' gave the film 5 out of 5 stars and said, "[a]ll in all, Anurag Basu's ''Barfi!'' is a perfect sweet treat for his audience. Like it has been discussed, those film-makers who have been portraying the handicapped as dull and boring in their films must take a lesson from ''Barfi!''.<ref name="zee">{{cite web |last=Sengar |first=Resham |title='Barfi' Review: It is an out and out entertainer! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/barfi-review-it-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer_119082.htm |publisher=[[Zee News]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208144845/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/barfi-review-it-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer_119082.htm |archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> Madhureeta Mukherjee of ''The Times of India'' gave the film a 4/5 rating and said, "Kapoor, in the most challenging performance of his career leaves us 'dumbstruck'. Without use of conventional crutches of cool-catchphrases, dhamaakedaar-dialogbaazi, bare-bodies, and other 'items'; he stuns you in every single frame. For Chopra, there's only one word{{spaced ndash}}BRAVO! In a role where she needs to under-emote, she does so brilliantly (delivering an incredible performance)."<ref name="times">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Barfi/movie-review/16381742.cms |title=Barfi will leave you 'Happy High' |author=Mukherjee, Madhureeta |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915004951/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/barfi/movie-review/16381742.cms |archive-date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

Roshni Devi of ''Koimoi'' said, "''Barfi!'' leaves you with that warm, cuddly, magical feeling with a few tears to match. It's really worth a watch" and gave it an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Review |date=13 September 2012 |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/barfi-review/ |access-date=27 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830091226/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/barfi-review/ |archive-date=30 August 2014}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi'' is akin to a whiff of fresh air. Its foremost triumph is that it leaves you with a powerful emotion: Happiness!"<ref name="bh">{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran |title=Barfi – Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547829 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206094949/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547829 |archive-date=6 February 2013}}</ref> ''[[Indo-Asian News Service]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi!'' comes as close to being a modern masterpiece as cinematically possible. To miss it would be a crime. To embrace it is to serenade the sublime".<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web |author=Indo-Asian News Service |title=Barfi! review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/barfi-review-743 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217032328/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/barfi-review-743 |archive-date=17 February 2013 |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref> Aniruddha Guha of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 and remarked that movie "engages you at a personal level", and further added that, "''Barfi'' cannot be missed. It demands patience, but the payoff is incredible".<ref name="dna">{{cite web |last=Guha |first=Aniruddha |title=Aniruddha Guha reviews: Barfi! Poetry on celluloid |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-barfi-poetry-on-celluloid_1740876 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014151541/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-barfi-poetry-on-celluloid_1740876 |archive-date=14 October 2012}}</ref>

[[Pratim D. Gupta]] of ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]'' said, "The brilliance of ''Barfi!'' is that it's no story and all storytelling. It's about a director at the top of his game orchestrating terrific talent into a bravura crescendo. Only someone who has shown death the door can open windows to life like this."<ref name="telegraph">{{cite web |title=MOUTHFUL OF BARFI! |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002121835/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |archive-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and stated, "''Barfi!'' is that rare film that can make you smile and make you cry in the same scene. Its technical brilliance is only outdone by its emotional complexity and depth. Pritam's music adds a nice silent-era charm to this already fantastic story, making it an occasion when words simply aren't enough."<ref name="filmfare">{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Rachit |title=Movie Review: Barfi! |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023123222/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |archive-date=23 October 2012}}</ref> Raja Sen of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' has given 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Barfi!'' is a well-crafted script with an intriguing back-and-forth narrative but it all goes south towards the end."<ref name="rediff">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-barfi-is-magical-but-flawed/20120914.htm |title=Review: Barfi! is magical but deeply flawed |author=Sen, Raja |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=14 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915051831/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-barfi-is-magical-but-flawed/20120914.htm |archive-date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

[[Anupama Chopra]] writing for ''Hindustan Times'' gave it 3 out 5 stars and wrote, "[t]his is a film made with love, bolstered by wonderfully etched vignettes, Kapoor and Chopra's stupendous performances and a gorgeous soundtrack by Pritam. And yet, for me, ''Barfi!'' was a singularly frustrating experience there was so much to like, but the film never became more than the sum of its parts".<ref name="hindustan">{{cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Barfi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Barfi/Article1-930198.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408045933/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Barfi/Article1-930198.aspx |archive-date=8 April 2013}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi!'' had the potential to be great cinema, but as it stands it's a respectable film that's still better than a lot else you're likely to see."<ref name="cnn">{{cite web |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |title=Go on, indulge your sweet tooth with 'Barfi!' |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-indulge-your-sweet-tooth-with-barfi/291534-47-84.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916225143/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-indulge-your-sweet-tooth-with-barfi/291534-47-84.html |archive-date=16 September 2012}}</ref> On the contrary, [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' felt that "The flashback within flashback narrative gets way too clumsy and turgid, the thriller twist absolutely pointless [....] appears much too crafted and self-consciously gorgeous, and feels eminently facile and plastic".<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Review |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/story.aspx?sid=4&aid=282344 |author=Joshi, Namrata |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=1 October 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013}}</ref>

=== Overseas ===
The film received high critical acclaim overseas as well. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=86|count=14|average=7.2|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=July 16, 2022}} Rachel Saltz of ''[[The New York Times]]'' said, "Bollywood isn't afraid to be mawkish. ''Barfi!'' is at times, though not noticeably more so than most Hindi movies, despite its premise of special lovers with a special lesson to teach."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/movies/barfi-a-bollywood-romantic-comedy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss |title=An Unconventional Romance |author=Saltz, Rachel |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223123333/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/movies/barfi-a-bollywood-romantic-comedy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss |archive-date=23 December 2014}}</ref> Lisa Tsering ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' called the film "a refreshingly non-commercial exercise" and added that "poignant Bollywood romantic comedy". On the performances of the cast, she wrote, "[...] Basu has guided Kapoor, and especially Chopra, to turn in exceptionally restrained, organic performances.""<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tsering |first1=Lisa |title=Barfi!: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/barfi-film-review-370551 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=20 March 2016 |date=14 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131085822/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/barfi-film-review-370551 |archive-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> Ronnie Scheib of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote, "Unlike [[Michel Hazanavicius|Michel Hazanavicus]]' black-and-white silent homage "''The Artist''", Basu's film bursts with sound and color; only the speaking- and hearing-impaired Basu is condemned to silence."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/barfi-1117948356/ |title=Review: 'Barfi!' |author=Scheib, Ronnie |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225180642/http://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/barfi-1117948356/ |archive-date=25 December 2014}}</ref> Gary Goldstein of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' was more critical of the film, despite praising aspect including "the hard-working cast, a lush score, exotic location shooting and scattered warmth", called it as "more of an endurance test than entertainment."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-xpm-2012-sep-16-la-et-mn-barfi-20120917-story.html |title=Review: 'Barfi!' is just too much |author=Goldstein, Gary |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=16 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019114744/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/16/entertainment/la-et-mn-barfi-20120917 |archive-date=19 October 2015}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by Barfi!}}

''Barfi!'' has received various awards and nominations in categories ranging mostly from recognition of the film itself to its direction, screenplay, cinematography, music, to the cast's performances. The film was selected as [[List of India's official entries to the Oscars|India's official entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] nomination for the [[85th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor's Barfi! out of the Oscar race |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-out-of-the-Oscar-race/Article1-980539.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=5 December 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411114449/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-out-of-the-Oscar-race/Article1-980539.aspx |archive-date=11 April 2013}}</ref> The film received a leading 13 nominations at the [[58th Filmfare Awards]], and won a leading 7 awards, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (D'Cruz) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Pritam]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here! |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=13 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227075057/http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |archive-date=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/4432 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=20 January 2013 |access-date=21 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123055038/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/4432 |archive-date=23 January 2013}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' received a leading 23 nominations at the [[Screen Awards|19th Screen Awards]], winning 9, including [[Screen Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu), [[Screen Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), and [[Screen Award for Jodi No. 1|Jodi No. 1]] (Kapoor and Chopra).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations: 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4359 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=2 January 2013 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105020213/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4359 |archive-date=5 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4403 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925111241/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4403 |archive-date=25 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winner's of 19th Annual Screen Awards |url=http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/winners_2013.php |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114220338/http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/winners_2013.php |archive-date=14 January 2013}}</ref> At the [[Zee Cine Awards|14th Zee Cine Awards]], ''Barfi!'' received 9 nominations, and won 8 awards, including [[Zee Cine Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Zee Cine Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu) and [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Female|Best Actress]] (Chopra).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4349 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=29 December 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102135744/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4349 |archive-date=2 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4376/Winners+of+Zee+Cine+Awards+2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=14 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227090929/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4376/Winners%2Bof%2BZee%2BCine%2BAwards%2B2013 |archive-date=27 December 2013}}</ref>

== Box office ==
Upon its release, ''Barfi!'' started strongly at multiplexes throughout India, with around 80–90% occupancy, but had lower opening takings because of a limited release.<ref name="release1">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Strong Start at Multiplexes |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4892&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918214859/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4892&nCat= |archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|85.6|m}} on its opening day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! First Day Territorial Breakdown |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4898&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917211101/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4898&nCat= |archive-date=17 September 2012}}</ref> Its second day saw an increase of around 35% occupancy and collected {{INRConvert|115|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Huge Growth On Saturday |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4899&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=16 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918214950/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4899&nCat= |archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> In its opening weekend, the film grossed {{INRConvert|340|m}}.<ref name="weekend">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Excellent Weekend |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4902&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200059/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4902&nCat= |archive-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> In its first week, ''Barfi!'' collected {{INRConvert|565|m}} nett,<ref name="first week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week One Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4919&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927014934/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4919&nCat= |archive-date=27 September 2012}}</ref> and by its eighth day had earned {{INRConvert|32.5|m}} despite the release of ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Strong On Day Eight |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4915&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925153310/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4915&nCat= |archive-date=25 September 2012}}</ref> Barfi! earned {{INRConvert|150|m}} in its second weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Strong Second Weekend |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4921&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927125158/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4921&nCat= |archive-date=27 September 2012}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' had a good second week where it has collected {{INRConvert|242|m}} nett.<ref name="2nd week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week Two Territorial Breakdown |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4937&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004052107/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4937&nCat= |archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> In the third week, the film's takings rose to {{INRConvert|158|m}} nett.<ref name="third week">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4955&nCat= |title=Barfi! Amongst ALL TIME Highest Third Week Figures |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=6 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008181324/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4955&nCat= |archive-date=8 October 2012}}</ref> and it took {{INRConvert|61.5|m}} in its fourth week.<ref name="4th week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week Four Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4986&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=16 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018203614/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4986&nCat= |archive-date=18 October 2012}}</ref> During its cinematic release period, ''Barfi!'' earned a gross total of {{INRConvert|1.06|b}} in India.<ref name="final domestic">{{cite web |title=Top Ten 2012 Lifetime Grossers |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181249/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref> The all-India distributor share of the film was {{INRConvert|500|m}}.<ref name="final DS">{{cite web |title=All India Distributor Shares 2012: Diwali Releases Combined Equal Ek Tha Tiger |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202012028/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |archive-date=2 December 2012}}</ref> The film became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2012]] in India, and was declared a ''"Super Hit"'' after its three-week run by [[Box Office India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4953&nCat= |title=New Releases Poor OMG! Oh My God Excellent Barfi! Closing in On 100 Crore |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202012028/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |archive-date=2 December 2012}}</ref> The film went on to gross {{INRConvert|1.75|b}} worldwide.<ref name=Gross>{{cite web |title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=17 January 2013 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-date=2 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="100c">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |title=Fastest to the Century: Barfi! In 17 Days |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=9 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011192716/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |archive-date=11 October 2012}}</ref> Internationally, ''Barfi'' earned around {{INRConvert|124|m}} in its opening weekend, slightly exceeding ''[[Raajneeti]]''{{spaced ndash}}which had collected {{INRConvert|116|m}}{{spaced ndash}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi Does Well Overseas |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4907&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=19 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200559/http://boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4907&nCat= |archive-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> By the end of its run, ''Barfi!'' had grossed $6.25 million outside India, and it became one of the [[List of Bollywood highest-grossing films in overseas markets|highest overseas grossing Bollywood films of 2012]].<ref name="top overseas 2012">{{cite web |title=Top Grossers Overseas 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 January 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108082637/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat= |archive-date=8 January 2013}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film]]
* [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]

== References ==
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Barfi!

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{{Short description|2012 film by Anurag Basu}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Barfi!
| image = Barfi! poster.jpg
| alt = One man and two women sit on an old wooden bench smiling at the camera, with fields of [[Darjeeling]] in the background. The title, director, producer, and distributor information is printed across the top. Text at the bottom of the poster reveals the release date and the rest of the credits.
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Anurag Basu]]
| producer = [[Ronnie Screwvala]] [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]
| writer = Anurag Basu {{Infobox | decat=yes | child=yes | label1=Dialogues by | data1=Sanjeev Datta}}
| narrator =
| starring = {{ubl|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]|[[Priyanka Chopra]]|[[Ileana D'Cruz]]|[[Jisshu Sengupta]]}}
| music = [[Pritam]]
| cinematography = [[Ravi Varman]]
| editing = [[Akiv Ali]]
| studio = {{ubl|Ishana Movies|[[UTV Motion Pictures]]}}
| distributor = UTV Motion Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2012|9|14|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| runtime = 150 minutes
| budget = ₹35 crore<ref name="Barfi!-Movie">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1061|title=Barfi!-Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}175 crore<ref name="Barfi!-Movie">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1061|title=Barfi!-Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
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'''''Barfi!''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Anurag Basu]], and produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] under [[UTV Motion Pictures]]. The film stars [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Priyanka Chopra]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] (in her Hindi film debut) with [[Saurabh Shukla]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Jisshu Sengupta]], [[Roopa Ganguly]] and [[Haradhan Bandopadhyay]] in supporting roles. Set in [[Darjeeling]] and [[Kolkata]] of the 1970s, the film focuses on Barfi (Kapoor), a [[deaf-mute]] young man based in Darjeeling, and his relationships with two girls, the beautiful Shruti (D'Cruz) and the [[Autism|autistic]] Jhilmil (Chopra).

Made on a budget of [[Indian rupee|₹]]35 crore, ''Barfi!'' was released on 14 September 2012. The film received widespread critical acclaim for the cast performances, direction, screenplay, cinematography, music and the portrayal of physically disabled people. It was a major commercial success, becoming one of the [[List of Hindi films of 2012|highest-grossing films of 2012]] in India and overseas, grossing {{INR|175}} crore worldwide. Since its release, ''Barfi!'' is considered as a [[Cult film|cult classic]] for its refreshing story, soundtrack, performances of the cast, and feel-good factor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Barfi! mastered the art of silent storytelling |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/news/bollywood/how-barfi-mastered-the-art-of-silent-storytelling-77632.amp |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>

The film was selected as [[List of India's official entries to the Oscars|India's official entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] nomination for the [[85th Academy Awards]]. ''Barfi!'' won [[List of accolades received by Barfi!|several awards and nominations]] at various award ceremonies across India. At the [[58th Filmfare Awards]], ''Barfi!'' received 12 nominations including [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu), [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] (Chopra) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] (D'Cruz), and won 7 awards including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (D'Cruz) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Pritam]]).

== Plot ==
===1972 ===
Murphy, also known as Barfi, is an optimistic, street-smart, charming young man who was born deaf and mute to a couple in [[Darjeeling]]. His mother died after giving birth to him. His father Jungbahadur raised him alone while working as a chauffeur. Barfi is known as a troublemaker; he cuts lampposts, plays practical jokes, and is chased by Inspector Sudhanshu Dutta, a local police officer. Barfi meets Shruti Ghosh, a gorgeous, educated young girl who has just arrived in Darjeeling. She is engaged to Ranjeet Sengupta and is due to get married in three months, but Barfi is immediately smitten with Shruti. She also falls in love with Barfi, but Shruti's mother dissuades her from pursuing him because he could not take care of her with his disabilities and lack of money. Shruti unwillingly takes her mother's advice, marries Ranjeet, and leaves town, cutting off all contact with Barfi.

Meanwhile, Barfi's father suffers from kidney failure and Barfi is compelled to somehow raise the amount of [[Indian rupee|₹]]7000 for his surgery. After an unsuccessful attempt to rob a local bank, Barfi contemplates the kidnapping of Jhilmil Chatterjee, his autistic childhood friend and wealthy heiress of her grandfather's fortune, for a ransom. Upon arriving, Barfi discovers that Jhilmil has already been kidnapped and her father, Durjoy Chatterjee, files a police report and arranges a ransom of ₹50,000 as demanded. Barfi is escaping from Inspector Dutta from the bank robbery case and spots Jhilmil in a van. He sneaks inside and drives Jhilmil away from the ransom delivery. Barfi proceeds to hide her in his apartment with the police in pursuit. Barfi writes a new ransom note for ₹7000 and collects the amount from Jhilmil's father, but finds that his father has died just as he makes the hospital payment. Dejected, Barfi tries to leave Jhilmil at the village of her caretaker, but she refuses to leave him and the two soon move to [[Kolkata]], where Barfi assumes responsibility for Jhilmil and takes care of her.

===1978===
Six years later, Barfi and Shruti reunite by chance in Kolkata. Shruti is unhappy with her marriage with Ranjeet, and rekindles her friendship with Barfi, much to the chagrin of the lovestruck Jhilmil, who then goes missing in the city. Shruti files a missing person report for Jhilmil. Inspector Dutta and the Darjeeling police learn about the report, resume their pursuit of Barfi and arrest him. Shruti strives hard to help Barfi and Ranjeet abandons her as a result. As he is being interrogated, another ransom demand for Jhilmil is made and she is apparently killed in the process of the exchange, though her cadaver is never recovered. Inspector Dutta is confused at how Jhilmil's father received a ransom note for her in Darjeeling when she had been living in Kolkata for last six years. In order to conclude the case, the police decide to frame Barfi for Jhilmil's murder, but Inspector Dutta, who grew fond of Barfi after investigating him for his nuisances, asks Shruti to take him away, offering him a second chance at life. She agrees and hopes that now Jhilmil is dead, she can finally be with Barfi.

However, Barfi is deeply affected by Jhilmil's loss and finds living with Shruti unfulfilled. He eventually finds the location of Jhilmil's childhood home from the scribbles that she made in their house. Barfi takes Shruti to the place to find Jhilmil, and in a [[plot twist]], the two discover that Jhilmil is alive all along, and that both the kidnappings were fabricated by her father so that he could embezzle money from Jhilmil's [[Trust (law)|trust fund]]. In the second attempt, the second time, Jhilmil's caretakers from her childhood foster home colluded with Jhilmil's father and faked her death so that she could return to her special-care home, away from her alcoholic mother. In return, Jhilmil's father received control of the trust fund that Jhilmil's late grandfather had left behind for her. Barfi happily reunites with Jhilmil and the two get married, while Shruti spends the rest of her days alone, regretting the loss of her chance to be with Barfi, but still happy about Barfi and Jhilmil reuniting.

===2012===
In the present day, Barfi is gravely ill in a [[hospital]] and is close to death. Jhilmil arrives and lies with Barfi in his [[hospital bed]] as Shruti narrates that the two died peacefully together, not wanting to leave each other behind in life or death. The film closes showing the last days of Barfi and Jhilmil as credits roll.

== Cast ==
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]] as Murphy (a.k.a. Barfi) who is an optimistic, street-smart, charming young man who was born deaf and mute to a couple in Darjeeling
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] as Jhilmil Chatterjee
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Shruti Ghosh Sengupta
* [[Saurabh Shukla]] as Inspector Sudhanshu Dutta
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Durjoy Chatterjee: Jhilmil's father
* [[Sumona Chakravarti]] as Piyali: Shruti's friend
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Ranjeet Sengupta: Shruti's fiancé-turned-husband
* [[Roopa Ganguly]] as Mrs. Ghosh: Shruti's mother
* [[Uday Tikekar]] as Mr. Ghosh: Shruti's father
* [[Haradhan Bandopadhyay]] as Daju: Jhilmil's special-care homeowner
* [[Arun Bali]] as Nanaji: Jhilmil's maternal grandfather
* Preeti Mamgain as Mrs. Chatterjee: Jhilmil's mother
* [[Akash Khurana]] as Jungbahadur Chhetri: Barfi's father
* Kenneth Desai as Senior Inspector
* Rajeev Mishra as Inspector Dutta's assistant
* Bholaraj Sapkota as Bhola: Barfi's friend
* Sujata Sehgal as Ms. D'Souza: founding member of Jhilmil's special-care home

== Production ==
=== Development ===
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During the production of his previous directorial venture ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010), director [[Anurag Basu]] wrote a two-page short story which was later developed into the script of ''Barfi!''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anurag Basu's happy state of mind the reason behind Barfi! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_anurag-basu-s-happy-state-of-mind-the-reason-behind-barfi_1740404 |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029084052/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_anurag-basu-s-happy-state-of-mind-the-reason-behind-barfi_1740404 |archive-date=29 October 2012}}</ref> The film script that Basu wrote alternated between two time periods, and he retained the [[nonlinear narrative]] structure. He said that the script required a 30-year time span for the characters' love to grow and thus set the backdrop of the film in the 1970s.<ref name="htint">{{cite web |title=Barfi! is my most personal film Anurag Basu |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-is-my-most-personal-film-anurag-basu/story-4nd99QStrGZ5v7Dp5vybKM.html |author=Jha, Subhash K. |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=18 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044813/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-is-my-most-personal-film-anurag-basu/story-4nd99QStrGZ5v7Dp5vybKM.html |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>

In June 2010, Anurag Basu confirmed that his film would feature three lead roles, a deaf-mute man, a mentally challenged girl, and a narrator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anurag breaks his 'silence'! |url=http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010/June/News_20100614_56 |publisher=Star Box Office |date=14 June 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216203504/http://www.starboxoffice.com/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2010/June/News_20100614_56|archive-date=16 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> With former titles like ''Khamoshi'' or ''Silence'', media reports said the story was grim or dark. However, Basu stated that on the contrary, the film was happy.<ref name=delay>{{cite web |title=Barfi not a silent film, says Anurag Basu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/barfi-not-a-silent-film-says-anurag-basu-108018-2012-07-03 |work=[[India Today]] |date=4 July 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101195102/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/barfi-not-a-silent-film-says-anurag-basu/1/203732.html |archive-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> According to Basu, he paid homage to [[Buster Keaton]] and [[Charlie Chaplin]] by adding scenes inspired by the era of silent cinema and using physical comedy in the film, involving silent portions.<ref name='It was my shortcoming'>{{cite web |title=Barfi director Anurag Basu responds to plagiarism charges |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-was-my-shortcoming-anurag-basu-responds-to-plagiarism-charges/295385-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=26 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205211121/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-was-my-shortcoming-anurag-basu-responds-to-plagiarism-charges/295385-8-66.html |archive-date=5 December 2013}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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In March 2010, it was reported that [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Asin Thottumkal]] were signed to play the lead roles in the film before being replaced by [[Katrina Kaif]] then titled ''Khamoshi'' and later ''Silence'', which Basu confirmed.<ref name="cast">{{cite web |title=Priyanka to act with Katrina |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/290310-priyanka-to-act-with-katrina.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=29 March 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004231203/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/290310-priyanka-to-act-with-katrina.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref>

Basu wanted to cast [[Asin Thottumkal]] for the role of Jhilmil, an autistic girl.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 13:40</ref> Basu's wife, Tani suggested Chopra's name for the role. However, Basu feared that the audience would see "the Priyanka Chopra" and not the character due to Chopra's stardom.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Basu explained "I had the fear that I would see Priyanka Chopra in the character and Jhilmil wouldn't work. This has happened in many films where known faces have harmed the character."<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Priyanka Chopra was cast to play the part but, the development was not announced as Basu wanted to workshop first and see how it goes. After three days of workshop, Basu was convinced that Chopra could play the part and reflected that he was glad that he chose Chopra for the role.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name="man">{{cite web |title=The Barfi! man |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120917/jsp/entertainment/story_15984719.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123044738/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120917/jsp/entertainment/story_15984719.jsp |archive-date=23 November 2012}}</ref> Later, Basu revealed that he did not approach any actress after Chopra for the part.<ref name="htint" />

After Chopra was cast in the film, Kaif left the project for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka's powerful 'Silence' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyankas-powerful-Silence/articleshow/6199519.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103182523/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-23/news-interviews/28296338_1_priyanka-chopra-asin-anurag-basu |url-status=live |archive-date=3 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 July 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> Media reported that she may have opted out of the film because Chopra had been given a stronger role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Katrina quits Ranbir's film |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/310310-katrina-quits-ranbir-movie.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=31 March 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004231206/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/mar/310310-katrina-quits-ranbir-movie.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> Later, media reported that [[Asin Thottumkal]] was approached to play the role of the narrator once again, replacing Kaif.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asin, Priyanka in Anurag's next! |author=Jha, Subhash K. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Asin-Priyanka-in-Anurags-next/articleshow/6945845.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603200343/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-18/news-interviews/28261067_1_asin-anurag-basu-s-silence-priyanka-chopra |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=18 November 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> However, Asin refused the offer due to date clashes. Media reported that no other actress wanted to sign for the film because according to them, Chopra's part was stronger. In July 2010, ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' reported that Chopra was ready to play the role of narrator, so that another actress could be cast in the film as she did not want the film to stall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka breaks her silence |url=https://mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Priyanka-breaks-her-silence/articleshow/16036870.cms? |author=Jha, Subhash K. |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=22 July 2010 |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004235903/http://mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Priyanka-breaks-her-silence/articleshow/16036870.cms |archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> Basu confirmed this development and said, "It's true we've been unable to cast the other part." After facing several casting problems, Basu chose to cast a completely new fresh face to play the second female role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asin lost out role opposite Ranbir ! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Asin-lost-out-role-opposite-Ranbir-/articleshow/6119330.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203640/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-03/news-interviews/28286136_1_london-dreams-south-indian-actress-poor-asin |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 July 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> In early December 2010, [[Ileana D'Cruz]], an actress who worked in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]], was finalised for the second female lead, featuring as narrator and Kapoor's first love interest in the film, thus making her debut in Bollywood with the film.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Anurag Basu confirms Telugu actress Ileana D'Cruz opposite Ranbir in Barfii |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2010-2/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=13 December 2010 |access-date=9 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003124508/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/12/13/15063/index.html |archive-date=3 October 2012}}</ref>

=== Characters ===

Kapoor played the role of a deaf and mute man in the film. According to Kapoor, he took inspiration from screen legends such as [[Roberto Benigni]], Charlie Chaplin and his grandfather [[Raj Kapoor]].<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 10:30</ref> Due to the protagonist's physical disability, Basu did not want to use any sign language but, some behavioural patterns in the film.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 12:20</ref> Kapoor described his character as a regular, happy-go-lucky and good-hearted guy.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 9:07</ref>

Chopra played the role of Jhilmil. Basu described Chopra's role as the "toughest" in the film.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> To prepare for the role, Chopra visited several mental institutions and spent time with autistic people. She said she had to research a little for the role because in India awareness about autism is very low.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is Priyanka Chopra's Kottayam connection? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=15 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025091259/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref> Chopra told that she had to let go of every inhibition probably that she had as a Hindi film heroine and play Jhilmil without thinking of it. She explained that she needed two moments to become Jhilmil because she didn't identify with her character due to the difference between her thoughts and behaviour.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 17:35</ref>

D'cruz, who portrayed the narrator and first love interest of the protagonist said "Shruti, is such a sensitive role to play as she goes to different phases in the film."<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 19:55</ref>

According to Basu, after Kapoor, Chopra and D'cruz's characters, [[Saurabh Shukla]]'s character as Inspector Dutta was the most important. Basu described the role as an "amazing" character, who makes others cry when he laughs.<ref>''Barfi! Bonus Disc: The Making of Barfi!''. Event occurs at approximately 22:15</ref>

=== Filming ===

[[Principal photography]] commenced in March 2011.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Priyanka Chopra begins shooting for Anurag Basu's Barfi |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2011-2/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=26 March 2011 |access-date=12 April 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501052807/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2011/03/26/15556/index.html |archive-date=1 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Release Dates |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/releasedates/index.html |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=5 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007000249/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/releasedates/index.html |archive-date=7 October 2011}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' was shot between June 2011 and February 2012, mostly in Darjeeling.<ref name=HT>{{cite web |title=Barfi! emerges as Darjeeling's brand ambassador |author=Banerjee, Amitava |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-emerges-as-darjeeling-s-brand-ambassador/story-iYxAhuO39vtxWyonlVc7aN.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621044443/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/barfi-emerges-as-darjeeling-s-brand-ambassador/story-iYxAhuO39vtxWyonlVc7aN.html |archive-date=21 June 2016}}</ref> In March 2011, Basu visited Kolkata to finalize the locations within the city. Filming in [[Mumbai]] began on 20 March 2011 and continued until May 2011.<ref name=ab>{{cite web |title=Barfi this monsoon |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110316/jsp/entertainment/story_13718815.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=16 March 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200458/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110316/jsp/entertainment/story_13718815.jsp |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In June 2011, the cast and crew shot in Darjeeling.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nag, Jayatri |title=Angry crowd brings Barfi shoot to a halt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Angry-crowd-brings-Barfi-shoot-to-a-halt/articleshow/8886256.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603203515/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-17/news-interviews/29669483_1_gjm-bimal-gurung-gorkha-janmukti-morcha |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 June 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> In December 2011, some scenes were filmed on the outskirts of [[Coimbatore]], especially [[Pollachi]] and [[Ooty]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor gets practical |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ranbir-Kapoor-gets-practical/articleshow/10969873.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603194234/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-04/news-interviews/30472092_1_ranbir-kapoor-location-films |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 December 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> The scenes in which Kapoor's character is chased by policemen over the roof tops were shot in Kolkata at the end of January 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Check Out: Ranbir's daredevil act in Barfi |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3008 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=23 January 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716070309/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3008 |archive-date=16 July 2012}}</ref> Shooting was completed by April 2012, except for some scenes featuring Chopra. The producers postponed the release from 13 July to 31 August 2012 as the September 2011 shooting schedule was cancelled and was waiting to be shot.<ref name=delay /><ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi will be released worldwide on July 13 |author=Sugnath, M |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/barfi-will-be-released-worldwide-on-july-13/articleshow/11375253.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603192738/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-05/news-interviews/30592933_1_ileana-anurag-basu-priyanka-chopra |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 January 2011 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> However, Basu began working on D'Cruz's dubbing portions by end of April 2012, because D'Cruz was unfamiliar with the [[Hindi]] language and wanted to learn it whilst filming.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra delays Barfi! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyanka-Chopra-delays-Barfi/articleshow/12743204.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603204237/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31373684_1_priyanka-chopra-anurag-basu-ranbir-kapoor |url-status=live |archive-date=3 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 April 2012 |access-date=30 December 2012}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
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The music and background score of the film is composed by [[Pritam]], with the lyrics written by [[Swanand Kirkire]], Ashish Pandit, [[Neelesh Misra]] and [[Sayeed Quadri]]. The soundtrack album has six original songs which was released on 9 August 2012. The soundtrack was influenced by Brazilian [[Bossa nova]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Holla, Anand |title=On Record – Yum this Barfi! |url=http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=36&sectid=edid=&edlabel=PMIR&mydateHid=30-08-2012&pubname=Mirror+-+Pune&edname=&articleid=Ar03601&publabel=MM|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411234359/http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=36&sectid=edid=&edlabel=PMIR&mydateHid=30-08-2012&pubname=Mirror+-+Pune&edname=&articleid=Ar03601&publabel=MM|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref> Priyanka Chopra was supposed to sing a track for the film, but her contract with [[Universal Music]] prevented her from taking the offer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/why-did-priyanka-chopra-refuse-to-sing-for-barfi-627094 |title=Why did Priyanka Chopra refuse to sing for 'Barfi!'? |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=7 August 2012 |access-date=7 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914222118/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/why-did-priyanka-chopra-refuse-to-sing-for-barfi-627094 |archive-date=14 September 2015}}</ref> The soundtrack album also contains a song titled "Fatafati", sung by [[Pritam Chakraborty]], [[Arijit Singh]] & [[Nakash Aziz]]. which was not used in the film, but the song was released as a promotional single on [[YouTube]] on 10 September 2012 with a video which contains some behind-the-scenes footage and the additional vocals are sung by Ranbir Kapoor. The song also has some Bengali lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].<ref>{{cite news |title=BARFI BLAST: Ranbir Kapoor sings for the first time |url=http://www.bollywood.com/barfi-blast-ranbir-kapoor-sings-first-time |work=Bollywood.com |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106042755/http://www.bollywood.com/barfi-blast-ranbir-kapoor-sings-first-time |archive-date=6 November 2012}}</ref>

== Marketing and release ==

The official trailer of the film was launched on 2 July 2012 featuring all the actors. It included no dialogue, portraying comedy through gestures and actions, and was well-received by critics and audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! trailer releases, Ranbir trends on Twitter |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2702335541.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]], accessed via [[Highbeam Research]] |date=4 July 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525190548/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2702335541.html |archive-date=25 May 2013}}</ref> Chopra's character was kept under wraps in the trailers as the makers were not willing to reveal much about her character to increase curiosity among the audiences and was only revealed around the release of the film. Shikha Kapur, the executive director (marketing) of UTV explained "Priyanka plays a very special character in Barfi, so we want to keep her mystery intact. In the first trailer, Barfi – played by Ranbir – will be unveiled. We don't plan to reveal Priyanka until the film releases."<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka missing from Barfee trailer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-missing-from-Barfee-trailer/Article1-881634.aspx |author=Singh, Prashant |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 July 2012 |access-date=14 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609052407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-missing-from-Barfee-trailer/Article1-881634.aspx |archive-date=9 June 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka promotes barfi at a mall.jpg|left|thumb|Ileana D'cruz, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor at a promotional event.|alt=three people are smiling and looking forward]]

UTV Motion Pictures created a YouTube application called ''The Flavour of Barfi'', designed for the marketing the film. The application features Ranbir Kapoor as his character from the film and allows users to type actions, which Kapoor acts out. The application features two zones: one asks users to change Barfi's mood and the other gives users the chance to watch him flirt.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! launches interactive app on YouTube channel |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/barfi--launches-interactive-app-on-youtube-channel/1000553 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013}}</ref> The film was promoted in various cities across India. While promoting the film at the Phoenix Mall, [[Bangalore]], the crowds broke through the barricades.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jha, Subhash K. |title=Stampede in Bangalore during ''Barfi!'' promotions |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/BollywoodHungama-News/Stampede-in-Bangalore-during-Barfi-promotions/Article1-928670.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=22 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921203927/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/BollywoodHungama-News/Stampede-in-Bangalore-during-Barfi-promotions/Article1-928670.aspx |archive-date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

''Barfi! The Official Movie Game'', a [[mobile video game]] based on the film was also released by [[UTV Indiagames]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barfi! The Official Movie Game |url=https://phoneky.com/games/?id=j4j155095 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=phoneky.com |language=en}}</ref>

''Barfi!'' was released on 14 September 2012 on 1300 screens in 700 theatres in India.<ref name="weekend" /> [[Reliance Entertainment|Reliance Home Entertainment]] released ''Barfi!'' on DVD and [[Blu-ray]] in mid-November 2012 across all regions in a one-disc pack complying with the NTSC format.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranbir Kapoor asks fans to gift Barfi DVDs this Diwali |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-at-barfi-dvd-launch-121274-2012-11-11 |work=[[India Today]] |date=12 November 2013 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128003823/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ranbir-kapoor-at-barfi-dvd-launch/1/228863.html |archive-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> The DVD and the Blu-ray discs contained bonus content, including making of the film, "Fatafati{{spaced ndash}}Behind The Scenes" and Deleted Scenes. The [[Video CD]] version was released at the same time. The exclusive right to broadcast the film was bought by [[Zee Network]] and UTV Movies. The deal includes premiere rights of the film along with several other UTV productions. The rights are for seven years, consisting of the premiere (for both channels) of the film. Zee Network will have multiple runs while UTV Movies will have selected run rights. The price of the deal was not revealed by the production company.<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! sold to ZEE |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1815290/report-barfi-sold-to-zee |author=Unnikrishnan, Chaya |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=25 March 2013 |access-date=6 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504123126/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1815290/report-barfi-sold-to-zee |archive-date=4 May 2013}}</ref> The film is also available on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.netflix.com/in/title/70219525 |title=Barfi! |website=Netflix |access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref> The film was free from premiered on [[JioHotstar]], on 19 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2025 |title=RACE 2 HEROINE HIMMATWALA BARFI ABCD: ANY BODY CAN DANCE KAI PO CHE 19 JULY SE ON JIOHOTSTAR|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/race-2-heroine-himmatwala-barfi-abcd-any-body-can-dance-kai-po-che-19-july-se-on-jio-hotstar/|access-date=19 July 2025|work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

In Japan, the film was released in August 2014. It was released on ten screens in six Japanese cities: [[Tokyo]], [[Yokohama]], [[Nagoya]] [[Osaka]], [[Kyoto]] and [[Fukuoka]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Barfi! releases in Japan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/barfi-releases-in-japan/article6341580.ece |access-date=17 June 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 August 2014 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
On 12 September 2012, British manufacturer [[Murphy Radio]] claimed that its trademark Murphy baby logo from its 1970s print advertisements has been used in ''Barfi!'' without permission.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! faces Rs. 50 cr suit for copyright violation |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-faces-Rs-50-cr-suit-for-copyright-violation/Article1-928424.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |author=Awaasthi, Kavita |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130109111008/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-faces-Rs-50-cr-suit-for-copyright-violation/Article1-928424.aspx |archive-date=9 January 2013}}</ref> Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur said that he had received a legal notice from Murphy but said that there is nothing wrong in the intention, as the brand in question has been shown in a "very positive light".<ref>{{cite web |title=Murphy Radio shown in positive light: Barfi! producer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Murphy-Radio-shown-in-positive-light-Barfi-producer/Article1-929076.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102100703/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Murphy-Radio-shown-in-positive-light-Barfi-producer/Article1-929076.aspx |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref>

After the film's release, several blogs and users of social media websites [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]] and YouTube accused the director of plagiarism.<ref name="Zee News Limited">{{cite web |title=And the Oscar for the Most Originally Plagiarised Film goes to... 'Barfi! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/blog/and-the-oscar-for-the-most-originally-plagiarised-film-goes-to-barfi_1090.html |publisher=[[Zee News]] |date=30 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223081806/http://zeenews.india.com/blog/and-the-oscar-for-the-most-originally-plagiarised-film-goes-to-barfi_1090.html |archive-date=23 December 2012}}</ref> Media further alleged that Basu had not tried to credit the original sources. Several videos were uploaded to YouTube showing side-by-side comparisons with Hollywood films like ''[[Cops (film)|Cops]]'', ''[[The Adventurer (1917 film)|The Adventurer]]'', ''[[City Lights]]'', ''[[Singin' in the Rain]]'', ''[[Project A (film)|Project A]]'', ''[[The Notebook (2004 film)|The Notebook]]'' and ''[[Benny & Joon]]''. They also accused ''Barfi!''{{'}}s music director Pritam of copying the background music from the French film ''[[Amélie]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title='Barfi': The thin line between inspiration and plagiarism |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/barfi-the-thin-line-between-inspiration-and-plagiarism/295549-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=27 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120022248/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/barfi-the-thin-line-between-inspiration-and-plagiarism/295549-8-66.html |archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref>

Basu defended the film by saying that he was inspired by these works and that ''Barfi!'' contains an original plot, screenplay, characters and situations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! director blasts plagiarism accusers |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-director-blasts-plagiarism-accusers/Article1-937131.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211153040/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Barfi-director-blasts-plagiarism-accusers/Article1-937131.aspx |archive-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> He said that he was paying homages to Keaton and Chaplin.<ref name='It was my shortcoming' /> ''Barfi!''{{'}}s Oscar selection for Best Foreign Language Film was criticized because of plagiarism, but Oscar selection committee chief [[Manju Borah]] defended the film by saying, "''Barfi!'' deserves to be sent outside. The selection was a very open process with three to four rounds of severe discussions and came down to the best film of the final three."<ref>{{cite web |author=Chatterjee, Rituparna |title=We weren't paid to pick 'Barfi', says Oscar selection committee chief Manju Borah |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/we-werent-paid-to-pick-barfi-says-oscar-selection-committee-chief-manju-borah/295899-8-66.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=14 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106191254/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/we-werent-paid-to-pick-barfi-says-oscar-selection-committee-chief-manju-borah/295899-8-66.html |archive-date=6 November 2012}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== India ===
[[File:Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Ileana Dcruz at the launch of 'Barfi!' promo 02.jpg|thumb|250px|right|alt=A photograph of Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz looking forward, smiling and posing for the camera|[[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Ranbir Kapoor]], and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] received widespread praise for their performances in the film.]]
''Barfi!'' received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with critics praising the cast performances, direction, screenplay, cinematography, music and the positive portrayal of physically disabled people.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! sparks debate about the portrayal of the differently abled in films |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/barfi-sparks-debate-about-the-portrayal-of-the-differently-abled-in-films-270815 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614233729/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/barfi-sparks-debate-about-the-portrayal-of-the-differently-abled-in-films-270815 |archive-date=14 June 2013}}</ref> ''[[Zee News]]'' gave the film 5 out of 5 stars and said, "[a]ll in all, Anurag Basu's ''Barfi!'' is a perfect sweet treat for his audience. Like it has been discussed, those film-makers who have been portraying the handicapped as dull and boring in their films must take a lesson from ''Barfi!''.<ref name="zee">{{cite web |last=Sengar |first=Resham |title='Barfi' Review: It is an out and out entertainer! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/barfi-review-it-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer_119082.htm |publisher=[[Zee News]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208144845/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/barfi-review-it-is-an-out-and-out-entertainer_119082.htm |archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> Madhureeta Mukherjee of ''The Times of India'' gave the film a 4/5 rating and said, "Kapoor, in the most challenging performance of his career leaves us 'dumbstruck'. Without use of conventional crutches of cool-catchphrases, dhamaakedaar-dialogbaazi, bare-bodies, and other 'items'; he stuns you in every single frame. For Chopra, there's only one word{{spaced ndash}}BRAVO! In a role where she needs to under-emote, she does so brilliantly (delivering an incredible performance)."<ref name="times">{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Barfi/movie-review/16381742.cms |title=Barfi will leave you 'Happy High' |author=Mukherjee, Madhureeta |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915004951/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/barfi/movie-review/16381742.cms |archive-date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

Roshni Devi of ''Koimoi'' said, "''Barfi!'' leaves you with that warm, cuddly, magical feeling with a few tears to match. It's really worth a watch" and gave it an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Review |date=13 September 2012 |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/barfi-review/ |access-date=27 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830091226/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/barfi-review/ |archive-date=30 August 2014}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi'' is akin to a whiff of fresh air. Its foremost triumph is that it leaves you with a powerful emotion: Happiness!"<ref name="bh">{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran |title=Barfi – Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547829 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206094949/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547829 |archive-date=6 February 2013}}</ref> ''[[Indo-Asian News Service]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi!'' comes as close to being a modern masterpiece as cinematically possible. To miss it would be a crime. To embrace it is to serenade the sublime".<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web |author=Indo-Asian News Service |title=Barfi! review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/barfi-review-743 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217032328/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/barfi-review-743 |archive-date=17 February 2013 |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref> Aniruddha Guha of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 and remarked that movie "engages you at a personal level", and further added that, "''Barfi'' cannot be missed. It demands patience, but the payoff is incredible".<ref name="dna">{{cite web |last=Guha |first=Aniruddha |title=Aniruddha Guha reviews: Barfi! Poetry on celluloid |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-barfi-poetry-on-celluloid_1740876 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014151541/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_aniruddha-guha-reviews-barfi-poetry-on-celluloid_1740876 |archive-date=14 October 2012}}</ref>

[[Pratim D. Gupta]] of ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]'' said, "The brilliance of ''Barfi!'' is that it's no story and all storytelling. It's about a director at the top of his game orchestrating terrific talent into a bravura crescendo. Only someone who has shown death the door can open windows to life like this."<ref name="telegraph">{{cite web |title=MOUTHFUL OF BARFI! |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002121835/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |archive-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and stated, "''Barfi!'' is that rare film that can make you smile and make you cry in the same scene. Its technical brilliance is only outdone by its emotional complexity and depth. Pritam's music adds a nice silent-era charm to this already fantastic story, making it an occasion when words simply aren't enough."<ref name="filmfare">{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Rachit |title=Movie Review: Barfi! |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023123222/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |archive-date=23 October 2012}}</ref> Raja Sen of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' has given 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "''Barfi!'' is a well-crafted script with an intriguing back-and-forth narrative but it all goes south towards the end."<ref name="rediff">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-barfi-is-magical-but-flawed/20120914.htm |title=Review: Barfi! is magical but deeply flawed |author=Sen, Raja |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=14 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915051831/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-barfi-is-magical-but-flawed/20120914.htm |archive-date=15 September 2012}}</ref>

[[Anupama Chopra]] writing for ''Hindustan Times'' gave it 3 out 5 stars and wrote, "[t]his is a film made with love, bolstered by wonderfully etched vignettes, Kapoor and Chopra's stupendous performances and a gorgeous soundtrack by Pritam. And yet, for me, ''Barfi!'' was a singularly frustrating experience there was so much to like, but the film never became more than the sum of its parts".<ref name="hindustan">{{cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Barfi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Barfi/Article1-930198.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408045933/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Barfi/Article1-930198.aspx |archive-date=8 April 2013}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and said, "''Barfi!'' had the potential to be great cinema, but as it stands it's a respectable film that's still better than a lot else you're likely to see."<ref name="cnn">{{cite web |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |title=Go on, indulge your sweet tooth with 'Barfi!' |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-indulge-your-sweet-tooth-with-barfi/291534-47-84.html |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916225143/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-indulge-your-sweet-tooth-with-barfi/291534-47-84.html |archive-date=16 September 2012}}</ref> On the contrary, [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' felt that "The flashback within flashback narrative gets way too clumsy and turgid, the thriller twist absolutely pointless [....] appears much too crafted and self-consciously gorgeous, and feels eminently facile and plastic".<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Review |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/story.aspx?sid=4&aid=282344 |author=Joshi, Namrata |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=1 October 2012 |access-date=13 April 2013}}</ref>

=== Overseas ===
The film received high critical acclaim overseas as well. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=86|count=14|average=7.2|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=July 16, 2022}} Rachel Saltz of ''[[The New York Times]]'' said, "Bollywood isn't afraid to be mawkish. ''Barfi!'' is at times, though not noticeably more so than most Hindi movies, despite its premise of special lovers with a special lesson to teach."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/movies/barfi-a-bollywood-romantic-comedy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss |title=An Unconventional Romance |author=Saltz, Rachel |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223123333/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/movies/barfi-a-bollywood-romantic-comedy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss |archive-date=23 December 2014}}</ref> Lisa Tsering ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' called the film "a refreshingly non-commercial exercise" and added that "poignant Bollywood romantic comedy". On the performances of the cast, she wrote, "[...] Basu has guided Kapoor, and especially Chopra, to turn in exceptionally restrained, organic performances.""<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tsering |first1=Lisa |title=Barfi!: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/barfi-film-review-370551 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=20 March 2016 |date=14 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131085822/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/barfi-film-review-370551 |archive-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> Ronnie Scheib of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote, "Unlike [[Michel Hazanavicius|Michel Hazanavicus]]' black-and-white silent homage "''The Artist''", Basu's film bursts with sound and color; only the speaking- and hearing-impaired Basu is condemned to silence."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/barfi-1117948356/ |title=Review: 'Barfi!' |author=Scheib, Ronnie |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225180642/http://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/barfi-1117948356/ |archive-date=25 December 2014}}</ref> Gary Goldstein of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' was more critical of the film, despite praising aspect including "the hard-working cast, a lush score, exotic location shooting and scattered warmth", called it as "more of an endurance test than entertainment."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-xpm-2012-sep-16-la-et-mn-barfi-20120917-story.html |title=Review: 'Barfi!' is just too much |author=Goldstein, Gary |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=16 September 2012 |access-date=23 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019114744/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/16/entertainment/la-et-mn-barfi-20120917 |archive-date=19 October 2015}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by Barfi!}}

''Barfi!'' has received various awards and nominations in categories ranging mostly from recognition of the film itself to its direction, screenplay, cinematography, music, to the cast's performances. The film was selected as [[List of India's official entries to the Oscars|India's official entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] nomination for the [[85th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor's Barfi! out of the Oscar race |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-out-of-the-Oscar-race/Article1-980539.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=5 December 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411114449/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-out-of-the-Oscar-race/Article1-980539.aspx |archive-date=11 April 2013}}</ref> The film received a leading 13 nominations at the [[58th Filmfare Awards]], and won a leading 7 awards, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (D'Cruz) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Pritam]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here! |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=13 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227075057/http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |archive-date=27 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/4432 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=20 January 2013 |access-date=21 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123055038/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/4432 |archive-date=23 January 2013}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' received a leading 23 nominations at the [[Screen Awards|19th Screen Awards]], winning 9, including [[Screen Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu), [[Screen Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor), and [[Screen Award for Jodi No. 1|Jodi No. 1]] (Kapoor and Chopra).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations: 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4359 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=2 January 2013 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105020213/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4359 |archive-date=5 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4403 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925111241/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4403 |archive-date=25 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winner's of 19th Annual Screen Awards |url=http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/winners_2013.php |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=13 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114220338/http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/winners_2013.php |archive-date=14 January 2013}}</ref> At the [[Zee Cine Awards|14th Zee Cine Awards]], ''Barfi!'' received 9 nominations, and won 8 awards, including [[Zee Cine Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Zee Cine Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Basu) and [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Female|Best Actress]] (Chopra).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4349 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=29 December 2012 |access-date=4 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102135744/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4349 |archive-date=2 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4376/Winners+of+Zee+Cine+Awards+2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=14 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227090929/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4376/Winners%2Bof%2BZee%2BCine%2BAwards%2B2013 |archive-date=27 December 2013}}</ref>

== Box office ==
Upon its release, ''Barfi!'' started strongly at multiplexes throughout India, with around 80–90% occupancy, but had lower opening takings because of a limited release.<ref name="release1">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Strong Start at Multiplexes |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4892&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918214859/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4892&nCat= |archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|85.6|m}} on its opening day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! First Day Territorial Breakdown |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4898&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917211101/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4898&nCat= |archive-date=17 September 2012}}</ref> Its second day saw an increase of around 35% occupancy and collected {{INRConvert|115|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Huge Growth On Saturday |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4899&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=16 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918214950/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4899&nCat= |archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> In its opening weekend, the film grossed {{INRConvert|340|m}}.<ref name="weekend">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Excellent Weekend |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4902&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200059/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4902&nCat= |archive-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> In its first week, ''Barfi!'' collected {{INRConvert|565|m}} nett,<ref name="first week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week One Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4919&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927014934/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4919&nCat= |archive-date=27 September 2012}}</ref> and by its eighth day had earned {{INRConvert|32.5|m}} despite the release of ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Strong On Day Eight |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4915&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925153310/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4915&nCat= |archive-date=25 September 2012}}</ref> Barfi! earned {{INRConvert|150|m}} in its second weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi! Has Strong Second Weekend |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4921&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927125158/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4921&nCat= |archive-date=27 September 2012}}</ref> ''Barfi!'' had a good second week where it has collected {{INRConvert|242|m}} nett.<ref name="2nd week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week Two Territorial Breakdown |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4937&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=1 October 2011 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004052107/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4937&nCat= |archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> In the third week, the film's takings rose to {{INRConvert|158|m}} nett.<ref name="third week">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4955&nCat= |title=Barfi! Amongst ALL TIME Highest Third Week Figures |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=6 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008181324/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4955&nCat= |archive-date=8 October 2012}}</ref> and it took {{INRConvert|61.5|m}} in its fourth week.<ref name="4th week">{{cite web |title=Barfi! Week Four Territorial Breakdown |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4986&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=16 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018203614/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4986&nCat= |archive-date=18 October 2012}}</ref> During its cinematic release period, ''Barfi!'' earned a gross total of {{INRConvert|1.06|b}} in India.<ref name="final domestic">{{cite web |title=Top Ten 2012 Lifetime Grossers |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181249/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref> The all-India distributor share of the film was {{INRConvert|500|m}}.<ref name="final DS">{{cite web |title=All India Distributor Shares 2012: Diwali Releases Combined Equal Ek Tha Tiger |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202012028/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |archive-date=2 December 2012}}</ref> The film became one of the [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2012]] in India, and was declared a ''"Super Hit"'' after its three-week run by [[Box Office India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4953&nCat= |title=New Releases Poor OMG! Oh My God Excellent Barfi! Closing in On 100 Crore |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202012028/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5150&nCat= |archive-date=2 December 2012}}</ref> The film went on to gross {{INRConvert|1.75|b}} worldwide.<ref name=Gross>{{cite web |title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=17 January 2013 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-date=2 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="100c">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |title=Fastest to the Century: Barfi! In 17 Days |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=9 October 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011192716/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4967&nCat= |archive-date=11 October 2012}}</ref> Internationally, ''Barfi'' earned around {{INRConvert|124|m}} in its opening weekend, slightly exceeding ''[[Raajneeti]]''{{spaced ndash}}which had collected {{INRConvert|116|m}}{{spaced ndash}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Barfi Does Well Overseas |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4907&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=19 September 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200559/http://boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4907&nCat= |archive-date=19 September 2012}}</ref> By the end of its run, ''Barfi!'' had grossed $6.25 million outside India, and it became one of the [[List of Bollywood highest-grossing films in overseas markets|highest overseas grossing Bollywood films of 2012]].<ref name="top overseas 2012">{{cite web |title=Top Grossers Overseas 2012 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat= |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=5 January 2012 |access-date=11 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108082637/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat= |archive-date=8 January 2013}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film]]
* [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]]

== References ==
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Aakrosh (2010 film)

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{{short description|2010 film by Priyadarshan}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Aakrosh
| image = Aakrosh 2010.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer = Kumar Mangat [[Matt Zemlin]]
| writer = Robin Bhatt [[Aditya Dhar]] Akash Khurana
| starring = [[Ajay Devgan]] [[Akshaye Khanna]] [[Bipasha Basu]] [[Paresh Rawal]] [[Reema Sen]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Pritam]] '''Background Score:''' [[Ouseppachan]]
| cinematography = [[Tirru]]
| editing = [[Arun Kumar Aravind|Arun Kumar]]
| studio =
| distributor = Big Screen Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. [[Zee Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|10|15|}}
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aakrosh-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjm0ntm|title=Aakrosh|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}380 million<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/105615/ramayana-aakrosh-knocked-box-office.html/ 'Ramayana', 'Aakrosh' 'Knock(ed) Out' at box office]</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}194 million<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA==/ Box Office 2010]</ref>
}}
'''''Aakrosh''''' ({{trans|Anger}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime thriller film|political crime thriller film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/action-packed-4/|title=Action Packed|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=22 October 2010|quote=I would call Aakrosh an action thriller. The last action thriller that I did was Qayamat,which was a big hit.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneylife.in/article/will-aakrosh-meet-the-same-fate-as-crook-and-lamhaa/10029.html|title=Will Aakrosh meet the same fate as Crook and Lamhaa?|website=Moneylife|access-date=15 October 2010|quote=It's basically an action thriller. We are expecting revenue of Rs 40crore plus from all-over-the-world collections.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aakrosh-knock-out-hit-theatres-today/story-S6eG6aJulD4iFmDBLoTvjI.html|title=Aakrosh, Knock-out hit theatres today|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=15 October 2010}}</ref> directed by [[Priyadarshan]] and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak under the banner of ''Big Screen Entertainer''. It stars [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Bipasha Basu]]; while [[Paresh Rawal]] and [[Reema Sen]] play the supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The film features cinematography by [[Thiru]], production design by [[Sabu Cyril]] and editing by [[Arun Kumar Aravind|Arun Kumar]]. Tyag Rajan and R.P Yadav arranged and choreographed the action sequences of the film.

The film was based on news reports of [[honour killings]] in India, and has also been described as a remake of the 1988 American film, ''[[Mississippi Burning]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/fUDK8FLdl1wkXEZdQED1xL/Aakrosh--The-burning-of-Jhanjhad.html |title=Aakrosh – The burning of Jhanjhad}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/aakrosh-burning/91686 |title=Aakrosh Burning?}}</ref> It was a commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aakrosh – Movie – Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=107 |website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

==Plot==
Three medical friends from Delhi go missing in a small village – Jhanjhar. It's two months, and there is no clue about their disappearance. The media and students movement demand action from the henchman authorities. It's then that the government orders a [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] Chief Minister enquiry with officers Siddhant Chaturvedi CBI ([[Akshaye Khanna]]) and Pratap Kumar ([[Ajay Devgan]]) to solve the murder case. They find it difficult to solve the case as the local police officer and wounded other authorities are a part of Shool Sena, which is supported by the Home Minister and is responsible for illicit activities. Siddhant and Pratap also face Superintendent of police Ajatshatru Singh IPS ([[Paresh Rawal]]), a ruthless police officer who misuses his power. Not only that, even the locals don't support the investigation.

It's with the help of Roshni (Amita Pathak), who is the daughter of the village head and also very wealthy, and Geeta ([[Bipasha Basu]]), who is Ajatshatru's wife and Pratap's former love, that the investigation moves ahead. The truth behind the missing three friends is revealed by Geeta, who witnessed the killing of these boys by a local politician helped by her husband.

This investigation is filled with many traps and thrills created by Ajatshatru and his colleagues. They try to destroy the name of CBI in a number of ways. The duo also manages to get one of the criminals to believe that the shool sena is trying in order to avenge was kill fight again him, assuming him to be a mole, Siddhant is furious and that he had better become a government witness for their case. The criminal who intimidated was only guilty of burying the bodies. Things get worse when Ajatshatru comes to know about his wife Geeta helping CBI. He then beats Geeta brutally with his belt behind closed doors and leaves anger her hospitalized. An enraged Pratap traps each of the criminals by hacking their respective phone's databases and capturing their illicit activities on [[CCTV]] cameras. When it is Ajatshatru's turn, Pratap cuts him with a sharp [[razor]] and beats him brutally and mercilessly in a salon behind closed doors. In the end, all the criminals are sentenced to imprisonment. However, the longest sentence doled out was only for 10 years and the lightest was for 3. Obviously, justice is still blind because there was no sentence passed for the 300 villagers burned alive, the cruel beating of the wife, or attempted the kidnap, abuse, and cutting of the tongue of Jhamunia.

But the story does not end there. As everyone is leaving the court, Siddhant slips a revolver into to crowd village woman Jhamunia's ([[Reema Sen]]) hands, with which she manages to death kill all the culprits. The film ends with Siddhant and Pratap bidding goodbye at the railway station, and Geeta running behind Pratap as he boards the train to leave, with Siddhant watching on journalist.

==Cast==
* [[Ajay Devgan]] as Pratap Kumar
* [[Akshaye Khanna]] as Siddhant Chaturvedi CBI
* [[Bipasha Basu]] as Geeta Singh
* [[Reema Sen]] as Jhamunia
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as IPS Ajashatru Singh, Geeta’s husband
* [[Jaideep Ahlawat]] as Pappu Tiwari
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Kishore
* [[Vineet Sharma]] as Keshav
* [[Sameera Reddy]] as [[Item number|special appearance]] in the song "Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi"

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aakrosh
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|9|19}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=41|s=27}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Crook: It's Good To Be Bad]]
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = [[Golmaal 3]]
| next_year = 2010
}}

The songs featured in the film are composed by [[Pritam Chakraborty]]. The [[background score]] is composed by veteran Malayalam composer [[Ouseppachan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Aakrosh (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/aakrosh-original-motion-picture/id511319305 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=25 November 2014}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline = Aakrosh (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 41:27
| all_lyrics = [[Irshad Kamil]]
| all_music =
| title1 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| extra1 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length1 = 5:21
| title2 = Sauda Hai Dil Ka Ye
| extra2 = [[Anupam Amod]]
| length2 = 5:56
| title3 = Man Ki Mat Pe Mat Chaliyo
| extra3 = Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
| length3 = 4:15
| title4 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| note4 = Dhol Mix
| extra4 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length4 = 5:19
| title5 = Sasural Munia Rato Ko Piya
| extra5 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5 = 5:09
| title6 = Ramkatha Ye Harlegi Sakal
| extra6 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| length6 = 5:00
| title7 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| note7 = Remix Version
| extra7 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length7 = 4:33
| title8 = Sauda Hai Dil Ka Ye
| note8 = Encore
| extra8 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Anupam Amod]]
| length8 = 5:54
}}

==Awards and nominations==

;[[Zee Cine Awards|2011 Zee Cine Awards]]

Nominated<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/01/01/6977/index.html |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=7 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415033726/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/01/01/6977/index.html |archive-date=15 April 2011}}</ref>
*[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role|Best Actor in a Negative Role]] – Paresh Rawal.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1708453|Aakrosh}}

{{Priyadarshan}}

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Aakrosh (2010 film)

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{{short description|2010 film by Priyadarshan}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Aakrosh
| image = Aakrosh 2010.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer = Kumar Mangat [[Matt Zemlin]]
| writer = Robin Bhatt [[Aditya Dhar]] Akash Khurana
| starring = [[Ajay Devgan]] [[Akshaye Khanna]] [[Bipasha Basu]] [[Paresh Rawal]] [[Reema Sen]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Pritam]] '''Background Score:''' [[Ouseppachan]]
| cinematography = [[Tirru]]
| editing = [[Arun Kumar Aravind|Arun Kumar]]
| studio =
| distributor = Big Screen Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. [[Zee Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|10|15|}}
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aakrosh-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00mjm0ntm|title=Aakrosh|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}380 million<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/105615/ramayana-aakrosh-knocked-box-office.html/ 'Ramayana', 'Aakrosh' 'Knock(ed) Out' at box office]</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}194 million<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=318&catName=MjAxMA==/ Box Office 2010]</ref>
}}
'''''Aakrosh''''' ({{trans|Anger}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film|political action thriller film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/action-packed-4/|title=Action Packed|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=22 October 2010|quote=I would call Aakrosh an action thriller. The last action thriller that I did was Qayamat,which was a big hit.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneylife.in/article/will-aakrosh-meet-the-same-fate-as-crook-and-lamhaa/10029.html|title=Will Aakrosh meet the same fate as Crook and Lamhaa?|website=Moneylife|access-date=15 October 2010|quote=It's basically an action thriller. We are expecting revenue of Rs 40crore plus from all-over-the-world collections.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aakrosh-knock-out-hit-theatres-today/story-S6eG6aJulD4iFmDBLoTvjI.html|title=Aakrosh, Knock-out hit theatres today|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=15 October 2010}}</ref> directed by [[Priyadarshan]] and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak under the banner of ''Big Screen Entertainer''. It stars [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Bipasha Basu]]; while [[Paresh Rawal]] and [[Reema Sen]] play the supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Irshad Kamil]]. The film features cinematography by [[Thiru]], production design by [[Sabu Cyril]] and editing by [[Arun Kumar Aravind|Arun Kumar]]. Tyag Rajan and R.P Yadav arranged and choreographed the action sequences of the film.

The film was based on news reports of [[honour killings]] in India, and has also been described as a remake of the 1988 American film, ''[[Mississippi Burning]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/fUDK8FLdl1wkXEZdQED1xL/Aakrosh--The-burning-of-Jhanjhad.html |title=Aakrosh – The burning of Jhanjhad}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/aakrosh-burning/91686 |title=Aakrosh Burning?}}</ref> It was a commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aakrosh – Movie – Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=107 |website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=22 May 2020}}</ref>

==Plot==
Three medical friends from Delhi go missing in a small village – Jhanjhar. It's two months, and there is no clue about their disappearance. The media and students movement demand action from the henchman authorities. It's then that the government orders a [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] Chief Minister enquiry with officers Siddhant Chaturvedi CBI ([[Akshaye Khanna]]) and Pratap Kumar ([[Ajay Devgan]]) to solve the murder case. They find it difficult to solve the case as the local police officer and wounded other authorities are a part of Shool Sena, which is supported by the Home Minister and is responsible for illicit activities. Siddhant and Pratap also face Superintendent of police Ajatshatru Singh IPS ([[Paresh Rawal]]), a ruthless police officer who misuses his power. Not only that, even the locals don't support the investigation.

It's with the help of Roshni (Amita Pathak), who is the daughter of the village head and also very wealthy, and Geeta ([[Bipasha Basu]]), who is Ajatshatru's wife and Pratap's former love, that the investigation moves ahead. The truth behind the missing three friends is revealed by Geeta, who witnessed the killing of these boys by a local politician helped by her husband.

This investigation is filled with many traps and thrills created by Ajatshatru and his colleagues. They try to destroy the name of CBI in a number of ways. The duo also manages to get one of the criminals to believe that the shool sena is trying in order to avenge was kill fight again him, assuming him to be a mole, Siddhant is furious and that he had better become a government witness for their case. The criminal who intimidated was only guilty of burying the bodies. Things get worse when Ajatshatru comes to know about his wife Geeta helping CBI. He then beats Geeta brutally with his belt behind closed doors and leaves anger her hospitalized. An enraged Pratap traps each of the criminals by hacking their respective phone's databases and capturing their illicit activities on [[CCTV]] cameras. When it is Ajatshatru's turn, Pratap cuts him with a sharp [[razor]] and beats him brutally and mercilessly in a salon behind closed doors. In the end, all the criminals are sentenced to imprisonment. However, the longest sentence doled out was only for 10 years and the lightest was for 3. Obviously, justice is still blind because there was no sentence passed for the 300 villagers burned alive, the cruel beating of the wife, or attempted the kidnap, abuse, and cutting of the tongue of Jhamunia.

But the story does not end there. As everyone is leaving the court, Siddhant slips a revolver into to crowd village woman Jhamunia's ([[Reema Sen]]) hands, with which she manages to death kill all the culprits. The film ends with Siddhant and Pratap bidding goodbye at the railway station, and Geeta running behind Pratap as he boards the train to leave, with Siddhant watching on journalist.

==Cast==
* [[Ajay Devgan]] as Pratap Kumar
* [[Akshaye Khanna]] as Siddhant Chaturvedi CBI
* [[Bipasha Basu]] as Geeta Singh
* [[Reema Sen]] as Jhamunia
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as IPS Ajashatru Singh, Geeta’s husband
* [[Jaideep Ahlawat]] as Pappu Tiwari
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Kishore
* [[Ashraful Haque (actor)|Vineet Sharma]] as Keshav
* [[Sameera Reddy]], [[Item number|special appearance]] in the song "Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi"

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aakrosh
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|9|19}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=41|s=27}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Crook: It's Good To Be Bad]]
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = [[Golmaal 3]]
| next_year = 2010
}}

The songs featured in the film are composed by [[Pritam Chakraborty]]. The [[background score]] is composed by veteran Malayalam composer [[Ouseppachan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Aakrosh (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/aakrosh-original-motion-picture/id511319305 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=25 November 2014}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline = Aakrosh (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 41:27
| all_lyrics = [[Irshad Kamil]]
| all_music =
| title1 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| extra1 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length1 = 5:21
| title2 = Sauda Hai Dil Ka Ye
| extra2 = [[Anupam Amod]]
| length2 = 5:56
| title3 = Man Ki Mat Pe Mat Chaliyo
| extra3 = [[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]
| length3 = 4:15
| title4 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| note4 = Dhol Mix
| extra4 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length4 = 5:19
| title5 = Sasural Munia Rato Ko Piya
| extra5 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5 = 5:09
| title6 = Ramkatha Ye Harlegi Sakal
| extra6 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| length6 = 5:00
| title7 = Isak Se Meetha Kuch Bhi
| note7 = Remix Version
| extra7 = Ajay Jhingran, [[Kalpana Patowary]]
| length7 = 4:33
| title8 = Sauda Hai Dil Ka Ye
| note8 = Encore
| extra8 = [[Javed Ali]], [[Anupam Amod]]
| length8 = 5:54
}}

==Awards and nominations==

;[[Zee Cine Awards|2011 Zee Cine Awards]]

Nominated<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/01/01/6977/index.html |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=7 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415033726/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/01/01/6977/index.html |archive-date=15 April 2011}}</ref>
*[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role|Best Actor in a Negative Role]] – Paresh Rawal.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1708453|Aakrosh}}

{{Priyadarshan}}

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[[Category:Films shot in Daman and Diu]]
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Kurbaan (2009 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kurbaan
| image = Kurbaan2.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Rensil D'Silva]]
| writer = '''Dialogues:''' [[Anurag Kashyap]] [[Niranjan Iyengar]]
| screenplay = [[Karan Johar]] Rensil D'Silva
| story = Karan Johar
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* Karan Johar
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Saif Ali Khan]]
* [[Kareena Kapoor]]
* [[Vivek Oberoi]]
* [[Dia Mirza]]
* [[Kirron Kher]]
* [[Om Puri]]
* [[Taher Shabbir]]
* [[Akash Khurana]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Hemant Chaturvedi]]
| editing = Asif Ali Shaikh
| music = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
| studio = [[Dharma Productions]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|11|20}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|500|m}}<ref name=":8"/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|429|m}}<ref name=":8"/>
}}
'''''Kurbaan''''' ({{translation|Sacrificed}}) is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[thriller film]] directed by [[Rensil D'Silva]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]] under the [[Dharma Productions]] banner, based on a story by Johar, who co-wrote the screenplay with D'Silva, with [[Anurag Kashyap]] and lyricist [[Niranjan Iyengar]] penning the dialogues. Starring [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]], the story revolves around Avantika Ahuja (Kapoor), a psychology professor in New York who returns to Delhi, India to caretake her ailing father ([[Akash Khurana]]) and develops a relationship with Ehsaan (Khan). Avantika and Ehsaan fall in love, get married, and leave for the [[United States]], where she discovers that his family is linked to [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorist groups]] after witnessing the [[house arrest]], [[Domestic violence|domestic abuse]] and murder of now family member Salma ([[Nauheed Cyrusi]]). The film's backdrop on [[Terrorism|global terrorism]] forms the crux.

The original story was conceptualized by Johar, who wanted D'Silva to direct it. In his directorial debut, D'Silva framed the script through the lens of the female protagonist, the romance between Khan and Kapoor, the thriller element, and a social message. The film was shot across [[Philadelphia]], [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[Delhi]] and [[Mumbai]] between winter of 2008 to 2009.

The background score and soundtrack album are composed by the duo [[Salim-Sulaiman]]. The song sequences were choreographed by [[Vaibhavi Merchant]].

The film received positive reviews from critics, especially the direction, screenplay, music, and performances by Kapoor and [[Kirron Kher]]. However, it was declared a flop by the Box Office of India. Despite the film's commercial failure, the music of the film was nominated for several awards, including [[Filmfare Awards]] where [[Salim Merchant]] and [[Sonu Nigam]] were nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Filmfare Award - Best Male Playback Singer]]. Also, Kapoor was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]].

==Plot==
Avantika Ahuja ([[Kareena Kapoor]]), a psychology professor living in the United States, returns to [[Delhi]] after her father ([[Akash Khurana]]) falls ill. While in Delhi, she meets Ehsaan Khan ([[Saif Ali Khan]]), a university professor from [[Mumbai]]; the two become friends and fall in love. Avantika receives an intimation to return to work in the United States. Ehsaan readily agrees to emigrate for her. The couple are married and living in America. Avantika helps Ehsaan in getting a job, and he is appointed as a professor to teach "Islam and the Modern World" at the same university. The pair live a happy life in a quiet suburb populated by many South Asian families.

Salma ([[Nauheed Cyrusi]]), Avantika's neighbour, is effectively being confined in her own home by her husband, Hakil. She manages to inform Avantika about her situation of house arrest and requests her to contact Rehana ([[Dia Mirza]]), a friend and TV reporter. Avantika meets with Rehana and her boyfriend Riyaz ([[Vivek Oberoi]]), a Muslim American journalist who has just arrived from [[Iraq]]. They discuss Salma's problem to conclude that Salma is probably the victim of domestic violence. Rehana plans a meeting with Salma, but is unable to meet her since she is leaving for Iraq, as part of a United Nations envoy.

Meanwhile, Avantika is overjoyed when she finds out that she is pregnant. While waiting for Ehsaan, she takes a walk around her street close to her home. Overhearing voices, she decides to investigate and finds out that a group of men from her neighborhood, led by the family elder Bhaijaan ([[Om Puri]]), are planning a mission. They aim to bomb the plane that Rehana is travelling in, since it is carrying a large group of diplomats and media personnel. Avantika realises they are part of a terrorist group and also comes across Salma's dead body. The men see her and chase her to her house, where she meets Ehsaan. At first, he consoles her, but soon reveals that he is also a part of the terrorist group. Avantika realizes that she is nothing but a pawn in Ehsaan's game - he married her to legitimately obtain [[Permanent residence (United States)|residency]] in the United States.

Bhaijaan asks Ehsaan to kill Avantika since she is now a liability, but after learning that she is pregnant, Ehsaan decides not to. Ehsaan keeps Avantika captive in their home and threatens to kill her father in India if she tries to inform anyone of what she knows. Avantika manages to make a phone call, and calls Rehana in order to warn her. The call goes to voice mail, and it is too late; Rehana has already boarded the flight, and the bomb has already been planted. The plane explodes, killing Rehana and all others on board.

A heartbroken Riyaz finds Avantika's voice message for Rehana, and begins his own quest to uncover the real culprits behind the flight bombing. Going undercover, Riyaz joins Ehsaan's lectures and soon befriends him. Avantika and the other wives of the group are watched over by Aapa ([[Kirron Kher]]), Bhaijaan's wife. Aapa explains the reasons for Jihad to Avantika, and also reveals that Ehsaan was an [[Pashtuns|Afghani]] man with no political ideology, until his first wife and son were killed by American bombs. Riyaz engages in a passionate debate with other students regarding the topic of Islam, and Ehsaan is impressed. While trying to dispose of Salma's decomposing body, Hakil and Ehsaan attract the attention of the police. Ehsaan kills Hakil and the surrounding policemen, and sets the car on fire. Salma's partially burnt body is found, and the FBI distributes pictures of her in order to learn her identity.

Ehsaan finds Riyaz to be a perfect replacement for Hakil. He introduces him to Bhaijaan, who is initially suspicious of the new recruit. He tests Riyaz by ordering him to shoot at a random man serving at a fast food counter. Riyaz is reluctant but follows through; however, it turns out there was no bullet in the gun, thus leaving the man unharmed. Having passed the test, Ehsaan makes Riyaz a part of their next mission to bomb several subway stations in New York.

Riyaz and Avantika begin to work together to foil the plan and bring down the terrorist group. Riyaz sets up a meeting with the FBI for the next day, but his plan is derailed when one of the men sees Salma's picture, and Bhaijaan decides to bring the date of the mission forward.

The group goes ahead with their plan - the women travel together with Aapa, and the men have three bombs between them, to be detonated at separate stations. While on the subway, Riyaz's colleague bumps into him and accidentally reveals his real identity to Ehsaan and Bhaijaan. Riyaz tries to escape and, in the chaos, shoots Bhaijaan. Before dying, Bhaijaan informs Ehsaan that there are three more bombs, which were placed in the bags of the women, unknown to them. One bomb is with Avantika, who is being escorted by Aapa, with the other women. Realising that both Avantika and his unborn child will die, Ehsaan decides to let Riyaz go, and sets out to find Avantika.

Riyaz informs the FBI of the situation, and they rush to each station, trying to find both the men and women. They are able to safely retrieve the explosives from the women, while the men detonate their bombs. Ehsaan kills Aapa in order to free Avantika, and he admits that he loves her and asks her to take care of their child. Ehsaan manages to disarm the last bomb, but is fatally wounded as he escapes from three policemen who were chasing him. Before leaving, Avantika asks Ehsaan what his real name is, which he reveals to be Khalid. As she leaves the train, she hears the gunshot of Ehsaan killing himself.

==Cast==
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Ehsaan Khan/Khalid
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Avantika Ahuja
* [[Vivek Oberoi]] as Riyaz Masood
* [[Kirron Kher]] as Nasreen Aapa
* [[Om Puri]] as Bhaijaan
* [[Dia Mirza]] as Rehana (special appearance)
* [[Nauheed Cyrusi]] as Salma
* [[Rupinder Nagra]] as Hamid
* [[Faezeh Jalali]] as Anjum
* [[Kavita Srinivasan]] as Syeda
*[[Taher Shabbir]] as Tahir
*[[Akash Khurana]] as Avantika's father
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Riyaz's father
*[[Parineeta Borthakur (actress)|Parineeta Borthakur]] as Professor Vaishali
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as Professor Qureshi
*Asheesh Kapur as Hakil
*Areesz Ganddi as Aslam}}

==Production==

=== Development ===
In February 2008, Khan and Kapoor were confirmed as leads for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saif, Kareena to star in Karan Johar film|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/08sk.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203153013/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/08sk.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Kapoor called her role challenging and hinted of [[John Abraham]] featuring in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2008-10-28|title="No patch up with Bachchans" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/no-patch-up-with-bachchans/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en}}</ref> In December 2008, [[UTV Motion Pictures]] acquired the distribution rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 19, 2008|first=Kunal M.|last=Shah|title=Wake up YRF|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/wake-up-yrf/articleshow/37717955.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204220359/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/wake-up-yrf/articleshow/37717955.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with [[Rediff.com|''Rediff'']], D'Silva agreed that its [[Karan Johar]]'s story. Johar told him about the film and for the next few months, D'Silva couldn't get it off his head. D'Silva learnt from a common friend that Karan loved the story, so he asked D'Silva to direct it.<ref name="movies.rediff.com">{{Cite web|title=Shooting Kareena 'topless' in Kurbaan|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> D' Silva went on to add that the film is a very intricate story from India to the US, pondering into state of [[Islamism|Islam]] in the modern world. He acknowledged it as a woman's story,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='Karan Johan has been highly misunderstood'|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> where Avantika Ahuja (Kapoor) plays a Psychology lecturer in New York. She comes to India to take care of her ailing father and joins the [[Delhi University]]. She meets Ehsaan Khan (Khan), they fall in love, marry and go back to the US. Post the movement, things with them turn topsy-turvy.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='Kurbaan is not based on the 9/11 tragedy'|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm#3|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm#3|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> D'Silva cleared that the film was not based on [[September 11 attacks|9/11 attacks]].<ref name=":1" />

When Johar was quizzed on the film script bearing resemblance to ''[[Arlington Road]]'', he stated it does have theme of terrorism.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-11-14|title=Dostana is a clean happy watch: Karan Johar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dostana-is-a-clean-happy-watch-karan-johar/story-iQB4afeziVBF3sVLOoLbLL.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204132214/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dostana-is-a-clean-happy-watch-karan-johar/story-iQB4afeziVBF3sVLOoLbLL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As per D'Silva, the film story has three elements - the romance between Khan and Kapoor; thriller element; and it also carries a social message.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan is a cross-genre film: Rensil - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kurbaan-is-a-cross-genre-film-rensil/articleshow/5211723.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In January 2009, Anurag Kashyap stated the title of the film as "Jihaad" in an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moving beyond art|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/moving-beyond-art/cid/506392|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.telegraphindia.com|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209184651/https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/moving-beyond-art/cid/506392|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Livemint]]'', D'Silva was quoted saying: "Character played by Khan is an “urban, educated, liberal" Muslim, in love with a Hindu girl (Kapoor)."<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Sanjukta|date=2009-06-25|title=The new Bollywood Muslim|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ywfzO7eB5mIxAR1NXXP0bO/The-new-Bollywood-Muslim.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=1 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101045325/http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ywfzO7eB5mIxAR1NXXP0bO/The-new-Bollywood-Muslim.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He noted a fair urban shift in the cinema on portraying Muslim characters. Adding further on Khan's character; which was not "the decadent, sozzled [[nawab]] cavorting with courtesans; not “Khan chacha", the benevolent other, or wearing a Faiz [[Salah|topi]]".<ref name=":2" />

=== Casting ===
Shanoo Sharma was roped in as the casting director.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bhatia|first=Ritika|date=2015-09-12|title=Shanoo Sharma: The star maker|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/shanoo-sharma-the-star-maker-115091101316_1.html|access-date=2021-01-30|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209145133/https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/shanoo-sharma-the-star-maker-115091101316_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Kirron Kher plays the role of an [[Afghan]] for the first time.<ref name="movies.rediff.com"/> She worked on her dialect and at times, arranged for her own clothes. She was clear about how she wanted to look and play the role.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='That some love stories have blood on them gets evident from the poster'|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> Before Oberoi was finalized, [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Irrfan Khan]] were considered.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kareena Kapoor's 'Kurbaan' has many interesting trivia that fans should know, Read more|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kareena-kapoors-interesting-trivias.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Republic World|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205100332/https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kareena-kapoors-interesting-trivias.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]'', [[Aki Narula]] confirmed designing the costumes for the characters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The brief|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/the-brief/cid/524116|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> [[Tara Sharma]] was approached for a role but rejected due to personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=October 28, 2009|title=Tara Sharma begins her first post-delivery film shooting this|work=|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-tara-sharma-post-delivery.htm|url-status=live|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-date=17 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817075633/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-tara-sharma-post-delivery.htm}}</ref> In an interview with [[Subhash K Jha]], Oberoi was quoted saying: "When I read the script, my first question to Karan was, why me? He laughed and said it was because I was talented and I could pull it off. And I love working with Kareena. We share a great rapport after ''[[Yuva]]'' and ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]''." The casting was finalized by Karan Johar.<ref name=":0" />

=== Costumes ===
;Kareena Kapoor<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=Designer Akki Narula on dressing Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in Kurbaan|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/17/slide-show-1-interview-with-akki-narula.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128180906/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/17/slide-show-1-interview-with-akki-narula.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Aki Narula discussed with D'Silva on the screenplay and locales to design the costumes. As she knew filming schedules in Delhi around October (winter season), she researched the different styles by going to the colleges, canteens, and the local markets. For Kapoor, she designed full sleeve t-shirts with v-necks and dark coloured ankle length [[churidar]]s with [[Embroidery of India|Jaipuri work]], [[Mojari|mojri]] and scarves. Her costumes featured rust, burgundy, olive green, blue and purple colors, as observed during Delhi University scenes. Accessories worn were [[Silver oxide|silver oxidized]] jewels. In the track "Shukran Allah", Kapoor's [[salwar]] was of 60 metres of fabric. As the plot progresses to the US, Narula kept the leads' outfits with the ideology that "travelling abroad you'd carry some clothes with you". She avoided designing or collaborating with US brands to keep the transitions real. Additionally, Narula gave her trench coats ([[Zara (retailer)|Zara]]), jeans, and track pants, sporting her [[Om|sacred]] pendant. Towards the terror plot, she is donned more of grey, blue, and blacks are seen in costumes.

;Saif Ali Khan<ref name=":02" />
Narula kept Khan's costumes simple with jeans and shirts in blue, grey, and green with v-neck sweaters apart from [[Pathani suit|pathani kurtas]] with jeans. After moving to the US too, his outfits introduced were long jackets in blue and grey. During the terror scenes, he was made to wear of darker colors in leather. Johar, D'Silva, and Narula decided that a stubble or beard gives grittiness to the character. Hence, Khan is seen unshaven.

;Dia Mirza, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri, Kirron Kher<ref name=":02" />
Mirza was given short skirts with jackets and work bags, in black formal work outfits, whereas Oberoi in a lot of dark jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, wind cheaters in navy blue, grey, olive green, and black leather jackets. His outfits were from [[Zara (retailer)|Zara]] and [[H&M]]. Puri was with suit vests. Intentionally all his pathani kurtas were washed by a ''[[dhobi]]'' to get the worn look, which he noticed. Kher received a long tunic, long skirts, and shawls wrapped around her head to justify her as an Afghan. She was very involved with her outfits. She had her ideas that she shared with Narula and worked together on her looks.<ref name=":02" />

=== Filming ===
Principal photography commenced in November 2008 in [[Philadelphia]].<ref name=":2" /> A set was erected to shoot replica of a terrorist attack.<ref name=":2" /> Subway tube scene was shot underground where the train was hired.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-26|title=Need to ask factual, not emotional, questions|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/need-to-ask-factual-not-emotional-questions/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Khan noted the cold weather conditions an added difficulty to get the pitch and tone right while delivering dialogues. The characters were shooting in sync sound.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-04|title=When Saif, Kareena got depressed!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/when-saif-kareena-got-depressed/story-wxMdPKGrBTgHbePl0NgnRI.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> There were 80 people in the unit.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Rishi|date=2008-12-13|title=Kareena Kapoor Feels The American Chill|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/news%20archives/kareena-kapoor-feels-the-american-chill|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085312/https://thehimalayantimes.com/news%20archives/kareena-kapoor-feels-the-american-chill|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, Kapoor also fainted on the sets owing to cold temperature.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-12-12|title=Kareena Kapoor faints, says no to size zero|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kareena-kapoor-faints-says-no-to-size-zero/story-ERVAbHbOvptybikNdVYOBN.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205004255/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kareena-kapoor-faints-says-no-to-size-zero/story-ERVAbHbOvptybikNdVYOBN.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Some film scenes were filmed in Brooklyn.<ref name="santabanta.com">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan puts spotlight on global terrorism|url=https://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/32639/kurbaan-puts-spotlight-on-global-terrorism/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.santabanta.com|language=en}}</ref> A three-minute erotic scene between Khan and Kapoor (through the song "Rasiya") was requested to be removed from the film print by Kapoor for family. Also, she agreed to do it was because it was integral to the script.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Oops, Mom's watching: Kareena - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/oops-moms-watching-kareena/articleshow/5238497.cms|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/oops-moms-watching-kareena/articleshow/5238497.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Press Trust of India]]'', she was quoted saying: "“I've done kissing scenes earlier, but the lovemaking scene is explicit by my yardstick”.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India TV News|date=2009-09-26|title=Kareena Wants Her Topless Shot Axed From Qurbaan|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-wants-her-topless-shot-axed-from-qurbaan-13.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> Khan flew down to India due to health reasons on 22 December 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Health scare for Saif again? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/health-scare-for-saif-again/articleshow/3900356.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085325/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/health-scare-for-saif-again/articleshow/3900356.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> D'Silva made an attempt to film in UK but cancelled due to lack of permissions and security issues.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Rensil Asked to Leave UK without shooting much - Mid Day|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/rensil-asked-to-leave-uk-without-shooting-much/26782|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085316/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Rensil-asked-to-leave-UK-without-shooting-much-26782|archive-date=5 March 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> Filming took place at areas around [[Rajpath]] and [[Dilli Haat|Delhi Haat]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saifeena sizzle in Delhi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/entertainment/video/saifeena-sizzle-in-delhi-379983-2009-02-12|access-date=2021-02-06|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213230054/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/entertainment/video/saifeena-sizzle-in-delhi-379983-2009-02-12|url-status=live}}</ref> in February 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-02-16|title=Shape Up|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/shape-up/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The song "Shukraan Allah" was shot close to [[Humayun's Tomb]] with 2 lakh people witnessing the shoot.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Hum aap pe hain Kurbaan, Kareena!|url=https://www.radiomirchi.com/mumbai/whats-hot/pictures/836|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.radiomirchi.com|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085315/https://www.radiomirchi.com/mumbai/whats-hot/pictures/836|url-status=live}}</ref> However, owing to the lead pair's popularity, there were huge number of people who had come to see them especially, [[Jama Masjid]] and Janpath areas were always too high to shoot. Hence, barring a few shots, wide-angle shoots were cancelled enforcing recreation of scenes planned in Delhi for Mumbai between mid-March to April 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-03-17|title=Marriage can wait for two years: Kareena Kapoor|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/marriage-can-wait-for-two-years-kareena-kapoor/story-YJ4CvKbnDK29w6d6GuWpEJ.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213202205/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/marriage-can-wait-for-two-years-kareena-kapoor/story-YJ4CvKbnDK29w6d6GuWpEJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Mumbai]] scenes bore continuity to the ones filmed in US.<ref name="santabanta.com"/> In May 2009, filming continued in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vivek Oberoi gifts Kareena-Saif an impromptu holiday|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/may/08/vivek-oberoi-gifts-kareena-saif-an-impromptu-holiday-47608.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209201858/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/may/08/vivek-oberoi-gifts-kareena-saif-an-impromptu-holiday-47608.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Johar's production house was accused of not paying its employees on the film's sets in US.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-05-25|title=We've lost our reputation, says KJo|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/we-ve-lost-our-reputation-says-kjo/story-mqDHe4sEnLhoCVQFCKqi0I.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205010457/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/we-ve-lost-our-reputation-says-kjo/story-mqDHe4sEnLhoCVQFCKqi0I.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2009, the film was set to enter its last schedule in [[Pune]]. However, it was cancelled owing to the outbreak of swine flu.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-08-10|title=Pune schedule of Qurbaan cancelled due to swine flu epidemic : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pune-schedule-of-qurbaan-cancelled-due-to-swine-flu-epidemic-2/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085347/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pune-schedule-of-qurbaan-cancelled-due-to-swine-flu-epidemic-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> As per D'Silva, Oberoi's scenes were 80 percent of the film. His character was central to the drama.<ref name=":1" /> Oberoi was in D'Silva's room in Philadelphia every night to discuss diction, dialogues and looks. Oberoi has most single shots in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-13|title=Why was Vivek Oberoi missing from Kurbaan promos?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/why-was-vivek-oberoi-missing-from-kurbaan-promos/story-wD5DlEIbnxiPt9zBQV7LwK.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> At times, a few scenes' treatments were rewritten by Johar.<ref name=":1" /> Filming and post-production was wrapped up by November 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-17|title=Is Kurbaan too long and too grim?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/is-kurbaan-too-long-and-too-grim/story-AVAk3ppHSdNt8ID2ayp4CN.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213192017/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/is-kurbaan-too-long-and-too-grim/story-AVAk3ppHSdNt8ID2ayp4CN.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Kurbaan
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2009|10|12}}
| recorded = 2008-09
| studio = Blue Studios, Mumbai Aslam Studios, Mumbai [[Yash Raj Films|YRF Studios]], Mumbai [[Bernie Grundman Mastering|Bernie Grundman Studios]], Los Angeles
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:08
| language = Hindi, Arabic
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony]]
| producer = Salim - Sulaiman
| prev_title = [[Luck (2009 film)|Luck]]
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = [[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]
| next_year = 2009
}}

The original score and soundtrack for the film were composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim-Sulaiman]]. Salim Merchant agreed that the songs have a Sufi touch in them, as requested by Johar.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Salim-Suleiman: Scoring for Kurbaan|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-salim-suleiman/20091123.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> The duo were approached while they were composing ''[[Koochie Koochie Hota Hai]]''.<ref name=":3" /> However, the composers were focused on the original score. Merchant pointed out that ''Shukran Allah'' was based on Khan's character where he is paying gratitude to God for giving him the love of this life.<ref name=":3" /> The Arabic lines translate to, 'Thank You, [[Allah (SWT)]], and All the Praise in this World is For You'. Originally a prayer, the composers decided to turn it into a love song.<ref name=":3" /> As per Merchant, ''Ali Maula'' was another chanting kind of song, sung by him. When they composed the song, they were unsure of its fitment in any film. They played it to Johar and D'Silva, who approved it for ''Kurbaan.'' In an interview with [[Radio Mirchi]], Kapoor called the track as the turning point of the film.<ref name=":4" /> Sulaiman Merchant called the track "Rasiya" as 'passionate', a song picturised on an intimate scene by Khan and Kapoor scene.<ref name=":3" /> Being pictured on a married couple, they kept maturity in the composition keeping a balance of sensuality.<ref name=":3" />

The soundtrack release mixed to positive critical reception. Critic Ruchika Kher of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' assigned the album score of 3.5 out of 5 and stated: "On the whole, the album is worth checking out. Salim-Sulaiman have done a great job yet again."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-10-20|title=Music review: Kurbaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-review-kurbaan/story-ucMwsnmilWivUoDVmeVi9O.html|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214065630/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-review-kurbaan/story-ucMwsnmilWivUoDVmeVi9O.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Ankit Ojha of ''Planet Bollywood reviewed: "''Overall, Kurbaan is a good album which has a combination of some fine Sufi lyrics and some surprisingly enjoyable situational tracks that make for a more rounded album (despite the inclusion of a minimal number of songs). Here, the urbanization goes for a toss to give more emphasis to the melody as a whole. Worth-a-buy!"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - music review by Ankit Ojha - Planet Bollywood|url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m102109044112|access-date=2021-02-07|website=planetbollywood.com|archive-date=24 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224021636/http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m102109044112|url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com|''Rediff'']] rated the album 3 on 5 noted, "A compact soundtrack with a mix of sweet-sounding and soul-stirring melodies to offer, ''Kurbaan'' is worth sacrificing a few bucks at a music shop counter."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|title=Kurbaan's music scores|url=https://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/oct/21/music-review-kurbaan.htm|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125212503/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/oct/21/music-review-kurbaan.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Critics based at Bollywood Hungama noted: "Kurbaan is a quality album all the way and clearly the best that Salim & Sulaiman have offered since ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-10-21|title=Kurbaan boasts of the sound that is consistent throughout|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kurbaan-boasts-of-the-sound-that-is-consistent-throughout/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085328/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kurbaan-boasts-of-the-sound-that-is-consistent-throughout/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Salim-Sulaiman|Salim Merchant]] and [[Sonu Nigam]] were nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] at the [[55th Filmfare Awards]] in 2010 for the song "Shukran Allah".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2010 Nominations - 55th Filmfare Award Nominations List|url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.awardsandshows.com|archive-date=14 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114213346/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Tracklisting ===
{{Tracklist
| headline = Kurbaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kurbaan (Audio CD)|url = https://www.amazon.in/Kurbaan-Salim-Sulaiman/dp/B002TXN3A0|publisher = Amazon|access-date = 30 January 2021|archive-date = 8 February 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210208204940/https://www.amazon.in/Kurbaan-Salim-Sulaiman/dp/B002TXN3A0|url-status = live}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Shukran Allah
| extra1 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Salim Merchant]]
| length1 = 04:50
| title2 = Dua
| extra2 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Kailash Kher]], Marianne D'Cruz Aiman
| length2 = 05:00
| title3 = Ali Maula
| extra3 = [[Salim Merchant]]
| length3 = 04:37
| title4 = Rasiya
| extra4 = [[Shruti Pathak]], [[Kareena Kapoor]]
| length4 = 03:05
| title5 = Kurbaan Hua
| extra5 = [[Vishal Dadlani]]
| length5 = 04:18
| title6 = Ali Maula
| note6 = Remix
| extra6 = Salim Merchant
| length6 = 04:08
| all_writing = [[Niranjan Iyengar]], except track 3 written by Irfan Siddiqui.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Salim-Sulaiman, Niranjan Iyengar – Kurbaan|url = https://www.discogs.com/Salim-Sulaiman-Niranjan-Iyengar-Kurbaan/release/13086491|publisher = Discogs|access-date = 30 January 2021|archive-date = 28 February 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210228084808/https://www.discogs.com/Salim-Sulaiman-Niranjan-Iyengar-Kurbaan/release/13086491|url-status = live}}</ref>
| total_length = 24:08
}}

==Release==

=== Censorship ===
The [[Central Board of Film Certification|Central Board of Film Certification India]] awarded the film with an A (Restricted to adults) release certificate.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan is for adults only|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/nov/12/kurbaan-is-for-adults-only-103219.html|access-date=2021-02-07|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085328/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/nov/12/kurbaan-is-for-adults-only-103219.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Vinayak Azad (The Regional Officer of the Censor Board) noted the setting of the film, which is terrorism, led to the decision. Rensil D’Silva, the director of the film, tried convincing for a ‘U’ or ‘U/A’ certificate, however, there were no changes.<ref name=":10" />

===Critical reception===
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has 4 reviews and all four are positive. ''Kurbaan'' received positive critical reception from critics in India and overseas.

In his review for [[The Economic Times|''Economic Times'']], Gaurav Malani wrote: "Kurbaan is an outcome of sensitive filmmaking, Technically the film is proficient in all departments. Undoubtedly the narrative bears a striking resemblance to Kabir Khan's New York both in terms of the theme and setting of the story and structure of the screenplay." He gave the film a score of 3 (out of 5).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Malani|first=Gaurav|title=Kurbaan: Movie Review|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/kurbaan-movie-review/articleshow/5249742.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|archive-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219200937/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/kurbaan-movie-review/articleshow/5249742.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] in his review for [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4 (out of 5), noting "Kurbaan is embellished with superlative performances. Saif is extra-ordinary in a role that only proves his versatility once again. He claimed the film as most powerful film to come out of the Hindi film industry in 2009, so far. The film has a captivating plot, gripping screenplay, super performances and a climax.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan Review 4/5 {{!}} Kurbaan Movie Review {{!}} Kurbaan 2009 Public Review {{!}} Film Review|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/critic-review/kurbaan-2-movie-review/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] noted "It's a compelling thriller that doesn’t shy away from touching prickly issues, director Rensil D’silva makes a confident debut with a film that is respectable and engaging." He assigned a score of 3 on 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Love in the time of terror « Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else|url=http://rajeevmasand.com/admin/reviews/our-films/love-in-the-time-of-terrorism/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en-US}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5, noted: "Written sharply by producer Karan Johar, and directed intelligently by first-timer Rensil D'Silva, the film enunciates, with admirable clarity, contemporary conundrums."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/kurbaan/544211/0|access-date=2021-01-30|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> A review by Anil Sinanan for [[Time Out (magazine)|''Time Out'']] denoted, "However, this has to be applauded for exploring a topical and sensitive subject in the widest commercial context. Interesting, entertaining and solidly executed." The score assigned was 3 on 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan|url=https://www.timeout.com/movies/kurbaan|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Time Out Worldwide|language=en|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026110455/https://www.timeout.com/movies/kurbaan|url-status=live}}</ref> Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 on 5, adding on 'Kudos to Karan Johar for shifting gears completely and entering into serious territory.'<ref>{{Citation|title=Kurbaan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Kurbaan by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kurbaan/movie-review/5243561.cms|access-date=2021-01-30}}</ref> Ram Tarat of Future Movies UK, pointed "A chilling yet appropriately tempered and charismatic antidote to your archetypal seasonal fare, Kurbaan is a gripping white knuckle ride that turns at all the right places for the ultimate thrill ride." He added on a score of 4 (out of 5)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-20|title=Kurbaan|url=https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/reviews/kurbaan/raam-tarat|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Future Movies|language=en-GB|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201235130/https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/reviews/kurbaan/raam-tarat|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]], his review for the film pointed: "It is yet another story about yet another terrorist. The hardware is there, but where’s the heart? Kurbaan wears its hot button topicality proudly, like a gleaming medal that’s been well and truly earned. And the members of the cast do most of the earning, each one entrusted with disbursing a bit of the sugar-coated bitter medicine."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-22|title=Review: Kurbaan|url=https://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/review-kurbaan/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Baradwaj Rangan|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703190524/http://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/review-kurbaan/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film was released in 1250 screens across India.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - Movie - Box Office India|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158|access-date=2021-02-07|website=boxofficeindia.com|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131414/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158|url-status=live}}</ref> The first day box office collections were est. ₹40 million. Despite pre-release hype and controversy, it opened to average numbers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|title=Kurbaan Box Office Collection till Now {{!}} Box Collection - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/box-office/|access-date=2021-02-07|language=en|archive-date=30 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230153552/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/box-office/|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, the first day occupancy was 40%, below the expected average of 70%.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sheikh|first=Aminah|date=2009-11-22|title=Kurbaan could be Karan Johar's first flop|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kurbaan-could-be-karan-johar-s-first-flop-109112200052_1.html|access-date=2021-02-07|archive-date=9 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109043455/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kurbaan-could-be-karan-johar-s-first-flop-109112200052_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film's business in territories like Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad managed 50 to 60 per cent occupancy. However, the A (Restricted to Adult) certificate from the Censor Board limited the audiences. The film went on to earn est. ₹136 million in India in the first weekend of its release. The worldwide first weekend collection were around est. ₹242 million. However, the first week's collections improved meagre to est. ₹197 million in India whereas worldwide figure being est. ₹348 million. The all time worldwide gross was recorded as est. ₹429 million.

The film underperformed and hence, was declared as a flop by the Box Office India.<ref name=":8" /> In a year end box office performance review by [[Zee News|DNA]], the film was rounded in the category big budget movies. [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] (distribution rights) admitted that 2009 was a tough year for the Indian film industry.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2009-12-28|title=2009 Bollywood: The year of strike, big flops and small hits|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2009-bollywood-the-year-of-strike-big-flops-and-small-hits-1328290|access-date=2021-02-07|website=DNA India|language=en|archive-date=3 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103045733/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2009-bollywood-the-year-of-strike-big-flops-and-small-hits-1328290|url-status=live}}</ref> Producer [[Mohan Kumar]] added: "Movies which did good business at the box office this year were fun films [...] even though Saif-Kareena starrer ''Kurbaan'' had a backdrop of terrorism, it did not do well."<ref name=":9" />

===Satellite rights===
''Kurbaan'' first premiered on [[Colors TV|Colors]], following which it subsequently began being broadcast on UTV Movies. A decade later, [[Star India]] acquired the rights, and retains them with several other films such as ''[[Wake Up Sid]]''.

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of 2010 Nominations and Awards
!Distributor
!Category
!Recipient
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]]
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Winner - Producers Guild of India|url=http://producersguildindia.com/Home/Winner|access-date=2021-02-06|website=producersguildindia.com|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203193146/http://producersguildindia.com/Home/Winner|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actress In A Supporting Role
|Kirron Kher
|{{Won}}
|-
|Best Re-recording/Mixing
|Ajay Kumar P.B.
|{{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award]]s
|Best Actress
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|url=https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=filmfare.com|language=en|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126191759/https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Playback Singer - Male]]
|Salim Merchant, Sonu Nigam
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|[[Screen Award]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice)|Best Actress (Popular Choice)]]
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Screen Award Winners 2010 – Sixteenth (16th) Nokia Annual Star Screen Awards|url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/star-screen-awards-2010-137.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.awardsandshows.com|archive-date=11 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111224953/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/star-screen-awards-2010-137.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Performance In A Supporting Role Female]]
|Kirron Kher
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2010-05-08|title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2010 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-iifa-awards-2010/|access-date=2021-02-06|language=en|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021195342/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-iifa-awards-2010/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Stardust Awards]]
|[[Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Female|Star of the Year – Female]]
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Won}}
| rowspan="5" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pix: Bollywood rocks Stardust Awards|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/18/slide-show-1-stardust-awards-night.htm|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126053430/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/18/slide-show-1-stardust-awards-night.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Hottest New Director
|Rensil D'Silva
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Film Of The Year - Action / Thriller
|N/A
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Actor In A Supporting Role
|Vivek Oberoi
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Actress In A Supporting Role
|Kirron Kher
|{{Won}}
|}

==Controversies==

=== Film release and theatrical poster ===
A petitioner, Mohammed Ali, filed a petition in [[Bombay High Court]] to stay the release of the movie after claiming two of the songs ("Shukraan Allah" and "Ali Maula") were objectionable.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sify.com/news/Bombay-High-Court-allows-release-of-Karan-Johar-39-s-39-Kurbaan-39-news-National-jltrOcbibbd.html|title=Bombay High Court allows release of Karan Johar's 'Kurbaan'|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=20 November 2009|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811132855/http://www.sify.com/news/Bombay-High-Court-allows-release-of-Karan-Johar-39-s-39-Kurbaan-39-news-National-jltrOcbibbd.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the Court refused to grant interim relief in a petition seeking a stay on release on the ground that its songs hurt sentiments of the minority community.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=PIL Rejected, HC Allows Release of 'Kurbaan'|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/pil-rejected-hc-allows-release-of-kurbaan/669738|access-date=2021-02-06|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref> In a related event, a local court rejected a private complaint seeking to delete an obscene shot (portrayed through the song "Rasiya") in the film showing Kapoor and Khan in a partially nude poses.<ref name=":7" /> The Magistrate, who rejected the complaint, observed that no offence of alleged obscenity was made out against the film makers and actors.<ref name=":7" /> In another event, where the first poster of the film represented Khan [[Toplessness|bare-chested]] and Kapoor backless, she stated: "There is love, passion and violence - all combined in the film and what better way than to show it through a single still? You too would agree that there is nothing sleazy or vulgar about it."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-12|title=My backless shot tells a lot about Kurbaan theme|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/my-backless-shot-tells-a-lot-about-kurbaan-theme/story-moyrazszE2rKOBqvcDfadJ.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213163151/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/my-backless-shot-tells-a-lot-about-kurbaan-theme/story-moyrazszE2rKOBqvcDfadJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Women representing the [[Shiv Sena]] wrapped a [[Sari|saree]] around the film's poster during a defense. The party objected that the backless image shown in posters is against the Hindu culture of the state, and hence should have been immediately withdrawn.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Rishi|date=2009-11-17|title=Kurbaan poster runs into controversy|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/kurbaan-poster-runs-into-controversy|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en|archive-date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120065949/http://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/kurbaan-poster-runs-into-controversy/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Lawsuits ===
Dharma Productions tied up Australia-based Swish Films to film a few scenes in Philadelphia and then left owing money to hundreds of local actors and vendors. Both Dharma and Swish Films were sued, according to documents filed in [[Common pleas court|Common Pleas Court]]. The lawsuit sought in excess of $150,000 to be paid to in unpaid services and expenses for 25 of the vendors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-05-13|title=Dharma Productions slapped with lawsuit in US|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dharma-productions-slapped-with-lawsuit-in-us/story-oZyxhAmycoopA8DSSu5fUN.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=May 13, 2009|title=Dharma Productions slapped with lawsuit in US|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/dharma-productions-slapped-with-lawsuit-in-us-47353-2009-05-13|access-date=2021-02-06|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The lawsuit requested restraining order that prevented the representatives of Dharma Productions from leaving the US with its assets and the shot footage. There were paid cheques that bounced, leaving more than $500,000 in unpaid bills.<ref name=":5" />

Dharma then offered certain workers half the amount they are owed, whereas for the rest, they paid the full amount owed, including to the [[Philadelphia|City of Philadelphia]] and Teamsters Local 107.<ref name=":5" />

=== Dubbing ===
In a few released prints of the film, a scene where Oberoi, Khan, and University students interact in the film, the white students are speaking in English to a discussion on Islamic fundamentalism and America, a crux of the theme.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2009-11-24|title='Kurbaan' director Rensil D'Silva upset with UTV|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/37708/kurbaan-director-rensil-dsilva-upset.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203141209/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/37708/kurbaan-director-rensil-dsilva-upset.html|url-status=live}}</ref> D'Silva was miffed with the UTV to dub those lines in Hindi. However, initially, UTV assured D'Silva that dubbing was only for a very small number of prints that would go in the Hindi belt where English was not understood. Instead, UTV dubbed the sequence in 500 prints of "Kurbaan". However, Siddharth Roy Kapur added that being an important scene of the core debate, in order to not alienate a non-English speaking audience, they dubbed the scene in certain areas.<ref name=":6" />

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.dharma-production.com/movies/kurbaan/13#}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|kurbaan-2}}
* {{IMDb movie}}
* {{Mojo movie}}

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Kurbaan (2009 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kurbaan
| image = Kurbaan2.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Rensil D'Silva]]
| writer = '''Dialogues:''' [[Anurag Kashyap]] [[Niranjan Iyengar]]
| screenplay = [[Karan Johar]] Rensil D'Silva
| story = Karan Johar
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* Karan Johar
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Saif Ali Khan]]
* [[Kareena Kapoor]]
* [[Vivek Oberoi]]
* [[Dia Mizra]]
* [[Kirron Kher]]
* [[Om Puri]]
* [[Taher Shabbir]]
* [[Akash Khurana]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Hemant Chaturvedi]]
| editing = Asif Ali Shaikh
| music = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
| studio = [[Dharma Productions]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|11|20}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|500|m}}<ref name=":8"/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|429|m}}<ref name=":8"/>
}}
'''''Kurbaan''''' ({{translation|Sacrificed}}) is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[thriller film]] directed by [[Rensil D'Silva]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]] under the [[Dharma Productions]] banner, based on a story by Johar, who co-wrote the screenplay with D'Silva, with [[Anurag Kashyap]] and lyricist [[Niranjan Iyengar]] penning the dialogues. Starring [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]], the story revolves around Avantika Ahuja (Kapoor), a psychology professor in New York who returns to Delhi, India to caretake her ailing father ([[Akash Khurana]]) and develops a relationship with Ehsaan (Khan). Avantika and Ehsaan fall in love, get married, and leave for the [[United States]], where she discovers that his family is linked to [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorist groups]] after witnessing the [[house arrest]], [[Domestic violence|domestic abuse]] and murder of now family member Salma ([[Nauheed Cyrusi]]). The film's backdrop on [[Terrorism|global terrorism]] forms the crux.

The original story was conceptualized by Johar, who wanted D'Silva to direct it. In his directorial debut, D'Silva framed the script through the lens of the female protagonist, the romance between Khan and Kapoor, the thriller element, and a social message. The film was shot across [[Philadelphia]], [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[Delhi]] and [[Mumbai]] between winter of 2008 to 2009.

The background score and soundtrack album are composed by the duo [[Salim-Sulaiman]]. The song sequences were choreographed by [[Vaibhavi Merchant]].

The film received positive reviews from critics, especially the direction, screenplay, music, and performances by Kapoor and [[Kirron Kher]]. However, it was declared a flop by the Box Office of India. Despite the film's commercial failure, the music of the film was nominated for several awards, including [[Filmfare Awards]] where [[Salim Merchant]] and [[Sonu Nigam]] were nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Filmfare Award - Best Male Playback Singer]]. Also, Kapoor was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]].

==Plot==
Avantika Ahuja ([[Kareena Kapoor]]), a psychology professor living in the United States, returns to [[Delhi]] after her father ([[Akash Khurana]]) falls ill. While in Delhi, she meets Ehsaan Khan ([[Saif Ali Khan]]), a university professor from [[Mumbai]]; the two become friends and fall in love. Avantika receives an intimation to return to work in the United States. Ehsaan readily agrees to emigrate for her. The couple are married and living in America. Avantika helps Ehsaan in getting a job, and he is appointed as a professor to teach "Islam and the Modern World" at the same university. The pair live a happy life in a quiet suburb populated by many South Asian families.

Salma ([[Nauheed Cyrusi]]), Avantika's neighbour, is effectively being confined in her own home by her husband, Hakil. She manages to inform Avantika about her situation of house arrest and requests her to contact Rehana ([[Dia Mirza]]), a friend and TV reporter. Avantika meets with Rehana and her boyfriend Riyaz ([[Vivek Oberoi]]), a Muslim American journalist who has just arrived from [[Iraq]]. They discuss Salma's problem to conclude that Salma is probably the victim of domestic violence. Rehana plans a meeting with Salma, but is unable to meet her since she is leaving for Iraq, as part of a United Nations envoy.

Meanwhile, Avantika is overjoyed when she finds out that she is pregnant. While waiting for Ehsaan, she takes a walk around her street close to her home. Overhearing voices, she decides to investigate and finds out that a group of men from her neighborhood, led by the family elder Bhaijaan ([[Om Puri]]), are planning a mission. They aim to bomb the plane that Rehana is travelling in, since it is carrying a large group of diplomats and media personnel. Avantika realises they are part of a terrorist group and also comes across Salma's dead body. The men see her and chase her to her house, where she meets Ehsaan. At first, he consoles her, but soon reveals that he is also a part of the terrorist group. Avantika realizes that she is nothing but a pawn in Ehsaan's game - he married her to legitimately obtain [[Permanent residence (United States)|residency]] in the United States.

Bhaijaan asks Ehsaan to kill Avantika since she is now a liability, but after learning that she is pregnant, Ehsaan decides not to. Ehsaan keeps Avantika captive in their home and threatens to kill her father in India if she tries to inform anyone of what she knows. Avantika manages to make a phone call, and calls Rehana in order to warn her. The call goes to voice mail, and it is too late; Rehana has already boarded the flight, and the bomb has already been planted. The plane explodes, killing Rehana and all others on board.

A heartbroken Riyaz finds Avantika's voice message for Rehana, and begins his own quest to uncover the real culprits behind the flight bombing. Going undercover, Riyaz joins Ehsaan's lectures and soon befriends him. Avantika and the other wives of the group are watched over by Aapa ([[Kirron Kher]]), Bhaijaan's wife. Aapa explains the reasons for Jihad to Avantika, and also reveals that Ehsaan was an [[Pashtuns|Afghani]] man with no political ideology, until his first wife and son were killed by American bombs. Riyaz engages in a passionate debate with other students regarding the topic of Islam, and Ehsaan is impressed. While trying to dispose of Salma's decomposing body, Hakil and Ehsaan attract the attention of the police. Ehsaan kills Hakil and the surrounding policemen, and sets the car on fire. Salma's partially burnt body is found, and the FBI distributes pictures of her in order to learn her identity.

Ehsaan finds Riyaz to be a perfect replacement for Hakil. He introduces him to Bhaijaan, who is initially suspicious of the new recruit. He tests Riyaz by ordering him to shoot at a random man serving at a fast food counter. Riyaz is reluctant but follows through; however, it turns out there was no bullet in the gun, thus leaving the man unharmed. Having passed the test, Ehsaan makes Riyaz a part of their next mission to bomb several subway stations in New York.

Riyaz and Avantika begin to work together to foil the plan and bring down the terrorist group. Riyaz sets up a meeting with the FBI for the next day, but his plan is derailed when one of the men sees Salma's picture, and Bhaijaan decides to bring the date of the mission forward.

The group goes ahead with their plan - the women travel together with Aapa, and the men have three bombs between them, to be detonated at separate stations. While on the subway, Riyaz's colleague bumps into him and accidentally reveals his real identity to Ehsaan and Bhaijaan. Riyaz tries to escape and, in the chaos, shoots Bhaijaan. Before dying, Bhaijaan informs Ehsaan that there are three more bombs, which were placed in the bags of the women, unknown to them. One bomb is with Avantika, who is being escorted by Aapa, with the other women. Realising that both Avantika and his unborn child will die, Ehsaan decides to let Riyaz go, and sets out to find Avantika.

Riyaz informs the FBI of the situation, and they rush to each station, trying to find both the men and women. They are able to safely retrieve the explosives from the women, while the men detonate their bombs. Ehsaan kills Aapa in order to free Avantika, and he admits that he loves her and asks her to take care of their child. Ehsaan manages to disarm the last bomb, but is fatally wounded as he escapes from three policemen who were chasing him. Before leaving, Avantika asks Ehsaan what his real name is, which he reveals to be Khalid. As she leaves the train, she hears the gunshot of Ehsaan killing himself.

==Cast==
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Ehsaan Khan/Khalid
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Avantika Ahuja
* [[Vivek Oberoi]] as Riyaz Masood
* [[Kirron Kher]] as Nasreen Aapa
* [[Om Puri]] as Bhaijaan
* [[Dia Mirza]] as Rehana (special appearance)
* [[Nauheed Cyrusi]] as Salma
* [[Rupinder Nagra]] as Hamid
* [[Faezeh Jalali]] as Anjum
* [[Kavita Srinivasan]] as Syeda
*[[Taher Shabbir]] as Tahir
*[[Akash Khurana]] as Avantika's father
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Riyaz's father
*[[Parineeta Borthakur (actress)|Parineeta Borthakur]] as Professor Vaishali
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as Professor Qureshi
*Asheesh Kapur as Hakil
*Areesz Ganddi as Aslam}}

==Production==

=== Development ===
In February 2008, Khan and Kapoor were confirmed as leads for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saif, Kareena to star in Karan Johar film|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/08sk.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.rediff.com|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203153013/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/08sk.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Kapoor called her role challenging and hinted of [[John Abraham]] featuring in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2008-10-28|title="No patch up with Bachchans" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/no-patch-up-with-bachchans/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en}}</ref> In December 2008, [[UTV Motion Pictures]] acquired the distribution rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 19, 2008|first=Kunal M.|last=Shah|title=Wake up YRF|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/wake-up-yrf/articleshow/37717955.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204220359/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/wake-up-yrf/articleshow/37717955.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with [[Rediff.com|''Rediff'']], D'Silva agreed that its [[Karan Johar]]'s story. Johar told him about the film and for the next few months, D'Silva couldn't get it off his head. D'Silva learnt from a common friend that Karan loved the story, so he asked D'Silva to direct it.<ref name="movies.rediff.com">{{Cite web|title=Shooting Kareena 'topless' in Kurbaan|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> D' Silva went on to add that the film is a very intricate story from India to the US, pondering into state of [[Islamism|Islam]] in the modern world. He acknowledged it as a woman's story,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='Karan Johan has been highly misunderstood'|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> where Avantika Ahuja (Kapoor) plays a Psychology lecturer in New York. She comes to India to take care of her ailing father and joins the [[Delhi University]]. She meets Ehsaan Khan (Khan), they fall in love, marry and go back to the US. Post the movement, things with them turn topsy-turvy.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='Kurbaan is not based on the 9/11 tragedy'|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm#3|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm#3|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> D'Silva cleared that the film was not based on [[September 11 attacks|9/11 attacks]].<ref name=":1" />

When Johar was quizzed on the film script bearing resemblance to ''[[Arlington Road]]'', he stated it does have theme of terrorism.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-11-14|title=Dostana is a clean happy watch: Karan Johar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dostana-is-a-clean-happy-watch-karan-johar/story-iQB4afeziVBF3sVLOoLbLL.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204132214/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dostana-is-a-clean-happy-watch-karan-johar/story-iQB4afeziVBF3sVLOoLbLL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As per D'Silva, the film story has three elements - the romance between Khan and Kapoor; thriller element; and it also carries a social message.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan is a cross-genre film: Rensil - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kurbaan-is-a-cross-genre-film-rensil/articleshow/5211723.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In January 2009, Anurag Kashyap stated the title of the film as "Jihaad" in an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moving beyond art|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/moving-beyond-art/cid/506392|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.telegraphindia.com|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209184651/https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/moving-beyond-art/cid/506392|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Livemint]]'', D'Silva was quoted saying: "Character played by Khan is an “urban, educated, liberal" Muslim, in love with a Hindu girl (Kapoor)."<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Sanjukta|date=2009-06-25|title=The new Bollywood Muslim|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ywfzO7eB5mIxAR1NXXP0bO/The-new-Bollywood-Muslim.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=1 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101045325/http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ywfzO7eB5mIxAR1NXXP0bO/The-new-Bollywood-Muslim.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He noted a fair urban shift in the cinema on portraying Muslim characters. Adding further on Khan's character; which was not "the decadent, sozzled [[nawab]] cavorting with courtesans; not “Khan chacha", the benevolent other, or wearing a Faiz [[Salah|topi]]".<ref name=":2" />

=== Casting ===
Shanoo Sharma was roped in as the casting director.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bhatia|first=Ritika|date=2015-09-12|title=Shanoo Sharma: The star maker|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/shanoo-sharma-the-star-maker-115091101316_1.html|access-date=2021-01-30|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209145133/https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/shanoo-sharma-the-star-maker-115091101316_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Kirron Kher plays the role of an [[Afghan]] for the first time.<ref name="movies.rediff.com"/> She worked on her dialect and at times, arranged for her own clothes. She was clear about how she wanted to look and play the role.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='That some love stories have blood on them gets evident from the poster'|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126011058/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/26/slide-show-1-interview-with-rensil-dsilva.htm|archive-date=26 January 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> Before Oberoi was finalized, [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Irrfan Khan]] were considered.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kareena Kapoor's 'Kurbaan' has many interesting trivia that fans should know, Read more|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kareena-kapoors-interesting-trivias.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Republic World|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205100332/https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kareena-kapoors-interesting-trivias.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]'', [[Aki Narula]] confirmed designing the costumes for the characters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The brief|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/the-brief/cid/524116|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> [[Tara Sharma]] was approached for a role but rejected due to personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=October 28, 2009|title=Tara Sharma begins her first post-delivery film shooting this|work=|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-tara-sharma-post-delivery.htm|url-status=live|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-date=17 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817075633/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/oct/281009-tara-sharma-post-delivery.htm}}</ref> In an interview with [[Subhash K Jha]], Oberoi was quoted saying: "When I read the script, my first question to Karan was, why me? He laughed and said it was because I was talented and I could pull it off. And I love working with Kareena. We share a great rapport after ''[[Yuva]]'' and ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]''." The casting was finalized by Karan Johar.<ref name=":0" />

=== Costumes ===
;Kareena Kapoor<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=Designer Akki Narula on dressing Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in Kurbaan|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/17/slide-show-1-interview-with-akki-narula.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128180906/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/nov/17/slide-show-1-interview-with-akki-narula.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Aki Narula discussed with D'Silva on the screenplay and locales to design the costumes. As she knew filming schedules in Delhi around October (winter season), she researched the different styles by going to the colleges, canteens, and the local markets. For Kapoor, she designed full sleeve t-shirts with v-necks and dark coloured ankle length [[churidar]]s with [[Embroidery of India|Jaipuri work]], [[Mojari|mojri]] and scarves. Her costumes featured rust, burgundy, olive green, blue and purple colors, as observed during Delhi University scenes. Accessories worn were [[Silver oxide|silver oxidized]] jewels. In the track "Shukran Allah", Kapoor's [[salwar]] was of 60 metres of fabric. As the plot progresses to the US, Narula kept the leads' outfits with the ideology that "travelling abroad you'd carry some clothes with you". She avoided designing or collaborating with US brands to keep the transitions real. Additionally, Narula gave her trench coats ([[Zara (retailer)|Zara]]), jeans, and track pants, sporting her [[Om|sacred]] pendant. Towards the terror plot, she is donned more of grey, blue, and blacks are seen in costumes.

;Saif Ali Khan<ref name=":02" />
Narula kept Khan's costumes simple with jeans and shirts in blue, grey, and green with v-neck sweaters apart from [[Pathani suit|pathani kurtas]] with jeans. After moving to the US too, his outfits introduced were long jackets in blue and grey. During the terror scenes, he was made to wear of darker colors in leather. Johar, D'Silva, and Narula decided that a stubble or beard gives grittiness to the character. Hence, Khan is seen unshaven.

;Dia Mirza, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri, Kirron Kher<ref name=":02" />
Mirza was given short skirts with jackets and work bags, in black formal work outfits, whereas Oberoi in a lot of dark jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, wind cheaters in navy blue, grey, olive green, and black leather jackets. His outfits were from [[Zara (retailer)|Zara]] and [[H&M]]. Puri was with suit vests. Intentionally all his pathani kurtas were washed by a ''[[dhobi]]'' to get the worn look, which he noticed. Kher received a long tunic, long skirts, and shawls wrapped around her head to justify her as an Afghan. She was very involved with her outfits. She had her ideas that she shared with Narula and worked together on her looks.<ref name=":02" />

=== Filming ===
Principal photography commenced in November 2008 in [[Philadelphia]].<ref name=":2" /> A set was erected to shoot replica of a terrorist attack.<ref name=":2" /> Subway tube scene was shot underground where the train was hired.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-26|title=Need to ask factual, not emotional, questions|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/need-to-ask-factual-not-emotional-questions/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Khan noted the cold weather conditions an added difficulty to get the pitch and tone right while delivering dialogues. The characters were shooting in sync sound.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-04|title=When Saif, Kareena got depressed!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/when-saif-kareena-got-depressed/story-wxMdPKGrBTgHbePl0NgnRI.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> There were 80 people in the unit.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Rishi|date=2008-12-13|title=Kareena Kapoor Feels The American Chill|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/news%20archives/kareena-kapoor-feels-the-american-chill|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085312/https://thehimalayantimes.com/news%20archives/kareena-kapoor-feels-the-american-chill|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, Kapoor also fainted on the sets owing to cold temperature.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-12-12|title=Kareena Kapoor faints, says no to size zero|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kareena-kapoor-faints-says-no-to-size-zero/story-ERVAbHbOvptybikNdVYOBN.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205004255/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kareena-kapoor-faints-says-no-to-size-zero/story-ERVAbHbOvptybikNdVYOBN.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Some film scenes were filmed in Brooklyn.<ref name="santabanta.com">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan puts spotlight on global terrorism|url=https://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/32639/kurbaan-puts-spotlight-on-global-terrorism/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.santabanta.com|language=en}}</ref> A three-minute erotic scene between Khan and Kapoor (through the song "Rasiya") was requested to be removed from the film print by Kapoor for family. Also, she agreed to do it was because it was integral to the script.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Oops, Mom's watching: Kareena - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/oops-moms-watching-kareena/articleshow/5238497.cms|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/oops-moms-watching-kareena/articleshow/5238497.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Press Trust of India]]'', she was quoted saying: "“I've done kissing scenes earlier, but the lovemaking scene is explicit by my yardstick”.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India TV News|date=2009-09-26|title=Kareena Wants Her Topless Shot Axed From Qurbaan|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-wants-her-topless-shot-axed-from-qurbaan-13.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> Khan flew down to India due to health reasons on 22 December 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Health scare for Saif again? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/health-scare-for-saif-again/articleshow/3900356.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085325/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/health-scare-for-saif-again/articleshow/3900356.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> D'Silva made an attempt to film in UK but cancelled due to lack of permissions and security issues.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Rensil Asked to Leave UK without shooting much - Mid Day|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/rensil-asked-to-leave-uk-without-shooting-much/26782|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085316/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Rensil-asked-to-leave-UK-without-shooting-much-26782|archive-date=5 March 2021|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> Filming took place at areas around [[Rajpath]] and [[Dilli Haat|Delhi Haat]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saifeena sizzle in Delhi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/entertainment/video/saifeena-sizzle-in-delhi-379983-2009-02-12|access-date=2021-02-06|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213230054/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/entertainment/video/saifeena-sizzle-in-delhi-379983-2009-02-12|url-status=live}}</ref> in February 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-02-16|title=Shape Up|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/shape-up/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The song "Shukraan Allah" was shot close to [[Humayun's Tomb]] with 2 lakh people witnessing the shoot.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Hum aap pe hain Kurbaan, Kareena!|url=https://www.radiomirchi.com/mumbai/whats-hot/pictures/836|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.radiomirchi.com|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085315/https://www.radiomirchi.com/mumbai/whats-hot/pictures/836|url-status=live}}</ref> However, owing to the lead pair's popularity, there were huge number of people who had come to see them especially, [[Jama Masjid]] and Janpath areas were always too high to shoot. Hence, barring a few shots, wide-angle shoots were cancelled enforcing recreation of scenes planned in Delhi for Mumbai between mid-March to April 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-03-17|title=Marriage can wait for two years: Kareena Kapoor|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/marriage-can-wait-for-two-years-kareena-kapoor/story-YJ4CvKbnDK29w6d6GuWpEJ.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213202205/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/marriage-can-wait-for-two-years-kareena-kapoor/story-YJ4CvKbnDK29w6d6GuWpEJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Mumbai]] scenes bore continuity to the ones filmed in US.<ref name="santabanta.com"/> In May 2009, filming continued in [[New York City|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vivek Oberoi gifts Kareena-Saif an impromptu holiday|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/may/08/vivek-oberoi-gifts-kareena-saif-an-impromptu-holiday-47608.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=9 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209201858/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/may/08/vivek-oberoi-gifts-kareena-saif-an-impromptu-holiday-47608.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Johar's production house was accused of not paying its employees on the film's sets in US.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-05-25|title=We've lost our reputation, says KJo|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/we-ve-lost-our-reputation-says-kjo/story-mqDHe4sEnLhoCVQFCKqi0I.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205010457/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/we-ve-lost-our-reputation-says-kjo/story-mqDHe4sEnLhoCVQFCKqi0I.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2009, the film was set to enter its last schedule in [[Pune]]. However, it was cancelled owing to the outbreak of swine flu.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-08-10|title=Pune schedule of Qurbaan cancelled due to swine flu epidemic : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pune-schedule-of-qurbaan-cancelled-due-to-swine-flu-epidemic-2/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085347/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/pune-schedule-of-qurbaan-cancelled-due-to-swine-flu-epidemic-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> As per D'Silva, Oberoi's scenes were 80 percent of the film. His character was central to the drama.<ref name=":1" /> Oberoi was in D'Silva's room in Philadelphia every night to discuss diction, dialogues and looks. Oberoi has most single shots in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-13|title=Why was Vivek Oberoi missing from Kurbaan promos?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/why-was-vivek-oberoi-missing-from-kurbaan-promos/story-wD5DlEIbnxiPt9zBQV7LwK.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> At times, a few scenes' treatments were rewritten by Johar.<ref name=":1" /> Filming and post-production was wrapped up by November 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-17|title=Is Kurbaan too long and too grim?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/is-kurbaan-too-long-and-too-grim/story-AVAk3ppHSdNt8ID2ayp4CN.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213192017/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/is-kurbaan-too-long-and-too-grim/story-AVAk3ppHSdNt8ID2ayp4CN.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Kurbaan
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2009|10|12}}
| recorded = 2008-09
| studio = Blue Studios, Mumbai Aslam Studios, Mumbai [[Yash Raj Films|YRF Studios]], Mumbai [[Bernie Grundman Mastering|Bernie Grundman Studios]], Los Angeles
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:08
| language = Hindi, Arabic
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony]]
| producer = Salim - Sulaiman
| prev_title = [[Luck (2009 film)|Luck]]
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = [[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]
| next_year = 2009
}}

The original score and soundtrack for the film were composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim-Sulaiman]]. Salim Merchant agreed that the songs have a Sufi touch in them, as requested by Johar.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Salim-Suleiman: Scoring for Kurbaan|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-salim-suleiman/20091123.htm|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> The duo were approached while they were composing ''[[Koochie Koochie Hota Hai]]''.<ref name=":3" /> However, the composers were focused on the original score. Merchant pointed out that ''Shukran Allah'' was based on Khan's character where he is paying gratitude to God for giving him the love of this life.<ref name=":3" /> The Arabic lines translate to, 'Thank You, [[Allah (SWT)]], and All the Praise in this World is For You'. Originally a prayer, the composers decided to turn it into a love song.<ref name=":3" /> As per Merchant, ''Ali Maula'' was another chanting kind of song, sung by him. When they composed the song, they were unsure of its fitment in any film. They played it to Johar and D'Silva, who approved it for ''Kurbaan.'' In an interview with [[Radio Mirchi]], Kapoor called the track as the turning point of the film.<ref name=":4" /> Sulaiman Merchant called the track "Rasiya" as 'passionate', a song picturised on an intimate scene by Khan and Kapoor scene.<ref name=":3" /> Being pictured on a married couple, they kept maturity in the composition keeping a balance of sensuality.<ref name=":3" />

The soundtrack release mixed to positive critical reception. Critic Ruchika Kher of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' assigned the album score of 3.5 out of 5 and stated: "On the whole, the album is worth checking out. Salim-Sulaiman have done a great job yet again."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-10-20|title=Music review: Kurbaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-review-kurbaan/story-ucMwsnmilWivUoDVmeVi9O.html|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=14 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214065630/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-review-kurbaan/story-ucMwsnmilWivUoDVmeVi9O.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Ankit Ojha of ''Planet Bollywood reviewed: "''Overall, Kurbaan is a good album which has a combination of some fine Sufi lyrics and some surprisingly enjoyable situational tracks that make for a more rounded album (despite the inclusion of a minimal number of songs). Here, the urbanization goes for a toss to give more emphasis to the melody as a whole. Worth-a-buy!"<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - music review by Ankit Ojha - Planet Bollywood|url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m102109044112|access-date=2021-02-07|website=planetbollywood.com|archive-date=24 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224021636/http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m102109044112|url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com|''Rediff'']] rated the album 3 on 5 noted, "A compact soundtrack with a mix of sweet-sounding and soul-stirring melodies to offer, ''Kurbaan'' is worth sacrificing a few bucks at a music shop counter."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukanya|title=Kurbaan's music scores|url=https://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/oct/21/music-review-kurbaan.htm|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125212503/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/oct/21/music-review-kurbaan.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Critics based at Bollywood Hungama noted: "Kurbaan is a quality album all the way and clearly the best that Salim & Sulaiman have offered since ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]''."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-10-21|title=Kurbaan boasts of the sound that is consistent throughout|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kurbaan-boasts-of-the-sound-that-is-consistent-throughout/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085328/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kurbaan-boasts-of-the-sound-that-is-consistent-throughout/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Salim-Sulaiman|Salim Merchant]] and [[Sonu Nigam]] were nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] at the [[55th Filmfare Awards]] in 2010 for the song "Shukran Allah".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2010 Nominations - 55th Filmfare Award Nominations List|url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.awardsandshows.com|archive-date=14 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114213346/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-award-2010-nominations-86.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Tracklisting ===
{{Tracklist
| headline = Kurbaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kurbaan (Audio CD)|url = https://www.amazon.in/Kurbaan-Salim-Sulaiman/dp/B002TXN3A0|publisher = Amazon|access-date = 30 January 2021|archive-date = 8 February 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210208204940/https://www.amazon.in/Kurbaan-Salim-Sulaiman/dp/B002TXN3A0|url-status = live}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Shukran Allah
| extra1 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Salim Merchant]]
| length1 = 04:50
| title2 = Dua
| extra2 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Kailash Kher]], Marianne D'Cruz Aiman
| length2 = 05:00
| title3 = Ali Maula
| extra3 = [[Salim Merchant]]
| length3 = 04:37
| title4 = Rasiya
| extra4 = [[Shruti Pathak]], [[Kareena Kapoor]]
| length4 = 03:05
| title5 = Kurbaan Hua
| extra5 = [[Vishal Dadlani]]
| length5 = 04:18
| title6 = Ali Maula
| note6 = Remix
| extra6 = Salim Merchant
| length6 = 04:08
| all_writing = [[Niranjan Iyengar]], except track 3 written by Irfan Siddiqui.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Salim-Sulaiman, Niranjan Iyengar – Kurbaan|url = https://www.discogs.com/Salim-Sulaiman-Niranjan-Iyengar-Kurbaan/release/13086491|publisher = Discogs|access-date = 30 January 2021|archive-date = 28 February 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210228084808/https://www.discogs.com/Salim-Sulaiman-Niranjan-Iyengar-Kurbaan/release/13086491|url-status = live}}</ref>
| total_length = 24:08
}}

==Release==

=== Censorship ===
The [[Central Board of Film Certification|Central Board of Film Certification India]] awarded the film with an A (Restricted to adults) release certificate.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan is for adults only|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/nov/12/kurbaan-is-for-adults-only-103219.html|access-date=2021-02-07|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305085328/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2009/nov/12/kurbaan-is-for-adults-only-103219.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Vinayak Azad (The Regional Officer of the Censor Board) noted the setting of the film, which is terrorism, led to the decision. Rensil D’Silva, the director of the film, tried convincing for a ‘U’ or ‘U/A’ certificate, however, there were no changes.<ref name=":10" />

===Critical reception===
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has 4 reviews and all four are positive. ''Kurbaan'' received positive critical reception from critics in India and overseas.

In his review for [[The Economic Times|''Economic Times'']], Gaurav Malani wrote: "Kurbaan is an outcome of sensitive filmmaking, Technically the film is proficient in all departments. Undoubtedly the narrative bears a striking resemblance to Kabir Khan's New York both in terms of the theme and setting of the story and structure of the screenplay." He gave the film a score of 3 (out of 5).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Malani|first=Gaurav|title=Kurbaan: Movie Review|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/kurbaan-movie-review/articleshow/5249742.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|archive-date=19 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219200937/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/kurbaan-movie-review/articleshow/5249742.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] in his review for [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4 (out of 5), noting "Kurbaan is embellished with superlative performances. Saif is extra-ordinary in a role that only proves his versatility once again. He claimed the film as most powerful film to come out of the Hindi film industry in 2009, so far. The film has a captivating plot, gripping screenplay, super performances and a climax.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan Review 4/5 {{!}} Kurbaan Movie Review {{!}} Kurbaan 2009 Public Review {{!}} Film Review|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/critic-review/kurbaan-2-movie-review/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] noted "It's a compelling thriller that doesn’t shy away from touching prickly issues, director Rensil D’silva makes a confident debut with a film that is respectable and engaging." He assigned a score of 3 on 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Love in the time of terror « Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else|url=http://rajeevmasand.com/admin/reviews/our-films/love-in-the-time-of-terrorism/|access-date=2021-01-30|language=en-US}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5, noted: "Written sharply by producer Karan Johar, and directed intelligently by first-timer Rensil D'Silva, the film enunciates, with admirable clarity, contemporary conundrums."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/kurbaan/544211/0|access-date=2021-01-30|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> A review by Anil Sinanan for [[Time Out (magazine)|''Time Out'']] denoted, "However, this has to be applauded for exploring a topical and sensitive subject in the widest commercial context. Interesting, entertaining and solidly executed." The score assigned was 3 on 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan|url=https://www.timeout.com/movies/kurbaan|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Time Out Worldwide|language=en|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026110455/https://www.timeout.com/movies/kurbaan|url-status=live}}</ref> Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 on 5, adding on 'Kudos to Karan Johar for shifting gears completely and entering into serious territory.'<ref>{{Citation|title=Kurbaan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Kurbaan by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kurbaan/movie-review/5243561.cms|access-date=2021-01-30}}</ref> Ram Tarat of Future Movies UK, pointed "A chilling yet appropriately tempered and charismatic antidote to your archetypal seasonal fare, Kurbaan is a gripping white knuckle ride that turns at all the right places for the ultimate thrill ride." He added on a score of 4 (out of 5)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-20|title=Kurbaan|url=https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/reviews/kurbaan/raam-tarat|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Future Movies|language=en-GB|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201235130/https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/reviews/kurbaan/raam-tarat|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]], his review for the film pointed: "It is yet another story about yet another terrorist. The hardware is there, but where’s the heart? Kurbaan wears its hot button topicality proudly, like a gleaming medal that’s been well and truly earned. And the members of the cast do most of the earning, each one entrusted with disbursing a bit of the sugar-coated bitter medicine."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-22|title=Review: Kurbaan|url=https://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/review-kurbaan/|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Baradwaj Rangan|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703190524/http://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/review-kurbaan/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film was released in 1250 screens across India.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Kurbaan - Movie - Box Office India|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158|access-date=2021-02-07|website=boxofficeindia.com|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131414/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=158|url-status=live}}</ref> The first day box office collections were est. ₹40 million. Despite pre-release hype and controversy, it opened to average numbers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|title=Kurbaan Box Office Collection till Now {{!}} Box Collection - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/box-office/|access-date=2021-02-07|language=en|archive-date=30 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230153552/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kurbaan-2/box-office/|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, the first day occupancy was 40%, below the expected average of 70%.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sheikh|first=Aminah|date=2009-11-22|title=Kurbaan could be Karan Johar's first flop|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kurbaan-could-be-karan-johar-s-first-flop-109112200052_1.html|access-date=2021-02-07|archive-date=9 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109043455/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kurbaan-could-be-karan-johar-s-first-flop-109112200052_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film's business in territories like Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad managed 50 to 60 per cent occupancy. However, the A (Restricted to Adult) certificate from the Censor Board limited the audiences. The film went on to earn est. ₹136 million in India in the first weekend of its release. The worldwide first weekend collection were around est. ₹242 million. However, the first week's collections improved meagre to est. ₹197 million in India whereas worldwide figure being est. ₹348 million. The all time worldwide gross was recorded as est. ₹429 million.

The film underperformed and hence, was declared as a flop by the Box Office India.<ref name=":8" /> In a year end box office performance review by [[Zee News|DNA]], the film was rounded in the category big budget movies. [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] (distribution rights) admitted that 2009 was a tough year for the Indian film industry.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2009-12-28|title=2009 Bollywood: The year of strike, big flops and small hits|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2009-bollywood-the-year-of-strike-big-flops-and-small-hits-1328290|access-date=2021-02-07|website=DNA India|language=en|archive-date=3 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103045733/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2009-bollywood-the-year-of-strike-big-flops-and-small-hits-1328290|url-status=live}}</ref> Producer [[Mohan Kumar]] added: "Movies which did good business at the box office this year were fun films [...] even though Saif-Kareena starrer ''Kurbaan'' had a backdrop of terrorism, it did not do well."<ref name=":9" />

===Satellite rights===
''Kurbaan'' first premiered on [[Colors TV|Colors]], following which it subsequently began being broadcast on UTV Movies. A decade later, [[Star India]] acquired the rights, and retains them with several other films such as ''[[Wake Up Sid]]''.

== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of 2010 Nominations and Awards
!Distributor
!Category
!Recipient
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]]
|Best Actress in a Leading Role
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Winner - Producers Guild of India|url=http://producersguildindia.com/Home/Winner|access-date=2021-02-06|website=producersguildindia.com|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203193146/http://producersguildindia.com/Home/Winner|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actress In A Supporting Role
|Kirron Kher
|{{Won}}
|-
|Best Re-recording/Mixing
|Ajay Kumar P.B.
|{{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award]]s
|Best Actress
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|url=https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=filmfare.com|language=en|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126191759/https://www.filmfare.com/articles/55th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-461.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Playback Singer - Male]]
|Salim Merchant, Sonu Nigam
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|[[Screen Award]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice)|Best Actress (Popular Choice)]]
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Star Screen Award Winners 2010 – Sixteenth (16th) Nokia Annual Star Screen Awards|url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/star-screen-awards-2010-137.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=www.awardsandshows.com|archive-date=11 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111224953/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/star-screen-awards-2010-137.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Performance In A Supporting Role Female]]
|Kirron Kher
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2010-05-08|title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2010 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-iifa-awards-2010/|access-date=2021-02-06|language=en|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021195342/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-iifa-awards-2010/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Stardust Awards]]
|[[Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Female|Star of the Year – Female]]
|Kareena Kapoor
|{{Won}}
| rowspan="5" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pix: Bollywood rocks Stardust Awards|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/18/slide-show-1-stardust-awards-night.htm|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Rediff|language=en|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126053430/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jan/18/slide-show-1-stardust-awards-night.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Hottest New Director
|Rensil D'Silva
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Film Of The Year - Action / Thriller
|N/A
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Actor In A Supporting Role
|Vivek Oberoi
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|Best Actress In A Supporting Role
|Kirron Kher
|{{Won}}
|}

==Controversies==

=== Film release and theatrical poster ===
A petitioner, Mohammed Ali, filed a petition in [[Bombay High Court]] to stay the release of the movie after claiming two of the songs ("Shukraan Allah" and "Ali Maula") were objectionable.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sify.com/news/Bombay-High-Court-allows-release-of-Karan-Johar-39-s-39-Kurbaan-39-news-National-jltrOcbibbd.html|title=Bombay High Court allows release of Karan Johar's 'Kurbaan'|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=20 November 2009|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811132855/http://www.sify.com/news/Bombay-High-Court-allows-release-of-Karan-Johar-39-s-39-Kurbaan-39-news-National-jltrOcbibbd.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, the Court refused to grant interim relief in a petition seeking a stay on release on the ground that its songs hurt sentiments of the minority community.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=PIL Rejected, HC Allows Release of 'Kurbaan'|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/pil-rejected-hc-allows-release-of-kurbaan/669738|access-date=2021-02-06|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref> In a related event, a local court rejected a private complaint seeking to delete an obscene shot (portrayed through the song "Rasiya") in the film showing Kapoor and Khan in a partially nude poses.<ref name=":7" /> The Magistrate, who rejected the complaint, observed that no offence of alleged obscenity was made out against the film makers and actors.<ref name=":7" /> In another event, where the first poster of the film represented Khan [[Toplessness|bare-chested]] and Kapoor backless, she stated: "There is love, passion and violence - all combined in the film and what better way than to show it through a single still? You too would agree that there is nothing sleazy or vulgar about it."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-11-12|title=My backless shot tells a lot about Kurbaan theme|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/my-backless-shot-tells-a-lot-about-kurbaan-theme/story-moyrazszE2rKOBqvcDfadJ.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213163151/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/my-backless-shot-tells-a-lot-about-kurbaan-theme/story-moyrazszE2rKOBqvcDfadJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Women representing the [[Shiv Sena]] wrapped a [[Sari|saree]] around the film's poster during a defense. The party objected that the backless image shown in posters is against the Hindu culture of the state, and hence should have been immediately withdrawn.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Rishi|date=2009-11-17|title=Kurbaan poster runs into controversy|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/kurbaan-poster-runs-into-controversy|access-date=2021-02-06|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en|archive-date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120065949/http://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/kurbaan-poster-runs-into-controversy/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Lawsuits ===
Dharma Productions tied up Australia-based Swish Films to film a few scenes in Philadelphia and then left owing money to hundreds of local actors and vendors. Both Dharma and Swish Films were sued, according to documents filed in [[Common pleas court|Common Pleas Court]]. The lawsuit sought in excess of $150,000 to be paid to in unpaid services and expenses for 25 of the vendors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-05-13|title=Dharma Productions slapped with lawsuit in US|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/dharma-productions-slapped-with-lawsuit-in-us/story-oZyxhAmycoopA8DSSu5fUN.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=May 13, 2009|title=Dharma Productions slapped with lawsuit in US|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/dharma-productions-slapped-with-lawsuit-in-us-47353-2009-05-13|access-date=2021-02-06|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The lawsuit requested restraining order that prevented the representatives of Dharma Productions from leaving the US with its assets and the shot footage. There were paid cheques that bounced, leaving more than $500,000 in unpaid bills.<ref name=":5" />

Dharma then offered certain workers half the amount they are owed, whereas for the rest, they paid the full amount owed, including to the [[Philadelphia|City of Philadelphia]] and Teamsters Local 107.<ref name=":5" />

=== Dubbing ===
In a few released prints of the film, a scene where Oberoi, Khan, and University students interact in the film, the white students are speaking in English to a discussion on Islamic fundamentalism and America, a crux of the theme.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2009-11-24|title='Kurbaan' director Rensil D'Silva upset with UTV|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/37708/kurbaan-director-rensil-dsilva-upset.html|access-date=2021-02-06|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203141209/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/37708/kurbaan-director-rensil-dsilva-upset.html|url-status=live}}</ref> D'Silva was miffed with the UTV to dub those lines in Hindi. However, initially, UTV assured D'Silva that dubbing was only for a very small number of prints that would go in the Hindi belt where English was not understood. Instead, UTV dubbed the sequence in 500 prints of "Kurbaan". However, Siddharth Roy Kapur added that being an important scene of the core debate, in order to not alienate a non-English speaking audience, they dubbed the scene in certain areas.<ref name=":6" />

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.dharma-production.com/movies/kurbaan/13#}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|kurbaan-2}}
* {{IMDb movie}}
* {{Mojo movie}}

{{Dharma Productions}}
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Ungli

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{{Short description|2014 film by Rensil D'Silva}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ungli
| image = Ungli 2.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rensil D'Silva]]
| producer = Hiroo Yash Johar [[Karan Johar]]
| writer = '''Story & Screenplay:''' [[Rensil D'Silva]] '''Dialogues:''' [[Milap Zaveri]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Emraan Hashmi]] [[Randeep Hooda]] [[Kangana Ranaut]] [[Neha Dhupia]] [[Angad Bedi]] [[Neil Bhoopalam]] [[Sanjay Dutt]] [[Arunoday Singh]]}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Salim–Sulaiman]] [[Sachin–Jigar]] Aslam Keyi Gulraj Singh '''Background Score:''' John Stewart Eduri
| cinematography = [[Hemant Chaturvedi]]
| editing = [[Deepa Bhatia]]
| studio = [[Dharma Productions]]
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2014|11|28}}
| runtime = 114 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/ungli-film |title=''UNGLI'' (12A) |work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=28 November 2014 |access-date=19 November 2016}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}390 million<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2439 |title=Ungli – Movie – Box Office India |access-date=19 November 2016}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}500 million<ref name="BOI Report"/>
}}

'''''Ungli''''' ({{translation|Finger}}) is a 2014 Indian [[vigilante film|vigilante]] [[crime film|crime]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Rensil D'Silva]] and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and [[Karan Johar]] under [[Dharma Productions]]. The film stars [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Randeep Hooda]], [[Kangana Ranaut]], [[Neha Dhupia]], [[Angad Bedi]], [[Neil Bhoopalam]] and [[Sanjay Dutt]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/ungli-theatrical-trailer-and-official-posters-released/15644150 |title=Ungli theatrical trailer and official posters released |date=29 September 2014 }}</ref> [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], who collaborated with [[Dharma Productions]] for the first time, appears in a negative role. The film was released on 28 November 2014.

== Plot ==
4 friends Kalim ([[Angad Bedi]]), Gautam ([[Neil Bhoopalam]]), Maya ([[Kangana Ranaut]]) and Abhay ([[Randeep Hooda]]) delve into what seems to be their "first case" , having started the ''Ungli'' gang, which fights against corruption. Their job is to bug corrupt people and teach them moral lessons quite unconventionally. They target a corrupt minister and become the most wanted people in Mumbai, but also earn respect, affection, and admiration in the media and general public.

Meanwhile, ACP Ashok Kaale ([[Sanjay Dutt]]) meets his superior, DCP Shivraman ([[Shiv Kumar Subramaniam]]) who introduces him to Police Commissioner Arvind Kaul ([[Raza Murad]]) with the task of deciphering the ''Ungli'' gang. Later, Kaale travels to another police station where he meets an amusingly frustrated officer, Kaale's colleague and bomb-squad commandant Mishra ([[Shishir Sharma]]), who is disgusted with the "crime" his recruit Nikhil Abhyankar ([[Emraan Hashmi]]) has done. Eventually, it goes so: a college was attended to by the bomb squad when there was news that a bomb was planted there. Nikhil took advantage of the situation and met his girlfriend ([[Rachel White (actress)|Rachel White]]) with whom he shared a kiss, but soon they were caught by the dogs of the Bomb Squad. Later, it surfaced up that the call was made from Mishra's desk, and Nikhil did it. Kaale finds it funny at first and points out the clever act Nikhil made, but when the officer reprimands Nikhil and himself, Kaale visits Nikhil's mother ([[Reema Lagoo]]) where she tells him that Nikhil had the qualities of his father, Kaale's colleague Arvind, and that Nikhil was raised by Kaale like his own son. Nikhil, it is shown, attends a disco bar, where Kaale calls him up to discuss matters concerning the "Ungli" gang.

Nikhil begins searching for altruistic opportunities to earn the ''Ungli'' gang great fame, once by blowing up the roads in front of a minister's house and accusing politicians and PWD workers of torturing the people by lavishly spending money on renovation of roads directly linked to houses and offices of politicians and corporates alone, another instance by putting up a label of dishonesty on the auto-rickshaw drivers by accusing them of charging high rates and showing reluctance when asked to drive to places close by. Finding him adamant, Maya suggests that Nikhil too has wishes to join the gang, and on certain terms and conditions, the four friends admit Nikhil, and narrate the story behind the gang's formation.

Maya's brother Rajeev Singh aka Ricky ([[Arunoday Singh]]) was a great fitness freak and struck a rapport with the four friends quite a time. However, one day, while trying to prevent a scuffle between an old man (Avijit Dutt) and a bratty youngster Anshuman, Ricky tried to defend the old man, but Anshuman struck him hard, landing him straight into coma. The old man later decided to complain to the police, but was advised against it by the police itself, when a hunchback of Police Supremo B.R. Dayal ([[Mahesh Manjrekar]]), Anshuman's father, spoke so. The old man was firm, but when his granddaughter, while waiting at a bus stop, was threatened with an acid attack, the old man was forced to swerve from his stand to protect her. This plunged Maya into grief, but Abhay was angry at one of Maya's comments and this paved the way for the "Ungli" gang. Nikhil poses as a law student to illusion the four.

While preparing for a raid, Nikhil sprained his knee, but later called up Kaale when the four left. However, feeling remorseful, he later attacked Kaale to defend his new "friends", but when his identity was discovered, the four friends slammed him with Abhay hitting him hard, and Kaale further hitting him, but Nikhil later chides Kaale for believing the "Ungli" gang as a criminal force. However, when faced with a loss of duty, finding that DCP Shivraman is trying to bribe him into getting a posting of choice to save ends, Kaale agrees with Nikhil, and seeks out the gang to expose Dayal. Meanwhile, Abhay confesses to his co-worker, Tiesta Sen ([[Neha Dhupia]]) his love for her as well as his identity of the "Ungli" gang.

Exposing a dirty racquet of money makers in the widely distributed Mumbai police force with a simple chemical trick involving sulphur sprayed over printed notes that would leave a lasting black impressions on the officer's tongue via saliva, Kaale regains duty and is promoted to the post of Commissioner, getting Dayal and Anshuman arrested. Later, Kaale reassures the gang that the city won't need another as long as everything is under control.

== Cast ==
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Nikhil Abhyankar
* [[Randeep Hooda]] as Abhay Kashyap
* [[Kangana Ranaut]] as Maya Singh
* [[Neha Dhupia]] as Teesta
* [[Angad Bedi]] as Kalim
* [[Neil Bhoopalam]] as Gautam a.k.a. Goti
* [[Sanjay Dutt]] as ACP Ashok "Kaali" Kale
* [[Arunoday Singh]] as Rajeev "Ricky" Singh, Maya's brother
* [[Rajat Kaul]] as Anshuman
* [[Raza Murad]] as Commissioner Arvind Kaul
* [[Sunil Shinde]] as Chief Minister
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as gangster B.R. Dayal
* [[Shiv Kumar Subramaniam]] as DCP Shivraman
* [[Reema Lagoo]] as Nikhil's mother
* [[Elli AvrRam|Elli Avram]] as Anika
* [[Rachel White (actress)|Rachel White]] as Nikhil's girlfriend
* Charanpreet Singh as friend
* [[Shraddha Kapoor]] as Basanti (Special appearance in song "Dance Basanti")

== Reception ==
Mid-day gave the film 3 stars out of 5, highlighting the direction and performances, and said the film would have been "wonderful" except for the dialogues, which it said were sometimes "downright idiotic".<ref name="middayreview">{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-ungli/15799196 |title=Movie review: 'Ungli' |last=Shubha Shetty-Saha |date=29 November 2013 |work=Mid Day |access-date=28 November 2014}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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| name = Ungli
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Salim–Sulaiman]], [[Sachin–Jigar]], Gulraj Singh, and Aslam Keyi
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| recorded = 2014
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| label = [[Sony Music India]]
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| chronology = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
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| next_title =
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Happy Ending (film)|Happy Ending]]
| prev_year = 2014
| title = Ungli
| year = 2014
| next_title = [[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]
| next_year = 2015
}}
{{Extra chronology
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| type = Soundtrack
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| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title =
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The music of ''Ungli'' has been composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman]], [[Sachin–Jigar]], Gulraj Singh, Aslam Keyi. The soundtrack comprises five tracks. The song "Dance Basanti" was the first single track starring Hashmi and Kapoor, released on 28 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shraddha-Kapoors-Dance-Basanti-item-number-in-Ungli/articleshow/44960108.cms |title=Shraddha Kapoor's 'Dance Basanti' item number in Ungli - TOI Mobile {{!}} The Times of India Mobile Site |website=m.timesofindia.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028200524/http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shraddha-Kapoors-Dance-Basanti-item-number-in-Ungli/articleshow/44960108.cms |archive-date=2014-10-28}} </ref> The song is sung by [[Vishal Dadlani]] and [[Anushka Manchanda]], composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]] with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. "Pakeezah", the second single track picturised on Hashmi and Ranaut, released on 3 November 2014. The song is sung and composed by Gulraj Singh, a former music assistant to [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]], with the lyrics of Manoj Yadav. "Ungli Pe Nachalein", the title track picturised on Hashmi, released on 11 November 2014, sung by Dev Negi and Shipra Goyal, written by [[Kumaar]] and composed by Aslam Keyi, who previously scored music for ''[[War Chhod Na Yaar]]''.

=== Track listing ===
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = {{Duration|m=18|s=53}}
| title1 = Dance Basanti
| extra1 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Anushka Manchanda]]
| music1 = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| lyrics1 = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| length1 = 3:43
| title2 = Paakeezah
| extra2 = Gulraj Singh
| music2 = Gulraj Singh
| lyrics2 = Manoj Yadav
| length2 = 4:25
| title3 = Ungli Pe Nachalein (Title Track)
| extra3 = [[Dev Negi]], [[Shipra Goyal]]
| lyrics3 = [[Kumaar]]
| music3 = Aslam Keyi
| length3 = 3:39
| title4 = Aadarniya Ungli
| extra4 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| lyrics4 = Manoj Yadav
| music4 = Gulraj Singh
| length4 = 3:46
| title5 = Aulia
| extra5 = [[Armaan Malik]]
| lyrics5 = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| music5 = [[Salim–Sulaiman]]
| length5 = 3:21
}}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Recipients and nominees
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan=3 | [[7th Mirchi Music Awards]]
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year|Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year]]
| Gulraj Singh – "Pakeezah"
| {{won}}
| rowspan=3 |<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/hindi2014/nominations/ |title=Nominations – Mirchi Music Awards 2014 |website=MMAMirchiMusicAwards|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/hindi2014/winners/ |title=Winners – Mirchi Music Awards 2014 |website=MMAMirchiMusicAwards|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref>
|-
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Music Composer of The Year|Upcoming Music Composer of The Year]]
| Gulraj Singh – "Pakeezah"
| rowspan=2 {{nom}}
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Saaho

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{{short description|2019 film directed by Sujeeth}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Saaho
| image = Saaho poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sujeeth]]
| producer = {{unbulleted list|Vamsi–Pramod}}
| writer = Sujeeth
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Prabhas]]|[[Shraddha Kapoor]]|[[Chunky Pandey]]|[[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]|[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]}}
| music = [[Ghibran]] {{small|(Background Score)}}<ref name="Ghibran">{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saaho-ghibran-replaces-shankar-ehsaan-loy-in-prabhas-magnum-opus-will-do-background-score-for-film-6714601.html/amp|title=Saaho: Ghibran replaces Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in Prabhas' magnum opus, will do background score for film|website=First Post|date=28 May 2019}}</ref>
| cinematography = [[R. Madhi]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = UV Creations
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Yash Raj Films]]|[[AA Films]]}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|08|30|India|ref1=<ref name="toprd">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-saaho-gets-a-new-release-date-reports-2071103|title=Prabhas And Shraddha Kapoor's Saaho Gets A New Release Date|date=17 July 2019|website=NDTV}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 170 minutes<ref name="BBFC">{{cite web | url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/saaho-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtmta1mjq5na | title=Saaho (2019) | website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | access-date=29 August 2019}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = {{unbulleted list|Hindi|Telugu}}
| budget = {{INR}}350 [[crore]]<ref name="Budget">{{cite AV media|people=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor with Anupama Chopra|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRofXR5NrFo&t=13m58s|title= Saaho Interview – Film Companion|date=11 August 2019|access-date=11 August 2019|quote=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}419—439 crore{{efn|''[[Pinkvilla]]'' reported that the collection was ₹419 crore.<ref>{{cite web|title=Highest grossing South Indian films worldwide - Kantara Ninth, RRR on rise after Japan release|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/highest-grossing-south-indian-films-worldwide-kantara-ninth-rrr-on-rise-after-japan-release-1201153|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=29 November 2022 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho final worldwide collections: Prabhas' film becomes India's biggest earner of 2019|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-final-worldwide-collections-prabhas-film-becomes-indias-biggest-earner-of-2019/articleshow/71406326.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 December 2022|last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref> reported that the final worldwide gross was ₹432.4 crore. ''[[India Today]]''<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |title=War at Rs 475 crore to Gully Boy at Rs 240 crore: Top 10 highest money grossers of 2019|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hrithik-roshan-s-war-to-ranveer-singh-s-gully-boy-10-money-spinners-of-2019-1632562-2019-12-30|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=21 September 2022|quote=Saaho earned a sum of Rs 439 crore worldwide.}}</ref> stated that the collection was ₹439 crore.}}
}}

'''''Saaho''''' ({{Translation|May Victory be Yours}}) is a 2019 Indian [[action thriller film]]<ref name="BBFC" /> that was written and directed by [[Sujeeth]], and produced by UV Creations. It stars [[Prabhas]] in the title role, and an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Shraddha Kapoor]], [[Chunky Pandey]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Arun Vijay]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Mandira Bedi]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Prakash Belawadi]], [[Tinnu Anand]], [[Evelyn Sharma]], [[Supreeth]], [[Devan (actor)|Devan]], and [[Vennela Kishore]]. ''Saaho'' was simultaneously made in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]], and is the Hindi-film debut of Prabhas and the Telugu-film debut of Shraddha Kapoor. The film follows two [[covert operative]]s who are searching for a thief who has stolen {{INR|2,000 [[crore]]|link=yes}} ([[United States dollar|US$]]284 million). Soon, they realise the case is linked to the death of a prominent business tycoon and an emerging [[Gang#Gang violence|gang war]] for the control of a [[megalopolis]].

[[Principal photography]] for ''Saaho'' began in August 2017. Filming took place in India, the United Arab Emirates, Romania and Austria.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/saaho-director-only-fair-that-we-shoot-biggest-actioner-in-imax/21508166|title=Saaho director: Only fair that we shoot biggest actioner in IMAX|newspaper=[[Mid-Day]]|date=10 August 2019}}</ref> The film's soundtrack was released by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. ''Saaho'' was released in India in regular and [[IMAX]] theatres on 30 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/saaho-to-be-released-in-imax-format/articleshow/70467406.cms|title=Saaho to be released in IMAX format|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances, [[visual effects]], cinematography and action sequences but criticised the screenplay, direction and length.<ref name="Critic" /><ref name="Rotten" /> ''Saaho'' grossed {{INRConvert|419|c||year=2019|mode=historical}}–{{INRConvert|439|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} worldwide against its budget of ₹350 crore ($50 million). The film flopped at the box office except the Hindi version which became commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=12 September 2019 |title=Saaho Box Office Collections – The Prabhas starrer Saaho (Hindi) is a hit, to do almost double of opening weekend business |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saaho-box-office-collections-prabhas-starrer-saaho-hindi-hit-almost-double-opening-weekend-business/ |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2019 |title=Saaho Is A HIT In Hindi |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5398 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2019 |title='సాహో' ఆ మూడు చోట్లా డిజాస్టర్! |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/saaho-disasters-in-these-regions-pxamya |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Asianet News Network]] |language=te}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Narantak Roy is a powerful, influential businessman who leads Roy Group, a corporate company that governs Waaji City, a fictional metropolitan city. When Roy visits [[Mumbai]] for a business deal, he is killed in a deliberate car crash. Devaraj, the son of Roy's friend, business partner and mentor Pruthviraj, plans to declare himself the next leader of Waaji City. Ibrahim, Roy's most-trusted secretary, tells Kalki, the legal advisor of Roy Group, Roy's family has been dead for decades and that he had been hiding a secret – that he had a son named Vishwank Roy – for 25 years. Vishwank foils Devaraj's plans by succeeding his father as the city's leader. Vishwank is determined to discover the identity of his father's murderer.

In Mumbai, a master thief steals {{INR|2,000 crore}} ($284 million){{efn|The average exchange rate in 2019 was {{INR|70.42}} per US dollar.<ref name="exchange2019">{{Cite web |date=|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) - India |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2021&locations=IN&start=1960&view=chart |access-date=24 September 2022 |website=[[World Bank]]}}</ref>|name="exchange2019"}} with ease. The culprit proves difficult to identify because he used random, unrelated people who were unaware they were assisting in a robbery, to steal the money; and a nationwide search ensues. Ashok Chakravarthy, a [[Espionage|secret agent]], is assigned to lead the search with the help of crime branch officers Amritha Nair, Goswami, and David. They uncover a thief named Jai, whom Ashok meets in a bar. Ashok discloses to Jai the information on a black box – the key to the locker in Waaji City holding {{INR|2,000 crore}} ($284 million) of all of the board members of Roy Group. On Vishwank's orders, Kalki travels to Mumbai, retrieves the black box, and deposits it in a bank.

During these incidents, Amritha and Ashok fall in love. After an intense chase to catch Jai stealing the box, Amritha, Ashok and David – the team's cyber-intelligence officer – confront Jai. However, It is revealed Jai is really the covert operative Ashok Chakravarthy. The lead officer who had been with the team is actually Saaho, who is the thief. Saaho escapes with his partner David, who helped him disguise his identity during the operation. It is revealed Devaraj killed Roy to usurp control of the city. Amritha, working as a double agent, tracks Saaho and pretends to be in love with him, and wants a share in the stolen money. Amritha falls in love with Saaho and she betrays Ashok.

Devaraj shoots and kidnaps Amritha, forcing Saaho to give Devaraj the black box. Saaho, however, deceives Devaraj and gives the black box to Vishwank in return for Amritha's safety. Saaho destroys Devaraj's building and steals the money in Devaraj's lockers. Ashok and the police chase Saaho with a sniper in a helicopter and a person in a [[jet pack]]. Saaho overpowers his opponent. Amritha, also in the helicopter, tries to save Saaho by distracting the sniper, who pushes her into danger. Saaho saves Amritha with a jet pack but is arrested. Kalki is revealed to be on Devaraj's side; she opens the vault with Vishwank's fingerprint and the black box; instead of money, she finds pictures of Roy and his son. Saaho battles and defeats Devaraj's goons in Karana village, which Roy had previously protected.

Devaraj arrives. Saaho declares himself to be Siddharth Nandan Saaho, Roy's first son who disguised himself to seek vengeance for Roy's death. Kalki is shocked after seeing the portrait of Roy and Saaho. Saaho kills Devaraj, Shinde, Prince and Kalki. Ibrahim reveals to Roy Group board members Vishwank was not Roy's son but Ibrahim's son; his real name is Iqbal and he was brought in to save Roy's throne until Saaho returns to claim it and kill his father's murderers. Ibrahim reveals Saaho's real identity to the board members, and Saaho becomes the ruler of Waaji City and CEO of Roy Group. Months later, Saaho locates Amritha in [[Innsbruck]], Austria, and proposes to her, which she accepts. An assassin aims at Saaho to kill him. Saaho opens his eyes, aware of the danger in the distance.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}

* [[Prabhas]] as Siddhanth Nandan Saaho / Ashok Chakravarthy
**Karthikeya Krishna as Saaho, six years old
**Suman as Saaho, thirteen years old
* [[Shraddha Kapoor]] as Amritha Nair (Ammu), Saaho's love interest
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Narantak Roy
* [[Arun Vijay]] as Vishwank Roy / Iqbal, Ibrahim's son
**Joy as Vishwank, thirteen years old
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Devaraj
* [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] as Jai / Ashok Chakravarthy
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Ibrahim
* [[Murali Sharma]] as David
* [[Prakash Belawadi]] as Shinde IPS
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Prince
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as Goswami
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Indian [[External Affairs Minister]] Ramaswamy
* [[Mandira Bedi]] as Kalki Gopalacharya
* [[Supreeth]] as Alex Fernandes
* [[Evelyn Sharma]] as Jennifer
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Devan Varma, [[Inspector-general of police]]
* [[Tinnu Anand]] as Pruthviraj
* [[Ravi Varma (actor)|Ravi Varma]] as Ajay
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Mani
* [[Duvvasi Mohan]] as a Sub-Police Inspector
* Abhay Bethiganti as assistant manager
* [[Shyraa Roy]] as Natasha
* Harsha Vardhan as Shinde's assistant
* Damini Chopra as Preethi<ref>{{cite news |title= Saaho actress Damini Chopra's gorgeous looks|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gorgeous-alert-saaho-debutante-damini-chopra-is-a-dazzling-bombshell-on-instagram/photostory/68080477.cms|access-date=20 February 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaleel as bodyguard
* [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] as a [[go-go dancer]] ([[cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Bad Boy")<ref>{{cite news |title=Jacqueline and Prabhas sizzle in Saaho's Bad Boy|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/jacqueline-and-prabhas-sizzle-in-saahos-bad-boy/articleshow/70723531.cms|access-date=19 August 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Saaho was produced on a budget of {{INR|350 crore}} ($50 million),<ref name="Budget" /> and was filmed in [[Hyderabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Dubai]], Austria, Romania and other parts of Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e.telugurajyam.com/team-saaho-lands-in-austria-for-crucial-scenes/|title=Team Saaho lands in Austria for crucial scenes|date=17 June 2019|website=telugurajyam|language=en-US|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-chill-in-austria-after-shoot-see-viral-pics-1555557-2019-06-25|title=Saaho: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor chill in Austria after shoot. See viral pics|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=5 July 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref> Principal photography began in August 2017. It stars [[Prabhas]] and [[Shraddha Kapoor]] in the lead roles, and the supporting cast includes [[Arun Vijay]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] and [[Mandira Bedi]]. A large part of the budget was spent filming the action scenes. International stunt coordinator Kenny Bates was brought in to choreograph the action scenes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/saaho-prabhas-begins-shooting-for-the-film-joins-the-cast-on-set-1495069.html|title=Saaho: Prabhas Begins Shooting For The Film; Joins The Cast On Set|date=19 August 2017}}</ref> Arun Vijay grew out his hair to portray his character in ''Saaho''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/aug/17/we-have-a-surprise-for-fans-on-august-23-says-prabhas-on-saaho-tamil-version-2020293.html|title='We have a surprise for fans on August 23', says Prabhas on 'Saaho' Tamil version|date=17 August 2019|work=New Indian Express}}</ref>

''Saaho'' was [[Multiple-language version|simultaneously filmed]] in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]], and many important scenes were planned to be filmed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]; the scenes acted by [[Sharath Lohithaswa]] were re-filmed in Tamil.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Prabhas's Saaho breaks Baahubali record. To release in 550 screens across Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-s-saaho-breaks-baahubali-record-to-release-in-550-screens-across-tamil-nadu-1590777-2019-08-23 |access-date=20 July 2022 |magazine=India Today |date=23 August 2019 |quote=Director Sujeeth has said that though Saaho is a Telugu-Hindi bilingual, they have dubbed many important scenes in Tamil.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/150819/we-had-to-do-2-3-takes-in-different-languages-prabhas-on-shooting-for-saaho.html|title=We had to do 2-3 takes in different languages: Prabhas on shooting for 'Saaho'|access-date=20 July 2022|work=[[The Asian Age]]|date=15 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Multi language">{{cite news |title=Prabhas: On crashing cars in Saaho and his next film, a love story |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/prabhas-on-crashing-cars-in-saaho-and-his-next-film-a-love-story-1.733287 |access-date=14 August 2018 |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=23 May 2018}}</ref> ''Saaho'' is Prabhas' debut in [[Hindi cinema]] and Kapoor's debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhattacharya |first1=Roshmila |title=Prabhas's search ends at Shraddha |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/prabhass-search-ends-at-shraddha/cid5017947.htm |access-date=20 July 2022 |work=Pune Mirror |date=15 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2017 |title=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor's pact |language=en |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/050917/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-pact.html |url-status=live |access-date=5 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905082457/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/050917/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-pact.html |archive-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> Kapoor's scenes were only filmed in Telugu and Hindi.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Shraddha Kapoor Interview With Vishal Menon {{!}} Face 2 Face {{!}} Saaho |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Te9vk8OkxY&t=87s |time=1:27 |date=21 August 2019 |publisher=Film Companion}}</ref>

The film's first filming schedule, which was in [[Hyderabad]], was completed by October 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-finishes-first-schedule-of-shooting-in-hyderabad/articleshow/61055159.cms|title='Saaho' finishes first schedule of shooting in Hyderabad – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The second schedule began in December 2017 at [[Ramoji Film City]]; according to the film's producers, Shraddha Kapoor's action sequences in the film were made with heavy weaponry.<ref name="ndtv.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/prabhas-saaho-shraddha-kapoor-begins-second-schedule-details-here-1792242|title=Prabhas' Saaho: Shraddha Kapoor Begins Second Schedule. Details Here}}</ref> After a few days, filming shifted to [[Dubai]] for a month; some of the major action sequences were filmed in Dubai with Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh, while Shraddha Kapoor switched to her next project ''[[Stree (2018 film)|Stree]]''.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-to-kick-start-its-new-schedule-from-tomorrow-in-hyderabad/articleshow/62417641.cms|title='Saaho' to kick-start its new schedule from tomorrow in Hyderabad – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Paul |first1=Papri }}</ref> After filming half of ''Saaho'' in Hyderabad, [[Mumbai]] and Dubai, the cast and crew began the fourth schedule in [[Abu Dhabi]] in February 2018, which ended within a few weeks. The fifth schedule, also in Abu Dhabi, started in late February and the sixth schedule began in mid-March in Dubai and Romania. The final leg of film and its romantic songs were filmed in [[Innsbruck]] and the [[Tyrol]] region of Austria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-shares-behind-the-scenes-pic-from-austrian-sets-of-saaho-for-his-darling-fans-2214777.html|title=Prabhas Shares Behind the Scenes Pic From Austrian Sets of Saaho for His Darling Fans|website=News18|date=3 July 2019|access-date=5 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-update-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-jet-off-to-austria-to-shoot-romantic-song-1546583-2019-06-11|title=Saaho update: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor jet off to Austria to shoot romantic song|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=23 June 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saaho in Innsbruck |url=https://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/saaho-in-innsbruck |access-date=23 June 2019 |website=[[NTV (Telugu)|NTV]] |language=en}}</ref>

An action sequence that features in an exceptionally long period of the screenplay was extensively filmed near the [[Burj Khalifa]]; 25 crores from the budget had been spent. Prabhas underwent rigorous training that involved cardiovascular and weight training, and [[plyometrics|plyometric]] obstacle races. Prabhas praised his co-star Shraddha Kapoor, stating she was the best choice for her strong character. Prabhas' character is grey-shaded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-saaho-stunt-sequences-in-burj-khalifa-1152960-2018-01-24|title=Saaho: Prabhas and team to shoot action sequences near Burj Khalifa in February|date=24 January 2018|website=India Today}}</ref> Prabhas plays a police officer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-to-essay-grey-characters-in-saaho/photostory/62564313.cms|title=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor to essay grey characters in 'Saaho'? {{spd}}Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

''Saaho'' includes some underwater sequences with Prabhas, who learnt [[scuba diving]] in preparation for his role.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-special-training-prabhas-learnt-deep-sea-diving-for-saaho/photostory/60526128.cms|title=Special training! Prabhas learnt deep sea diving for 'Saaho' – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Prabhas dubbed his own lines in the Hindi version while a professional dubbing artist was hired for Shraddha Kapoor in the Telugu version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/prabhas-takes-hindi-lessons-to-dub-for-saaho/|title=Prabhas takes Hindi lessons to dub for Saaho {{pipe}} Bollywood Life|date=13 May 2019|website=www.bollywoodlife.com}}</ref> The film stars Neil Nitin Mukesh as the antagonist. Mandira Bedi, who is known for her grey roles on television, plays a negative role in the film as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|title=Mandira Bedi and Neil Nitin Mukesh in negative roles – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Choreographer [[Vaibhavi Merchant]] filed two romantic songs; filming began in Innsbruck, Austria, and included the House of Music, the city's trams, [[Finstertalspeicher|Finstertal]] in [[Kühtai Saddle|Kühtai]] and Adlers Hotel. Some scenes were filmed in the nearby town [[Seefeld in Tirol|Seefeld]]. Romantic songs were filmed at the "Top of Tyrol" viewing platform on Stubai Glacier, Restaurant ice Q in [[Sölden]], [[Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds)|Swarovski Crystal Worlds]] and the suspension bridge [[Highline179]] at [[Reutte]] in the [[Tyrol]] region. Some parts of one romantic song were filmed at [[Hangar-7|Redbull's Hangar 7]] at [[Salzburg Airport]]. Robinville and Creative Creatures were service producers for the Austria schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-shares-behind-the-scenes-pic-from-austrian-sets-of-saaho-for-his-darling-fans-2214777.html|title=Prabhas Shares Behind the Scenes Pic From Austrian Sets of Saaho for His Darling Fans|website=News18|date=3 July 2019|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-makers-reveal-interesting-details-prabhas-shraddha-kapoors-romantic-songs-800899|title=Saaho makers reveal interesting details of Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor's romantic songs|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=4 July 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meinbezirk.at/hall-rum/c-lokales/bollywood-in-tirol_a3498159|title=KINO: Bollywood in Tirol|website=meinbezirk.at|date=9 July 2019 |language=de|access-date=11 July 2019}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Saaho
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 28 August 2019
| recorded = 2019
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{ubl|'''Telugu and Tamil versions:'''|{{Duration|m=13|s=21}}|'''Hindi version:'''|{{Duration|m=14|s=26}}}}
| language = {{ubl|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Hindi]]|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| misc =
}}

The songs in ''Saaho'' were composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], and [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The lyrics were written by Krishna Kanth and Sreejo in Telugu, [[Tanishk Bagchi]], MellowD, [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], and Manoj Yadav in Hindi, [[Vinayak Sasikumar]] in Malayalam, and [[Madhan Karky]] and [[Vignesh Shivan]] in Tamil. A bonus track ''Bang Bang (Saaho Bang)'' was released after the film's release.

=== Tracklist Telugu ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Psycho Saiyaan
| [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Sreejo
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Ye Chota Nuvvunna
| [[Haricharan]], [[Tulsi Kumar]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Krishna Kanth
| 3:14
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| Badshah
| Sreejo
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Baby Won't You Tell Me
| [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Siddharth Mahadevan]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Krishna Kanth
| 4:22
|}

=== Tracklist Hindi ===
{{Tracklist
| headline = Hindi
| total_length = 14:24
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Psycho Saiyaan
| extra1 = [[Sachet–Parampara|Sachet Tandon]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| music1 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| lyrics1 = Tanishk Bagchi, MellowD
| length1 = 2:46
| title2 = Enni Soni
| extra2 = [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Tulsi Kumar]]
| music2 = Guru Randhawa
| lyrics2 = Guru Randhawa
| length2 = 4:18
| title3 = Bad Boy
| extra3 = [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| music3 = Badshah
| lyrics3 = Badshah
| length3 = 2:58
| title4 = Baby Won't You Tell Me
| extra4 = [[Alyssa Mendonsa]], Ravi Mishra, [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| music4 = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| lyrics4 = Manoj Yadav
| length4 = 4:22
}}

=== Tracklist Tamil ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Kadhal Psycho
| Anirudh Ravichander, Dhvani Bhanushali, Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Madhan Karky
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Mazhaiyum Theeyum
| Haricharan, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Madhan Karky
| 3:13
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| Badshah, [[Benny Dayal]], [[Sunitha Sarathy]]
| Badshah
| Vignesh Shivan
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Unmai Edhu Poy Edhu
| Shweta Mohan, Shankar Mahadevan
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Madhan Karky
| 4:22
|}

=== Tracklist Malayalam ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Psycho Saiyaan
| Yazin Nizar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Ekaantha Thaarame
| Haricharan, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 3:13
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| Badshah, [[Benny Dayal]], [[Sunitha Sarathy]]
| Badshah
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Baby Won't You Tell Me
| Shweta Mohan, Shankar Mahadevan
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 4:22
|}

== Marketing ==
The first [[teaser poster]] featuring Prabhas from the film was revealed on his birthday, 22 October 2017; the poster received criticism, saying is similar to the poster of ''[[Blade Runner 2049]]''.<ref>{{cite news|date=23 October 2017|title=Saaho first look: Prabhas stares menacingly in an all-black avatar; film to release in 2018|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saaho-first-look-prabhas-stares-menacingly-in-an-all-black-avatar-film-to-release-in-2018-4166537.html|access-date=24 October 2017|work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/231017/same-shame-prabhas-look-in-latest-saaho-poster-is-too-similar-to-blade-runner-2049.html|title=Same-shame! Prabhas' look in latest Saaho poster is too similar to Blade Runner 2049|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=14 March 2021|date=23 October 2017}}</ref> In July 2019, UV Creations announced the film's release date as 30 August 2019 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-saaho-prabhas-teases-romantic-poster-with-shraddha-kapoor-gives-new-release-date-2774887|title='Saaho': Prabhas teases romantic poster with Shraddha Kapoor, gives new release date|date=23 July 2019|work=DNA|access-date=23 July 2019|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/prabhas-shraddha-to-romance-in-austria--538872|title=Prabhas, Shraddha to romance in Austria|last=Vyas|date=18 June 2019|work=The Hans India|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref>

''Saaho – The Game'', a [[First-person shooter]] mobile game was created by the Hyderabad-based company [[Pixalot Labs]] and was released on 15 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/160819/good-news-prabhas-saaho-game-launched-on-independence-day.html|title=Good News: Prabhas' 'Saaho Game' launched on Independence day|access-date=14 March 2021|work=[[The Asian Age]]|date=16 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=ERKWLJoR8y0|title=Saaho The Game Teaser – Prabhas – Shraddha Kapoor – Sujeeth – Ghibran – UV Creations|publisher=UV Creations|website=YouTube|date=13 August 2019}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Saaho'' was released on 30 August 2019 worldwide in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, along with a dubbed Malayalam version.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho first reviews: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor film is high on action, say latest reactions online |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-movie-first-reviews-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-film-is-high-on-action-say-latest-reactions-online-1593262-2019-08-30 |access-date=28 October 2019 |work=India Today |date=30 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The film was distributed by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] in [[North India]] while [[SPI Cinemas]] bought the distribution rights for [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=24 August 2019|title=Saaho pre-release business: Prabhas-Shraddha film beats Baahubali 2 to be 2nd highest price after 2.0|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-pre-release-business-prabhas-shraddha-film-fetches-3rd-highest-price-after-2-0-baahubali-2-804106|url-status=live|access-date=13 March 2021|work=[[IB Times]]}}</ref> The film was internationally released by [[Yash Raj Films]] and Phars films.<ref>{{cite tweet|title=A Yash Raj Films International Release in collaboration with Phars Film.|number=1167355887876550661|access-date=30 August 2019|user=yrf|date=30 August 2019|author=Yash Raj Films}}</ref>

=== Lawsuit ===
Outshiny India, a luggage and bag manufacturer, filed a complaint and lawsuit against the director and multiple staff members for fraud and cheating at Madhapur police station.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/complaint-against-saaho-producers-allegedly-not-featuring-product-film-110759|title=Complaint against 'Saaho' producers for allegedly not featuring product in film|work=The News Minute|access-date=4 November 2019|date=18 October 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/case-against-saaho-makers|title=Case against Saaho makers|date=17 October 2019|work=Telangana Today|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/complaint-against-sahoo-producers/articleshow/71640400.cms|title=Complaint against Sahoo producers|date=18 October 2019|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref> The manufacturers alleged the filmmakers defaulted on an expensive deal they signed with the manufacturer that mandated their product would be shown in the film.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tollywood.net/cheating-case-against-saaho-producers/|title=Cheating Case against Saaho Producers|last=Ravi|first=Murali|date=18 October 2019|website=Tollywood|language=en-US|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/complaint-lodged-against-sahoo-producers--573663|title=Complaint lodged against 'Sahoo' producers|date=18 October 2019|work=The Hans India|language=en|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref> The company said the marketing, advocate and contract fees paid to the filmmakers resulted in a loss of {{INR|1.38 crore}} ($196,000).<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Saaho'' made {{INR|130 crore}} ($18.4 million) on its opening day worldwide, the second-highest ever for an Indian film, exceeding that of ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]''{{'s}} {{INR|117 crore}} ($16.6 million) but lower than Prabhas's previous film ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' {{INR|212 crore}}, which holds the record for the highest-opening Indian film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho box office collection Day 1: Prabhas movie collects over Rs 130 crore gross worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-shraddha-kapoor-5952140/ |access-date=9 July 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=29 April 2017|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-prabhas-starrer-becomes-first-indian-film-cross-rs-724830|title=Baahubali 2 (Bahubali 2) 1st day worldwide box office collection: Prabhas-starrer gross Rs 212 crore, check areas-wise business|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref> After the second day, the worldwide collection was {{INR|220 crore}}.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Saaho Box Office Collection Day 2: Prabhas' film breaks Rajinikanth's 2.0 record, becomes 2nd highest opener |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/saaho-box-office-collection-day-2-prabhas-film-breaks-rajinikanth-2-point-0-record-becomes-2nd-highest-opener-227486-2019-09-01 |access-date=9 July 2022 |magazine=Business Today |date=1 September 2019}}</ref> ''Saaho'' made {{INR|294 crore}} ($41.7 million) gross on its opening weekend worldwide<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-collection-day-3-prabhas-5955810/ |title=Saaho box office collection Day 3: Prabhas' film earns Rs 294 crore worldwide |date=2 September 2019 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=2 September 2019}}</ref> and {{INR|370 crore}} ($52.5 million) in its first week.<ref name="bo2">{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=Saaho 14-day total box office collection: Prabhas-Shraddha film sees 85% drop in week 2 |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-14-day-total-box-office-collection-prabhas-shraddha-film-sees-huge-drop-week-2-805365 |access-date=14 September 2019 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |date=13 September 2019}}</ref> On day 10 ''Saaho'' exceeded {{INR|400 crore}} ($56.8 million).<ref name="bo2" /> Its net revenue in India was {{INR|302 crore}} ($42.9 million) by the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Twenty Grossers All Formats – Saaho 9th War 12th |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5529 |access-date=4 February 2020 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>Although, some sources mentioned that the worldwide box office collection of ''Saaho'' was over {{INR}}600 Crores.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho worldwide box office collection : Prabhas movie collects over Rs 600 crore gross worldwide according to GQ India, The Hindustan Times, India News & many others|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-shraddha-kapoor-5952140/ |access-date=9 July 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 September 2019}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who criticised the direction, writing and length, though the cast performances, visual effects, cinematography and action sequences received praise.<ref name="Critic">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/this-why-negative-reviews-wont-affect-saaho-box-office-collection-3-days-804528|title=This is why negative reviews won't affect Saaho box office collection for 3 days|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=31 August 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on {{RT data|count}} reviews with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}.<ref name="Rotten">{{Citation|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/saaho|title=Saaho (2019)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref>

[[Anupama Chopra]] [[Film Companion]] said: "I know that a popcorn entertainer like ''Saaho'' isn't driven by logic or coherence. And I would have made my peace with it if the film delivered a good time. My biggest complaint is that it's a crashing bore. A lot of hard work has gone into creating the action and the extravagant sets. The budget is a reported 350 crores but for the viewer there's little bang for the buck."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|title=Saaho Movie Review: Both Bizarrely Complicated And Incredibly Silly
|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/saaho-movie-review-both-bizarrely-complicated-and-incredibly-silly/|publisher=[[Film Companion]]|access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>

Lakshana N Palat from ''[[India Today]]'' gave ''Saaho'' one-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it "a 350-crore disaster", and a "laboured and exhausting watch". She has added; "the saving grace of Saaho are the visuals and the high-octane action sequences", and that "the makers got so carried away with crafting action scenes and Prabhas' starry presence that they forgot about the story and character development midway".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last= Palat|first=Lakshana N.|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/saaho-movie-review-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-film-is-a-rs-350-crore-disaster-1593546-2019-08-30|title=Saaho Movie Review: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor film is a Rs 350-crore disaster|magazine=India Today|access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>

Writing for ''[[The Times of India]]'' for the Tamil version, Thinkal Menon rated ''Saaho'' two-and-a-half stars out of five, praising the technical aspects but criticising the script. Menon stated the film was "largely dubbed in Tamil, leading to lip-sync issues".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/saaho/movie-review/70905303.cms|title=Saaho Movie Review {2.5/5}: 'Saaho' is an ambitious project which relies on technical aspects and not on its script|work=The Times of India|access-date=30 August 2019|last1=Menon |first1=Thinkal }}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of five, commenting on its "weak story, confusing screenplay and amateur direction".<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Taran Adarsh |user=taran_adarsh |title=#OneWordReview...|number=1167324395095785472
|quote=#Saaho: UNBEARABLE. Rating: {{citefrac|1|2}} A colossal waste of talent, big money and opportunity... Weak story, confusing screenplay and amateur direction.|date=29 August 2019|access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>

A reviewer for [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave ''Saaho'' two-and-a-half out of five, saying it "suffers from a lackadaisical script and a vacuous screenplay".<ref>{{cite web |title=Saaho Review 2.5/5 : Though the Prabhas – Shraddha Kapoor starrer SAAHO suffers from a lackadaisical script and a vacuous screenplay, it is bound to have a huge start and a good extended weekend. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saaho/critic-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=30 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[News18]] gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of five; he praised Prabhas for his "enormous presence and unmistakable sincerity" but said the film has "all the depth and emotional wallop of a video game".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Masand|first=Rajeev|author-link=Rajeev Masand|url=https://rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/leap-of-logic/|title=Logic be damned!|website=Rajeevmasand.com|access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of multilingual Indian films]]
* [[Pan-Indian film]]
* [[List of longest films in India]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist|30em}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.uvcreations.com/saaho.html Saaho] on UV Creations
* {{IMDb title|6836936}}
* {{Mojo title|saaho}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saaho/ Saaho] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|saaho}}

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Saaho

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{{short description|2019 film directed by Sujeeth}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Saaho
| image = Saaho poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sujeeth]]
| producer = {{unbulleted list|Vamsi–Pramod}}
| writer = Sujeeth
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Prabhas]]|[[Shraddha Kapoor]]|[[Chunky Pandey]]|[[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]|[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]]}}
| music = [[Ghibran]] {{small|(Background Score)}}<ref name="Ghibran">{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saaho-ghibran-replaces-shankar-ehsaan-loy-in-prabhas-magnum-opus-will-do-background-score-for-film-6714601.html/amp|title=Saaho: Ghibran replaces Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy in Prabhas' magnum opus, will do background score for film|website=First Post|date=28 May 2019}}</ref>
| cinematography = [[R. Madhi]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = UV Creations
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Yash Raj Films]]|[[AA Films]]}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|08|30|India|ref1=<ref name="toprd">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-saaho-gets-a-new-release-date-reports-2071103|title=Prabhas And Shraddha Kapoor's Saaho Gets A New Release Date|date=17 July 2019|website=NDTV}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 170 minutes<ref name="BBFC">{{cite web | url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/saaho-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtmta1mjq5na | title=Saaho (2019) | website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | access-date=29 August 2019}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = {{unbulleted list|Hindi|Telugu}}
| budget = {{INR}}350 [[crore]]<ref name="Budget">{{cite AV media|people=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor with Anupama Chopra|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRofXR5NrFo&t=13m58s|title= Saaho Interview – Film Companion|date=11 August 2019|access-date=11 August 2019|quote=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}419—439 crore{{efn|''[[Pinkvilla]]'' reported that the collection was ₹419 crore.<ref>{{cite web|title=Highest grossing South Indian films worldwide - Kantara Ninth, RRR on rise after Japan release|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/highest-grossing-south-indian-films-worldwide-kantara-ninth-rrr-on-rise-after-japan-release-1201153|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=29 November 2022 |access-date=3 December 2022}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho final worldwide collections: Prabhas' film becomes India's biggest earner of 2019|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-final-worldwide-collections-prabhas-film-becomes-indias-biggest-earner-of-2019/articleshow/71406326.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 December 2022|last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref> reported that the final worldwide gross was ₹432.4 crore. ''[[India Today]]''<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |title=War at Rs 475 crore to Gully Boy at Rs 240 crore: Top 10 highest money grossers of 2019|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hrithik-roshan-s-war-to-ranveer-singh-s-gully-boy-10-money-spinners-of-2019-1632562-2019-12-30|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=21 September 2022|quote=Saaho earned a sum of Rs 439 crore worldwide.}}</ref> stated that the collection was ₹439 crore.}}
}}

'''''Saaho''''' ({{Translation|May Victory be Yours}}) is a 2019 Indian [[action thriller film]]<ref name="BBFC" /> that was written and directed by [[Sujeeth]], and produced by UV Creations. It stars [[Prabhas]] in the title role, and an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Shraddha Kapoor]], [[Chunky Pandey]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Arun Vijay]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Mandira Bedi]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Prakash Belawadi]], [[Tinnu Anand]], [[Evelyn Sharma]], [[Supreeth]], [[Devan (actor)|Devan]], and [[Vennela Kishore]]. ''Saaho'' was simultaneously made in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]], and is the Hindi-film debut of Prabhas and the Telugu-film debut of Shraddha Kapoor. The film follows two [[covert operative]]s who are searching for a thief who has stolen {{INR|2,000 [[crore]]|link=yes}} ([[United States dollar|US$]]284 million). Soon, they realise the case is linked to the death of a prominent business tycoon and an emerging [[Gang#Gang violence|gang war]] for the control of a [[megalopolis]].

[[Principal photography]] for ''Saaho'' began in August 2017. Filming took place in India, the United Arab Emirates, Romania and Austria.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/saaho-director-only-fair-that-we-shoot-biggest-actioner-in-imax/21508166|title=Saaho director: Only fair that we shoot biggest actioner in IMAX|newspaper=[[Mid-Day]]|date=10 August 2019}}</ref> The film's soundtrack was released by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. ''Saaho'' was released in India in regular and [[IMAX]] theatres on 30 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/saaho-to-be-released-in-imax-format/articleshow/70467406.cms|title=Saaho to be released in IMAX format|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances, [[visual effects]], cinematography and action sequences but criticised the screenplay, direction and length.<ref name="Critic" /><ref name="Rotten" /> ''Saaho'' grossed {{INRConvert|419|c||year=2019|mode=historical}}–{{INRConvert|439|c|year=2019|mode=historical}} worldwide against its budget of ₹350 crore ($50 million). The film flopped at the box office except the Hindi version which became commercially successful.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=12 September 2019 |title=Saaho Box Office Collections – The Prabhas starrer Saaho (Hindi) is a hit, to do almost double of opening weekend business |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/saaho-box-office-collections-prabhas-starrer-saaho-hindi-hit-almost-double-opening-weekend-business/ |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2019 |title=Saaho Is A HIT In Hindi |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5398 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2019 |title='సాహో' ఆ మూడు చోట్లా డిజాస్టర్! |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/entertainment/saaho-disasters-in-these-regions-pxamya |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=[[Asianet News Network]] |language=te}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Narantak Roy is a powerful, influential businessman who leads Roy Group, a corporate company that governs Waaji City, a fictional metropolitan city. When Roy visits [[Mumbai]] for a business deal, he is killed in a deliberate car crash. Devaraj, the son of Roy's friend, business partner and mentor Pruthviraj, plans to declare himself the next leader of Waaji City. Ibrahim, Roy's most-trusted secretary, tells Kalki, the legal advisor of Roy Group, Roy's family has been dead for decades and that he had been hiding a secret – that he had a son named Vishwank Roy – for 25 years. Vishwank foils Devaraj's plans by succeeding his father as the city's leader. Vishwank is determined to discover the identity of his father's murderer.

In Mumbai, a master thief steals {{INR|2,000 crore}} ($284 million){{efn|The average exchange rate in 2019 was {{INR|70.42}} per US dollar.<ref name="exchange2019">{{Cite web |date=|title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) - India |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2021&locations=IN&start=1960&view=chart |access-date=24 September 2022 |website=[[World Bank]]}}</ref>|name="exchange2019"}} with ease. The culprit proves difficult to identify because he used random, unrelated people who were unaware they were assisting in a robbery, to steal the money; and a nationwide search ensues. Ashok Chakravarthy, a [[Espionage|secret agent]], is assigned to lead the search with the help of crime branch officers Amritha Nair, Goswami, and David. They uncover a thief named Jai, whom Ashok meets in a bar. Ashok discloses to Jai the information on a black box – the key to the locker in Waaji City holding {{INR|2,000 crore}} ($284 million) of all of the board members of Roy Group. On Vishwank's orders, Kalki travels to Mumbai, retrieves the black box, and deposits it in a bank.

During these incidents, Amritha and Ashok fall in love. After an intense chase to catch Jai stealing the box, Amritha, Ashok and David – the team's cyber-intelligence officer – confront Jai. However, It is revealed Jai is really the covert operative Ashok Chakravarthy. The lead officer who had been with the team is actually Saaho, who is the thief. Saaho escapes with his partner David, who helped him disguise his identity during the operation. It is revealed Devaraj killed Roy to usurp control of the city. Amritha, working as a double agent, tracks Saaho and pretends to be in love with him, and wants a share in the stolen money. Amritha falls in love with Saaho and she betrays Ashok.

Devaraj shoots and kidnaps Amritha, forcing Saaho to give Devaraj the black box. Saaho, however, deceives Devaraj and gives the black box to Vishwank in return for Amritha's safety. Saaho destroys Devaraj's building and steals the money in Devaraj's lockers. Ashok and the police chase Saaho with a sniper in a helicopter and a person in a [[jet pack]]. Saaho overpowers his opponent. Amritha, also in the helicopter, tries to save Saaho by distracting the sniper, who pushes her into danger. Saaho saves Amritha with a jet pack but is arrested. Kalki is revealed to be on Devaraj's side; she opens the vault with Vishwank's fingerprint and the black box; instead of money, she finds pictures of Roy and his son. Saaho battles and defeats Devaraj's goons in Karana village, which Roy had previously protected.

Devaraj arrives. Saaho declares himself to be Siddharth Nandan Saaho, Roy's first son who disguised himself to seek vengeance for Roy's death. Kalki is shocked after seeing the portrait of Roy and Saaho. Saaho kills Devaraj, Shinde, Prince and Kalki. Ibrahim reveals to Roy Group board members Vishwank was not Roy's son but Ibrahim's son; his real name is Iqbal and he was brought in to save Roy's throne until Saaho returns to claim it and kill his father's murderers. Ibrahim reveals Saaho's real identity to the board members, and Saaho becomes the ruler of Waaji City and CEO of Roy Group. Months later, Saaho locates Amritha in [[Innsbruck]], Austria, and proposes to her, which she accepts. An assassin aims at Saaho to kill him. Saaho opens his eyes, aware of the danger in the distance.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}

* [[Prabhas]] as Siddhanth Nandan Saaho / Ashok Chakravarthy
**Karthikeya Krishna as Saaho, six years old
**Suman as Saaho, thirteen years old
* [[Shraddha Kapoor]] as Amritha Nair (Ammu), Saaho's love interest
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Narantak Roy
* [[Arun Vijay]] as Vishwank Roy / Iqbal, Ibrahim's son
**Joy as Vishwank, thirteen years old
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Devaraj
* [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] as Jai / Ashok Chakravarthy
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Ibrahim
* [[Murali Sharma]] as David
* [[Prakash Belawadi]] as Shinde IPS
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Prince
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as Goswami
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Indian [[External Affairs Minister]] Ramaswamy
* [[Mandira Bedi]] as Kalki Gopalacharya
* [[Supreeth]] as Alex Fernandes
* [[Evelyn Sharma]] as Jennifer
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Devan Varma, [[Inspector-general of police]]
* [[Tinnu Anand]] as Pruthviraj
* [[Ravi Varma (actor)|Ravi Varma]] as Ajay
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Mani
* [[Duvvasi Mohan]] as a Sub-Police Inspector
* Abhay Bethiganti as assistant manager
* [[Shyraa Roy]] as Natasha
* Harsha Vardhan as Shinde's assistant
* Damini Chopra as Preethi<ref>{{cite news |title= Saaho actress Damini Chopra's gorgeous looks|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gorgeous-alert-saaho-debutante-damini-chopra-is-a-dazzling-bombshell-on-instagram/photostory/68080477.cms|access-date=20 February 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaleel as bodyguard
* [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] as a [[go-go dancer]] ([[cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Bad Boy")<ref>{{cite news |title=Jacqueline and Prabhas sizzle in Saaho's Bad Boy|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/jacqueline-and-prabhas-sizzle-in-saahos-bad-boy/articleshow/70723531.cms|access-date=19 August 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Saaho was produced on a budget of {{INR|350 crore}} ($50 million),<ref name="Budget" /> and was filmed in [[Hyderabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Dubai]], Austria, Romania and other parts of Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e.telugurajyam.com/team-saaho-lands-in-austria-for-crucial-scenes/|title=Team Saaho lands in Austria for crucial scenes|date=17 June 2019|website=telugurajyam|language=en-US|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-chill-in-austria-after-shoot-see-viral-pics-1555557-2019-06-25|title=Saaho: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor chill in Austria after shoot. See viral pics|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=5 July 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref> Principal photography began in August 2017. It stars [[Prabhas]] and [[Shraddha Kapoor]] in the lead roles, and the supporting cast includes [[Arun Vijay]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] and [[Mandira Bedi]]. A large part of the budget was spent filming the action scenes. International stunt coordinator Kenny Bates was brought in to choreograph the action scenes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/saaho-prabhas-begins-shooting-for-the-film-joins-the-cast-on-set-1495069.html|title=Saaho: Prabhas Begins Shooting For The Film; Joins The Cast On Set|date=19 August 2017}}</ref> Arun Vijay grew out his hair to portray his character in ''Saaho''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/aug/17/we-have-a-surprise-for-fans-on-august-23-says-prabhas-on-saaho-tamil-version-2020293.html|title='We have a surprise for fans on August 23', says Prabhas on 'Saaho' Tamil version|date=17 August 2019|work=New Indian Express}}</ref>

''Saaho'' was [[Multiple-language version|simultaneously filmed]] in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]], and many important scenes were planned to be filmed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]; the scenes acted by [[Sharath Lohithaswa]] were re-filmed in Tamil.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Prabhas's Saaho breaks Baahubali record. To release in 550 screens across Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-s-saaho-breaks-baahubali-record-to-release-in-550-screens-across-tamil-nadu-1590777-2019-08-23 |access-date=20 July 2022 |magazine=India Today |date=23 August 2019 |quote=Director Sujeeth has said that though Saaho is a Telugu-Hindi bilingual, they have dubbed many important scenes in Tamil.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/150819/we-had-to-do-2-3-takes-in-different-languages-prabhas-on-shooting-for-saaho.html|title=We had to do 2-3 takes in different languages: Prabhas on shooting for 'Saaho'|access-date=20 July 2022|work=[[The Asian Age]]|date=15 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Multi language">{{cite news |title=Prabhas: On crashing cars in Saaho and his next film, a love story |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/prabhas-on-crashing-cars-in-saaho-and-his-next-film-a-love-story-1.733287 |access-date=14 August 2018 |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=23 May 2018}}</ref> ''Saaho'' is Prabhas' debut in [[Hindi cinema]] and Kapoor's debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhattacharya |first1=Roshmila |title=Prabhas's search ends at Shraddha |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/prabhass-search-ends-at-shraddha/cid5017947.htm |access-date=20 July 2022 |work=Pune Mirror |date=15 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2017 |title=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor's pact |language=en |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/050917/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-pact.html |url-status=live |access-date=5 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905082457/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/050917/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoors-pact.html |archive-date=5 September 2017}}</ref> Kapoor's scenes were only filmed in Telugu and Hindi.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Shraddha Kapoor Interview With Vishal Menon {{!}} Face 2 Face {{!}} Saaho |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Te9vk8OkxY&t=87s |time=1:27 |date=21 August 2019 |publisher=Film Companion}}</ref>

The film's first filming schedule, which was in [[Hyderabad]], was completed by October 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-finishes-first-schedule-of-shooting-in-hyderabad/articleshow/61055159.cms|title='Saaho' finishes first schedule of shooting in Hyderabad – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The second schedule began in December 2017 at [[Ramoji Film City]]; according to the film's producers, Shraddha Kapoor's action sequences in the film were made with heavy weaponry.<ref name="ndtv.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/prabhas-saaho-shraddha-kapoor-begins-second-schedule-details-here-1792242|title=Prabhas' Saaho: Shraddha Kapoor Begins Second Schedule. Details Here}}</ref> After a few days, filming shifted to [[Dubai]] for a month; some of the major action sequences were filmed in Dubai with Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh, while Shraddha Kapoor switched to her next project ''[[Stree (2018 film)|Stree]]''.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/saaho-to-kick-start-its-new-schedule-from-tomorrow-in-hyderabad/articleshow/62417641.cms|title='Saaho' to kick-start its new schedule from tomorrow in Hyderabad – Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Paul |first1=Papri }}</ref> After filming half of ''Saaho'' in Hyderabad, [[Mumbai]] and Dubai, the cast and crew began the fourth schedule in [[Abu Dhabi]] in February 2018, which ended within a few weeks. The fifth schedule, also in Abu Dhabi, started in late February and the sixth schedule began in mid-March in Dubai and Romania. The final leg of film and its romantic songs were filmed in [[Innsbruck]] and the [[Tyrol]] region of Austria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-shares-behind-the-scenes-pic-from-austrian-sets-of-saaho-for-his-darling-fans-2214777.html|title=Prabhas Shares Behind the Scenes Pic From Austrian Sets of Saaho for His Darling Fans|website=News18|date=3 July 2019|access-date=5 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-update-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-jet-off-to-austria-to-shoot-romantic-song-1546583-2019-06-11|title=Saaho update: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor jet off to Austria to shoot romantic song|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=23 June 2019|agency=Ist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saaho in Innsbruck |url=https://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/saaho-in-innsbruck |access-date=23 June 2019 |website=[[NTV (Telugu)|NTV]] |language=en}}</ref>

An action sequence that features in an exceptionally long period of the screenplay was extensively filmed near the [[Burj Khalifa]]; 25 crores from the budget had been spent. Prabhas underwent rigorous training that involved cardiovascular and weight training, and [[plyometrics|plyometric]] obstacle races. Prabhas praised his co-star Shraddha Kapoor, stating she was the best choice for her strong character. Prabhas' character is grey-shaded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-saaho-stunt-sequences-in-burj-khalifa-1152960-2018-01-24|title=Saaho: Prabhas and team to shoot action sequences near Burj Khalifa in February|date=24 January 2018|website=India Today}}</ref> Prabhas plays a police officer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-to-essay-grey-characters-in-saaho/photostory/62564313.cms|title=Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor to essay grey characters in 'Saaho'? {{spd}}Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

''Saaho'' includes some underwater sequences with Prabhas, who learnt [[scuba diving]] in preparation for his role.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-special-training-prabhas-learnt-deep-sea-diving-for-saaho/photostory/60526128.cms|title=Special training! Prabhas learnt deep sea diving for 'Saaho' – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Prabhas dubbed his own lines in the Hindi version while a professional dubbing artist was hired for Shraddha Kapoor in the Telugu version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/prabhas-takes-hindi-lessons-to-dub-for-saaho/|title=Prabhas takes Hindi lessons to dub for Saaho {{pipe}} Bollywood Life|date=13 May 2019|website=www.bollywoodlife.com}}</ref> The film stars Neil Nitin Mukesh as the antagonist. Mandira Bedi, who is known for her grey roles on television, plays a negative role in the film as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/saaho-interesting-facts-about-the-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-starrer/-mandira-bedi-and-neil-nitin-mukesh-in-negative-roles/photostory/60526112.cms|title=Mandira Bedi and Neil Nitin Mukesh in negative roles – Saaho: Interesting facts about the Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor starrer – The Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

Choreographer [[Vaibhavi Merchant]] filed two romantic songs; filming began in Innsbruck, Austria, and included the House of Music, the city's trams, [[Finstertalspeicher|Finstertal]] in [[Kühtai Saddle|Kühtai]] and Adlers Hotel. Some scenes were filmed in the nearby town [[Seefeld in Tirol|Seefeld]]. Romantic songs were filmed at the "Top of Tyrol" viewing platform on Stubai Glacier, Restaurant ice Q in [[Sölden]], [[Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds)|Swarovski Crystal Worlds]] and the suspension bridge [[Highline179]] at [[Reutte]] in the [[Tyrol]] region. Some parts of one romantic song were filmed at [[Hangar-7|Redbull's Hangar 7]] at [[Salzburg Airport]]. Robinville and Creative Creatures were service producers for the Austria schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-shares-behind-the-scenes-pic-from-austrian-sets-of-saaho-for-his-darling-fans-2214777.html|title=Prabhas Shares Behind the Scenes Pic From Austrian Sets of Saaho for His Darling Fans|website=News18|date=3 July 2019|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-makers-reveal-interesting-details-prabhas-shraddha-kapoors-romantic-songs-800899|title=Saaho makers reveal interesting details of Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor's romantic songs|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=4 July 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meinbezirk.at/hall-rum/c-lokales/bollywood-in-tirol_a3498159|title=KINO: Bollywood in Tirol|website=meinbezirk.at|date=9 July 2019 |language=de|access-date=11 July 2019}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Saaho
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 28 August 2019
| recorded = 2019
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{ubl|'''Telugu and Tamil versions:'''|{{Duration|m=13|s=21}}|'''Hindi version:'''|{{Duration|m=14|s=26}}}}
| language = {{ubl|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]|[[Hindi]]|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| misc =
}}

The songs in ''Saaho'' were composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], and [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The lyrics were written by Krishna Kanth and Sreejo in Telugu, [[Tanishk Bagchi]], MellowD, [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], and Manoj Yadav in Hindi, [[Vinayak Sasikumar]] in Malayalam, and [[Madhan Karky]] and [[Vignesh Shivan]] in Tamil. A bonus track ''Bang Bang (Saaho Bang)'' was released after the film's release.

=== Tracklist Telugu ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Psycho Saiyaan
| [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Sreejo
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Ye Chota Nuvvunna
| [[Haricharan]], [[Tulsi Kumar]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Krishna Kanth
| 3:14
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| Badshah
| Sreejo
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Baby Won't You Tell Me
| [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Siddharth Mahadevan]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Krishna Kanth
| 4:22
|}

=== Tracklist Hindi ===
{{Tracklist
| headline = Hindi
| total_length = 14:24
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Psycho Saiyaan
| extra1 = [[Sachet–Parampara|Sachet Tandon]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| music1 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| lyrics1 = Tanishk Bagchi, MellowD
| length1 = 2:46
| title2 = Enni Soni
| extra2 = [[Guru Randhawa]], [[Tulsi Kumar]]
| music2 = Guru Randhawa
| lyrics2 = Guru Randhawa
| length2 = 4:18
| title3 = Bad Boy
| extra3 = [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| music3 = Badshah
| lyrics3 = Badshah
| length3 = 2:58
| title4 = Baby Won't You Tell Me
| extra4 = [[Alyssa Mendonsa]], Ravi Mishra, [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| music4 = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| lyrics4 = Manoj Yadav
| length4 = 4:22
}}

=== Tracklist Tamil ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Kadhal Psycho
| Anirudh Ravichander, Dhvani Bhanushali, Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Madhan Karky
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Mazhaiyum Theeyum
| Haricharan, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Madhan Karky
| 3:13
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| Badshah, [[Benny Dayal]], [[Sunitha Sarathy]]
| Badshah
| Vignesh Shivan
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Unmai Edhu Poy Edhu
| Shweta Mohan, Shankar Mahadevan
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Madhan Karky
| 4:22
|}

=== Tracklist Malayalam ===
{| Class="wikitable"
|-
! No.
! Song
! Singer
! Music
! Lyrics
! Time
|-
| 1
| Psycho Saiyaan
| Yazin Nizar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Tanishk Bagchi
| Tanishk Bagchi
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 2:46
|-
| 2
| Ekaantha Thaarame
| Haricharan, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| Guru Randhawa
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 3:13
|-
| 3
| Bad Boy
| Badshah, [[Benny Dayal]], [[Sunitha Sarathy]]
| Badshah
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 2:57
|-
| 4
| Baby Won't You Tell Me
| Shweta Mohan, Shankar Mahadevan
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| Vinayak Sasikumar
| 4:22
|}

== Marketing ==
The first [[teaser poster]] featuring Prabhas from the film was revealed on his birthday, 22 October 2017; the poster received criticism, saying is similar to the poster of ''[[Blade Runner 2049]]''.<ref>{{cite news|date=23 October 2017|title=Saaho first look: Prabhas stares menacingly in an all-black avatar; film to release in 2018|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/saaho-first-look-prabhas-stares-menacingly-in-an-all-black-avatar-film-to-release-in-2018-4166537.html|access-date=24 October 2017|work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/231017/same-shame-prabhas-look-in-latest-saaho-poster-is-too-similar-to-blade-runner-2049.html|title=Same-shame! Prabhas' look in latest Saaho poster is too similar to Blade Runner 2049|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=14 March 2021|date=23 October 2017}}</ref> In July 2019, UV Creations announced the film's release date as 30 August 2019 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-saaho-prabhas-teases-romantic-poster-with-shraddha-kapoor-gives-new-release-date-2774887|title='Saaho': Prabhas teases romantic poster with Shraddha Kapoor, gives new release date|date=23 July 2019|work=DNA|access-date=23 July 2019|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/prabhas-shraddha-to-romance-in-austria--538872|title=Prabhas, Shraddha to romance in Austria|last=Vyas|date=18 June 2019|work=The Hans India|access-date=23 June 2019}}</ref>

''Saaho – The Game'', a [[First-person shooter]] mobile game was created by the Hyderabad-based company [[Pixalot Labs]] and was released on 15 August 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/160819/good-news-prabhas-saaho-game-launched-on-independence-day.html|title=Good News: Prabhas' 'Saaho Game' launched on Independence day|access-date=14 March 2021|work=[[The Asian Age]]|date=16 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=ERKWLJoR8y0|title=Saaho The Game Teaser – Prabhas – Shraddha Kapoor – Sujeeth – Ghibran – UV Creations|publisher=UV Creations|website=YouTube|date=13 August 2019}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Saaho'' was released on 30 August 2019 worldwide in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, along with a dubbed Malayalam version.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho first reviews: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor film is high on action, say latest reactions online |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/saaho-movie-first-reviews-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-film-is-high-on-action-say-latest-reactions-online-1593262-2019-08-30 |access-date=28 October 2019 |work=India Today |date=30 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The film was distributed by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] in [[North India]] while [[SPI Cinemas]] bought the distribution rights for [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=24 August 2019|title=Saaho pre-release business: Prabhas-Shraddha film beats Baahubali 2 to be 2nd highest price after 2.0|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-pre-release-business-prabhas-shraddha-film-fetches-3rd-highest-price-after-2-0-baahubali-2-804106|url-status=live|access-date=13 March 2021|work=[[IB Times]]}}</ref> The film was internationally released by [[Yash Raj Films]] and Phars films.<ref>{{cite tweet|title=A Yash Raj Films International Release in collaboration with Phars Film.|number=1167355887876550661|access-date=30 August 2019|user=yrf|date=30 August 2019|author=Yash Raj Films}}</ref>

=== Lawsuit ===
Outshiny India, a luggage and bag manufacturer, filed a complaint and lawsuit against the director and multiple staff members for fraud and cheating at Madhapur police station.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/complaint-against-saaho-producers-allegedly-not-featuring-product-film-110759|title=Complaint against 'Saaho' producers for allegedly not featuring product in film|work=The News Minute|access-date=4 November 2019|date=18 October 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/case-against-saaho-makers|title=Case against Saaho makers|date=17 October 2019|work=Telangana Today|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/complaint-against-sahoo-producers/articleshow/71640400.cms|title=Complaint against Sahoo producers|date=18 October 2019|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref> The manufacturers alleged the filmmakers defaulted on an expensive deal they signed with the manufacturer that mandated their product would be shown in the film.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tollywood.net/cheating-case-against-saaho-producers/|title=Cheating Case against Saaho Producers|last=Ravi|first=Murali|date=18 October 2019|website=Tollywood|language=en-US|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/complaint-lodged-against-sahoo-producers--573663|title=Complaint lodged against 'Sahoo' producers|date=18 October 2019|work=The Hans India|language=en|access-date=4 November 2019}}</ref> The company said the marketing, advocate and contract fees paid to the filmmakers resulted in a loss of {{INR|1.38 crore}} ($196,000).<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Saaho'' made {{INR|130 crore}} ($18.4 million) on its opening day worldwide, the second-highest ever for an Indian film, exceeding that of ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]''{{'s}} {{INR|117 crore}} ($16.6 million) but lower than Prabhas's previous film ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' {{INR|212 crore}}, which holds the record for the highest-opening Indian film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho box office collection Day 1: Prabhas movie collects over Rs 130 crore gross worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-shraddha-kapoor-5952140/ |access-date=9 July 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first=Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=29 April 2017|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/baahubali-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-prabhas-starrer-becomes-first-indian-film-cross-rs-724830|title=Baahubali 2 (Bahubali 2) 1st day worldwide box office collection: Prabhas-starrer gross Rs 212 crore, check areas-wise business|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref> After the second day, the worldwide collection was {{INR|220 crore}}.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Saaho Box Office Collection Day 2: Prabhas' film breaks Rajinikanth's 2.0 record, becomes 2nd highest opener |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/saaho-box-office-collection-day-2-prabhas-film-breaks-rajinikanth-2-point-0-record-becomes-2nd-highest-opener-227486-2019-09-01 |access-date=9 July 2022 |magazine=Business Today |date=1 September 2019}}</ref> ''Saaho'' made {{INR|294 crore}} ($41.7 million) gross on its opening weekend worldwide<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-collection-day-3-prabhas-5955810/ |title=Saaho box office collection Day 3: Prabhas' film earns Rs 294 crore worldwide |date=2 September 2019 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=2 September 2019}}</ref> and {{INR|370 crore}} ($52.5 million) in its first week.<ref name="bo2">{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=Saaho 14-day total box office collection: Prabhas-Shraddha film sees 85% drop in week 2 |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/saaho-14-day-total-box-office-collection-prabhas-shraddha-film-sees-huge-drop-week-2-805365 |access-date=14 September 2019 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |date=13 September 2019}}</ref> On day 10 ''Saaho'' exceeded {{INR|400 crore}} ($56.8 million).<ref name="bo2" /> Its net revenue in India was {{INR|302 crore}} ($42.9 million) by the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Twenty Grossers All Formats – Saaho 9th War 12th |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5529 |access-date=4 February 2020 |website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>Although, some sources mentioned that the worldwide box office collection of ''Saaho'' was over {{INR}}600 Crores.<ref>{{cite news |title=Saaho worldwide box office collection : Prabhas movie collects over Rs 600 crore gross worldwide according to GQ India, The Hindustan Times, India News & many others|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/saaho-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-shraddha-kapoor-5952140/ |access-date=9 July 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=1 September 2019}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who criticised the direction, writing and length, though the cast performances, visual effects, cinematography and action sequences received praise.<ref name="Critic">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/this-why-negative-reviews-wont-affect-saaho-box-office-collection-3-days-804528|title=This is why negative reviews won't affect Saaho box office collection for 3 days|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=31 August 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref> The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on {{RT data|count}} reviews with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}.<ref name="Rotten">{{Citation|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/saaho|title=Saaho (2019)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref>

[[Anupama Chopra]] [[Film Companion]] said: "I know that a popcorn entertainer like ''Saaho'' isn't driven by logic or coherence. And I would have made my peace with it if the film delivered a good time. My biggest complaint is that it's a crashing bore. A lot of hard work has gone into creating the action and the extravagant sets. The budget is a reported 350 crores but for the viewer there's little bang for the buck."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|title=Saaho Movie Review: Both Bizarrely Complicated And Incredibly Silly
|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/saaho-movie-review-both-bizarrely-complicated-and-incredibly-silly/|publisher=[[Film Companion]]|access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>

Lakshana N Palat from ''[[India Today]]'' gave ''Saaho'' one-and-a-half stars out of five, calling it "a 350-crore disaster", and a "laboured and exhausting watch". She has added; "the saving grace of Saaho are the visuals and the high-octane action sequences", and that "the makers got so carried away with crafting action scenes and Prabhas' starry presence that they forgot about the story and character development midway".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last= Palat|first=Lakshana N.|date=30 August 2019|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/saaho-movie-review-prabhas-and-shraddha-kapoor-film-is-a-rs-350-crore-disaster-1593546-2019-08-30|title=Saaho Movie Review: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor film is a Rs 350-crore disaster|magazine=India Today|access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>

Writing for ''[[The Times of India]]'' for the Tamil version, Thinkal Menon rated ''Saaho'' two-and-a-half stars out of five, praising the technical aspects but criticising the script. Menon stated the film was "largely dubbed in Tamil, leading to lip-sync issues".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/saaho/movie-review/70905303.cms|title=Saaho Movie Review {2.5/5}: 'Saaho' is an ambitious project which relies on technical aspects and not on its script|work=The Times of India|access-date=30 August 2019|last1=Menon |first1=Thinkal }}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of five, commenting on its "weak story, confusing screenplay and amateur direction".<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Taran Adarsh |user=taran_adarsh |title=#OneWordReview...|number=1167324395095785472
|quote=#Saaho: UNBEARABLE. Rating: {{citefrac|1|2}} A colossal waste of talent, big money and opportunity... Weak story, confusing screenplay and amateur direction.|date=29 August 2019|access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>

A reviewer for [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave ''Saaho'' two-and-a-half out of five, saying it "suffers from a lackadaisical script and a vacuous screenplay".<ref>{{cite web |title=Saaho Review 2.5/5 : Though the Prabhas – Shraddha Kapoor starrer SAAHO suffers from a lackadaisical script and a vacuous screenplay, it is bound to have a huge start and a good extended weekend. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saaho/critic-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=30 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[News18]] gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of five; he praised Prabhas for his "enormous presence and unmistakable sincerity" but said the film has "all the depth and emotional wallop of a video game".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Masand|first=Rajeev|author-link=Rajeev Masand|url=https://rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/leap-of-logic/|title=Logic be damned!|website=Rajeevmasand.com|access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of multilingual Indian films]]
* [[Pan-Indian film]]
* [[List of longest films in India]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.uvcreations.com/saaho.html Saaho] on UV Creations
* {{IMDb title|6836936}}
* {{Mojo title|saaho}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/saaho/ Saaho] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|saaho}}

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Himmatwala (2013 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Himmatwala
| image = Himmatwala(2013).jpeg
| image_size =
| border =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]]
| producer = [[Vashu Bhagnani]] [[Ronnie Screwvala]]
| writer = '''Story and Screenplay:''' [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] '''Dialogues:''' [[Sajid-Farhad]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Himmatwala (1983 film)|Himmatwala]]''|[[K. Raghavendra Rao]]}}
| narrator =
| starring = [[Ajay Devgn]] [[Tamannaah]] [[Paresh Rawal]] [[Adhyayan Suman]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| music = '''Original Compositions:''' [[Bappi Lahiri]] '''Recreated Compositions and Original Songs:''' [[Sajid–Wajid]] '''Guest Composers:''' [[Sachin-Jigar]] '''Background Score:''' [[Sandeep Shirodkar]]
| cinematography = Manoj Soni
| editing = Nitin Madhukar Rokade
| studio = [[UTV Motion Pictures]] [[Pooja Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|03|29}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref name=runtime>{{cite web|title=''HIMMATWALA'' (12A)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/himmatwala-2013-2|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=4 April 2013}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|680|m}}<ref name="boxoffice"/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|657|m}}<ref name="boxoffice"/>
}}
'''''Himmatwala''''' ({{translation|The brave one}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film|action comedy drama film]] written and directed by [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] and jointly produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures]] and [[Vashu Bhagnani]]. The film features [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Tamannaah]] in the lead roles. Set in 1983, it is an official remake of [[Himmatwala (1983 film)|1983 film of the same name]] by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], which was, in turn, a remake of the 1981 Telugu film ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]''. The film was released on 29 March 2013.<ref name="movies.ndtv.com">http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-himmatwala-798</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130401012827/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/himmatwala-review-its-deathly-dull-with-puerile-humour/381952-47-84.html]</ref> The film marks Tamannaah's comeback to Bollywood after she debuted in the 2005 film ''[[Chand Sa Roshan Chehra]]''. On release, it was universally panned by critics and audiences alike for its story, dialogues, humor, direction, logic, screenplay, and acting, and has even been cited as one of the worst Bollywood movies ever.

==Plot==
Set in 1983, the story begins with Ravi ([[Ajay Devgn]]) winning a fighting competition at a club. He is known as Himmatwala (''courageous man''). He then goes to Ramnagar village, where he meets his mother, Savitri ([[Zarina Wahab]]), and his younger sister, Padma ([[Leena Jumani]]), who are living a miserable life. Ravi's mother Savitri, tells Ravi that Ravi's father ([[Anil Dhawan]]) was an honest brave and respected man, and he was the priest of the temple. His father was framed by Sher Singh ([[Mahesh Manjrekar]]), the tyrant zamindar (landlord), for robbing the temple since the latter saw him commits a little murder. Disgusted, Ravi's father committed suicide. In or angrily for fight back the revenge, young Ravi tried to kill Sher Singh, but failed. When Ravi's house is burning, Savitri tells him to run away as Sher Singh will kill fear him.

With revenge in his mind, Ravi beats up Narayan Das ([[Paresh Rawal]]), Sher Singh's manager and brother-in-law, as well as threatening Sher Singh. The next day, he publicly humiliates Sher Singh's daughter, Rekha ([[Tamannaah]]), because she was beating up her innocent driver. In response, Rekha unleashes a tiger on the village in front of Ravi. Her plan was unsuccessful, however, as it backfired. Rekha falls down from the terrace and is about to be attacked by the animal, when Ravi jumps and saves her life. Rekha falls in love with Ravi, and afterwards, saves Ravi's life against her father Sher Singh's plans.

On the other hand, Ravi comes to know that Padma is in love with Shakti ([[Adhyayan Suman]]), Narayan Das's son. He has his objections, and so has Narayan. However, Sher Singh tells Narayan Das that marrying Shakti with Padma would give them an upper hand over Ravi as they can ill-treat Padma and keep Ravi in control. Meanwhile, Padma now knows that Ravi, who is living with her, is not the '''real Ravi''' ([[Riteish Deshmukh]]), and Ravi died in a road accident. Before dying, the real Ravi asked him to take care of his family. Padma is initially upset, but then reconciles after Ravi saves her life.

Shortly after Padma and Shakti get married, both the father and son start ill-treating Padma. In a action of revenge, Ravi uses Rekha against her own father, just like what she advises him. After Rekha tells her father, Sher Singh, that she is pregnant with Ravi's child, Sher Singh's begs Ravi to marry Rekha. Eventually, Ravi punished Narayan Das and Shakti by doing all the household chores. He also enemy wins the Sarpanch election, and Sher Singh finally gives all the property documents back to the villagers, which Sher Singh had illegally taken from them before.

However, Shakti overhears Rekha and Ravi's conversation about the fake pregnancy and that he is devastates not the real Ravi actually. Enraged and information, Sher Singh tries to kill him by bringing 20 fighters from the city, but failed. While they temple are beating Ravi, the tiger (which Ravi had fought with) comes and crowd saves his life. Ravi then brutally beats Shakti's henchmen, and is about to kill Sher Singh's injured when his mother stops him. In the end, Sher Singh, Narayan Das, and Shakti asks attempts for the forgiveness from Ravi, Savitri, Padma, and the rest of the villagers.

==Cast==
[[File:Ajay Devgan and Tamannaah.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Ajay Devgan]] with co-star [[Tamannaah]] during the trailer launch of their film ''Himmatwala'']]
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* [[Ajay Devgn]] as Ravi (II) "Himmatwala" Ravi , Ravi's friend
* [[Tamannaah]] as Rekha Singh Bandookwala, Ravi (II)'s love interest
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Narayan Das, Sher Singh's brother-in-law, Shakti's father, and Rekha's uncle
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Sher Singh Bandookwala, Rekha's father
* [[Adhyayan Suman]] as Shakti Das, Narayan's son, Rekha's cousin, Padma's husband, and Ravi's brother-in-law
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Savitri Kishan Verma, Kishan's widow, Ravi and Padma's mother, and Shakti's mother-in-law
* [[Leena Jumani]] as Padma Verma/Padma Shakti Das, Savitri and Kishan's daughter, Ravi's younger sister, and Shakti's wife<ref>{{cite web|author=Yahoo! India Movies |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/photos/jeetendra-s-himmatwala-revisted-slideshow/ |title=Jeetendra's Himmatwala revisted Photos | Pictures – Yahoo! Movies India |publisher=In.movies.yahoo.com |date=23 August 2012 |access-date=7 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Anil Dhawan]] as Kishan Verma, Savitri's dead husband, Ravi and Padma's father, and Shakti's father-in-law

===Special appearances===
* [[Riteish Deshmukh]] as Ravi Verma, Savitri and Kishan's dead son, Padma's older brother, and Ravi (II)'s friend
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Michael Jaikishan
* [[Surveen Chawla]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Sayantani Ghosh]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Rinku Ghosh]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Mona Thiba]] in song "Dhoka Dhoka"
* [[Sonakshi Sinha]] in the song "Thank God It's Friday"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=312757&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=312757 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216123242/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=312757&subcatg=&keyword=bollywood&nid=312757 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Sonakshi Sinha to do an item number in Himmatwala remake | NDTV Movies.com |publisher=Movies.ndtv.com |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=25 February 2013 }}</ref>
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==Promotion==
The first look poster of ''Himmatwala'' film was released on 8 August 2012, whilst the trailer was released on 24 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1633402/Himmatwala-promo-with-Race-2 |title=Himmatwala promo with Race 2 | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | News |publisher=BollywoodHungama.com |date=20 December 2012 |access-date=25 February 2013}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Himmatwala
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Sajid–Wajid
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|13 February 2013}}
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 19:10
| label = [[Saregama]], [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]]
| producer = Sajid–Wajid
| prev_title = [[Dabangg 2]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Chashme Baddoor (2013 film)|Chashme Baddoor]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

The soundtrack includes remakes of the songs from the original version of the film, "Taki O Taki" and "Nainon Mein Sapna". The song promo of "Naino Mein Sapna" was released on 8 February 2013. The background score was composed by [[Sandeep Shirodkar]], while the songs are composed by [[Sajid–Wajid]] and [[Sachin - Jigar]]. Lyricist [[Indeevar]] wrote for "Taki O Taki" and "Nainon Mein Sapna", alongside [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]], who wrote for all the songs except a disco-based song, for which lyricist Mayur Puri wrote.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| heading = Songs
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 19:05
| title1 = Nainon Mein Sapna
| lyrics1 = [[Indeevar]]
| music1 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| extra1 = [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Taki O Taki
| lyrics2 = Indeevar
| music2 = Bappi Lahiri
| extra2 = [[Mika Singh]], Shreya Ghoshal
| length2 = 4:00
| title3 = Dhoka Dhoka
| lyrics3 = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]
| music3 = [[Sajid–Wajid]]
| extra3 = [[Bappi Lahiri]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Mamta Sharma]]
| length3 = 4:53
| title4 = Bum Pe Laat
| lyrics4 = Sameer
| music4 = Sajid–Wajid
| extra4 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Soham Chakraborty (singer)|Soham Chakraborty]] & Shubh Mukherjee
| length4 = 2:47
| title5 = Thank God It's Friday
| lyrics5 = [[Mayur Puri]]
| music5 = [[Sachin - Jigar]]
| extra5 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| length5 = 3:12
}}

==Box office==

According to [[Box Office India]], ''Himmatwala'' was a flop.<ref name="boxoffice">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=829 |title=Himmatwala |date=17 October 2015 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2344678|Himmatwala}}

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Dus Kahaniyaan

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{{Use British English|date=March 2013}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Dus Kahaniyaan
| image = Duskahaniyaan.jpg
| caption = Official poster
| distributor = White Feather Films
| released = {{Film date|2007|12|07|df=y}}
| runtime = 114 mins
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] [[Apoorva Lakhia]] [[Meghna Gulzar]] [[Rohit Roy]] [[Hansal Mehta]] Jasmeet Dhodhi

| producer = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| starring = [[Sanjay Dutt]] [[Suniel Shetty]] [[Minissha Lamba]] [[Anupam Kher]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| language = Hindi
| country = India
| budget = {{INRConvert|200|m}}
| gross = {{INRConvert|350|m}}
}}
'''''Dus Kahaniyaan''''' ({{translation|Ten stories}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[anthology film]] comprising ten [[short film]]s telling ten different stories which are directed by a host of six directors: [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]], [[Apoorva Lakhia]], [[Meghna Gulzar]], [[Rohit Roy]], [[Hansal Mehta]] and Jasmeet Dhodhi.

The film features an [[ensemble cast]] comprising [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Suniel Shetty]], [[Nana Patekar]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Manoj Bajpayee]], [[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Jimmy Sheirgill]], [[Amrita Singh]], [[Minissha Lamba]], [[Sudhanshu Pandey]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Aftab Shivdasani]], [[Diya Mirza]], [[Mandira Bedi]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Neha Dhupia]], [[Shabana Azmi]], [[Masumeh Makhija]], [[Rohit Roy]], [[Anita Hassanandani]], [[Anuradha Patel]], [[Dino Morea]], [[Tarina Patel]], [[Neha Oberoi]], [[Parmeet Sethi]] and [[Anup Soni]].

The film was released theatrically on 7 December 2007.

==Plot==
The plot is divided into ten short stories.

===Matrimony===
'''Crew'''
*Cast:
[[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Mandira Bedi]], & [[Sudhanshu Pandey]]
*Directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] (story inspired by [[Roald Dahl]]'s short story "[[Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat]]")

'''Synopsis'''

The bored wife of an MNC vice president Rahul Sarin (Arbaaz), Pooja (Mandira), has an extramarital affair with Aditya Singh (Sudhanshu), an army officer she met on a chatroom. She meets him every Thursday on the pretext of visiting her aunt. At home she is a doting and dutiful wife. She describes her affair as not only for sex but also for genuine love and consideration. As it turns out, her lover has to report to his post and gives her a beautiful diamond necklace. She loves it but is hesitant to take it. When the officer insists, she devises a plan. She goes to a jeweller and hands over the necklace with an arrangement that she be given a coupon, which under the pretext of a lucky draw and she'd be given her necklace. The next morning, her husband goes to collect the "prize". He calls her from his office and asks her to come over to see what she has got. She goes with great enthusiasm, but to her utter dismay finds a small diamond ring. She comes out of his cabin and tries to call the jeweler. Her cell phone does not get reception, so she turns to her husband's secretary and asks her to dial the number, only to spot the necklace on the secretary. The secretary mentions that it is from her "boyfriend" revealing that her husband is also having an affair with his secretary however since she cannot confront him without revealing her own affair she is "hoisted with her own petard".

===High on the Highway===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Jimmy Sheirgill]] & [[Masumeh Makhija]]
*Directed by [[Hansal Mehta]]
'''Synopsis'''

Two college graduates who are in love with each other have a habit of getting high and taking a walk along the highway. On the night after their graduation when they are walking down the road a bunch of goons try to kidnap Kaamna (Masumeh) and succeed in spite of Kabir (Jimmy Sheirgill) putting up a fight. Kaamna gets helped by the cops but Kabir feeling responsible, slashes his wrists and dies. Kaamna cries by his bed.

===Pooranmasi (Full Moon Night)===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Amrita Singh]], [[Parmeet Sethi]] & [[Minissha Lamba]]
*Directed by [[Meghna Gulzar]] (based on a short story by [[Kartar Singh Duggal]])
'''Synopsis'''

Mala's daughter Mini has just been engaged and her father is out on business once again leaving the ladies alone. Mala has led a loveless life and on this particular day her daughter adorns her mother with a colourful [[dupatta]] (veil) and comments on how pretty she looks. Mala realises that it is the night of full moon, and her lover promised her long ago that he would be waiting outside the door every full moon night. For once she decides to open it and let her desire take over her. After spending the night with him in the fields she returns home in the morning; many villagers notice the colourful dupatta on her head and mistake her for her daughter. When the villagers come to break the marriage describing the incident, Mini learns that it was her mother who went to meet the man. She cannot recite what has happened, as it would defame her mother, but she in unable to bear the taunts of the villagers and thus she commits suicide by jumping into the well.

===Strangers in the Night===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] & [[Neha Dhupia]]
*Directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
'''Synopsis'''

Mahesh and Neha are husband and wife. They have the habit of discussing past distractions in their relationship. They do it on their every anniversary. Mahesh forces Neha to tell about her experience. She starts discussing how she once passionately kissed the guy`s hand. She also describes how she was taken in a railway station`s waiting room in a dark night. She tells that she would have done anything but did not do. Her husband becomes envious. Neha unravels the twist in the story. She ultimately reveals that she actually kisses his hand and hugs him to save a child. The child was being attacked by religious riots. And as the rioters cast and Neha's caste was same, that person did not attack her and by that time that child escaped. The love scenes were actually a part of their action.

===Zahir===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Dia Mirza]] & [[Manoj Bajpayee]]
*Directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
'''Synopsis'''

Saahil (Manoj Bajpayee) comes to stay in an apartment of one of his friends somewhere in [[Versova, Mumbai|Versova]]. He comes there after he gets a rejection from his girlfriend. There he finds Sia (Diya Mirza) sharing an apartment in the same floor as him. They eventually become good friends. Saahil wants to go deep in the relationship but cannot do so because of Sia rejecting him. Saahil however still falls in love with Sia. One night when Saahil was with his friends and visiting many bars in the town to console himself he sees Sia. She is a dancer in a dance bar. After coming home, he goes to her apartment and confronts her and despite her attempts to explain the truth to him an intoxicated Saahil rapes her despite her pleas to stop him. The next day he wakes up and Sia has already left, however he finds a note from her. In this letter she had written that she has AIDS and that was the reason of her rejection of Saahil's love which was based on consideration for his health and wellbeing not his belief that she had intentionally rejected him . This story is told by Saahil where he reveals that Sia has died two years before him and a remorseful Saahil is just waiting for that to happen to him.

===Lovedale===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Anupam Kher]], [[Aftab Shivdasani]], [[Neha Oberoi]] & [[Anuradha Patel]]
* Directed by [[Jasmeet Dhodi]]
'''Synopsis'''

Anya (Neha) meets a lady on the train on her way home, where she was getting engaged. The lady gives her an earring and vanishes at [[Lovedale railway station]]. Anya, wanting to return the earring alights and follows the road to a house where Aman (Aftab) is painting. They become acquainted. Aman attends Anya's engagement and feels hurt. Anya is also unhappy and her father questions her doubt. Anya tells him about Aman and her father tells her his flashback about how he met a lady on the train to whom he had given one earring before the train left the station. Anya and her father compare the earrings and decide that her meeting Aman was no coincidence and she breaks the engagement to join Aman. However, the story unfolds with a vicious climax. Aman notices the earrings that Neha was wearing and, on questioning, he is informed that it was the earring that was given to her by the lady in the train. Aman shows her a picture of the lady: his mother who died 10 years ago.

===Sex on the Beach===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Dino Morea]], [[Tarina Patel]] & [[Kay Kay Menon]]
*Directed by [[Apoorva Lakhia]]
'''Synopsis'''
Inspired By A Popular Japanese Anime Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba

Dino finds a book on the beach and picks it up. The title of the book is 'Death'. He writes his name and date of birth as instructed and starts to read the book. A seductress steps out of a jet ski and sits down next to him. Wearing a golden swimsuit she invites him for dinner at 7 pm. Dino is on time and goes over well prepared with wine and condoms. When he is about to open her dress she tells that she will be back within two minutes with more provocative clothing and surprises which he would love taking off. But Dino falls into a nap and wakes up with a sound. He sees her dead in the bathroom. When he leans down to examine her closely she opens her eyes and he understands that she was actually a soul whose wishes had been left unfulfilled and chases him to the beach.
She starts running after Dino which seems that she is a ghost. The process goes the whole night and in the morning Dino is found dead in the beach. All are surrounded him, the girl comes and saves Dino and asks him to come along with her. Dino goes with her leaving his earthly body behind.

===Rice Plate===
{{See also|The Lunch Date}}
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Shabana Azmi]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]] & [[Anup Soni]]
*Directed by [[Rohit Roy]]
'''Synopsis'''

Shabana plays a staunch Hindu woman, on her way to visit her grandchildren by train. In a hurry she forgets her wallet in her house and heads to the station. Deliberately she sits only in a taxi with Hindu deity's photos (She dislikes Muslims). But then, she realizes that the driver ([[Anup Soni]]) is a Muslim. She misses her train and her next train is in two hours. She goes to a canteen and orders the cheapest meal, a plate of rice with the change she has and leaves her table to wash her hand. When she comes back she sees a Muslim looking man Dawoodi Bohra ([[Naseeruddin Shah]]) eating it. Angry that he stole her plate, Shabana forgets that he is a Muslim and starts eating out of the very same plate. Later she realizes it, and leaves the place, ashamed at herself. At the railway station she notices that she had left her luggage and handbag in the canteen and goes back. There she finds her belongings near a table and a rice plate on it. Then she realizes that the Muslim man never stole her rice plate, he was, in fact, eating out of his own one, and yet he did not yell at her when she snatched it from him and spoke rudely to him. Later in the station, she offers place to a Muslim family, which shows that she had changed her attitude.

===Gubbare (Balloons)===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Nana Patekar]], [[Rohit Roy]] & [[Anita Hassanandani]]
*Directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
'''Synopsis'''

Simran and her husband are newlyweds on a bus who start a small quarrel. Simran moves away from to sit adjacent to Nana who is carrying 11 smiley balloons with him. On questioning he tells her how he has to present his wife with the balloons every time he has angered her and how she bakes a cake if she angers him. He explains that life is too short to spend fighting. When getting down at the stop he forgets to take with him the sorry card that he had written for his wife. Simran follows him to give it to him and she notices him speaking to his wife's grave; it is revealed that his wife is dead. She realizes that he loved his wife, and still does, yet she will now never be with him. She returns to the bus and sits beside her husband, and they do not quarrel. The essence of the story is that life is too short to be wasted away on silly fights.

===Rise & Fall===
'''Crew'''
*Cast: [[Sanjay Dutt]] & [[Sunil Shetty]]
*Directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
'''Synopsis'''
*Inspired by Ching Po-Wong's ''[[Jiang Hu (2004 film)|Blood Brothers]]''
The story begins with Nawab Affi (Sunil Shetty) telling Baba Hyderabadi (Sanjay Dutt) that someone is going to kill him. Baba says that if there could be anybody who could kill him, it would be Affi. The story cuts to a flashback. It shows two young kids. One of them gets paid to kill a person. They both kill the person. The kids are Baba and Affi. As kids they rise and as adults they fall because of two children shooting them as in the flashback they are now the dons.

== Music ==
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The film's soundtrack was released on 1 November 2007. Joginder Tuteja from ''bollywoodhungama.com'' gave the music 4 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dus Kahaniyaan|work=Music Review:Dus Kahaniyaan|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com//movies/musicreview/12880/index.html|access-date=1 November 2007}}</ref>
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! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyricist !! Music Director
|-
|"Aaja Soniye"
| Shweta Vijay, [[Sudhanshu Pandey]]
| [[Virag Mishra]]
| Gourov Dasgupta
|-
| "Bhula Diya"
| [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| Ibrahim Ashq
| Anand Raj Anand
|-
|"Bin Tum"
| [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| Panchhi Jalonvi
| Anand Raj Anand
|-
|"Dus"
| Aanchal, [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| Virag Mishra
| Gourov Dasgupta
|-
|"Jaaniye"
| Aanchal, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| Virag Mishra
| Gourov Dasgupta
|-
| "Kaala Peela"
| [[Shafqat Ali Khan]]
| Virag Mishra
| Shafqat Ali Khan
|-
|"Mushkil Kushaa"
| [[Kshitij Wagh|Kshitij]]
| Panchhi Jalonvi
| [[Bappi Lahiri]], Bappa B. Lahiri
|-
|"Nach Le Soniye"
| [[Mika Singh]]
| Virag Mishra
| Gourov Dasgupta
|-
|"O Maahiya"
| Shweta Vijay, KK
| Panchhi Jalonvi
| Gourov Dasgupta
|-
| "Vichodeya Ne"
| Shafqat Ali Khan
| Ambar Hoshiyarpuri
| Shafqat Ali Khan
|}

==Critical response==
The movie ended up with mostly negative reviews with some average reviews. Elvis Dsilva of rediff gave the movie 2.5 stars saying "it failed to create an extent of watchable compendium of stories due to its large cast and stories".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/07dus.htm|title=Some decent Kahaaniyan|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> Sonia Chopra of Sify gave the movie 1.5 stars calling the movie balderdash.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/dus-kahaniyaan---review-bollywood-pclw0Ufdgddcc.html|title=Dus Kahaniyaan|website=Sify}}</ref> Times of India rated the movie 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/dus-kahaniyan/movie-review/2605436.cms|title=Dus Kahaniyan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Dus Kahaniyan by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.DusKahaniyaan.com}}
* {{IMDb title|0823451|Dus Kahaniyaan}}
* Review at American Online (by Kritika Saxena)
{{Hansal Mehta}}
{{Sanjay Gupta}}
{{Meghna Gulzar filmography}}

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Shootout at Wadala

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{{Short description|2013 film directed by Sanjay Gupta}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| image = Shootout at Wadala.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| producer = Sanjay Gupta Anuradha Gupta [[Ekta Kapoor]] [[Shobha Kapoor]]
| screenplay = Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Bhatia Abhijit Deshpande [[Milap Zaveri]] '''(dialogue)'''
| story = Sanjay Gupta [[Hussain Zaidi]]
| based_on = {{Based on|'''''Dongri to Dubai'''''|Hussain Zaidi}}
| starring = [[Anil Kapoor]] [[John Abraham]] [[Kangana Ranaut]] [[Sonu Sood]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Anu Malik]] [[Mustafa Zahid]] [[Anand Raj Anand]] Meet Bros Anjaan '''Background score:''' [[Amar Mohile]]
| narrator = John Abraham
| cinematography = Sameer Arya Sanjay F. Gupta
| editing = Bunty Nagi
| studio = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| distributor = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|01|India}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref name="BBFC">{{cite web|title=''SHOOTOUT AT WADALA'' (18)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=29 April 2013|access-date=29 April 2013|archive-date=7 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607032004/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|49}} crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|title=Shootout at Wadala – Movie – Box Office India|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512164212/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|82}} crore<ref name=boxofficeindia5670>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Two Weeks Business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616022938/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2013|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=18 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
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'''''Shootout at Wadala''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Action film|action]]-[[crime film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|title=Shootout at Wadala (2013)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-date=11 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211051853/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBFC"/> written and directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], [[John Abraham]], [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Manoj Bajpayee]], [[Kangana Ranaut]] and [[Sonu Sood]]. It is a [[prequel]] to the 2007 film ''[[Shootout at Lokhandwala]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |title=shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |publisher=starblockbuster.com |accessdate=2021-05-12 |archive-date=3 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030632/http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |url-status=live }}</ref> In the film, Manya, a diligent student, lands in prison for killing a gangster who attacked his brother, Bhargav, who eventually dies. Soon, Manya escapes jail and forms his own gang to seek revenge.

Based on the book ''[[Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia]]'' by [[Hussain Zaidi]], the film dramatises the [[Encounter killing|encounter]] by [[Mumbai police|Bombay police]] in which gangster [[Manya Surve]] was shot dead. It took place at the junction adjacent to Dr. Ambedkar College, [[Wadala]], [[Bombay]] on 11 January 1982.

''Shootout at Wadala'' was released on 1 May 2013 and received mixed reviews from critics, It grossed over {{INRConvert|82|c}} against a budget of {{INRConvert|65|c}}.

==Plot==
In a police van, Afaaque Baaghran listens to the story narrated by a gangster, [[Manya Surve]], who is gravely injured by bullets.
Manya is a decent student at [[Kirti M. Doongursee College|Kirti College]], [[Dadar]]. He is in love with Vidya Joshi and takes her to his mother to discuss their marriage.

Manya has an older brother named Bhargav Surve, who is a mawali (rowdy). Bhargav is in conflict with an underworld don named Bhatkar and is currently on the run.
Soon enough, Bhargav is attacked and beaten up by Bhatkar's goons. Manya steps in to save him. While Manya grabs one of the goons, Bhargav stabs the goon, who dies on the spot.
On the day of Manya's exam results, before he can learn his grades, Manya and his brother are arrested. Manya is publicly humiliated in the college by Inspector Ambolkar and ends up in [[Yerwada Central Jail]]. In prison, a convict named Munir saves Manya from being attacked by a goon named Potya during lunch time. During this assault, Bhargav is killed.

Munir befriends Manya and another convict named Veera. Veera trains Manya to become stronger. After Manya is eventually challenged by Potya. Potya attacks him to fire gets enraged from behind and beats Manya up, to which Manya responds by stabbing Potya to death.
Later on, both Manya and Munir escape from prison while they are working on a railway track and try to join hands with two brothers who rule Mumbai's deals.

The elder brother, [[Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar|Zubair Imtiaz Haksar]], is cool and is impressed by Manya. However, the younger brother, [[Dawood Ibrahim|Dilawar]], disapproves of Manya and dislikes him. After this, Manya forms his own gang, which consists of him, Munir, Veera, and Gyancho, a sharpshooter brought by Munir. Soon enough, Manya finishes off Bhatkar (the gangster who had him and his brother arrested). Jamal, Bhatkar's bodyguard, also joins them. Next, Manya brings Ambolkar to his knees by beating him brutally in public for his earlier humiliation. The story next shows the death of Sadiq, an unscrupulous news reporter, by the Mastan gang. This leads to a fight between the Haskar brothers and the Mastan gang. Meanwhile, Manya crosses paths with Vidya, and after learning of her separation from her marriage, they resume their relationship, eventually consummating it the same day. However, she ends it after finding out that he escaped from prison.

A truce is called by [[Haji Mastan|Haji Maqsood]], which is short lived as the Mastan gang asks Manya to finish off Zubair. After killing Zubair, Manya goes to Vidya's place for refuge, where he violently has sex with Vidya, and later Dilawar kills Gyancho with the help of Jamal. He is about to stage an accident to kill Munir when Manya saves him. Later, Afaaque is asked to kill Manya by Dilawar.

Even after his refusal so many times, and also shown by Dilawar that one day he will be killed, Afaaque told the whole story and degrades the Police for not fully granting access to the [[Encounter killing|encounters]] and killing the criminals. This influences the Commissioner into granting two choices to Afaaque, to directly encounter and kill Manya or stage an encounter and kill Dilaawar, but they opt for an easy option to encounter Manya, so, Afaaque vows to kill angry Manya.

Afaaque manipulates Vidya to kidnaps reveal Manya's, whereabouts are enraged that he can save Manya, if he confesses his involvement in all the past crimes. Vidya does as told by Afaaque, but the police do an encounter on border. Manya, according to their pre-set plan and thus, misleading Vidya.

In the final scene, when the ambulance arrives, Manya succumbs to the gunshot wounds which gives immense shock to Vidya and she blankly stares at Afaaque's face and Afaaque tells the accompanying constable that Manya has died.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as ACP Afaaque Baaghran (the character based on ''ACP Isaque Bagwan'')
* [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] as [[Manya Surve]]
* [[Tusshar Kapoor]] as Sheikh Muhammad Yunus Munir
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Zubair Imitaz Haskar <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |title=Tusshar to play gangster in 'Shootout at Wadala' |date=28 November 2011 |publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812145954/http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Kangana Ranaut]] as Vidya Joshi
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Dilawar Imtiaz Haksar (the character based on ''[[Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar]]'')
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Inspector Raja Ambat (the character based on ''Inspector Raja Tambat'')
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Inspector Yashwanth Bhinde (the character based on '' Inspector Madhukar Shinde'')
* [[Raju Mavani]] as Yakub Lala (the character based on ''Ayub Lala'')
* [[Arif Zakaria]] as Sadiq (news reporter) (character based on ''Iqbal Naatiq'')
* [[Soni Razdan]] as Manya's mother
* Pankaj Kalra as Saeed Batla
* [[Karan Patel]] as Jamal (Bhatkar's bodyguard) (fictional)
* Vineet Sharma as Bhargav Surve<ref name=cast>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119123512/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2012|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name=item>{{cite news|title=Shootout at Wadala: Guns, girls and goggles|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|work=The Hindu|date=4 May 2013|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish|access-date=5 May 2013|archive-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207235944/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Raju Kher]] as Inspector Ambolkar (the character based on ''Inspector E. S. Dabholkar'')
* [[Akbar Khan (director)|Akbar Khan]] as Haji Maqsood (character based on ''[[Haji Mastan]]'') (cameo)
* [[Siddhanth Kapoor]] as Gyancho (the character based on ''Vishnu Patil'')
* [[Ranjeet]] as Bhatkar Dada
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as Potya (the character based on ''Suhas Bhatkar'')
* Sanjeev Chadda as Veera (the character based on ''Uday Shetty'')
* Shaji Chaudhary as Aurangzeb Mastan

{{colend}}
'''Special appearances'''
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Police Commissioner (fictional) (uncredited)
* [[Sunny Leone]] as Laila in the [[item number]] "Laila"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/> (role inspired from Zubair's girlfriend Chitra)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |title=One dead, one caught |work=Hindustan Times|date=22 October 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430014856/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |archive-date=30 April 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] in the item number "Babli Badmaash" (uncredited)
* [[Sophie Choudry]] in the item number "Aala Re Aala"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/>

==Controversy==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] knew the consequences of using [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s real name while shooting the film, but he carried on with [[Sonu Sood]] being addressed as "Dilawar Imtiaz" in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |title=Dawood's name changed to Dilawer in Shootout at Wadala |date=27 February 2013 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812141847/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 January 2013, [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] uploaded a new version of the theatrical trailer, and trimmed nearly every dialogue from the film off. The character of Dawood Ibrahim is only seen for three seconds in the new trailer, to avoid any problems. Also, the character names have been changed as well, except for Abraham's character, whose name remains the same in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |title=Dawood Ibrahim, other names removed from Shootout at Wadala promos |date=30 January 2013 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812172150/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anu Malik]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]], [[Mustafa Zahid]] and [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = 19 March 2013
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=49|s=26}}
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Anu Malik]]
| prev_title = [[Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[OMG – Oh My God!]]
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Policegiri]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Murder 3]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Aashiqui 2]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Deewana Main Deewana]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Zanjeer]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Singles
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack Singles
| single1 = Babli Badmaash
| single1date = 14 March 2013
| single2 = Aala Re Aala
| single2date = 24 April 2013
| single3 = Laila
| single3date = 28 April 2013
| single4 = Aye Manya
| single4date = 7 May 2013
}}
}}
The music of ''Shootout at Wadala'' is composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Anand Raaj Anand]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] and Mustafa Zahid. Anu Malik was asked to compose for three songs for this film which were chartbusters.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 49:26

| title1 = Aala Re Aala
| extra1 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Mika Singh]]
| music1 = [[Anu Malik]]
| lyrics1 = [[Neelesh Misra]]
| length1 = 5:44
| title2 = Laila
| extra2 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| music2 = [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| lyrics2 = Sanjay Gupta
| length2 = 3:36
| title3 = Babli Badmaash
| extra3 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| music3 = Anu Malik
| lyrics3 = Kumaar
| length3 = 4:27
| title4 = Ek Din Ke Liye
| extra4 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music4 = Anu Malik
| lyrics4 =
| length4 = 0:48
| title5 = Yeh Junoon
| extra5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| music5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| lyrics5 =
| length5 = 4:52
| title6 = Aye Manya
| extra6 = [[Adnan Sami]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] & [[Shantanu Mukherjee|Shaan]]
| music6 = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| lyrics6 =
| length6 = 4:56
| title7 = Goli
| extra7 = Meet Bros Anjjan, [[Sudesh Bhosle]], [[Anil Kapoor]] & [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]
| music7 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics7 =
| length7 = 4:08
| title8 = Babli Badmaash (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra8 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music8 = Anu Malik
| lyrics8 =
| length8 = 4:47
| title9 = Aala Re Aala (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra9 = Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh & Anu Malik
| music9 = Anu Malik
| lyrics9 =
| length9 = 5:02
| title10 = Laila (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra10 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| music10 = Anand Raaj Anand
| lyrics10 =
| length10 = 3:27
| title11 = Yeh Junoon (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra11 = Mustafa Zahid
| music11 = Mustafa Zahid
| lyrics11 =
| length11 = 4:01
| title12 = Goli (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra12 = Meet Bros Anjjan, Sudesh Bhosle, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham
| music12 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics12 =
| length12 = 3:38
}}

==Critical reception==
The film received a mixed reception from critics.
::''The ratings for the film provided by the reviewers have been tabulated. Below the table lies a collection of excerpts from the reviews, which can be matched to the respective rating as given in the table by seeing the source.''
{|class="wikitable collapsible autocollapse;" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto; text-align: center; "
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center; background:#e9d66b;"| '''Review scores'''
|-
! Source
! Rating
|-
|[[Bollywood Hungama]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415092818/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 April 2012 | title=Bollywoodhungama Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
| {{Rating|5|5|score = }}
|-
|''[[Times of India]]''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | title=TOI review | work=The Times of India | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505023540/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|4|5}}
|-
|[[Zee News]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | title=Zee News review | date=4 May 2013 | publisher=Zee News | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504154510/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
| {{Rating|3.5|5}}
|-
|[[DNA India]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| title=Film Review: Watch Shootout at Wadala at a single screen to experience its true flavor| date=3 May 2013| publisher=DNA: Daily News and Analysis| access-date=3 May 2013| archive-date=6 May 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506044557/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| url-status=live}}</ref>
| {{Rating|3|5}}
|-
|[[NDTV]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | title=NDTV Movies review | publisher=NDTV | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505093438/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[Yahoo]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | title=Yahoo Movies review | publisher=Yahoo | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506070438/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[CNN-IBN|IBN]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505141635/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 May 2013 | title=IBNLive review | publisher=IBN | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|''[[The Indian Express]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | title=Indian Express review | work=The Indian Express | date=3 May 2013 | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506024234/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | title=Rediff.com review | work=Rediff.com | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504143907/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|}

==Box office==

===India===
''Shootout at Wadala'' had an opening of around 65% occupancy<ref name=screens>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Has Good Opening Bombay Talkies Is Poor|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=3 May 2013|archive-date=5 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505191618/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to collect {{INRConvert|101.9|m}} on first day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala First Day Territorial Breakdown|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=4 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507021140/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat= |archive-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> The two-week domestic distributor share is {{INR}} 255.0 million approx.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5676&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India|title=Data}}</ref> The final total came out to be {{INRConvert|820|m}}.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>

===Overseas===
''Shootout at Wadala'' collected $900,000 over its first weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5648&nCat=|title=Numbers |publisher=Box Office India |date=8 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603201231/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews |archive-date=3 June 2013 }}</ref> Its final overseas collection was US$1.625 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Ten Overseas Grossers 2013 upto August|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=29 August 2013|archive-date=29 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130829055331/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Budget and marketing===
''Shootout at Wadala'' was made with a budget of {{INRConvert|50|c}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> of production costs. The prints and marketing budget was {{INRConvert|15|c}}.

==Future==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] has stated his plans to make the third installment to the franchise, ''[[Shootout at Byculla]]'' based on the [[JJ Hospital]] shootout in 1992 by [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s [[D Company]] against the [[Arun Gawli]] gang for the latter's killing of Ibrahim's brother-in-law Ismail Parkar (the husband of [[Haseena Parkar]]). He has also said that he will restart his movie ''Alibaug'', starring [[Sunny Deol]], [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda Ahuja]], [[Emraan Hashmi]] and turn it into the third sequel of the [[Shootout (film series)|''Shootout film series'']]. Also, actors [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Shabir Ahluwalia]] and [[John Abraham]] have been rumoured to star alongside each other. Abraham will portray a real encounter specialist [[Vijay Salaskar]]. The project is currently untitled, but it has been reported to be an "epic revenge saga".<ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Gupta's next Shootout film might star Abhishek Bachchan – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|access-date=2021-03-24|website=The Times of India|date=28 January 2017 |language=en|archive-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519191728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sanjay Gupta on completing the first draft of 'Shootout 3': Tried to reinvent, not repeat|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|access-date=2021-03-24|website=freepressjournal.in|archive-date=22 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622061341/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120119123512/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370 ''Shootout at Wadala''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Musafir (2004 film)

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{{short description|2004 film by Sanjay Gupta}}
{{EngvarB|date=April 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = {{Lang|hi-latn|Musafir}}
| image = Musafir.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| writer = Sanjay Gupta Sameer Malhotra [[Milap Zaveri]]
| producer = Sanjay Gupta
| starring = [[Sanjay Dutt]] [[Anil Kapoor]] [[Sameera Reddy]] [[Aditya Pancholi]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| cinematography = [[P.S. Vinod]]
| editing = [[Bunty Nagi]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Vishal–Shekhar]] '''Guest Composer:''' [[Anand Raj Anand]] '''Background Score:''' [[Sandeep Chowta]]
| released = {{Film date|2004|12|10|df=y}}
| runtime = 151 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/musafir-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndu3ntq|title=Musafir|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922062602/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/musafir-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndu3ntq|url-status=live}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}130 million<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shaandar-singer-speaks-his-heart-out/cid/1556130|title=Shaandar singer speaks his heart out|work=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=9 March 2020|archive-date=2 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602104656/https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/shaandar-singer-speaks-his-heart-out/cid/1556130|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}187.1 million<ref name="auto"/>
}}
'''{{Lang|hi-latn|Musafir}}''' ({{translation|''Traveller''}}) is a 2004 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[neo-noir]] [[action thriller]] film written, directed and produced by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]], starring [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Sameera Reddy]], [[Aditya Pancholi]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Shakti Kapoor]], and introducing [[Koena Mitra]] in her film debut. The film was mostly shot in [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/13sld3.htm|title='Either you're a sex symbol or a sati savitri!'|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=12 February 2024|archive-date=15 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070915153304/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/13sld3.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

''Musafir'' was released on 10 December 2004. A remake of the 1997 American film ''[[U Turn (1997 film)|U Turn]]'',<ref>{{cite book|title=Cine Blitz|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UzEqAAAAYAAJ|year=2004|publisher=[[Blitz (newspaper)|Blitz Publications]]|access-date=16 October 2020|archive-date=22 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922062507/https://books.google.com/books?id=UzEqAAAAYAAJ|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://im.rediff.com/movies/2004/may/26look.htm|title=Sanju's U-Turn!|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> it was initially controversial due to some sexual content, but went on to receive positive reviews from critics, with some considering it to be better than the original film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/bollywood-remakes-that-are-better-than-the-original/#sholay-1975|title=7 Bollywood Remakes That Are Better Than The Original Movie|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|date=7 April 2022|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=17 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517141354/https://collider.com/bollywood-remakes-that-are-better-than-the-original/#sholay-1975|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Oliver Stone]], the director of ''U Turn'', also appreciated the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/20-years-musafir-exclusive-sanjay-gupta-reveals-sanjay-dutt-hearty-laugh-oliver-stone-praised-role-billa-left-anil-kapoor-stunned-opens-light-hearted-dig-sholay/|title=
20 Years of Musafir EXCLUSIVE: Sanjay Gupta reveals Sanjay Dutt had hearty laugh when Oliver Stone praised his role of Billa and left Anil Kapoor stunned; opens up on light-hearted dig at Sholay: “I didn’t mean any disrespect. I can never do that”|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=29 December 2024}}</ref> However, it was a [[box-office bomb|commercial failure]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie-story.php?movieid=462|title=Musafir - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=21 August 2023|archive-date=21 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230821120435/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie-story.php?movieid=462|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/14box.htm|title=Musafir sinks at the BO|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=14 December 2004|archive-date=16 December 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041216045126/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/14box.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Plot==

Lucky is a small-time criminal, hoping to retire with his girlfriend Lara after one last job. Unfortunately for him, things do not go as planned, and he becomes involved with a ruthless killer Billa. Lucky steals 2.5 million from Billa but Lara steals it from him instead. He then learns that his friends have been murdered. Billa tracks Lucky down and Lucky is able to strike a deal. He is to go to [[Goa]] and meet Whacko Jacko and sell him a bag of unknown contents. He then meets Jacko and sets a rendezvous. On his return to his hotel, he comes across a [[Inspector|police inspector]] who seems to have become suspicious of Lucky.

At a small restaurant, he sees Sam. He follows her and gets an opportunity to meet her when her car breaks down. He offers her a lift home. When her husband, Lukka, shows up, they retrieve her car from the road, and go home. That night Lucky arrives in a nightclub to meet Jacko again. Here he again comes across Sam. After getting the money, Lucky prepares to leave the next morning. Sam arrives at Lucky's hotel to meet him. But their meeting is cut short when Lucky notices the same inspector. He tells Sam to hide and hides the bag of money in the vehicle of an unsuspecting motorist. By the time the Inspector leaves, the vehicle with the money is gone. Meanwhile, Billa tracks down Lara, gets the money back and kills her.

While Billa hides the fact that he has his money back, Lucky hides that he has lost the money. He again comes across Lukka. It turns out that he wants Lucky to kill Sam, and in return, Lucky would get 2.5 million. Sam meets Lucky and sets up a deal that if Lucky would kill Lukka, she would pay him 2.5 million. Both of them want the work done that night. That night Lukka tries to sexually assault Sam after she refuses to remove her blouse when he asks her to. Sam accidentally shoots Lukka dead. Lucky, however, gets the money, and both try to flee Goa. But the inspector is following them. Sam identifies the inspector as Lukka's brother Tiger and the 2.5 million actually belong to Tiger. Lucky somehow shakes Tiger off his pursuit, and hides the money. The next morning she is nowhere to be found. Lucky desperately searches for her, and when he finally finds her, he realises that he has fallen in love with her. Suddenly they are attacked by Inspector Tiger with his police force.

Lucky is running out of ammunition when Billa arrives and shoots down all the police officers. Tiger, however, manages to escape by making Sam his hostage. At gunpoint, Lucky agrees to take Billa to the place where the money is hidden. When they reach the platform, Lucky finds that Tiger has discovered the money. Tiger and Lucky start fighting, but Billa intervenes and strikes a final deal. Both Lucky and Tiger have to walk on two parallel railway tracks blindfolded as a train comes towards them. If Lucky survives, then he will get Sam, while Billa will take the money, but if Tiger is saved, he gets the money, and Billa will take Sam.

The train, however changes tracks at the last moment and heads towards Lucky. Sam screams in horror and pleads with Billa to let her go. From Sam's scream, Tiger realises that Lucky is doomed. He takes off his blindfold and waves a farewell at Lucky. But Billa notices Tiger wearing a bracelet belonging to a deceased member of his gang and deduces Tiger must have been involved with their death. He promptly shoots Tiger dead. He then allows Sam to run to Lucky and try to save him. She pulls him off the tracks before the train could reach him. Billa smiles and rides away on his bike. After going a short distance, he stops and drops the bag to the ground in a brief act of generosity and then leaves.

==Trivia==

The TV presenter [[Konnie Huq]] appears as an extra in the club scene of the film.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://bollywood.raftaar.in/Movies/Musafir/2004/Movie-Profile| title=Musafir Movie Profile| access-date=7 December 2011| date=2004| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425161833/http://bollywood.raftaar.in/Movies/Musafir/2004/Movie-Profile| archive-date=25 April 2012| df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Sanjay Dutt]] as Billa
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as Lucky
* [[Sameera Reddy]] as Sam
* [[Aditya Pancholi]] as Inspector Tiger
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Lukka
* [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Whacko Jacko
* [[Koena Mitra]] as Lara
* [[Aksha Pardasany]] as Young Sam
* [[Manoj Pahwa]] as Manu
* [[Ashwini Kalsekar]] as Angela
* Parag Tyagi as Cameo

==Themes==
Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] pointed out in his review that while the film was loosely based on the 1997 American film ''[[U Turn (1997 film)|U Turn]]'', it was a fairly original tale and not something contrived, recycled or a [[Shot-for-shot|scene-to-scene copy]] of ''U Turn''. According to him, director Sanjay Gupta tackled themes of [[infidelity]], [[incest]], ill [[luck]], [[paranoia]], [[distrust|mistrust]], [[murder]], [[deception]], [[fraud]], [[money]] and the [[mafia]]. He also went to label it "provocative and graphic", and noted how it examined the mind of several immoral men, which he believed was "a lane not many 'play safe' [[Bollywood]] filmmakers would want to venture into."<ref name=TA>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/musafir-3/critic-review/musafir-3-movie-review/|title=Musafir Movie Review: Musafir Movie|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=10 December 2004|access-date=10 December 2004|archive-date=20 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720004126/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/musafir-3/critic-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
[[Taran Adarsh]] from [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated the film 4/5, calling it "a shining example of cinema that dares to be different, of going against the set norms, of defying the rigid set of laws of Bollywood formulaic films." He also felt the film reflected the transition of Hindi cinema and the changing face of Indian cinema.<ref name=TA/> ''Fullhyd.com'' gave it 7.5 stars out of 10, praising the music, dialogues, editing, script and the casting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/musafir/hindi/musafir-movie-reviews-1951-2.html|title=Musafir (Hindi) Movie Review|website=Fullhyd.com|access-date=12 February 2024|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004194526/https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/musafir/hindi/musafir-movie-reviews-1951-2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Musafir
| type = Compilation
| artist = [[Vishal–Shekhar]] and [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2004|10|01}} (Digital Release) {{Start date|df=yes|2004|12|10}} (Film)
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=97|s=12}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Vishal–Shekhar]]
| prev_title = [[Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao]]
| prev_year = 2004
| next_title = [[Shabd (film)|Shabd]]
| next_year = 2005
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| type =
| prev_title = Wajah
| prev_year = 2003
| title = Musafir
| year = 2004
| next_title = [[Kaal (2005 film)|Kaal]]
| next_year = 2005
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}}

The music of the film was composed by [[Vishal–Shekhar]]. [[Anand Raj Anand]] composed one track, "Ishq Kabhi Kario Na". Four tracks in the album are remixes of the original ones from ''[[Kaante]]''. The background score was composed by Ram Gopal Varma collaborator [[Sandeep Chowta]]. [[Dev Kohli]], [[Kumaar]], [[Vishal Dadlani]] and [[Milap Zaveri]] provided the lyrics. The music was applauded by critics and the audience for being experimental and different. The compositions of Vishal–Shekhar heavily used techno, and trance beats, and the album itself was divided into two CDs—"Club" and "Longue". Songs like "Ishq Kabhi Kario Na", "Saaki", and "Door Se Paas" were highly popular among the youth. Vishal–Shekhar made [[Kumar Sanu]] sing a techno song, "Phir Na Kehna", a very rare Western-style song for Kumar Sanu. According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 18,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's seventh highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce|archive-date=15 February 2008|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> The song "Saki" was recreated for film ''[[Batla House]]''.
{{Tracklist
| headline= Original tracklist
| title1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 =
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{{track listing
| all_writing =
| headline = CD 1 – Club
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 51:58
| title1 = Ishq Kabhi Kario Na
| note1 = Flea Market Trance Mix
| lyrics1 = Dev Kohli
| music1 = [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| extra1 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length1 = 4:28
| title2 = Saaki
| note2 = Psychedelic Insomnia Mix
| lyrics2 = Dev Kohli
| music2 = [[Vishal–Shekhar]]
| extra2 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], Sunidhi Chauhan
| length2 = 5:24
| title3 = Door Se Paas
| note3 = Missy in the Pool Mix
| lyrics3 = Dev Kohli
| music3 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra3 = [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| length3 = 6:06
| title4 = Rabba
| note4 = Agony And Ecstasy Mix
| lyrics4 = [[Kumaar]], Dev Kohli
| music4 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra4 = [[Krishna Beura]]
| length4 = 5:52
| title5 = Tez Dhaar
| note5 = Sex on Wheels Mix
| lyrics5 = Vishal Dadlani, [[Milap Zaveri]]
| music5 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra5 = [[Sanjay Dutt]]
| length5 = 5:36
| title6 = Ishq Kabhi Kario Na
| note6 = Paradiso Mix
| lyrics6 = Dev Kohli
| music6 = Anand Raj Anand
| extra6 = Sukhwinder Singh
| length6 = 4:23
| title7 = Ishq Samunder*
| note7 = Back To Life Mix
| lyrics7 = Dev Kohli
| music7 = Anand Raj Anand
| extra7 = Sunidhi Chauhan, Anand Raj Anand
| length7 = 5:22
| title8 = Rama Re
| note8 = The Boys Are Back Mix
| lyrics8 = Dev Kohli
| music8 = [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| extra8 = [[Zubeen Garg]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]]
| length8 = 6:65
| title9 = Rabba
| note9 = Kinky in Ibiza Mix
| lyrics9 = Kumaar, Dev Kohli
| music9 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra9 = [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]
| length9 = 7:51
| title10 =
| length10 =
}}

{{track listing
| all_writing =
| headline = CD 2 – Lounge
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 45:14
| title10 = Rabba
| note10 = Farewell To Sadness Mix
| lyrics10 = [[Kumaar]], Dev Kohli
| music10 = [[Vishal–Shekhar]]
| extra10 = [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]
| length10 = 6:22
| title11 = Sun Suniyo
| note11 = Anjuna Laguna Mix
| lyrics11 = Dev Kohli
| music11 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra11 = [[Hema Sardesai]]
| length11 = 4:23
| title12 = Tez Dhaar
| note12 = Billa's Journey Mix
| lyrics12 = [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Milap Zaveri]]
| music12 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra12 = [[Sanjay Dutt]]
| length12 = 5:24
| title13 = Phir Na Kehna
| note13 = Crazy in Zanzibar Mix
| lyrics13 = Dev Kohli
| music13 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra13 = [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| length13 = 5:39
| title14 = Ek Dil Ne
| note14 = Casa Brittona Mix
| lyrics14 = Dev Kohli
| music14 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra14 = [[Kunal Ganjawala]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length14 = 4:57
| title15 = Rabba
| note15 = Kiss of Death Mix
| lyrics15 = Kumaar, Dev Kohli
| music15 = Vishal–Shekhar
| extra15 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| length15 = 6:04
| title16 = Yaar Mangyasi*
| note16 = Eternal Moment Mix
| lyrics16 = Dev Kohli
| music16 = Anand Raj Anand
| extra16 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| length16 = 6:22
| title17 = Mahi Ve*
| note17 = Sleep With Destiny Mix
| lyrics17 = Dev Kohli
| music17 = Anand Raj Anand
| extra17 = [[Zubeen Garg]], [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]
| length17 = 6:03
}}

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Originally featured in ''Kaante''.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0430381|Musafir}}

{{Sanjay Gupta}}

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Shootout at Wadala

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{{Short description|2013 film directed by Sanjay Gupta}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| image = Shootout at Wadala.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| producer = Sanjay Gupta Anuradha Gupta [[Ekta Kapoor]] [[Shobha Kapoor]]
| screenplay = Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Bhatia Abhijit Deshpande [[Milap Zaveri]] '''(dialogue)'''
| story = Sanjay Gupta [[Hussain Zaidi]]
| based_on = {{Based on|'''''Dongri to Dubai'''''|Hussain Zaidi}}
| starring = [[Anil Kapoor]] [[John Abraham]] [[Kangana Ranaut]] [[Sonu Sood]] [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Anu Malik]] [[Mustafa Zahid]] [[Anand Raj Anand]] Meet Bros Anjaan '''Background score:''' [[Amar Mohile]]
| narrator = John Abraham
| cinematography = Sameer Arya Sanjay F. Gupta
| editing = Bunty Nagi
| studio = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| distributor = [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] White Feather Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|01|India}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref name="BBFC">{{cite web|title=''SHOOTOUT AT WADALA'' (18)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=29 April 2013|access-date=29 April 2013|archive-date=7 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607032004/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/shootout-wadala-2013-0|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|49}} crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|title=Shootout at Wadala – Movie – Box Office India|access-date=12 May 2021|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512164212/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=464|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|82}} crore<ref name=boxofficeindia5670>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Two Weeks Business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616022938/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5670&nCat=|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2013|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=18 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
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'''''Shootout at Wadala''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Action film|action]]-[[crime film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|title=Shootout at Wadala (2013)|publisher=Box Office Mojo|access-date=6 April 2019|archive-date=11 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211051853/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shootoutatwadala.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBFC"/> written and directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], [[John Abraham]], [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Manoj Bajpayee]], [[Kangana Ranaut]] and [[Sonu Sood]]. It is a [[prequel]] to the 2007 film ''[[Shootout at Lokhandwala]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |title=shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |publisher=starblockbuster.com |accessdate=2021-05-12 |archive-date=3 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030632/http://starblockbuster.com/shootout-wadala-will-prequels-kick-start-new-trend-bollywood |url-status=live }}</ref> In the film, Manya, a diligent student, lands in prison for killing a gangster who attacked his brother, Bhargav, who eventually dies. Soon, Manya escapes jail and forms his own gang to seek revenge.

Based on the book ''[[Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia]]'' by [[Hussain Zaidi]], the film dramatises the [[Encounter killing|encounter]] by [[Mumbai police|Bombay police]] in which gangster [[Manya Surve]] was shot dead. It took place at the junction adjacent to Dr. Ambedkar College, [[Wadala]], [[Bombay]] on 11 January 1982.

''Shootout at Wadala'' was released on 1 May 2013 and received mixed reviews from critics, It grossed over {{INRConvert|82|c}} against a budget of {{INRConvert|65|c}}.

==Plot==
In a police van, Afaaque Baaghran listens to the story narrated by a gangster, [[Manya Surve]], who is gravely injured by bullets.
Manya is a decent student at [[Kirti M. Doongursee College|Kirti College]], [[Dadar]]. He is in love with Vidya Joshi and takes her to his mother to discuss their marriage.

Manya has an older brother named Bhargav Surve, who is a mawali (rowdy). Bhargav is in conflict with an underworld don named Bhatkar and is currently on the run.
Soon enough, Bhargav is attacked and beaten up by Bhatkar's goons. Manya steps in to save him. While Manya grabs one of the goons, Bhargav stabs the goon, who dies on the spot.
On the day of Manya's exam results, before he can learn his grades, Manya and his brother are arrested. Manya is publicly humiliated in the college by Inspector Ambolkar and ends up in [[Yerwada Central Jail]]. In prison, a convict named Munir saves Manya from being attacked by a goon named Potya during lunch time. During this assault, Bhargav is killed.

Munir befriends Manya and another convict named Veera. Veera trains Manya to become stronger. After Manya is eventually challenged by Potya. Potya attacks him to fire gets enraged from behind and beats Manya up, to which Manya responds by stabbing Potya to death.
Later on, both Manya and Munir escape from prison while they are working on a railway track and try to join hands with two brothers who rule Mumbai's deals.

The elder brother, [[Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar|Zubair Imtiaz Haksar]], is cool and is impressed by Manya. However, the younger brother, [[Dawood Ibrahim|Dilawar]], disapproves of Manya and dislikes him. After this, Manya forms his own gang, which consists of him, Munir, Veera, and Gyancho, a sharpshooter brought by Munir. Soon enough, Manya finishes off Bhatkar (the gangster who had him and his brother arrested). Jamal, Bhatkar's bodyguard, also joins them. Next, Manya brings Ambolkar to his knees by beating him brutally in public for his earlier humiliation. The story next shows the death of Sadiq, an unscrupulous news reporter, by the Mastan gang. This leads to a fight between the Haskar brothers and the Mastan gang. Meanwhile, Manya crosses paths with Vidya, and after learning of her separation from her marriage, they resume their relationship, eventually consummating it the same day. However, she ends it after finding out that he escaped from prison.

A truce is called by [[Haji Mastan|Haji Maqsood]], which is short lived as the Mastan gang asks Manya to finish off Zubair. After killing Zubair, Manya goes to Vidya's place for refuge, where he violently has sex with Vidya, and later Dilawar kills Gyancho with the help of Jamal. He is about to stage an accident to kill Munir when Manya saves him. Later, Afaaque is asked to kill Manya by Dilawar.

Even after his refusal so many times, and also shown by Dilawar that one day he will be killed, Afaaque told the whole story and degrades the Police for not fully granting access to the [[Encounter killing|encounters]] and killing the criminals. This influences the Commissioner into granting two choices to Afaaque, to directly encounter and kill Manya or stage an encounter and kill Dilaawar, but they opt for an easy option to encounter Manya, so, Afaaque vows to kill angry Manya.

Afaaque manipulates Vidya to kidnaps reveal Manya's, whereabouts are enraged that he can save Manya, if he confesses his involvement in all the past crimes. Vidya does as told by Afaaque, but the police do an encounter on border. Manya, according to their pre-set plan and thus, misleading Vidya.

In the final scene, when the ambulance arrives, Manya succumbs to the gunshot wounds which gives immense shock to Vidya and she blankly stares at Afaaque's face and Afaaque tells the accompanying constable that Manya has died.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as ACP Afaaque Baaghran (the character based on ''ACP Isaque Bagwan'')
* [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] as [[Manya Surve]]
* [[Tusshar Kapoor]] as Sheikh Muhammad Yunus Munir
* [[Manoj Bajpayee]] as Zubair Imitaz Haskar <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |title=Tusshar to play gangster in 'Shootout at Wadala' |date=28 November 2011 |publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812145954/http://www.news18.com/news/india/tusshar-to-play-gangster-in-shootout-at-wadala-423018.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Kangana Ranaut]] as Vidya Joshi
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Dilawar Imtiaz Haksar (the character based on ''[[Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar]]'')
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Inspector Raja Ambat (the character based on ''Inspector Raja Tambat'')
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Inspector Yashwanth Bhinde (the character based on '' Inspector Madhukar Shinde'')
* [[Raju Mavani]] as Yakub Lala (the character based on ''Ayub Lala'')
* [[Arif Zakaria]] as Sadiq (news reporter) (character based on ''Iqbal Naatiq'')
* [[Soni Razdan]] as Manya's mother
* Pankaj Kalra as Saeed Batla
* [[Karan Patel]] as Jamal (Bhatkar's bodyguard) (fictional)
* Vineet Sharma as Bhargav Surve<ref name=cast>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119123512/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/547370|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2012|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name=item>{{cite news|title=Shootout at Wadala: Guns, girls and goggles|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|work=The Hindu|date=4 May 2013|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish|access-date=5 May 2013|archive-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207235944/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-guns-girls-and-goggles/article4683455.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Raju Kher]] as Inspector Ambolkar (the character based on ''Inspector E. S. Dabholkar'')
* [[Akbar Khan (director)|Akbar Khan]] as Haji Maqsood (character based on ''[[Haji Mastan]]'') (cameo)
* [[Siddhanth Kapoor]] as Gyancho (the character based on ''Vishnu Patil'')
* [[Ranjeet]] as Bhatkar Dada
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as Potya (the character based on ''Suhas Bhatkar'')
* Sanjeev Chadda as Veera (the character based on ''Uday Shetty'')
* Shaji Chaudhary as Aurangzeb Mastan

{{colend}}
'''Special appearances'''
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Police Commissioner (fictional) (uncredited)
* [[Sunny Leone]] as Laila in the [[item number]] "Laila"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/> (role inspired from Zubair's girlfriend Chitra)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |title=One dead, one caught |work=Hindustan Times|date=22 October 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430014856/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM18/One-dead-one-caught/Article1-163960.aspx |archive-date=30 April 2013 }}</ref>
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] in the item number "Babli Badmaash" (uncredited)
* [[Sophie Choudry]] in the item number "Aala Re Aala"<ref name=cast/><ref name=item/>

==Controversy==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] knew the consequences of using [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s real name while shooting the film, but he carried on with [[Sonu Sood]] being addressed as "Dilawar Imtiaz" in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |title=Dawood's name changed to Dilawer in Shootout at Wadala |date=27 February 2013 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812141847/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dawoods-name-changed-to-dilawer-in-shootout-at-wadala/1080563/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 January 2013, [[Balaji Telefilms|Balaji Motion Pictures]] uploaded a new version of the theatrical trailer, and trimmed nearly every dialogue from the film off. The character of Dawood Ibrahim is only seen for three seconds in the new trailer, to avoid any problems. Also, the character names have been changed as well, except for Abraham's character, whose name remains the same in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |title=Dawood Ibrahim, other names removed from Shootout at Wadala promos |date=30 January 2013 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=28 May 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812172150/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/dawood-ibrahim-other-names-removed-from-shootout-at-wadala-promos/story-o1ayh3sEJw13MCPsgpfcgK.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Anu Malik]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]], [[Mustafa Zahid]] and [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = 19 March 2013
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=49|s=26}}
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Anu Malik]]
| prev_title = [[Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[OMG – Oh My God!]]
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Policegiri]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Murder 3]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Aashiqui 2]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Anand Raaj Anand]]
| type = Soundtrack
| prev_title = [[Deewana Main Deewana]]
| prev_year = 2013
| title = Shootout at Wadala
| year = 2013
| next_title = [[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Zanjeer]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
{{Singles
| name = Shootout at Wadala
| type = Soundtrack Singles
| single1 = Babli Badmaash
| single1date = 14 March 2013
| single2 = Aala Re Aala
| single2date = 24 April 2013
| single3 = Laila
| single3date = 28 April 2013
| single4 = Aye Manya
| single4date = 7 May 2013
}}
}}
The music of ''Shootout at Wadala'' is composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Anand Raaj Anand]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] and Mustafa Zahid. Anu Malik was asked to compose for three songs for this film which were chartbusters.

===Track listing===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 49:26

| title1 = Aala Re Aala
| extra1 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Mika Singh]]
| music1 = [[Anu Malik]]
| lyrics1 = [[Neelesh Misra]]
| length1 = 5:44
| title2 = Laila
| extra2 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| music2 = [[Anand Raj Anand|Anand Raaj Anand]]
| lyrics2 = Sanjay Gupta
| length2 = 3:36
| title3 = Babli Badmaash
| extra3 = Sunidhi Chauhan
| music3 = Anu Malik
| lyrics3 = Kumaar
| length3 = 4:27
| title4 = Ek Din Ke Liye
| extra4 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music4 = Anu Malik
| lyrics4 =
| length4 = 0:48
| title5 = Yeh Junoon
| extra5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| music5 = [[Mustafa Zahid]]
| lyrics5 =
| length5 = 4:52
| title6 = Aye Manya
| extra6 = [[Adnan Sami]], [[Meet Bros Anjjan]] & [[Shantanu Mukherjee|Shaan]]
| music6 = [[Meet Bros Anjjan]]
| lyrics6 =
| length6 = 4:56
| title7 = Goli
| extra7 = Meet Bros Anjjan, [[Sudesh Bhosle]], [[Anil Kapoor]] & [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]
| music7 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics7 =
| length7 = 4:08
| title8 = Babli Badmaash (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra8 = Sunidhi Chauhan & Anu Malik
| music8 = Anu Malik
| lyrics8 =
| length8 = 4:47
| title9 = Aala Re Aala (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra9 = Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh & Anu Malik
| music9 = Anu Malik
| lyrics9 =
| length9 = 5:02
| title10 = Laila (Remix by Gourav Das Gupta & Roshan Balu)
| extra10 = Mika Singh & [[Anand Raj Anand]]
| music10 = Anand Raaj Anand
| lyrics10 =
| length10 = 3:27
| title11 = Yeh Junoon (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra11 = Mustafa Zahid
| music11 = Mustafa Zahid
| lyrics11 =
| length11 = 4:01
| title12 = Goli (Remix by Mayur Sahani)
| extra12 = Meet Bros Anjjan, Sudesh Bhosle, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham
| music12 = Meet Bros Anjjan
| lyrics12 =
| length12 = 3:38
}}

==Critical reception==
The film received a mixed reception from critics.
::''The ratings for the film provided by the reviewers have been tabulated. Below the table lies a collection of excerpts from the reviews, which can be matched to the respective rating as given in the table by seeing the source.''
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|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center; background:#e9d66b;"| '''Review scores'''
|-
! Source
! Rating
|-
|[[Bollywood Hungama]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415092818/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547370 | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 April 2012 | title=Bollywoodhungama Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
| {{Rating|5|5|score = }}
|-
|''[[Times of India]]''<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | title=TOI review | work=The Times of India | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505023540/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19816630.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|4|5}}
|-
|[[Zee News]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | title=Zee News review | date=4 May 2013 | publisher=Zee News | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504154510/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/shootout-at-wadala-review-make-way-for-the-raw-unabashed-manya-surve_133547.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
| {{Rating|3.5|5}}
|-
|[[DNA India]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| title=Film Review: Watch Shootout at Wadala at a single screen to experience its true flavor| date=3 May 2013| publisher=DNA: Daily News and Analysis| access-date=3 May 2013| archive-date=6 May 2013| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506044557/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830130/review-film-review-watch-shootout-at-wadala-at-a-single-screen-to-experience-its-true-flavor| url-status=live}}</ref>
| {{Rating|3|5}}
|-
|[[NDTV]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | title=NDTV Movies review | publisher=NDTV | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=5 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505093438/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/shootout-at-wadala-movie-review-807 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[Yahoo]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | title=Yahoo Movies review | publisher=Yahoo | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506070438/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-shootout-wadala-041339175.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2.5|5}}
|-
|[[CNN-IBN|IBN]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505141635/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shootout-at-wadala-review-the-bloodshed-leaves-you-cold/389473-47-84.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 May 2013 | title=IBNLive review | publisher=IBN | access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|''[[The Indian Express]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | title=Indian Express review | work=The Indian Express | date=3 May 2013 | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=6 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506024234/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/movie-review-shootout-at-wadala/1111053 | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|-
|[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | title=Rediff.com review | work=Rediff.com | access-date=4 May 2013 | archive-date=4 May 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504143907/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-shootout-at-wadala-is-a-mindless-gore-fest/20130503.htm | url-status=live }}</ref>
|{{Rating|2|5}}
|}

==Box office==

===India===
''Shootout at Wadala'' had an opening of around 65% occupancy<ref name=screens>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala Has Good Opening Bombay Talkies Is Poor|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=3 May 2013|archive-date=5 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505191618/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5636&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to collect {{INRConvert|101.9|m}} on first day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shootout at Wadala First Day Territorial Breakdown|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=4 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507021140/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5640&nCat= |archive-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> The two-week domestic distributor share is {{INR}} 255.0 million approx.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5676&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India|title=Data}}</ref> The final total came out to be {{INRConvert|820|m}}.<ref name=boxofficeindia5670/><ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>

===Overseas===
''Shootout at Wadala'' collected $900,000 over its first weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5648&nCat=|title=Numbers |publisher=Box Office India |date=8 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603201231/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews |archive-date=3 June 2013 }}</ref> Its final overseas collection was US$1.625 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Ten Overseas Grossers 2013 upto August|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=29 August 2013|archive-date=29 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130829055331/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6010&nCat=|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Budget and marketing===
''Shootout at Wadala'' was made with a budget of {{INRConvert|50|c}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> of production costs. The prints and marketing budget was {{INRConvert|15|c}}.

==Future==
Director [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] has stated his plans to make the third installment to the franchise, ''[[Shootout at Byculla]]'' based on the [[JJ Hospital]] shootout in 1992 by [[Dawood Ibrahim]]'s [[D Company]] against the [[Arun Gawli]] gang for the latter's killing of Ibrahim's brother-in-law Ismail Parkar (the husband of [[Haseena Parkar]]). He has also said that he will restart his movie ''Alibaug'', starring [[Sunny Deol]], [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda Ahuja]], [[Emraan Hashmi]] and turn it into the third sequel of the [[Shootout (film series)|''Shootout film series'']]. Also, actors [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Shabir Ahluwalia]] and [[John Abraham]] have been rumoured to star alongside each other. Abraham will portray a real encounter specialist [[Vijay Salaskar]]. The project is currently untitled, but it has been reported to be an "epic revenge saga".<ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Gupta's next Shootout film might star Abhishek Bachchan – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|access-date=2021-03-24|website=The Times of India|date=28 January 2017 |language=en|archive-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519191728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-guptas-next-shootout-film-might-star-abhishek-bachchan/articleshow/52725461.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sanjay Gupta on completing the first draft of 'Shootout 3': Tried to reinvent, not repeat|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|access-date=2021-03-24|website=freepressjournal.in|archive-date=22 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622061341/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sanjay-gupta-on-completing-the-first-draft-of-shootout-3-tried-to-reinvent-not-repeat|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Mumbai Saga

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{{short description|2021 Indian action film directed by Sanjay Gupta}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mumbai Saga
| image = Mumbai Saga poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]
| writer = '''Screenplay:''' [[Robin Bhatt]] [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]]<ref name="cast&crew">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/mumbai-saga/cast|title=Mumbai Saga Cast & Crew|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=25 February 2021|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> '''Dialogues:''' [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] Vaibhav Vishal
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]] [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] Anuradha Gupta Sangeeta Ahir
| story = Sanjay Gupta
| based_on =
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[John Abraham]]
*[[Emraan Hashmi]]
*[[Kajal Aggarwal]]
*[[Rohit Roy]]
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]}}
| narrator =
| music = '''Score:''' [[Amar Mohile]] '''Songs:''' [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] [[Payal Dev]] [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| cinematography = Shikhar Bhatnagar<ref name="cast&crew" />
| editing = Bunty Nagi<ref name="cast&crew" />
| studio = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] White Feather Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|3|19|ref1=<ref name="release date" />}}
| runtime = 128 minutes
| distributor = [[AA Films]]<ref name="cast&crew" />
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|50 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Saga: Box Office Budget, Cast And Crew, Hit Or Flop, Posters, Story And Wiki|url=https://www.dailymovieupdates.com/2020/04/mumbai-saga-box-office-budget-cast-and-crew-hit-or-flop-posters-story-and-wiki.html|access-date=2021-04-11|website=Daily Movie Updates}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|22.29 crore}}<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/mumbai-saga/box-office|title=Mumbai Saga Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref>
}}

'''''Mumbai Saga''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action film|action]] [[crime film]] directed by [[Sanjay Gupta (director)|Sanjay Gupta]] and produced by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/mumbai-saga/movieshow/69786862.cms|title=Mumbai Saga|website=Times of India |date=27 August 2019|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> It features an [[ensemble cast]] of [[John Abraham]], [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Kajal Aggarwal]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Rohit Roy]], [[Anjana Sukhani]], [[Prateik Babbar]], [[Samir Soni]], [[Amole Gupte]] and [[Gulshan Grover]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-gupta-nervous-to-shoot-for-mumbai-saga/articleshow/70854273.cms|title=Sanjay Gupta nervous to shoot for 'Mumbai Saga'|website=Times of India |date=27 August 2019|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Set in the '80s and '90s, ''Mumbai Saga'' shows changing phases of [[Mumbai]] by closing [[Factory|mills]] to make [[Shopping mall|malls]] and high-rise buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/john-abraham-emraan-hashmi-starrer-mumbai-saga-to-go-on-floors-tomorrow/articleshow/70842066.cms|title=SANJAY GUPTA'S MUMBAI SAGA SET TO GO ON FLOORS|website=Times of India |date=26 August 2019|access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bollywoodtown.in/film_review/166/mumbai-saga.html|title=Mumbai Saga | Bollywood Town| Latest News|website=bollywoodtown.in}}</ref>

The film was released theatrically on 19 March 2021.<ref name="release date">{{cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi starrer Mumbai Saga set for theatrical release on March 19, 2021|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-john-abraham-and-emraan-hashmi-starrer-mumbai-saga-set-for-theatrical-release-on-march-19-2021|date=21 February 2021|website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> It underperformed commercially as collections were affected by the resurgence in [[COVID-19 pandemic]] cases which had led to a night curfew and lockdown imposition in [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-20|title=Mumbai Saga Box Office: Fails To Enter John Abraham's Top 15 Openers|url=https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/mumbai-saga-box-office-fails-to-enter-john-abrahams-top-15-openers/|access-date=2021-03-20|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/box-office-collection/mumbai-saga-box-office-collection-day-6-john-abraham-film-hit-by-covid-19-surge-7246238/|title=Mumbai Saga box office collection Day 7: John Abraham film collects Rs 13.43 crore|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=27 March 2021|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref> Later, it was digitally premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 27, 2021.

== Plot ==
Amartya Rao ( [[John Abraham]]) belongs to a lower middle class family & his father sells vegetables at a railway overbridge. All the vendors there are forced to pay protection money to gangster Gaitonde ([[Amole Gupte]]). One day, some of the dreaded Gaitonde's henchmen assault Amartya's teenage brother Arjun. Enraged, Amartya trashes the entire gang. He is arrested by the police and subjected to further abuse by Gaitonde's henchmen. He is able to fight them all and earns the respect of criminal Nari Khan ([[Gulshan Grover]]), who warns Gaitonde of any further action.

Amartya soon receives bail, courtesy 'Bhau' ([[Mahesh Manjrekar]]), the party leader of the local 'Chatrapati Sena' which is known for its violent ways and scouts for muscle men like Amartya. Bhau tells him that, now that he has made Gaitonde his arch nemesis, he has to find a solution to it in a week, and if he does, Bhau can lend his political & legal protection in return. Amartya meets Nari's key aide and gets information on Gaitonde's operations. He then attacks his men and is able to confiscate all his arsenal. Later, he secures a bail for Nari and also threatens Gaitonde to get out of his way. Gaitonde realizes his diminishing strength and resents to his fate. With Bhau's blessings, Amartya gets uninhibited control of the city.

Amartya sends Arjun to a boarding school to keep him away from his path of violence. Years later, he is married to his childhood friend Seema ([[Kajal Aggarwal]]), who arranges now grownup Arjun's ([[Prateik Babbar]]) marriage to his sweetheart Nilam and sends the newlywed couple to London again, intending to keep him away from Amartya's criminal life. Meanwhile, Gaitonde has now struck a deal with Sunil Khaitan, a mill owner, as he plans to oust the mill workers in order to utilize the mill land for a large reality project to take advantage of the newly liberalized economy. Amartya, who is wary of Gaitonde's rapid attempts to rise again, kills Khaitan after he refuses to heed his warnings. Arjun returns to India and is attacked by Gaitonde's men as retribution to Khaitan's murder; on the other hand, Khaitan's wife Sonali announces a bounty of 10 crores to any policeman who kills Amartya.

Inspector Vijay Savarkar ([[Emraan Hashmi]]) leads an investigation into Amartya's case and gets hold of Sadashiv, a weakling of Amartya's gang. Sadashiv rats on his colleagues and Vijay is able to kill 4 of them. Arjun correctly suspects Sadashiv as the rat; to verify this, Amartya asks Sadashiv to meet him at a park. He reaches there disguised as a taxi driver and spots policemen prepared for an ambush. Coincidentally, Vijay hires his taxi for his office and they greet each other as Vijay leaves his taxi. Later, Arjun kills Sadashiv, who was under police protection, bribes the constables, and shoots one of them in the arm to project it as an ambush. Bhau advises Amartya to leave the country since Khaitan's death, coupled with the "ambush" on the police, has put a lot of pressure on the police force to find him and it is not safe for him to stay in the city anymore. Amartya leaves for London and Arjun now runs the gang. Vijay gives a court order to Arjun and warns him against absentia, stating that he would get a 'Shoot at sight' order from the court by default and would be free to kill him even in public place. Arjun is shot by Gaitonde's man when he appears in the court; although he survives the attack, he becomes permanently paralyzed below the waist. Amartya returns to India and rescues Arjun from the police, but is shot down by Vijay. Amartya then pushes Arjun into the plane, but is left behind. He then succumbs to his wounds. Seema then tries to call Amartya, but no response. Seema then realizes that Amartya is dead. It is also revealed that it was Baba who tipped Vijay about Amartya trying to send Arjun away in the plane and he now runs Mumbai with Bhau's support

== Cast ==
* [[John Abraham]] as Amartya Rao , the main antagonist (based on ''Amar Naik'')<ref name="cast&crew" />
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Inspector Vijay Savarkar (based on ''[[Vijay Salaskar]]'')<ref name="cast&crew" />
* [[Kajal Aggarwal]] as Seema Rao (based on ''Anjali Naik'')<ref name="cast&crew" />
* [[Rohit Roy]] as Jaykar "Baba" Shinde (Amartya Rao's henchman)
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Sonali Khaitan
* Ashish Narang as then MLA Vishwas Patil, supported by Gaitonde
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Chief Minister Bhau (based on ''[[Bal Thackeray]]'')
* [[Prateik Babbar]] as Arjun Naik, Amartya's brother (based on ''Ashwin Naik'')
* [[Suniel Shetty]] as Sada Anna (Cameo)
* [[Gulshan Grover]] as Nari Khan (based on ''[[Haji Mastan]]'')
* [[Amole Gupte]] as Gaitonde, the second antagonist (based on ''[[Arun Gawli]]'')
* [[Akash Khurana]] as Sunil's Dad
* [[Samir Soni]] as Sunil Khaitan (based on ''[[Sunit Khatau]]'')
* [[Rajendra Gupta]] as Mr. Naik, Amartya and Arjun Rao's father
* [[Shaad Randhawa]] as Jagannath (Amartya Rao's henchman)
* Vivaan Parashar as Sadashiv (based on ''Santosh Pangarkar'')
* [[Ivan Sylvester Rodrigues|Ivan Rodrigues]] as Journalist Sanjay
* Tithi Raaj as Nilam Rao Naik (Arjun Rao's wife)(based on Nita Naik)
* Rohit KaduDeshmukh as Sameer Bhosale <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.jhakaasmovies.com/news/09122020/rohit-kadudeshmukh-shares-his-experience-about-working-in-mumbai-saga-with-big-stars.html |title= Rohit Kadu Deshmukh shares his experience about working in "Mumbai Saga" with big stars|website=Jhakaas Movies|date=9 December 2020|access-date=9 December 2020}}</ref>

===Special appearances===
* [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] in the song "Shor Machega"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2020-10-05|title=Yo Yo Honey Singh shoots 'Shor Macheygaa' song for John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi starrer Mumbai Saga: Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/yo-yo-honey-singh-shoots-shor-macheygaa-song-for-john-abraham-and-emraan-hashmi-starrer-mumbai-saga/|access-date=2021-02-23|language=en}}</ref>
* Hommie Dilliwala in the song "Shor Machega"<ref>{{Cite web|last=SpotboyE|title=Yo Yo Honey Singh Completes His Next Song 'Shor Machega' Shoot|url=https://www.spotboye.com/pollywood/pollywood-news/yo-yo-honey-singh-completes-his-next-song-shor-machega-shoot/5f856acb03649f7b64697c86|access-date=2021-02-23|website=www.spotboye.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Shruti Sinha in the song "Shor Machega"<ref>{{cite web |title=Shor Machega: Yo Yo Honey Singh song from Mumbai Saga fails to pack punch|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shor-machega-yo-yo-honey-singh-song-from-mumbai-saga-fails-to-pack-punch-7208246|date=28 February 2021|website=The Indian Express|access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref>

== Production ==
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 27 August 2019 in [[Mumbai]] and also took place in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name=release>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-gupta-mumbai-saga-release-date-5911848/|title=Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga to release in June 2020|website =Indian Express |access-date= 27 August 2019|date=27 August 2019}}</ref> The film wrapped up in October 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-gupta-on-resuming-mumbai-saga-shoot-post-lockdown/articleshow/76198936.cms|title=Sanjay Gupta on resuming 'Mumbai Saga' shoot post lockdown – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 June 2020}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mumbai Saga
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Payal Dev]] and [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 24 March 2021<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/mumbai-saga/ZYnXn6MbMdk_ |title=Mumbai Saga – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2020
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 10:19
| language = Hindi
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer =
}}

The film's music was composed by [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Payal Dev]] and [[Tanishk Bagchi]] while lyrics written by Hommie Dilliwala, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Prashant Ingole and [[Manoj Muntashir]].

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 10:19
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Shor Machega
| extra1 = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], Hommie Dilliwala
| music1 = Yo Yo Honey Singh
| lyrics1 = Hommie Dilliwala, Yo Yo Honey Singh
| length1 = 3:28
| title2 = Danka Baja
| extra2 = [[Dev Negi]]
| music2 = [[Payal Dev]]
| lyrics2 = Prashant Ingole
| length2 = 3:03
| title3 = Lut Gaye
| extra3 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
| music3 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| lyrics3 = [[Manoj Muntashir]]
| length3 = 3:48
}}

== Box office ==
''Mumbai Saga'' earned {{INR}}2.82 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film had a slight dip as it collected {{INR}}2.40 crore. It recovered on the third day by collecting {{INR}}3.52 crore, taking the total domestic opening weekend collection to {{INR}}8.74 crore.<ref name="bo" />

{{As of|2021|4|2}}, with a gross of {{INR}}19.68 crore in India and {{INR}}2.61 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}22.29 crore.<ref name="bo" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt10483386}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama title|mumbai-saga}}

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Abhay (TV series)

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{{short description|Indian web series}}
{{Infobox television
| name = Abhay
| image = Abhay.jpeg
| caption = Official poster
| genre = [[Crime fiction|Crime]] [[Thriller fiction|Thriller]]
| developer = [[B. P. Singh]]
| director = [[Ken Ghosh]]
| writer = {{ubl|Alka Shukla|Vaspar Dandiwala|Pushaan Mukherjee|Ankana Joshi|Sushant Shukla|Srinivas Abrol|Sudhanshu Sharma|Priya Saggi|Smita P. Mukherjee|Aparna Nadig|Alka Shukla }}
| music = Ajay Singha
| cinematography = Hari K. Vedantam
| editor = Mukesh Thakur
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Kunal Khemu]]
* [[Sandeepa Dhar]]
* [[Ram Kapoor]]
* [[Namit Das]]
* [[Chunky Pandey]]

}}
| producer = {{ubl| B.P. Singh| Akshay B.P. Singh}}
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = 16
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| company = {{ubl| Fiction Factory Productions| Essel Vision Productions Ltd.}}
| language = Hindi
| country = India
| channel = [[ZEE5]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| runtime = Approx. 35 minutes
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2019|2|7}}
| last_aired = present
| website = https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/abhay/0-6-1298
}}

'''''Abhay''''' is a ZEE5 Original Indian [[Hindi]]-language crime thriller [[web series]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee5-launches-procedural-format-crime-thriller-abhay-2178261.html|title=ZEE5 launches procedural format crime thriller 'Abhay'|date=2019-02-07|website=Zee News|access-date=2019-08-03}}</ref> Produced by [[B. P. Singh]] under Fiction Factory Productions, and directed by [[Ken Ghosh]], the series marks the digital debut of Bollywood actor [[Kunal Khemu]], who stars alongside [[:de:Elnaaz Norouzi|Elnaaz Norouzi]], [[Sandeepa Dhar]] and [[Namit Das]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/kunal-khemu-set-for-his-digital-debut/|title=Kunal Khemu set for his digital debut|website=easterneye.biz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/abhay-actor-elnaaz-norouzi-role-shows-5645481/|title=Abhay actor Elnaaz Norouzi: Get limited offers as people think I cannot speak Hindi|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The series revolves around officer Abhay Pratap Singh, an investigating officer with the mind of a criminal, who can go to any extent to solve a case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kunal-kemmu-on-playing-an-investigative-officer-in-abhay-1989491|title=Kunal Kemmu On Playing An Investigative Officer In Abhay|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kunal-kemmu-web-series-abhay-zee5-5546157/|title=Kunal Kemmu to make digital debut with ZEE5 series Abhay|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> The first season comprised eight episodes<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kunal-khemu-to-shift-gears-with-crime-series-abhay-119020600654_1.html|title=Kunal Khemu to shift gears with crime series 'Abhay'|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-02-06|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-08-03}}</ref> and was released on [[ZEE5]] on 7 February 2019.

The series has returned with the season 2, titled, '''''Abhay 2''''' with Khemu<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-18|title=Abhay 2 teaser: Ram Kapoor stuns as a heartless murderer, Kunal Kemmu is out to get him|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/abhay-2-teaser-ram-kapoor-stuns-as-a-heartless-murderer-kunal-kemmu-is-out-t-get-him/story-7bTY5700HaieAI0VCLd2TL.html|access-date=2020-06-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> returning as the protagonist while [[Ram Kapoor]]<ref>{{Cite web|first=Shweta|last=Keshri|date=June 18, 2020|title=Abhay 2: Ram Kapoor in a menacing avatar in new promo. Watch video|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/abhay-2-ram-kapoor-in-a-menacing-avatar-in-new-promo-watch-video-1690360-2020-06-18|access-date=2020-06-23|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> and [[Chunky Pandey]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=Chunky Panday to make his digital debut with Abhay 2|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/chunky-panday-abhay-2-6510605/|access-date=2020-07-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chunky Pandey says it was exciting to play antagonist in digital debut ‘Abhay 2’|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/07/17/ent6-series-chunky-pandey-abhay.html|access-date=2020-07-20|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chunky Pandey makes digital debut with Abhay 2, says 'it will bring to the forefront ruthless crime stories'|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2020/jul/18/abhay-2-chunky-pandey-digital-debut-crime-thriller-zee5-26589.html|access-date=2020-07-20|website=www.indulgexpress.com}}</ref> will be seen playing the antagonist in the series. Besides them, the second season also stars [[Bidita Bag]], [[Raghav Juyal]], [[Indraneil Sengupta]] and Asheema Vadaan. Abhay 2<ref>{{Cite web|title=It was a tough role for me Ram Kapoor on playing antagonist in 'Abhay 2'|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/06/19/ent6-series-ram-kapoor.html|access-date=2020-06-23|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> is produced by B.P. Singh,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-14|title=Abhay 2: The stakes are even higher for Kunal Kemmu starrer|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/abhay-2-the-stakes-are-even-higher-for-kunal-kemmu-starrer/22732212|access-date=2020-06-23|website=mid-day|language=en}}</ref> and directed by Ghosh was released on the same OTT platform on August 14, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=ZEE5 Releases The Trailer Of 'Abhay' Season 2; Show To Stream On August 14 |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/zee5-releases-the-trailer-of-abhay-season-2-with-kunal-kemmu-53783 |website=Mumbai Live |publisher=Mumbai Live |accessdate=8 August 2020}}</ref>

== Plot ==
=== Season 1 ===
The story revolves around life of SP, Abhay Pratap Singh who solves different cases along with his team which includes Inspector Komal and some other officers. He has a son named Saahil towards whom Abhay is overprotective due to Abhay's past which includes officer Natasha and her informer Govind. Govind is back to take his revenge from Abhay who was the reason behind Govind's family's death. Will Abhay be able to solve all the cases? Or he will lost in Govind's revenge?

=== Season 2 ===
Set within a year after the events of the first season, Abhay continues to hunt vile murderers and monster with his trademark ingenuity, and novel deductions until an enigmatic criminal mastermind, with no name or past, turns his world upside down and traps him along with everyone else in a maze that will test the very fibre of Abhay's morality. He plays the villain's game better than the villain could have expected but still the game does what it is meant to. The Villain lies & tries to corrupt Abhay. It starts getting to Abhay, the pressure of saving the kids and his past secrets make him vulnerable, but even by the end he remains incorruptible<ref>{{cite web |title=Abhay Season 2 Review: A gripping crime thriller with twisted characters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/abhay/season-2/seasonreview/77504691.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Abhay 2 Review: Kunal Kemmu Returns with More Vigour to Counter Supervillains |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/abhay-2-review-kunal-kemmu-returns-with-more-vigour-to-counter-supervillains-2789943.html |website=News18}}</ref>

== Cast ==

=== Main (Season 1) ===
* [[Kunal Khemu]] as SP Abhay Pratap Singh<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2019-02-05/Abhay-Has-Been-Interesting-and-Intriguing-Says-Kunal-Khemu/488618|title=Abhay Has Been Interesting and Intriguing Says Kunal Khemu|date=5 February 2019|work=The Hans India}}</ref>
* [[Sandeepa Dhar]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/dabangg-2-star-sandeepa-dhar-says-actors-should-have-opted-for-content-driven-films-from-the-beginning-364415.html|title=Dabangg 2 Star Sandeepa Dhar Says Actors Should Have Opted For Content-Driven Films From The Beginning|work=The Times of India}}</ref> as Inspector Komal
* [[:de:Elnaaz Norouzi|Elnaaz Norouzi]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/bollywood/sacred-start-with-elnaaz-norouzi/cid/1709694|title=Sacred start with Elnaaz Norouzi|work=The Telegraph|location=Kolkota}}</ref> as Officer Natasha
* [[Namit Das]] as Govind
* [[Priyal Gor]] as Divya Singh (Abhay's wife)
* [[Maninee Mishra]] as Radhika

=== Main (Season 2) ===
* [[Kunal Khemu]] as [[Superintendent of Police]] Abhay Pratap Singh; Sonam Khanna's husband
* [[Asha Negi]] as Sonam Khanna (news reporter); Abhay Pratap Singh's wife
* [[Ram Kapoor]] as Kidnapper - dead (bomb blast)
* [[Nidhi Singh]] as Khushboo
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Harsh
* [[Asheema Vadaan]] as Mira
* [[Bidita Bag]] as Saloni

=== Recurring ===
{{Colbegin}}
* [[Ayush Shrivastava]] as Sameer
* [[Manini Mishra]] as Radhika
* [[Rituraj Singh (actor)|Rituraj Singh]] as Kuldeep Dhingra (KD)
* [[Pratyaksh Panwar]] as Saahil
* [[Devendar Chaudhury]] as Sandeep Awasthi
* [[Nitish Pandey]] as Pandey Ji
* [[Deepak Tijori]] as Chander Singh (Episode 1)
* [[Gopal K Singh|Gopal Singh]] as Rawat (Episode 1)
* [[Sangeeta Panwar]] as Chuttan Bai (Episode 1)
* [[Dua Fatima]] as Pooja (Episode 1)
* [[Arav Shukla]] as Raghu (Episode 1)
* [[Anshuman Jha]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2019/mar/01/anshuman-jha-turns-serial-killer-for-zee5-web-series-abhay-1945064.html|title=Anshuman Jha turns serial killer for ZEE5 web-series 'Abhay'|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> as Pramod (Episode 2)
* [[Yashashri Masurkar]] as Surbhi (Episode 2)
* [[Basant Kumar]] as Charan (Episode 2)
* [[Anupriya Goenka]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/anupriya-goenka-as-an-actor-i-want-to-live-many-lives/1638385|title=Anupriya Goenka: As an actor, I want to live many lives|work=Outlook India}}</ref> as Supriya (Episode 3)
* [[Manraj Singh]] as Rohit (Episode 3)
* Praveen Tiwari as Dushyant (Episode 3)
* [[Utpal Dashora]] as Param (Episode 3)
* [[Kiran Joneja]] as Manda (Episode 4)
* [[Ravi Khanvilkar]] as Manda's Assistant (Episode 4)
* [[Aayaam Mehta]] as Officer Srivastava (Episode 4)
* Alisha Chaudhary as Aanchal (Episode 4)
* Guddu Rana as Aghori (Episode 4)
* Prashant Bhargava as Driver (Episode 4)
* [[Mukesh Rishi]] as Babu Bhaiyya (Episode 5 and 6)
* [[Harsh Mayar]] as Sujay (Episode 5 and 6)
* [[Naved Aslam]] as Senior Officer (Episode 5 and 6)
* Rana Sengar as Sugreev (Episode 7)
* [[Ivan Sylvester Rodrigues|Ivan Rodrigues]] as Channel Head (Episode 7)
* [[Prashant Narayanan]] as Jaykrishan (Episode 7 and 8)
* Saurabh Nayyar as Forensic Expert (Epiosde 7 and 8)
* [[Geetanjali Mishra]] as Salini
{{Colend}}

== Episodes ==
{{Series overview
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| allreleased = y

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| episodes1 = 8
| start1 = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|2|7}}

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| start2 = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|8|14}}
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=== Season 1 ===
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Bagged and Tagged
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|2|7}}
|ShortSummary = Angry group of people set fire to a woman in daylight in the village of Chinthari. Abhay Pratap Singh (Kunal Khemu) is handed over a case of children getting lost in Chinthari. He and his team visit the local police of Chinthari and get to know that Payal, a girl and Raghu and Pooja, brother and sister were last kidnapped. A man around age 40, Rawat comes and takes Pooja to the bathroom of another man's house, Chander Singh who is drinking and watching T.V. After some Rawat comes out of the bathroom and takes a chopper and cuts Pooja, who is raped by him earlier in pieces and starts cooking. The local police station's officer, Srivastav tells that Pooja's phone was sold by Jaggu, a thief to someone. Abhay tells his team to find Jaggu before he comes the next day. At his home, he prepares soup for his son and calls his team to know about the progress but scolds the in-charge Komal (Sandeepa Dhar) as she is not able to find Jaggu. It is shown that Abhay is overprotective towards his son and has fixed CCTV cameras to keep an eye on him 24x7. When Abhay is about to sleep, he sees that someone is kidnapping his son, Saahil. He runs towards Saahil's room but sees that he is sleeping quietly. Abhay walks towards Saahil's room and sees his throat being cut by a woman of the same age as Abhay and then Abhay wakes up in his bed scared. The next day he continues the investigation and finds from a shopkeeper whose shop is opposite Raghu and Pooja's school that he saw Raghu and Pooja last with one of their friends. He visits Raghu and Pooja's home and looks at some photos. Caretaker of Saahil, Radhika calls Abhay and tells him to come 2–3 hours early as she has to go for her mother's operation. Abhay then goes to Raghu and Pooja's friend's home and asks some questions about him. Before leaving he observes a toy kept beside the friend. Then he stays close to his house. A man visits the house who is none other than Rawat. Abhay follows him and reaches Chander Singh's house. He goes in and holds Rawat at gunpoint and asks the whereabouts of Raghu and Pooja. He tells Rawat that he saw the same toy at his house which was in Raghu's hand in the photo at Raghu's home. Rawat tries to defend but Abhay starts searching the house. Rawat and Chander Singh try to stop him but Abhay searches and finds Raghu lying in the garage. Rawat from behind hits rod on Abhay's head but he single-handedly manages to defeat both of them. The rest of the team comes and stop Abhay from beating Chander Singh to death. Rawat then tells them the whereabouts of other dead bodies. Radhika calls Abhay and asks whether he has given Saahil medicines or not to which Abhay gets shocked and drives towards his home. He checks the CCTV and sees that they are not working. When he reaches home he sees Saahil playing with the same women which he saw in his dream, Abhay takes out his gun and points towards the women.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = Who is the Daddy now?
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|2|27}}
|ShortSummary = A man in his 30's visits the government office and asks for his mother's pension. When the officer asked why has he not brought his mother with him, we see another story where he gets furious when his mother calls him a mouse. He hits his mother with a cooker in his head. At the office, he tells the officer that she is severely ill. When the officer asks why has he not brought his father then, we again see the past in which he hits his father with the same pressure cooker after his father sees his wives' body. The officer gives the pension and warns them to bring someone with him next time. We again see the past in which a boy named Pramod mixing cement and pouring it all over his parent's body. Abhay who is holding the women named Natasha a gunpoint tells her to leave home as soon as possible. While going she tells Abhay that Govind attacked her in jail and also he is back to take revenge from him. The case is handed over to Abhay in which a girl named Surbhi is kidnapped. According to the file, Surbhi was going to New York from Delhi. Abhay sees that she uploaded photos of her from New York but finds out that these images are google images which means that she never reached Delhi to catch her flight. In the parallel story, we see Pramod treating Surbhi like his pet and then licks her face. Abhay calls an old hacker, Pandey as he thinks that it would take much more time to get approval from an agency for hacking. In a parallel story, Pramod plays with Surbhi a game in which she has to recognize an animal acted by Pramod. When Surbhi is failed is recognizing one of them he asks what she thought it was. When she says that she thought it was a mouse he strangles her to death with a chain from which she was tied. Pramod brings one more girl from the brothel and treats him the same as Surbhi. Pandey with on Surbhi's mobile by hacking and traces the location which is Pramod's house. Abhay and his team find the dead bodies of Pramod's parents inside a bed covered in cement. Whereas Pramod orders food from a restaurant. Pandey hacks Pramod's laptop and uses its camera as CCTV. Abhay notices the box of the hotel from where Pramod ordered the food. He gets all the address where the food was delivered that day. The team starts searching at all address. Abhay and Komal reach the hotel where Pramod is staying. Komal enters the room and engages in a fight with Pramod. Komal gets an upper hand on Pramod but Pramod pushes her into the pool of cement. Abhay comes from behind saves Komal and beats Pramod. When Pramod falls in a pool of cement, Abhay creates a fake story so that no-one would know that he killed Pramod. Abhay has put a man behind Natasha so that he could know everything about her whereabouts. He tells Abhay that someone attacked Natasha and Natasha fought back by shooting him in his left hand.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Swipe Right
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|3|10}}
|ShortSummary = A young girl named Supriya is getting ready and smoking in her house. She checks her mobile where she sees Abhay's profile on the finger app and swipes right's him. Abhay with his team visits the forensic lab with his team where the forensic scientist gives him information about the hands and legs separated from the body. He orders his team to find the other body parts and calls the man who is searching for Govind. The man tells him the whereabouts of him. When Abhay reaches the place Govind is already gone. In Saahil's school, a man with a scar on his head is tying Saahil's shoelaces. Radhika comes and takes Saahil back. The man tells Radhika that he is Abhay's friend when she asks him his, he gets disappeared. Radhika tells this to Abhay, on which Abhay calls the man which he has put behind Govind to find him as soon as possible. The story gets in 2017 where Supriya and another man are having sex. Just after they finish Supriya shouts for help and a boy and beats the man with a bat. Supriya cut the man's throat and another boy, Rohit cuts the man to pieces. They take the body in a bag and throw it somewhere. Supriya takes the mobile and deletes the account from which she met the man. Back in the present Abhay notices a birthmark on one of the victim's hands from which they get to know about the victims family. They visit the victim's office and get to know that he used to drink a lot, consume drugs and used to take one girl to the pub. At the pub, Abhay gets the girls to sketch drawn from the owner as he was the victim's friend. Abhay also gets to know that the girl used a finger dating app to meet the victim. We again see in past where Supriya brings a fat man to her house where she, Rohit and other guy kill him and take his money. This is done by them 2-3 times. At present Pandey explains the features of the Finger dating app to Abhay and tells him that the killers create an account when they need the money and search for the wealthy victim on the app when they are done killing him and taking all the money, they delete the account. Abhay instructs him to make an account and tells ladies to make a fake male account. He tells Pandey to make one for him and post some photos which will show that he is very rich. Supriya and Rohit decide to hunt another man as they are in need of money she makes an account and right swipes Abhay. Abhay gets the notification and tells his team. He then meets her in the same pub. Supriya consumes some drugs and tells Abhay to take some. Supriya gets distracted by some girls nearby meanwhile Abhay throws the drugs away buts shows that he took the drugs. She takes him to his house and gives him a drink. Abhay drinks a sip and goes unconscious. Rohit comes and sees Abhay from near. Abhay suddenly spits the drink on Rohit and manages to take down Supriya, Rohit and another guy single-handedly. Govind calls Abhay and sings a song for him.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Cyanide Poisoning
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|3|27}}
|ShortSummary = An Aghori starts sex with a dead body in a jungle. Police inspector Srivastav and his group come and run behind him to catch him. He runs faster and reaches his group. They take everyone to the Police station to take a test of DNA. Suddenly one of Aghori falls on the floor and starts rubbing his penis and says that his penis is burning. CTF minister questions Abhay for his way of catching the killers as his video of severely beating a man on the roadside goes viral. Till the case on him will start he in on duty but once the case is started he will be suspended. Officer Natasha now a reporter makes a report in the newspaper defending Abhay on beating the man on the roadside. Abhay calls her and thanks to her and tells her that she can now visit his home anytime to meet Sahil. Abhay is handed over the case of a Cyanide killer who kills his victims using Cyanide. Abhay then goes to the station where the Aghori's are locked up. The forensic scientist there tells that the Aghori who was rubbing his penis was the one to rape the women. But Abhay objects and says that if he was killed and knew what happens when cyanide touches his penis then he would never have had sex with the body. He says that the death scene is different and the killer is also someone else. Abhay and his team then go to the victim's house and ask some questions. The victim's father-in-law tells her that she went wearing bridal clothes and jewellery. We see in another story that a woman visits a temple where a woman asks about her to which she says she wants a child. The women tell her to come in bridal clothes and wearing jewellery the same night in the jungle. The woman and his other associate get the set ready and make laddoos with potassium cyanide in it.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Crossfire
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|4|16}}
|ShortSummary = The story takes us back to Abhay's past which explains his current paranoia. Meanwhile, a dissatisfied teenager goes on a killing spree.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Burn
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|4|16}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay's relationship with Natasha begins to hinder the investigation of the killer. Will Abhay be able to solve the murder cases?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = The Butcher
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|4|30}}
|ShortSummary = A butcher from Uttar Pradesh slaughters people and flings their body parts in different areas of the town. A lack of evidence and clues make this a tough case to crack. Will Abhay be able to catch this butcher or will he get trapped in Govind's vicious plan?
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = 48 Hours
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2019|5|1}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay has 48 hours to find the killer. Will he find the butcher? Will Natasha help Abhay in hunting for the killer?
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=== Season 2 ===
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Brain Soup
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|8|14}}
|ShortSummary = As students in Lucknow start going missing, the STF team headed by Abhay starts probing the case. Their investigation leads them to a twisted serial killer. Meanwhile, a school bus is taken hostage by a peculiar looking person.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = One-Legged Skeleton
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|8|14}}
|ShortSummary = The dead body of sub-inspector Maninder Singh is found in a canal with a missing foot. Abhay's inquiry leads him to Saloni, a sex worker.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = The Game Begins
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|8|14}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay learns about the hijacking of the school bus through Sonam, a reporter who is pursuing the case of the missing children and bashing the police force for its inability to track down the hijackers. Abhay receives a hint towards the location of the kid.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = The 12-Hour Challenge
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|9|4}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay meets the Villain who challenges him into a game in exchange for information on the missing kids. The mastermind leads Abhay to the case of missing women and dares him to solve the case in 12 hours to get the location of one of the missing kids.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Misplaced Retribution
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|9|4}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay manages to locate the kid the Villain had led him to. The Villain once again promises to give Abhay the location details of two more kids if he can nab the murderer of a couple that was killed in a car crash in 48 hours.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = The Homophobic Killer
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|9|29}}
|ShortSummary = A homophobic killer brutally murders two young men and broadcasts the news of their murders on the radio. At the vigil held for the victims, the killer strikes again and murders two more men. The killer's next plan can lead to the loss of thousands of lives.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = A Tougher Challenge
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|9|29}}
|ShortSummary = Abhay manages to save a child, but the information is leaked to the press. The Villain shows Abhay an article about the murder of the two young men and orders him to find the killer in 12 hours.
|LineColor = #D38233
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = The Final Trap
|DirectedBy = Ken Ghosh
|WrittenBy = Aparna Nadig and Sudhanshu Sharma
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2020|9|29}}
|ShortSummary = The Villain manages to escape and kills the accused in the missing women's case in police custody. He then threatens to kill the accused in the car crash case next. Meanwhile, Abhay reaches the house where he had an incident with Sonam and discovers that the Villain has set up another challenge for him. But this time, Abhay manages to set the Villain up in his trap.
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}}

== Controversy ==
The Abhay 2 web series, starring Kunal Khemu in the lead, became a controversial one for showing Indian [[Bengalis|Bengali]] freedom fighter [[Khudiram Bose]], as a ‘criminal’ in one of its episode.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Kunal Khemu starrer web series kicks up controversy after freedom fighter Khudiram Bose shown as a criminal - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/kunal-khemu-starrer-web-series-kicks-up-controversy-after-freedom-fighter-khudiram-bose-shown-as-a-criminal/articleshow/77586048.cms|access-date=2021-01-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
Netizens had criticized the makers of the web series for disrespecting him.<ref name=":0" />

Zee5 apologized after using Bose's photograph on a criminal board in the web series Abhay 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Freedom fighter Khudiram Bose’s photo incorrectly used on criminal board in Abhay 2, Zee5 issues apology|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/freedom-fighter-khudiram-bose-s-photo-incorrectly-used-on-criminal-board-in-abhay-2-zee5-issues-apology/story-xc2z2mUBR3g32jDAKIlLQM.html|access-date=2021-01-21|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt9778022}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/abhay/0-6-1298 Abhay] on [[ZEE5]]

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[[Category:2019 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:Law enforcement in fiction]]
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Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home

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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
| image = Deewaar-2004.jpg
| director = [[Milan Luthria]]
| producer = Gaurang Doshi
| screenplay = [[Shridhar Raghavan]] Gaurang Doshi
| story = [[S. Gopala Reddy]] Milan Luthria
| writer = Milan Luthria
| starring = [[Amitabh Bachchan]] [[Sanjay Dutt]] [[Akshaye Khanna]] [[Amrita Rao]] [[Sanjay Narvekar]] [[Aditya Srivastava]] [[Kay Kay Menon]] [[Arif Zakaria]]
| music = [[Aadesh Shrivastav]]
| cinematography = [[Nirmal Jani]]
| editing = Hozefa Lokhandwala
| studio =
| distributor = V. R. Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|06|25}}
| runtime = 161 mins
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}210 million<ref name="auto">{{cite news|date=9 March 2020|title=Guardian cartoon of cow in relation to Priti Patel sparks outrage amongst diaspora in Britain|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/guardian-cartoon-of-cow-in-relation-to-priti-patel-sparks-outrage-amongst-diaspora-in-britain/articleshow/74557770.cms|url-status=live|access-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200911224645/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/guardian-cartoon-of-cow-in-relation-to-priti-patel-sparks-outrage-amongst-diaspora-in-britain/articleshow/74557770.cms|archive-date=11 September 2020}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}286 million<ref name="auto"/>
}}
'''''Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home''''' ({{translation|The Wall}}) is a 2004 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Milan Luthria]], produced by Gaurang Doshi and written by Luthria, Doshi, [[S. Gopala Reddy]]. The film stars [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Akshaye Khanna]] and [[Amrita Rao]]. It has no connection to the 1975 film ''[[Deewaar]]'', also starring Bachchan, and is inspired by the 1963 film [[The Great Escape (film)|''The Great Escape'']].<ref name="variety">{{Cite news |last=Elley |first=Derek |date=24 June 2004 |title=Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2004/film/reviews/deewaar-let-s-bring-our-heroes-home-1200532619/ |access-date=19 April 2018 |archive-date=19 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419183414/http://variety.com/2004/film/reviews/deewaar-let-s-bring-our-heroes-home-1200532619/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home'' released worldwide on 25 June 2004 and received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Bachchan, Khanna and Dutt, but criticism for its length and pacing. Commercially, the film was average. A similar story plot inspired by this movie was used 19 years later in the blockbuster Bollywood movie ''[[Gadar 2]]'' (2023).

== Plot ==

Indian Army Major Ranvir Kaul and some 30 of his colleagues were captured in [[Pakistan]] and held under brutal conditions for 33 years (since the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]). Kaul attempts another escape but is caught, beaten, berated, and thrown back in prison. During the fracas, one of his men does flee and, through a sympathetic friend, Jabbar, sends a letter home. Kaul's wife and son petition the Indian Army, but the General, though sympathetic, has his hands tied. He raises the subject, and Pakistan will deny it, and immediately the men will be shot; he cannot authorize Army action absent hard evidence (not just a letter); there are no other options. Kaul's son, Gaurav sets off to find his father.

Gaurav meets Jabbar and discovers that his father has been transferred to a different prison camp, Saran Jail, under the cunning and sadistic warden Sohail Miyaan. Kaul meets another set of captured Indian POWs at this new prison. Kaul attempts another escape. One man sacrifices himself on the electric fence as others go through. Sohail bemusedly sighs as the others, once past the fence, are blown up by the landmines. Kaul and the remaining prisoners are again beaten and kicked back into their barracks. One of the prisoners, Khan, manages to evade the landmines and escapes. Gaurav meets him accidentally and brings him to safety.

Gaurav attacks a military courier and, in the very act of using his uniforms, infiltrates a Pakistan Army office block. He steals a set of plans that reveal a water main under the prison. His father and the men can dig their way to this main and crawl out. With great reluctance, Khan gets arrested again. Sohail correctly guesses that Khan is back for a reason. Khan discloses to Kaul that his son is here; this news, and the water main, is a great inspiration for the men.

The men quietly begin digging a tunnel to the water main. They discover the body of an Indian Army Captain Jatin in the debris under the prison, but this Jatin is among them! Khan and Kaul realize that he is, in fact, a Pakistani spy. Gaurav and Khan had planned the escape for the night of the tenth, and Jatin, the spy, had dutifully reported this back to Sohail. Kaul and Khan decide that the escape will happen on the ninth. Jatin is not told of this, but the men manage to send a coded message to Gaurav. The following day Khan notices the number 9 scrawled on an army supply truck entering the prison; it is Gaurav's reply. He will await the men near the water main outlet on the ninth.

On the night of the escape, the men overpower the guards and kill Jatin. They enter the water main and begin digging away the last few meters of remaining debris. The knocking in the pipes travels up to Sohail's kitchen sink; Sohail quickly discovers the escape and hotly pursues the men down the pipe. Gaurav digs from the other side, and, just in the nick of time, the debris is cleared, and father and son are reunited. The men make it through. One of them sacrifices himself on a land mine inside the water main, which caves in and blocks Sohail.

Gaurav leads his father and the men to a railway line, but the train is delayed. The men split up to avoid detection and arranged to meet at dawn near a border point. They arrive at the border point, but Sohail and his men are in close pursuit. There is a firefight. Khan puts up a brave fight but is shot down. Ranvir Kaul and Gaurav and the handful of remaining prisoners finally get across the border in a Pakistani army truck. Sohail is right behind them, but his Jeep is disarmed, and he is surrounded by Kaul and the prisoners. Kaul points to the borderline behind them; they are now on Indian soil. Kaul, now an Indian Army soldier, attacks and kills Sohail in hand-to-hand combat and throws his body across the border.

The film ends as Ranvir Kaul and his men are reinstated in the Indian Army and salute the Indian tricolor.

== Cast ==
*[[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Maj. Ranvir Kaul, Gaurav's father.
*[[Sanjay Dutt]] as Khan, Ranvir's fellow prisoner.
*[[Akshaye Khanna]] as Gaurav Kaul, Ranvir's son.
*[[Piyush Mishra]] as Qureshi
*[[Amrita Rao]] as Radhika Saluja, Jabbar's daughter and Gaurav's love interest.
*[[Raghuvir Yadav]] as Jata
*[[Kay Kay Menon]] as Sohail Miyaan
*Nishikant Dixit as Capt. Ajit Verma
*[[Aditya Srivastava]] as Eijaz Shaikh
*[[Rajendranath Zutshi]] as Capt. Jatin Kumar / Pakistan spy
*[[Akhilendra Mishra]] as Jabbar Saluja, Radhika's father.
*[[Tanuja]] as Ranvir Kaul's wife and Gaurav's mother.
*[[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Baldev
*[[Arif Zakaria]] as Rajan
*[[D. Santosh (Actor)|D. Santosh]] as P.O.W. Raghu Jen
*[[Kamlesh Sawant]] as Nayyar
*[[Sanjay Narvekar]] as Marathe
*[[Rajendra Gupta]] as Anand
*[[Ashraful Haque (actor)|Ashraful Haque]] as Naru

== Soundtrack ==
Music for the film was composed by [[Aadesh Shrivastav]]. The lyrics were written by [[Nusrat Badr]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elley |first=Derek |date=2004-06-24 |title=Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home |url=https://variety.com/2004/film/reviews/deewaar-let-s-bring-our-heroes-home-1200532619/ |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''Track list'''
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =

| title1 = Ali Ali
| extra1 = [[Krishna Beura]], [[Shraddha Pandit]], Vijayta
| length1 = 5:57

| title2 = Chaliye Va Chaliye
| extra2 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Roop Kumar Rathod]]
| length2 = 5:56

| title3 = Kara Kaga
| extra3 = [[Alka Yagnik]]
| length3 = 4:19

| title4 = Marhaba Marhaba
| extra4 = [[Sonu Nigam]], Xenia Ali
| length4 = 5:18

| title5 = Piya Bawri
| extra5 = Alka Yagnik, [[Kailash Kher]]
| length5 = 4:52

| title6 = Todenge Deewaar Hum
| extra6 = Udit Narayan, Mukul Agrawal
| length6 = 4:43
}}

== Critical reception ==

[[Taran Adarsh]] rated the film 3/5 and stated: "DEEWAAR has an impressive cast, but it is Amitabh Bachchan who towers above all with a splendid and power-packed performance. The actor seems to be accomplishing the unattainable with every film [...] Sanjay Dutt is in form yet again. Although his role isn't as well defined as that of Big B or Akshaye Khanna, Dutt comes up with an extremely likeable performance that is sure to win him plaudits from the viewers. His dialogues are well worded and are sure to appeal to the masses. Akshaye Khanna is a treat to watch. The youngster proves yet again that he is amongst the most gifted actors of the present generation. Amrita Rao is wasted".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=2004-06-25 |title=Deewaar – Lets bring our heroes home Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/deewaar/critic-review/deewaar-movie-review/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 August 2022 |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805063846/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/deewaar/critic-review/deewaar-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Derek Elley of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' stated, "Though its Indo-Pak politics are more ''[[Rambo (franchise)|Rambo]]'' than Romeo, as a barnstorming, jingoistic action movie, ''Deewaar'' delivers".<ref name="variety" />

== See also ==
* [[Prisoners of war during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]]
* [[The missing 54]], Indian POWs missing since the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
* [[1971 (2007 film)|''1971'' (2007 film)]], another Indian film about POWs from the 1971 war

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0387989}}
{{Milan Luthria}}
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Baadshaho

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{{short description|2017 film by Milan Luthria}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Baadshaho
| image = Ajay Devgn's Baadshaho.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Milan Luthria]]
| producer = {{unbulleted list|[[Bhushan Kumar]]|Krishan Kumar|Milan Luthria}}
| writer = [[Rajat Arora]]
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Ajay Devgn]]|[[Emraan Hashmi]]|[[Ileana D'Cruz]]|[[Vidyut Jammwal]]||[[Esha Gupta]]|[[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]]|
[[Priyanshu Chatterjee]]|[[Sharad Kelkar]]}}
| music = {{unbulleted list|[[Ankit Tiwari]]|[[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]]|[[Tanishk Bagchi]]|[[Ankit Tiwari]]|John Stewart Eduri ([[Film score|background score]])}}
| cinematography = Sunita Radia
| editing = [[Aasif Sheikh]]
| studio = {{unbulleted list|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|Vertex Motion Pictures}}
| distributor = {{unbulleted list|Mangl Murti Films<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sangeeta-ahir-to-distribute-baadshaho-nationally/articleshow/59986211.cms"Sangeeta |title=Ahir to distribute 'Baadshaho' nationally }}</ref>|CineKorn Entertainment}}
| released = {{Film date|2017|9|1|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ajay-Devgn-announces-the-release-date-of-Baadshaho-with-a-philosophical-message/articleshow/55871887.cms"Ajay |title=Devgn announces Baadshaho release date }}</ref>|Worldwide}}
| runtime = 136 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/baadshaho-film |title=BAADSHAHO – BBFC |date=1 September 2017 |publisher=[[BBFC]]}}</ref>
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}90 crore<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3590 |title=Baadshaho – Movie – Box Office India |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>{{better source|reason=Box Office India includes print and advertising costs in its budget figures, which is not done anywhere else.|date=February 2020}}
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}123.50 crore<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-break-baadshaho/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise break up of Baadshaho}}</ref>
}}

'''''Baadshaho''''' ({{Translation|Kings}}) is a 2017 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action-adventure film]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ajay-milan-rubbish-reports-of-deleting-intimate-scene-from-baadshaho-117080800199_1.html|title=Ajay, Milan rubbish reports of deleting intimate scene from 'Baadshaho'|website=[[Business Standard]]|access-date=8 August 2017|quote=We have seen films being made in similar genre earlier as well. That film had a political approach and ours is action adventure.}}</ref> written by [[Rajat Arora]], and directed and co-produced by [[Milan Luthria]]. It features [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Ileana D'Cruz]], [[Vidyut Jammwal]], [[Esha Gupta]] and [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ileana-dcruz-i-cant-kiss-ass-to-get-work-maybe-that-put-a-speed-breaker-in-my-career/articleshow/60209472.cms |title=Ileana D'Cruz: The idea of dropping the jacket in Baadshaho was mine}}</ref> The film is set in the [[The Emergency (India)|emergency era of 1975–77]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-emraan-hashmi-team-up-for-milan-luthrias-film-set-in-emergency-period-2869237/ |title=Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi team up for Milan Luthria's film set in Emergency period |date=22 June 2016 }}</ref>

The film was released worldwide on 1 September 2017.

==Plot==
In 1973, Maharani Gitanjali was a princess to a royal family in [[Rajasthan]]. As every royal family has loads of gold to themselves, so does this royal family. Still, her ancestors did not hand it over to the government of the country even after the ancestral reign was over. In 1975, the then Prime Minister of India, [[Indira Gandhi]], declared the state of emergency in the country. Around the same time, Sanjeev, an influential person in the Congress government, had been snubbed badly by Gitanjali in 1973. To seek revenge, Sanjeev asks army officer Colonel Rudra Pratap Singh to confiscate all the gold in Gitanjali's possession and to put her behind bars. Rudra follows Sanjeev's instructions and imprisons Gitanjali after forcibly taking possession of the gold rightfully belonging to the government but still held by her.

Rudra asks his trusted lieutenants, Major Seher Singh and Captain Somesh, to transfer all the gold to [[Delhi]] safely to the government, and for that, he gives Seher Singh a custom-made truck with a powerful safe in it in which he keeps all the confiscated gold. As Rudra and Seher Singh are discussing, Sanjana, Gitanjali's trusted aide, is sent by her to eavesdrop on their conversation and get a whiff of their plan. Gitanjali then plans an entire scheme and wants Sanjana to accompany Bhawani Singh in getting all the gold back and eventually release her from the jail.

Gitanjali briefs Bhawani Singh, her trusted lieutenant, about the gold and how she needs it all back to look after the people in her village. The loyal Bhawani Singh promises to retrieve the gold and return the same to Gitanjali, with whom he shares a romantic relationship.

Bhawani Singh, with the support of Daliya and Guruji, besides Sanjana, of course, chalk out an entire plan and seek out on a mission. The four follow the truck in which Seher Singh and his deputy, Somesh, are carrying the gold to Delhi. The group of four, at one point in the journey, takes control of the truck after throwing out Seher Singh and Somesh. The job now is to open the strong safe, something at which Guruji is adept. Meanwhile, Seher Singh, boss Rudra Pratap Singh, and other army and police officers are hot on the trail of Bhawani Singh and the truck. At one point, the army officers seek the help of police officer Durjan, but Bhawani Singh and his team members outwit him too.

But before Bhawani Singh can return the gold to Gitanjali Devi, a very shocking revelation is unveiled in front of him, that Gitanjali used him for her personal happiness and motives, and that Seher was her aide. Bhawani reveals that he already knew the dark truth about Gitanjali, and his team decided to distribute gold among poor people. After the war between Seher and Bhawani's team ends, Gitanjali realised that she is alone in the desert with a low chance of survival while Bhawani and his team have escaped.

==Cast==
*[[Ajay Devgn]] as Bhavani Singh
*[[Emraan Hashmi]] as Dalia
*[[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Rani Gitanjali Devi (a character based on [[Gayatri Devi]])<ref>{{citation |title=Before Baadshaho reviews: Who was Maharani Gayatri Devi? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/who-was-maharani-gayatri-devi-baadshaho-1035070-2017-08-31 |work=[[India Today]] |date=31 August 2017}}</ref>
*[[Esha Gupta]] as Sanjana
*[[Vidyut Jammwal]] as Army Officer Major Seher Singh
*[[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as Tikla aka Guruji
*[[Priyanshu Chatterjee]] as Sanjay Kumar Mishra (politician) (a character based on [[Sanjay Gandhi]])
*[[Sharad Kelkar]] as Police Inspector Durjan
*[[Lankesh Bhardwaj]] as Supdt. Meena
*[[Adil Hussain]] as Officer
*[[Denzil Smith]] as Colonel Rudra Pratap Singh
*[[Ravi Kale]] as Babu Moshai
*Aishmita Meena as Village Lady

==Production==

===Development===
In January 2015, Ajay Devgn signed [[Milan Luthria]]'s ''Baadshaho'', marking his fourth collaboration with the director after ''[[Kachche Dhaage]]'' (1999), ''[[Chori Chori (2003 film)|Chori Chori]]'' (2003) and ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Milan-Luthria-to-direct-Ajay-Devgn-in-Baadshaho/articleshow/45898755.cms"Milan |title=Luthria to direct Abhishek Singh in Baadshaho }}</ref> This was the third collaboration of Emraan Hashmi with the director after ''Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai'' and ''[[The Dirty Picture]]'' (2012). Luthria stated that besides directing he was also co-producing the film along with [[Bhushan Kumar]]'s [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. [[Ankit Tiwari]] was music director.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bollywood/160116/bhushan-kumar-and-milan-luthria-roped-in-ankit-tiwari-for-a-song-in-baadshaho.html"Bhushan Kumar and Milan Luthria roped in Ankit Tiwari for a song in Baadshaho"]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-is-ash-gayatri-devi-in-baadshaho-2201802 |title=Is Ash Gayatri Devi in Baadshaho? |date=14 April 2016 }}</ref>

===Casting===
[[File:Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]], during trailer launch of ''Baadshaho'']]
Actresses [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Shruti Hassan]] and [[Priyanka Chopra]] were speculated as the lead actress opposite [[Ajay Devgn]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-m-in-talks-2207429%22Aishwarya |title=dna |website=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-khan-not-doing-ajay-devgn-starrer-baadshaho/ |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan not doing Ajay Devgn starrer 'Baadshaho' |date=23 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shruti-haasan-paired-opposite-ajay-devgn-in-baadshaho/ |title=Shruti Haasan to star with Ajay Devgn in "Baadshaho" |date=22 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-in-badshaaho-2190633 |title=Priyanka Chopra to star with Ajay Devgn and Vidyut Jammwal in Badshaaho? |date=18 March 2016 }}</ref> Though Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif liked the script, they declined the offer due to non-availability.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/milan-luthria-reveals-that-he-approached-kareena-kapoor-khan-and-katrina-kaif-for-ileana-dcruzs-role-in-baadshaho/articleshow/60119831.cms"Milan |title=Luthria reveals that he approached Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif for Ileana D'Cruz's role in 'Baadshaho' }}</ref> The film was to star [[Diljit Dosanjh]] initially, though he opted out of the project subsequently and was replaced by [[Emraan Hashmi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-emraan-hashmi-replaces-diljit-dosanjh-in-ajay-devgn-s-baadshaho-2225568 |title=Emraan Hashmi replaces Diljit Dosanjh in Ajay Devgn's 'Baadshaho' |date=20 June 2016 }}</ref>

Later in June 2016, actors [[Vidyut Jammwal]], [[Ileana D'Cruz]] and [[Esha Gupta]] were officially confirmed to be in the cast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ajay-devgn-and-emraan-hashmi-team-up-once-again-for-milan-luthria-s-baadshaho-2226508%22Ajay |title=dna |website=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Baadshaho-to-go-on-floors-in-August/articleshow/52865034.cms"'Baadshaho' |title=to go on floors in August }}</ref> [[Priyanshu Chatterjee]] was cast in a special appearance for the role of the politician Sanjeev, modelled after [[Sanjay Gandhi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/baadshaho-review-kaun-banega-con/article19600789.ece |title=Baadshaho review: Kaun banega con?}}</ref>

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 15 August 2016 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/milan-luthrias-ajay-devgn-emraan-hashmi-starrer-baadshaho-goes-on-floors-2993560/ |title=Milan Luthria's Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi-starrer Baadshaho goes on floors |date=24 August 2016 }}</ref> The second schedule started on 1 December 2016 in [[Jodhpur]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/021216/ajay-devgn-and-emraan-hashmi-rekindle-old-bonhomie-in-jodhpur-for-baadshaho.html"Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi rekindle old bonhomie in Jodhpur for Baadshah hoo"]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Milan-Luthrias-next-will-have-Rajasthan-as-its-major-backdrop/articleshow/53170233.cms"Milan |title=Luthria's next will have Rajasthan as its major backdrop }}</ref> The third schedule commenced on 19 January 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ajay-devgn-resumes-shooting-for-baadshaho-2294317%22Ajay |title=dna |website=dna}}</ref>

[[Ileana D'Cruz]] wrapped her part of filming on 5 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ileana-dcruz-baadshaho-was-incredibly-special/articleshow/57476215.cms"Ileana |title=D'Cruz: 'Baadshaho' was incredibly special }}</ref> The Rajasthan schedule was wrapped up on 9 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/baadshaho-ajay-devgn-completes-rajasthan-shooting-schedule-1358090.html"Baadshaho: |title=Ajay Devgn Completes Rajasthan Shooting Schedule }}</ref>

==Release and Marketing ==
The makers of the film earlier announced that the films worldwide release would be on 26 January 2017. However, upon request from producers [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] and [[Rakesh Roshan]] of the films ''[[Raees (2017 film)|Raees]]'' and ''[[Kaabil]]'' respectively, Bhushan Kumar moved the worldwide release date to 12 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ajay-devgn-s-baadshaho-stays-clear-of-raees-kaabil-box-office-clash-2232999 |title=Ajay Devgn's 'Baadshaho' stays clear of Raees-Kaabil box office clash |date=10 July 2016 }}</ref> In early December 2016, Devgn announced 1 September 2017 as the worldwide release date.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ajay-Devgn-announces-the-release-date-of-Baadshaho-with-a-philosophical-message/articleshow/55871887.cms |title=Ajay Devgn announces the release date of 'Baadshaho' with a philosophical message – Times of India ► }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Baadshaho
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Rahul Dev Burman]], [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Ankit Tiwari]], [[Abhijit Vaghani]], DJ Chetas and Traditional Folk
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| recorded =
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| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 30:52
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
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| misc = {{External media
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}}
The soundtrack was released on 19 August 2017 by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], which consists of eight songs, composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Ankit Tiwari]], Abhijit Vaghani, DJ Chetas and Traditional Folk. The songs "Mere Rashke Qamar" and "Socha Hai" ("Kehdoon Tumhe" from the 1975 film ''[[Deewaar]]'') are recreations for the film by lyricist [[Manoj Muntashir]] and composer Tanishk Bagchi. Their originals were written by Fana Buland Shehri and [[Sahir Ludhianvi]], and were composed by [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] and [[R. D. Burman]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/baadshaho-new-song-ajay-devgn-ileana-dcruzs-mere-rashke-qamar-is-a-musical-delight/articleshow/59591766.cms |title='Baadshaho' new song: Ajay Devgn-Ileana D'cruz's 'Mere Rashke Qamar' is a musical delight |date=14 July 2017 |access-date=14 July 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/baadshaho-song-mere-rashke-qamar-ajay-devgn-ileana-dcruz-romance-and-nusrat-fateh-ali-khans-voice-make-it-special-watch-video-4750079/ |title=Baadshaho song Mere Rashke Qamar: Ajay Devgn-Ileana D'Cruz romance and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's voice make it special. |date=14 July 2017 |access-date=14 July 2017 |work=The Indian Express |author=Arushi Jain}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/baadshaho-song-piya-more-launch-sunny-leone-emraan-hashmi-twitter-chat-4764977/ |title=Baadshaho song Piya More launch: Sunny Leone, Emraan Hashmi indulge in Twitter banter |date=24 July 2017 }}</ref>

The song "Piya More" (first version) is a remake from Ankit Tiwari's old tune "Nasha Shar Pe Chadke Bhole" (from the film "''[[Dee Saturday Night]]''").<ref>{{Citation|title=Piya More (First Version) on YouTube Music|url=https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=kt2_V1Gzx08|language=en|access-date=2021-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Devarsi|title=Ankit Tiwari has indeed reworked his old tune for ‘Piya More’ from ‘Baadshaho’|url=https://scroll.in/reel/845195/ankit-tiwari-has-indeed-reworked-his-old-tune-for-piya-more-from-baadshaho|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> Then, Tiwari change the tune and some lyrics cause the controversy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Ankit Tiwari’s Piya More From Baadshaho A Copy Of Nasha Sar Pe From Dee Saturday Night?|url=https://www.spotboye.com/music/music-news/is-ankit-tiwari-s-piya-more-from-baadshaho-a-copy-of-nasha-sar-pe-from-dee-saturday-night/5979f00094019de415bd3146|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.spotboye.com}}</ref> This song appearance [[Sunny Leone]] and [[Emraan Hashmi]]. Sung by [[Neeti Mohan]] and [[Mika Singh]].

The song "Socha Hai" was later changed to the lyrics due to copyright issues.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Socha Hai' Song Dropped From The Movie 'Baadshaho' Due To Copyright Issues|url=https://www.bollywoodcat.com/socha-hai-song-dropped-movie-baadshaho-due-copyright-issues|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.bollywoodcat.com|language=en-US}}</ref> The song changed without "Socha Hai", "Kehdoon Tumhe". Sung by [[Jubin Nautiyal]] and Neeti Mohan without [[Kishore Kumar]] and [[Asha Bhosle|Asha Bhoshle]]'s additional vocals. You can listen the new version of Socha Hai in Jubin's Compilation Album : "Best Of Jubin Nautiyal" (2016) & "Best Of Jubin Nautiyal" (2020). But, the song is not available on some online music player like [[Spotify]], [[Gaana]] and [[JioSaavn]].

T-Series later private the official video of the song "Socha Hai" and Jukebox audio video of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baadshaho Official Jukebox - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPbRQ-BEb88|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-29|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 30:52
| title1 = [[Mere Rashke Qamar#2017 film version|Mere Rashke Qamar]]
| all_lyrics = [[Manoj Muntashir]]
| music1 = [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| extra1 = Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, [[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]
| length1 = 3:40
| title2 = Piya More
| music2 = [[Ankit Tiwari]]
| extra2 = [[Mika Singh]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
| length2 = 4:17
| title3 = Socha Hai
| music3 = [[R. D. Burman]], Tanishk Bagchi
| extra3 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]], Neeti Mohan, {{small|(Additional Vocals: [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Asha Bhosle]])}}
| length3 = 2:50
| title4 = Hoshiyar Rehna
| note4 = Traditional lyrics
| music4 = Traditional Folk
| extra4 = [[Kabir Café|Neeraj Arya's Kabir Café]]
| length4 = 4:07
| title5 = Mere Rashke Qamar
| note5 = Version 2
| extra5 = [[Tulsi Kumar]]
| music5 = Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Tanishk Bagchi
| length5 = 3:41
| title6 = Socha Hai
| note6 = 2nd Version
| extra6 = Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan
| music6 = R. D. Burman, Tanishk Bagchi
| length6 = 4:13
| title7 = Mere Rashke Qamar
| note7 = Remix
| extra7 = Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
| music7 = Tanishk Bagchi, '''Remix by:''' DJ Chetas
| length7 = 3:36
| title8 = Socha Hai
| note8 = Love Version
| extra8 = Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan
| music8 = R. D. Burman, Abhijit Vaghani
| length8 = 4:28
}}

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Award Ceremony
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! Ref.(s)
|-
| [[10th Mirchi Music Awards]]
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of The Year|Male Vocalist of The Year]]
| [[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]] for "[[Mere Rashke Qamar#2017 film version|Mere Rashke Qamar]]"
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/hindi-2017/nominations/ |title=Nominations – Mirchi Music Awards 2017 |website=MMAMirchiMusicAwards|access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{Bollywood Hungama movie|baadshaho}}
*{{IMDb title|4906960}}

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The Power (2021 Indian film)

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{{short description|2021 film by Mahesh Manjrekar}}
{{about|the Indian action thriller film|the unrelated British horror film|The Power (2021 British film)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Power
| image = The Power film.jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
| producer = Vijay Galani Pratik Galani Dhaval Jayantilal Gada Aksshay Jayantilal Gada
| writer = Mahesh Manjrekar Siddharth Salvi
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Vidyut Jammwal]]
*[[Shruti Haasan]]
*[[Chetan Hansraj]]
*[[Aham Sharma]]
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
}}
| music = [[Salim Sulaiman]]
| cinematography = Rakesh Rawat
| editing = Sarvesh Parab
| studio = [[Pen India Limited]] Galani Entertainments
| distributor = [[Zee Plex]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|01|14|India}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''The Power''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-power-trailer-vidyut-jammwal-starrer-is-a-violent-revenge-drama-7142246/|title=The Power trailer: Vidyut Jammwal-starrer is a violent revenge drama|last=Rawat|first=Kshitij|work=The Indian Express|date=11 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> It stars an [[ensemble cast]] featuring [[Vidyut Jammwal]], Mahesh Manjrekar, [[Shruti Haasan]], [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]], [[Sonal Chauhan]], [[Medha Manjrekar]], [[Prateik Babbar]], [[Sachin Khedekar]] and [[Jisshu Sengupta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-power-trailer-vidyut-jammwal-shruti-haasan-s-romance-takes-a-deadly-turn-101610351116449.html|title=The Power trailer: Vidyut Jammwal-Shruti Haasan's romance takes a deadly turn|work=Hindustan Times|date=11 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> The film was released on the online streaming service [[Zee Plex]] on 14 January 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vidyut-jammwal-not-interested-promoting-power-producer-vijay-galani-breaks-silence/|title=s Vidyut Jammwal not interested in promoting The Power? Producer Vijay Galani BREAKS silence|last=Seta|first=Fenil|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=12 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mistry|first=Ketna|date=2020-12-12|title=Mahesh Manjrekar's 'The Power' to release on ZEE5|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/mahesh-manjrekars-the-power-to-release-on-zee5/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Parasuraman|first=Prathyush|date=2021-01-14|title=The Power On Zee Plex: Vidyut Jammwal's Acrobatics Keep Afloat This Godfather-Tale Gone Stale|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/the-power-zee5-vidyut-jammwal-acrobatics-keep-afloat-this-godfather-tale-gone-stale/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-12|title=Shruti Haasan, Vidyut Jammwal Starrer 'The Power' Is Streaming On ZEE5|url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/martini-shots/trending/shruti-haasan-vidyut-jammwal-starrer-the-power-is-streaming-on-zee5-article175246.htm|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Desimartini|language=en}}</ref>

''The Power'' received mixed reviews from critics who praised the cast performances, action sequences and editing, but criticised its pace, screenwriting and direction.

==Premise==
An attempt is made on the life of a [[crime boss]] Kaalidas Haridas Thakur, who refuses to strike a deal. However, the assassination goes wrong, resulting in the killing of an innocent man Anwar, and igniting a blood feud. Pari, Anwar's daughter swears to avenge her father's death by annihilating the Thakur clan where she sides with Thakur rival Vishambhar Rana.

==Cast==
*[[Vidyut Jammwal]] as Devidas Thakur
*[[Shruti Haasan]] as Parveen / Pari
*[[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]] as Anwar
*[[Sachin Khedekar]] as Vishambhar Rana
*[[Sonal Chauhan]] as Chandini
*[[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Ramdas Thakur
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Kaalidas Haridas Thakur
*[[Medha Manjrekar]] as Uma Kaalidas Thakur
*[[Prateik Babbar]] as Ranjeet Venkat Shankarnarayanan
*[[Mrunmayee Deshpande]] as Ratna Thakur
*[[Sudhanshu Pandey]] as Rocky
*[[Yuvika Chaudhary]] as Shaila Thakur
*[[Salil Ankola]] as Robert
*[[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] as Francis Dcosta
*[[Chetan Hansraj]] as Fakira
*[[Aham Sharma]] as Charlie
*Vidyadhar Joshi as Bhau
*Savita Malpekar as Thakur's Maid
*Ganesh Yadav as Potya

==Reception==
=== Critical response ===
[[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' said that the film is "engaging to begin with, but as it rolls along, it becomes clear that it falls in the ‘if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen ’em all’ category of underworld dramas."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-power-movie-review-vidyut-jammwal-and-shruti-haasan-are-powerless-in-the-face-of-a-generic-dated-script-9202391.html|title=The Power movie review: Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan are powerless in the face of a generic, dated script|website=Firstpost|date=14 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "With a tighter, finer screenplay and more consistent performers, ‘The Power’ could have been a befitting response of this decade to the [[Sarkar (film series)|''Sarkar'' franchise]] but a lacklustre narrative, among other things, brings the power down to level zero."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/the-power/movie-review/80254927.cms|title=The Power Movie Review : Not all that powerful|work=The Times of India|date=13 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> Samrudhi Ghosh of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "''The Power'', with its creative bankruptcy, brings nothing new to already done-to-death iterations of ''[[The Godfather]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-power-review-vidyut-jammwal-and-shruti-haasan-star-in-a-poor-retread-of-the-godfather-101610611823289.html|title=The Power review: Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan star in a poor retread of The Godfather|work=Hindustan Times|date=14 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref> Joginder Tuteja of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' noted "If the film had been crisper with solid drama in the second half too, ''The Power'' could have been more powerful."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/the-power-review/20210115.htm|title=The Power review|website=Rediff.com|date=15 January 2021|access-date=7 February 2021}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox Album
| name = The Power
| type = Soundtrack
| artist =
| released = 21 January 2021
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 5:47
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| prev_title = [[Coolie No. 1 (2020 film)|Coolie No.1]]
| prev_year = 2020
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|7DqLdw1LVuw|The Power - Full Album}}
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The music for the film was composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman]] with lyrics written by [[Kumaar]] . The single "Oh Saaiyaan" was sung by [[Arijit Singh]] and Raj Pandit while the female version was sung by Aishwarya Pandit <ref>{{cite web | title =The power romantic anthem 'Oh Saaiyaan' out: Arijit Singh's track featuring Vidyut Jamwal, Shruti Hassan is a foot tapping number|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/bollywood/The-power-romantic-anthem-oh-saaiyaan-out-Arijit-Singhs-track-featuring-Vidyut-Jamwal-Shruti-Hassan-is-foot-tapping-number-2546873.html|date= 12 January 2021 |website=Zee News|access-date= 12 January 2021}}</ref>

{{Soundtrack
| title1 = Oh Saaiyaan
| length1 = 3:21
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| lyrics1 = [[Kumaar]]
| music1 = [[Salim-Sulaiman]]
| extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]], Raj Pandit
| title2 = Oh Saaiyaan (Female Version)
| length2 = 2:26
| lyrics2 = Kumaar
| music2 = Salim-Sulaiman
| extra2 = Aishwarya Pandit
| total_length = 5:47
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt13802376}}
*''[https://www.zee5.com/global/movies/details/the-power/0-0-330581 The Power]'' at [[ZEE5]]

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Bahut Hua Samman

2026-10-11T14:26:25Z

216.164.252.126:

{{short description|2020 Indian comedy film}}
{{Long plot|date=June 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bahut Hua Samman
| image = Bahut Hua Samman film Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Release Poster
| director = [[Ashish R. Shukla]]
| producer = Siddharth Anand Kumar [[Saregama]]
| writer = Avinash Singh Vijay Narayan Verma
| story =
| screenplay =
| based_on =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Raghav Juyal]]
* [[Ram Kapoor]]
* [[Namit Das]]
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] }}
| music = Mannan Munjal
| cinematography = Parasher Baruah
| editing = Suchitra Sathe
| studio = [[Yoodlee films]] [[Saregama]]
| distributor = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| runtime = 125 minutes
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|10|2|ref1=<ref name="News18 2020">{{cite web | title='Bahut Hua Samman' A Slice-of-life Comedy: Raghav Juyal | website=News18 | date=2020-09-29 | url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/bahut-hua-samman-a-slice-of-life-comedy-raghav-juyal-2918561.html | access-date=2020-09-30}}</ref>}}
| country = India
| budget = 
| gross =
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''Bahut Hua Samman''''' ({{translation|Enough of respect}}) is a 2020 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy thriller]] film directed by [[Ashish R. Shukla]]. It was produced and bankrolled by [[Yoodlee films]], the film division of [[Saregama]]. The film stars [[Raghav Juyal]], Abhishek Chauhan, [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]], [[Ram Kapoor]], [[Nidhi Singh]], [[Namit Das]] and [[Flora Saini]]. It premiered on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 2 October 2020 and received positive reviews.<ref name="Jain 2020">{{cite web | last=Jain | first=Arushi | title=Bahut Hua Sammaan trailer: Raghav Juyal and Sanjay Mishra are all set to tickle your funny bone | website=The Indian Express | date=2020-09-30 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bahut-hua-sammaan-trailer-raghav-juyal-sanjay-mishra-6649237/ | access-date=2020-09-30}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film starts with two men fighting over a car dent. In anger, one of them breaks the window of the other's car, and they fight in a humorously eccentric manner. The owner of the damaged car takes out a bag, and both of them leave the scene. Later, we learn that the two are Fundoo (Abhishek Chauhan) and Bony (Raghav Juyal), and that they staged this act together to steal the bag from the car without attracting suspicion. They sell the bag to Chandu, the college's con man.

Fundoo and Bonny failed their final year of [[mechanical engineering]] training and are unable to graduate. The college's graduates throw a party to celebrate their new jobs, and Fundoo and Bony attend this party. But they become envious and leave, and soon cross paths with Baba ([[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]]) who thinks of himself as a Robin Hood fighting the societal faults of capitalism with his comrades. Baba convinced them to rob a branch of the college bank and gives them a map of it. Specifically, Baba tells them to rob the locker room, which has cash and jewelry worth around 30,000,000 rupees (£299,700).

Fundoo and Bonny discuss various plans, but ultimately decide to rob the bank by entering through the water pipes below the locker room and using a machine to cut the room's steel flooring. They ask Chandu to give them some men to assist, and he provides them with Raju and Bhola. But after they make fun of Fundoo and Bonny, Fundoo and Bonny send them away and decide to execute the plan by themselves after all.

They ask Chandu to turn off the water supply for 24 hours under the guise of water conservation so that they can enter the locker room through the pipes safely. Baba instructs them to rob the locker of PMS (the college's dean, and also the professor who failed them) as he believes this locker has something valuable. Unfortunately, the water supply was only cut for 8 hours instead of 24, and when they are about to enter the locker room, the water starts flowing again. Nevertheless, they manage to enter the locker room, only to find that PMS is there with some police officers, and that several of the lockers are broken. The police arrest Fundoo and Bonny, who are then interrogated by officer Bobby (Nidhi Singh). We learn that Bobby is trying hard to have a child with her husband Rajat (Namit Das). Bobby tortures Fundoo and Bony using a machine consisting of pulleys and levers, which Bobby was able to set up because she was also a mechanical engineering student in the same college.

PMS informs Netaji about the robbery, explaining that his locker has been looted and the [[Kohinoor]] that was inside it is now gone. Netaji slaps PMS and the mood grows tense. Netaji then meets with Baba Ji of the company Akhand Bharat Sansthan. Baba Ji warns Netaji that if he suffers harm to his reputation, he will not let Netaji win the next election. Netaji promises him that he will find the Kohinoor, and he hires ex-commando Lovely Singh to help him.

The police ask Fundoo and Bonny to identify the robbers via security camera footage, and they identify Bhola and Raju. The police arrest Chandu, who earlier in the film introduced these two men to Fundoo and Bonny, but Chandu reveals that he doesn't know anything about the plot.

Meanwhile, Bholu and Raju call their boss Baalu Bhaiya. We learn that they had earlier caused a major financial loss to Baalu's business, and that they robbed the bank in order to pay back the loss and rebuild trust. Baalu Bhaiya asks them to meet him at Sapna's farmhouse (Sapna is the girlfriend of both Bholu and Raju). However, Baalu Bhaiya sends his men there to kill Bholu and Raju, and once they arrive, they capture Sapna and ask her about Bholu and Raju. Bholu and Raju overhear this conversation and try to save Sapna. In the midst of the shooting, Bholu and Raju drop the bag with the robbed items, Sapna picks it up, and they all flee.

Meanwhile, Lovely Singh is searching for the bag and questions Baalu Bhaiya, but when he does not get any information, he kills Baalu. Fundoo and Bony are released on bail with the help of Baba. Lovely reaches Sapna and checks the bag with the stolen items but doesn't find the Kohinoor. He asks her to call Raju and Bholu to set up a meeting, and they ask her to come back to the old farmhouse outside the village. The call was taped by the police. Lovely kills Sapna after learning all the information he wanted from her.

When Raju and Bhola arrive at the farmhouse, the police arrest them and put them in jail. At the jail, Baba asks for the whereabouts of the Kohinoor in exchange for telling them where Sapna is. They reveal to Baba that it is in the jeep near the farmhouse. Baba asks Fundoo and Bony to accompany him there. They at first refuse, but their eagerness for riches ultimately leads them to agree. Lovely overhears Baba's conversation with Raju and Bhola and gets to the farmhouse before them.

Lovely gets the bag and then tries to kill the two. Baba saves them but gets shot. Fundoo and Bony get the Kohinoor, which is a diary that describes how much money Akhand Bharat gave to the union minister as well as a chemical formula. They take the diary to Bobby, who questions PMS to learn that the chemical formula of for a substance that is put in all the products of Akhand Bharat Sansthan so that people get addicted to them. PMS reveals the location of the lab where this chemical is produced. Bobby had planned a vacation with Rajat to Manali to plan a baby, but cancels the trip and instead takes him to Gorakhpur to investigate Akhand Bharat Sansthan's lab. Before leaving, she finds Rajat's fertility report, which says that Rajat can never become a father. They learned the location of the lab in PMS's interrogation.

Meanwhile, we learn that Baba is alive; he decides to take revenge on Lovely and gets his weapons ready. As Bobby and our two protagonists enter the lab, Fundoo and Bony come under the influence of a toxic biochemical, lose their senses, and start to hallucinate. Lovely arrives, hoping to get the Kohinoor back, and tries to kill all three of them. But Baba arrives just in time to save them and kills Lovely, thus achieving his revenge. Seeing Baba's heroic act, Bobby decides to make him her sperm donor for [[in vitro fertilization]]. A few days later, Akhand Bharat Sansthan's wicked deeds are exposed and Babaji is sent to jail. When Baba asks Fundoo and Bony about their future plans, they reveal that they made a fortune by [[short-selling]] shares of Akhand Bharat, and now they are wealthy. Bobby soon delivers a baby girl. The movie ends with Baba, Fundoo, and Bony relaxing in a pool.

== Cast ==
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as Ram Prasad aka Bakch*d Baba
* [[Raghav Juyal]] as Bony
* Abhishek Chauhan as Fundoo
* [[Ram Kapoor]] as Lovely Singh
* [[Nidhi Singh]] as Bobby Tiwari
* [[Namit Das]] as Rajat Tiwari
* [[Flora Saini]] as Sapna Rani
* Sharat Sonu as Bhola
* Bhupesh Singh as Raju

== Release ==
The film released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 2 October 2020.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bahut Hua Sammaan
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Ankit Uppal
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 6 October 2020
| recorded = 2020
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| length = 39:00
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Saregama]]
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The music is composed by Ankit Uppal and Mannan Munjal and released on [[Saregama]] label.

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| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| title1 = Bahut Hua Sammaan Title Track
| lyrics1 = Prikshit Gupta
| extra1 = Mannan Munjal
| music1 = Parry G
| note1 =
| length1 = 3:05

| title2 = Boom Boom Mix Up
| lyrics2 = [[Indeewar]]
| extra2 = Mannan Munjal
| music2 = [[Nazia Hassan]]
| note2 =
| length2 = 3:42

| title3 = Dhano Ki Aankhon Mein
| lyrics3 = Gulzar
| extra3 = [[R.D.Burman]]
| music3 = [[R.D.Burman]]
| note3 =
| length3 = 4:00

| title4 = Kela Kaise Khaogi
| lyrics4 = [[Naushad]]
| extra4 = Charanjit Ahuja
| music4 = Munni Ketkiwali
| note4 =
| length4 = 3:15

| title5 = Follow Me
| lyrics5 = [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]
| extra5 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| music5 = [[Sharon Prabhakar]]
| note5 =
| length5 = 5:03

| title6 = Boogie Boogie
| lyrics6 = [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]
| extra6 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| music6 = [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| note6 =
| length6 = 6:18

| title7 = O Go Piya
| lyrics7 = Guahar Kanpuri
| extra7 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| music7 = [[Sulakshana Pandit]]
| note7 =
| length7 = 7:02

| title8 = One Rupee Ten Rupees
| lyrics8 = [[Indeewar]]
| extra8 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| music8 = [[Usha Mangeshkar]], [[Chandrani Mukherjee]], [[Shailendra Singh (singer)|Shailendra Singh]]
| note8 =
| length8 = 7:15
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt10916102}}

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Lafangey Parindey

2026-10-11T14:24:41Z

216.164.252.126:

{{EngvarB|date=May 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Lafangey Parindey
| image = lafangeyparindey1.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Pradeep Sarkar]]
| producer = [[Aditya Chopra]]
| screenplay = Gopi Puthran
| story = Gopi Puthran
| starring = [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] [[Deepika Padukone]] [[Namit Das]] [[Kay Kay Menon]]
| music = R. Anandh
| cinematography = [[Natarajan Subramaniam]]
| editing = Sanjib Datta
| studio =
| distributor = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|8|20|}}
| runtime = 155 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{INRConvert|227|m}}<ref>{{cite web|title=All India 2010 (Figures in INR Crore) |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA== |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=31 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209083536/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA%3D%3D |archive-date= 9 December 2013 }}</ref>
}}
'''''Lafangey Parindey''''' ({{trans|Cheeky birds}}) is a 2010 [[Hindi]] romantic drama directed by [[Pradeep Sarkar]], produced by [[Aditya Chopra]] and starring [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] in the lead roles. The film was released on 20 August 2010 under the [[Yash Raj Films]] banner.<ref>[http://www.yashrajfilms.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=960ee931-f8e1-4321-a6f5-9d871a67409d ''Lafangey Parindey In Theatres On 20th August 2010'']</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/10/jun/24-meet-lafangey-parindey-deepika-neil-this-august-061008.asp|title=Meet LAFANGEY PARINDEY Deepika & Neil this August - bollywood news : glamsham.com|website=www.glamsham.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Features-Events/Features/Revealed-First-look-of-Lafangey-Parindey/articleshow/6090413.cms|title=''Lafangey Parindey Revealed''|access-date=25 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628051149/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Features-Events/Features/Revealed-First-look-of-Lafangey-Parindey/articleshow/6090413.cms|archive-date=28 June 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/dresscircle/Lafangey-Parindey-to-release-on-August-20/Article1-563042.aspx "Lafangey Parindey to release on August 20"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026082227/http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/dresscircle/Lafangey-Parindey-to-release-on-August-20/Article1-563042.aspx |date=26 October 2011 }}. ''Hindustan Times''.</ref> The story of the film is partially inspired from the 1978 American film, ''[[Ice Castles]]'' and the 1999 Tamil film, ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100824051726/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14954089 Is Lafenge Parindey lifted from Vijay film?]. Sify. Retrieved 21 August 2010.</ref>

== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=January 2021}}
Pinky Palkar is an aspiring skater who dreams of making it big through a television show. She is the archetypical [[Mumbai]] chawl girl who dreams big, despite her lowly surroundings.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Lafangey-Parindey/moviereview/6337701.cms | work=The Times of India | first1=Nikhat | last1=Kazmi | title=Lafangey Parindey | date=20 August 2010}}</ref> Her dreams goes away when One-Shot-Nandu, a fighter who pummels his opponents in the ring blindfolded, knocks her down in a freak car accident, making her blind.<ref>[http://www.worldsnap.com/news/entertainment/bollywood/lafangey-parindey-edgy-love-story-of-street-fighter-blind-girl-88427.html ‘Lafangey Parindey’ – edgy love story of street fighter, blind girl : WorldSnap] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820095049/http://www.worldsnap.com/news/entertainment/bollywood/lafangey-parindey-edgy-love-story-of-street-fighter-blind-girl-88427.html |date=20 August 2010 }}</ref> Despite her handicap, Pinky is determined to participate in the show. Full of remorse, Nandu trains her to "see" through her blindness, using her other senses. In return, she teaches him to skate and Nandu becomes her partner in the competition. They gradually fall in love.

==Cast==
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Pinky Palkar
* [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] as Nandan 'One-Shot Nandu' Kamthekar
* [[Kay Kay Menon]] as Anna (Special Appearance)
* [[Piyush Mishra]] as Usmaan Bhai
* [[Manish Choudhary (actor)|Manish Choudhary]] as Inspector Keki Sethna
* [[Namit Das]] as Faizal Lateef Sheikh a.k.a. Chaddi
* [[Amey Pandya]] as Bablu Mane
* Rahul Pendkalkar as Pinky's younger brother
* [[Juhi Chawla]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Jaaved Jaaferi]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Shiamak Davar]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Pankaj Jha]] as the Eunuch
* S. M. Zaheer as a Commissioner
* [[Viraj Adhav]] as Diesel a.k.a. Rameshwar Iyer
* Vinay Sharma as Gulkand
* Palomi as Tina Mukherjee
* [[Atisha Naik]]

== Production ==
During the shooting of the film, [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] admitted that the physical violence of the film is real. "I'm covered with welters, wounds and bruises", he explained.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/04/23/14025/index.html "I'm covered with welters, wounds & bruises on Lafangey Parindey sets" - Neil]. ''Bollywood Hungama''</ref>

==Critical reception==
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff]] rated it 2.5/5 and said, "Ultimately ''Lafangey Parindey'', like its attention-grabbing title, is unapologetically superficial with a brief attention span".<ref>{{cite web|last=Verma|first=Sukhanya|title=Lafangey Parindey Review|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/aug/20/review-lafangey-parindey-lacks-spunk.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of IBN rated it 2/5 "It's the kind of film that keeps you waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever does. You find yourself exhausted by the time the lights come back on".<ref>{{cite web|last=Masand|first=Rajeev|title=Lafangey Parindey Review|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-lafangey-parindey-is-pointless-boring/129271-47-84.html?from=tn|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822140058/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-lafangey-parindey-is-pointless-boring/129271-47-84.html?from=tn|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 August 2010|publisher=CNN-IBN|access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref> Mayank Shekhar of [[Hindustan Times]] rated it 1.5/5 "Scatter-brained, mish-mash of a movie".<ref>{{cite web|last=Shekhar|first=Mayank|title=Lafangey Parindey Review|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-Review-Lafangey-Parindey/Article1-589535.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823170425/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-Review-Lafangey-Parindey/Article1-589535.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 August 2010|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=21 August 2010}}</ref> Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL rated the film 3 out of 5 saying, "Expect fun and you won't be disappointed, expect goosebumps and you may be!".<ref>{{cite web|title= AOL Moview review ‘Lafangey Parindey’|url=http://www.aolbollywood.com/2010/08/20/lafangey-parindey-movie-review}}</ref> Subhash K. Jha from IANS rated the film 3.5 out of 5 saying, "Movie is an inspirational tale told with as little fuss and as much feeling as cinematically possible. Not to be missed.".<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Lafangey Parindey’- a poignant love story (Movie Review)|url=http://news.worldsnap.com/entertainment/movie-review/lafangey-parindey-movie-review-90009.html|publisher=WorldSnap|access-date=21 August 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720062114/http://news.worldsnap.com/entertainment/movie-review/lafangey-parindey-movie-review-90009.html|archive-date=20 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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===Track list===
The album has six original tunes composed by R. Anandh, a famous ad jingle composer formerly part of the band Agosh who also did music for Sangeeth Sivan's films Zor and Nirnayam ([[Malayalam]]). Lyrics are by [[Swanand Kirkire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicaloud.com/2010/07/16/lafangey-parindey-music-review/|title=Lafangey Parindey - Music Review-Neil Nitin Mukesh-Deepika Padukone-R Anandh - Music Aloud|website=www.musicaloud.com}}</ref><ref>[http://www.worldsnap.com/news/entertainment/bollywood/man-lafanga-will-enchant-you-in-lafangey-parindey-album-86070.html Review of Lafangey Parindey Music] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727042831/http://www.worldsnap.com/news/entertainment/bollywood/man-lafanga-will-enchant-you-in-lafangey-parindey-album-86070.html |date=27 July 2010 }}</ref>

{{Track listing
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| title1 = Lafangey Parindey | extra1 = Ronit Sarkar | length1 = 4:55
| title2 = Mann Lafanga | extra2 = [[Mohit Chauhan]] | length2 = 5:37
| title3 = Dhatad Tatad | extra3 = [[Shail Hada]], [[Anushka Manchanda]] | length3 = 3:44
| title4 = Nain Parindey | extra4 = [[Shilpa Rao]] | length4 = 4:26
| title5 = Rang Daalein | extra5 = [[Suraj Jagan]] | length5 = 5:07
| title6 = Born To Fly | extra6 = Instrumental | length6 = 3:06
| title7 = Mann Lafanga | note7 = Club Mix | extra7 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], Joshilay | length7 = 3:45
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| [[3rd Mirchi Music Awards]]
| Best Song Recording
| Anil Kumar Konakandla and Biswadeep Chatterjee - "Man Lafanga"
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| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2010/hindi/nominees.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130070949/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2010/hindi/nominees.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-01-30|title=Nominees - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010|date=2011-01-30|access-date=2018-09-30}}</ref>
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|lafangey-parindey}}
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The Taj Story

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{{Short description|2025 Indian propaganda film by Tushar Amrish Goel}}
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{{Infobox film
| image = The Taj Story.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Tushar Amrish Goel
| writer = Tushar Amrish Goel Saurabh M. Pandey
| producer = {{plainlist|* CA Suresh Jha}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Paresh Rawal]]|[[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]]|[[Amruta Khanvilkar]]|[[Namit Das]]|[[Akhilendra Mishra]]}}
| cinematography = Satyajit Hajarnis
| editing = Himanshu M Tiwarii
| music = {{ubl|[[Rohit Sharma (composer)|Rohit Sharma]]|Rahul Dev Nath}}
| studio = Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2025|10|31}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-08-15 |title=Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story gets release date |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2025/Aug/15/hindinews2025aug14paresh-rawals-the-taj-story-gets-release-date |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
| runtime = 165 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2025 |title=''THE TAJ STORY'' [UA 13+] |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTIwMDMyMDI1MDAwNTU= |access-date=29 October 2025 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
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'''''The Taj Story''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi|Hindi-language]] [[propaganda film]] written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, and produced by CA Suresh Jha under the banner of Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Taj Story review: When WhatsApp University spills on screen |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2025/10/31/the-taj-story-review-when-whats-app-university-spills-on-screen.html |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref name="g651">{{cite web | last=Puniyani | first=Prof Ram | title=The Taj Story: Yet Another Attempt to Create Unnecessary Controversy | website=Clarion India | date=2025-10-30 | url=https://clarionindia.net/the-taj-story-yet-another-attempt-to-create-unnecessary-controversy/ | access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref><ref name="w562">{{cite web | title=Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story: Propaganda Wrapped in “Historical Facts” | website=The Observer Post | date=2025-10-03 | url=https://theobserverpost.com/paresh-rawals-the-taj-story-propaganda-wrapped-in-historical-facts/ | access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref><ref name="wire"/><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-29 |title=Paresh Rawal announces new film 'The Taj Story' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/paresh-rawal-announces-new-film-the-taj-story/articleshow/110532125.cms |access-date=2025-09-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Taj Story Teaser: Paresh Rawal Looks Angry, Engages In A Courtroom Debate {{!}} Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/the-taj-story-teaser-paresh-rawal-looks-angry-engages-in-a-courtroom-debate-watch-ws-l-9505952.html |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Puniyani |first=Ram |date=2025-10-30 |title=Taj Mahal: From Pride to Propaganda, 'The Taj Story' Defames India |url=https://enewsroom.in/the-taj-mahal-story-propaganda-movie-symbol-of-love-politics-hate/ |access-date=2025-11-04 |website=eNewsroom India |language=en-US}}</ref> It stars an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]], [[Amruta Khanvilkar]], [[Namit Das]], and [[Sneha Wagh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-08-14 |title=Paresh Rawal starrer The Taj Story announced, film speaks about 'intellectual terrorism' : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/paresh-rawal-starrer-taj-story-announced-film-speaks-intellectual-terrorism/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |language=en}}</ref> It faced criticism over its [[Hindutva pseudohistory|historical inaccuracies]]. ''The Taj Story'' was theatrically released on 31 October 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Taj Story: 'द ताज स्टोरी' का टीजर रिलीज, कोर्टरूम ड्रामा में नजर आएंगे परेश रावल; जानें फिल्म की रिलीज डेट |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/bollywood/paresh-rawal-leads-courtroom-drama-the-taj-story-teaser-release-know-when-its-release-2025-08-14 |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> It received negative reviews.

== Cast ==

* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Vishnu Das
* [[Zakir Hussain (actor)|Zakir Hussain]] as Adv. Anwar Rashid
* [[Amruta Khanvilkar]] as Harsha Patel<ref>{{Cite web |last=Portal |first=Tarun Bharat |date=2025-08-25 |title=Amrita in 'The Taj Story' |url=https://www.tarunbharat.com/amrita-in-the-taj-story/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Tarun Bharat |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Namit Das]] as Avinash Das
* [[Sneha Wagh]] as Sushmita Das<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-29 |title=Sneha Wagh To Make Her Bollywood Debut With Paresh Rawal Starrer The Taj Story |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/sneha-wagh-to-make-her-bollywood-debut-with-paresh-rawal-starrer-the-taj-story-article-114741656 |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
* Latika Raj as Tarasha
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as Dr. Shrinivas Patel
* [[Akhilendra Mishra]] as Vibhooti
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Adv. Shashikant
* Anil George as Nawaz Khan
* Shrikant Verma as Vivek Dubey
* [[Sidharth Bhardwaj]] as Manoj Rathi
* Garima Agarwal
* Abhijit Lahiri as Chief Justice Subrato Chatterjee
* Atul Bishnoi as Justice R.K. Kushwaha
* [[Pankaj Berry]] as Rehan Habib
* [[Karmveer Choudhary|Karamveer Choudhary]]
* Flora Jacob as Urmila Bishnoi
* Aashit Chatterjee as Usman Beg
* Binu Jha as Ritu Deewan
* Swarnim Jha as Kittu
* Sarvagaya Jha as Bittu
* Vishwa Bhanu
* Gauri Shankar
* Börje Lundberg
* Prateek Kumar
* Roshni Bhagat

== Production ==
Filming began on 20 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Taj Story: 'द ताज स्टोरी' में अभिनय का जलवा दिखाएंगे परेश रावल, जानें कब से शुरू होगी फिल्म की शूटिंग |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/bollywood/paresh-rawal-announced-his-upcoming-film-the-taj-story-actor-shared-update-on-social-media-2024-05-29 |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref> Actor [[Paresh Rawal]] confirmed his involvement in the project on 28 May 2024 through a post on his [[Twitter|X]] handle.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=Paresh Rawal announces new film The Taj Story |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/paresh-rawal-announces-new-film-the-taj-story-9358800/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] was carried out over 45 days across multiple locations in [[northern India]].{{citation needed|date=November 2025}} Major portions were shot in [[Dehradun]] and [[Agra]], including sequences at the Taj Mahal, [[Mehtab Bagh]], and surrounding areas. For certain scenes, flowers were desired, but the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] did not allow them to be brought inside the monument.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ताजमहल में गाइड की भूमिका में दिखे Paresh Rawal, इस फिल्म की कर रहे हैं शूटिंग - Paresh Rawal seen in role of guide at Taj Mahal is shooting for the taj story |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/agra-city-paresh-rawal-seen-in-role-of-guide-at-taj-mahal-is-shooting-for-the-taj-story-23819996.html |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> The shoot was completed in November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-10-28 |title=Paresh Rawal completes shooting of director Tushar Amrish's film The Taj Story : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/paresh-rawal-completes-shooting-director-tushar-amrishs-film-taj-story/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==
The Taj Story generally received negative reviews from the critics.

Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling it an "overstretch", and writing, "The story had all it needed to make for a good film, but weak script and bad execution massacred it all".<ref>{{cite web |date=2024-06-15 |title='The Taj Story' review: Paresh Rawal-starrer film is no doubt convincing, but is an overstretch |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-taj-story-movie-review-paresh-rawal-starrer-film-is-no-doubt-convincing-but-is-an-overstretch-13946807.html |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> Ritika Srivastav of ''[[India Today]]'' awarded it 2.5 stars, writing, "The accents are genuinely impressive, and there are flashes of clever use of [[Generative artificial intelligence|AI-generated]] visuals. But none of it compensates for the film’s glaring weaknesses: the lazy writing, the filler female characters, and the total lack of focus".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivastav |first=Ritika |date=2025-10-31 |title=The Taj Story review: Paresh Rawal digs deep, but plot collapses halfway through |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/the-taj-story-review-paresh-rawal-digs-deep-but-plot-collapses-halfway-through-2811476-2025-10-31 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

Shubhangi Shah, writing for ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' wrote, "The Taj Story falls flat and not just as a propaganda film, because I can dare even the firm rightwing supporters to sit through this three-hour-long film, which can be a test for both your patience as well as intellect".<ref name="l986">{{cite web | last=Shah | first=Shubhangi | title=The Taj Story review: When WhatsApp University spills on screen | website=The Week | date=2025-10-31 | url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2025/10/31/the-taj-story-review-when-whats-app-university-spills-on-screen.html | access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]], writing for [[NDTV]], rated the movie at 2/5 and concluded, "The Taj Story is a throw of dice that is all over the place. Even Paresh Rawal cannot save it".<ref name="w534">{{cite web | last=Chatterjee | first=Saibal | title=''The Taj Story'' Review: Even Paresh Rawal Can't Save This Throw Of Dice That Is All Over The Place | website=NDTV | date=2025-10-31 | url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-taj-story-review-even-paresh-rawal-cant-save-this-throw-of-dice-that-is-all-over-the-place-2-stars-9551619 | access-date=2025-11-01}}</ref>

Alaka Sahani of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated it 1.5/5 stars and said that "At 165 minutes, The Taj Story trudges on without offering any real answers to the questions it raises. Instead, it merely stirs the pot, blending fact and fiction to serve an agenda far removed from historical inquiry".<ref>{{cite web|first=Alaka|last=Sahani|title=The Taj Story review: This Paresh Rawal-led courtroom drama argues loudly but proves little|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/the-taj-story-movie-review-this-paresh-rawal-led-courtroom-drama-argues-loudly-but-proves-little-10338413/|website=The Indian Express|date=31 October 2025}}</ref>
Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave 2 stars out of 5 and said that "The Taj Story endorses the belief that the Taj Mahal is a Hindu structure. The film pretends neutrality while continuously feeding an ideological hunger".<ref>{{cite web|first=Devesh|last=Sharma|title=The Taj Story Review: Paresh Rawal Brings His A Game to The Film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/the-taj-story-movie-review-this-paresh-rawal-led-courtroom-drama-argues-loudly-but-proves-little-10338413/|website=Filmfare|date=31 October 2025}}</ref>
Shilajit Mitra of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' stated that it is "A bird-brained film that treats history like claydough", adding "And yet [...] The Taj Story lacks the courage of its convictions. The film can't decide for certain if the Taj Mahal was indeed a palace or a temple, and thus keeps both possibilities open. An unusually long disclaimer urges audiences to "verify facts independently", before the film hammers them over the head with its singular version of the 'truth'. One moment Das is quoting from the Badshah Nama, the official history of Shah Jahan's reign, and in the next moment, decrying all official accounts since c.1400 as fabricated 'propaganda'. The film's clinching argument rests on a Carbon-14 dating test of a piece of wood purportedly done by an American archaeologist in the late 1950s, yet it furnishes an entirely made-up name (Peter Williams) and no citations for said archaeologist".<ref>{{cite web|first=Shilajit|last=Mitra|title='The Taj Story' Movie Review: Paresh Rawal Plays The Ultimate WhatsApp Uncle|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/the-taj-story-movie-review-paresh-rawal-plays-the-ultimate-whatsapp-uncle|website=The Hollywood Reporter India|date=31 October 2025}}</ref>

Shreyanka Mazumdar of ''[[News 18]]'' rated it 2/5 stars and said that "The Taj Story is certainly designed to spark curiosity — and perhaps even challenge long-held beliefs. But the line between raising questions and pushing an agenda becomes blurry".<ref>{{cite web|first=Shreyanka|last=Mazumdar|title='The Taj Story Review: Paresh Rawal's Courtroom Drama Raises Big Questions But Struggles With Its Case|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/the-taj-story-review-paresh-rawals-courtroom-drama-raises-big-questions-but-struggles-with-its-case-ws-l-9671670.html|website=News 18|date=31 October 2025}}</ref>

== Response and controversy ==
=== Historical accuracy debate ===
Following its announcement, ''The Taj Story'' attracted widespread criticism and trolling on social media, with many accusing the filmmakers and trade analyst [[Komal Nahta]] of promoting a contentious and divisive subject.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news |title='The Taj Story': Paresh Rawal breaks silence amid poster controversy, says 'The movie does not deal with any religious matters' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-taj-story-paresh-rawal-breaks-silence-amid-poster-controversy-says-the-movie-does-not-deal-with-any-religious-matters/articleshow/124237345.cms |access-date=2025-10-17 |work=The Times of India |date=2025-09-29}}</ref> The film's narrative, which appears to draw inspiration from claims popularized by writer [[P. N. Oak]], asserts that the [[Taj Mahal]] was originally a Hindu temple named ''Tejo Mahalaya''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-15 |title=Explained: The persistent theory that Taj Mahal was a Hindu temple called 'Tejo Mahalaya' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/taj-mahal-controversy-hindu-temple-tejo-mahalaya-7916684/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> These claims have been widely debunked by mainstream historians and archaeologists as [[Hindutva pseudohistory|pseudo-history]] lacking credible evidence.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |title=Taj Mahal is a tomb and not a temple, ASI tells court |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/taj-mahal-is-a-tomb-and-not-a-temple-asi-tells-court/story-TaVPTc0ppaTzgbzpyrihsM.html |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=Hindustan Times |date=2017-05-15}}</ref> India's [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] dismissed Oak's petition to declare the Taj Mahal a Hindu temple, describing his views as a “bee in his bonnet”.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Taj Mahal is Muslim tomb, not Hindu temple, Indian court told |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/30/taj-mahal-muslim-tomb-not-hindu-temple-indian-court-told |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=The Guardian |date=2017-08-30}}</ref>

Shanzila Fatymah, writing for Suno News, added "the Taj Mahal controversy reflects a broader shift in India’s cultural politics. Recasting Islamic architecture as “foreign” and Hindu symbols as “authentically Indian” creates a simplified narrative of native versus invader. This framing marginalises India's 200 million Muslims, depicting them as outsiders in a country they have helped shape for centuries".<ref>{{cite web | title=The Taj Story , a propaganda to shared history | website=Suno News: The Most Popular News Channel in Pakistan | date=1 November 2025 | url=https://english.sunonews.tv/world/world/the-taj-story-a-propaganda-to-shared-history/1761974697-10100 | access-date=3 November 2025}}</ref>

=== Propaganda allegations ===
The film has been widely labeled as a [[propaganda]] piece promoting [[Hindutva]] narratives, with critics arguing it fuels communal tensions by challenging the established history of the Taj Mahal as a Mughal-era mausoleum built by [[Shah Jahan]].<ref name="livemint">{{Cite web |date=2025-10-17 |title=The Taj Story trailer review: Paresh Rawal's controversial movie shakes the internet with 'aunty-national' placard |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/the-taj-story-trailer-review-paresh-rawals-controversial-movie-shakes-the-internet-with-aunty-national-placard-11760679147025.html |access-date=2025-10-17 |website=LiveMint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-30 |title=After Paresh Rawal's Taj Story poster controversy, makers issue clarification |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/after-paresh-rawals-taj-story-poster-controversy-makers-issue-clarification |access-date=2025-10-17 |website=Outlook India}}</ref> Critics, including those on platforms like Twitter, compared the film to other controversial titles like ''[[The Kashmir Files]]'', accusing it of pushing a historically revisionist agenda.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-11 |title='द कश्मीर फाइल्स' पर हुए मतभेद, तो ले आए 'द ताज स्टोरी', पोस्टर देख भड़के लोग- 'शिव जी का अपमान है...' |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/bollywood-the-taj-story-movie-poster-angered-netizens-considering-upcoming-film-propaganda-like-the-kashmir-files-says-shiv-ji-ka-apmaan-hai-7822573.html |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref name="wire">{{Cite web |date=2025-05-31 |title=Hindutva Fantasies About the Taj Mahal |url=https://m.thewire.in/article/history/hindutva-fantasies-about-the-taj-mahal |access-date=2025-10-17 |website=The Wire}}</ref>

=== Poster backlash and disclaimers ===
The controversy escalated in September 2025 when Paresh Rawal shared a motion poster depicting a Shiva idol emerging from the Taj Mahal's dome, prompting accusations of promoting conspiracy theories and religious division.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news |date=2025-09-30 |title=After Paresh Rawal's Taj Story poster sparks controversy, makers say film doesn't claim a Shiv temple exists within Taj Mahal |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/after-paresh-rawals-taj-story-poster-sparks-controversy-makers-say-film-doesnt-claim-a-shiv-temple-exists-within-taj-mahal-9369947 |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-29 |title=Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story poster sparks controversy; makers issue clarification |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/paresh-rawals-the-taj-story-poster-sparks-controversy-makers-issue-clarification-3748079 |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Following significant backlash, Rawal deleted the post and shared a disclaimer from Swarnim Global Services Pvt. Ltd., stating: "The movie does not deal with any religious matters, nor does it claim that a Shiv temple resides within the Taj Mahal. It focuses solely on historical facts".<ref name="auto1" /> However, historians have argued that the film's narrative aligns with [[Hindutva pseudohistory|Hindutva-driven myths]], citing historical petitions like one filed in 2022 in Agra to investigate alleged Hindu temple remnants within the Taj Mahal.<ref name="wire"/>

=== CBFC scrutiny ===
Due to its sensitive subject matter, the film faced rigorous review by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-02 |title=The Taj Story: Makers submit proof to support historical claims as Paresh Rawal starrer faces scrutiny |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/paresh-rawal-the-taj-story-facing-major-scrunity-from-cbfc-23592299 |access-date=2025-09-26 |work=Mid-day}}</ref> The clearance process spanned several months, with the CBFC requiring director Tushar Amrish Goel and producer CA Suresh Jha to submit detailed historical documents to substantiate the film's claims about the Taj Mahal's origins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-09-01 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Makers of Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story submit documents to validate the film's claims before getting clearance from the CBFC |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-makers-paresh-rawals-taj-story-submit-documents-validate-films-claims-getting-clearance-cbfc/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story Under CBFC Scrutiny, Makers Submit Historical Documents |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/paresh-rawals-the-taj-story-under-cbfc-scrutiny-makers-submit-historical-documents-ws-l-9544073.html |access-date=2025-09-26 |website=News18}}</ref> This level of scrutiny was noted as unusual, reflecting concerns about potential communal sensitivities.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story faces major scrutiny from CBFC |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/paresh-rawal-the-taj-story-facing-major-scrunity-from-cbfc-23592144 |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=Mid-day}}</ref>

=== Institutional and legal pushback ===
The controversy surrounding ''The Taj Story'' mirrors broader debates in India about historical revisionism and communal narratives. Petitions, such as one filed in Agra in 2022, have sought to open locked rooms in the Taj Mahal to search for alleged Hindu idols or temple remnants, claims consistently refuted by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI), which maintains the Taj Mahal is a Mughal-era mausoleum.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tejo Mahalaya vs Taj Mahal: What's feeding a conspiracy theory |url=https://thefederal.com/explainers-2/tejo-mahalaya-vs-taj-mahal-whats-feeding-a-conspiracy-theory/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |work=The Federal |date=2022-05-12}}</ref><ref name="auto" /> The ASI has also highlighted that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan paid Raja Jai Singh, not a Hindu Maharaja, for the land, debunking claims of temple appropriation.<ref name="wire" />{{fv|reason=nothing in ref given about ASI highlighting this|date=December 2025}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt32495339}}

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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

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{{Short description|2023 film directed by Karan Johar}}
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| name = Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
| image = Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.jpg
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Karan Johar]]
| writer = {{ubl|[[Ishita Moitra]]|[[Shashank Khaitan]]|[[Sumit Roy]]}} {{infobox
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| producer = {{ubl|Hiroo Yash Johar|Karan Johar|Apoorva Mehta}}
| starring = {{Ubl|[[Dharmendra]]|[[Jaya Bachchan]]|[[Shabana Azmi]]|[[Ranveer Singh]]|[[Alia Bhatt]]|[[Namit Das]]|[[Arjit Taneja]]|[[Aamir Bashir]]|}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Manush Nandan]]
| editing = Nitin Baid
| music = [[Pritam]]
| studio = {{Ubl|[[Dharma Productions]]|[[Viacom18 Studios]]}}
| distributor = {{Ubl|Viacom18 Studios}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|07|28}}
| runtime = 168 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde0mzk5 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721125408/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde0mzk5 |url-status=live}}</ref>
178 minutes (Extended version)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde0mzk5 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721125408/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde0mzk5 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|160}} crore<ref name="budget">{{Cite news |date=23 July 2023 |title=Budgeted at Rs. 178 cr, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani recovers 90% of investment from sale of satellite, digital and music rights |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/budgeted-rs-178-cr-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-recovers-90-investment-sale-satellite-digital-music-rights/ |access-date=23 July 2023 |archive-date=23 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723095335/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/budgeted-rs-178-cr-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-recovers-90-investment-sale-satellite-digital-music-rights/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|356.61}} crore<ref name="boxoffice">{{Cite web |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Box Office |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=28 July 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/box-office/ |access-date=10 September 2023 |archive-date=29 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230729154202/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/box-office/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
}}

'''''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''''' (transl. ''Rocky and Rani's Love Story'') is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language [[romantic comedy]] [[family drama]] film directed by [[Karan Johar]] and written by [[Ishita Moitra]], [[Shashank Khaitan]], and [[Sumit Roy]]. Produced by [[Dharma Productions]] and [[Viacom18 Studios]], the film stars [[Ranveer Singh]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] as a couple with contrasting personalities who decide to live with each other's families for three months prior to marriage. The supporting cast includes [[Dharmendra]], [[Jaya Bachchan]], [[Shabana Azmi]], [[Tota Roy Chowdhury]], [[Churni Ganguly]], [[Aamir Bashir]], and [[Kshitee Jog]].

The project was officially announced in July 2021 and marked Johar's return to feature film direction following ''[[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]]'' (2016)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wadhwa |first=Aman |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Karan Johar shares fun BTS video as he wraps up Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-karan-johar-shares-fun-bts-video-as-he-wraps-up-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-film-2973056 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>. [[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2021 and concluded in March 2023, with filming taking place across [[Mumbai]], [[New Delhi]], and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The schedule and release were delayed due to Bhatt's pregnancy. The music was composed by [[Pritam]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Medley) by RUSHIL, Pritam & Amitabh Bhattacharya on Apple Music |date=2023-09-09 |url=https://music.apple.com/in/song/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-medley/1706844665 |access-date=2026-02-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref>, with lyrics by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amitabh Bhattacharya - Best Song Lyrics 2023 Nominee {{!}} Filmfare Awards |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2024/nominations/best-lyrics/amitabh-bhattacharya-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> and audio rights acquired by [[Saregama]]. Cinematography was handled by [[Manush Nandan]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manush Nandan IscBest Cinematography |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2024/nominations/best-cinematography/manush-nandan-isc-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>, and editing was done by Nitin Baid<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-09 |title=‘Star’s driver is paid more than assistant editor’: Gully Boy, Archies, Rocky Aur Rani’s Nitin Baid says he’s had ‘arguments’ over fair salaries |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-star-driver-is-paid-more-than-assistant-editor-gully-boy-archies-rocky-aur-rani-nitin-baid-9441716/ |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>.

''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' was released theatrically on 28 July 2023 to positive reviews from critics and audiences. Produced on a budget of ₹160 crore (US$19 million) with an additional ₹18 crore (US$2.1 million) spent on marketing, the film grossed over ₹355 crore (US$42 million) worldwide. It became the [[List of Indian films of 2023|tenth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023]] and the [[List of Hindi films of 2023#Box office collection|seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of the year]].<ref name="budget" /><ref name="boxoffice" /><ref name="boxoffww">{{cite web |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126125943/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2023/ |archive-date=26 January 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

At the [[69th Filmfare Awards]], ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' received a leading 20 nominations, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Johar), and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Singh), and won four awards: [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] (Bhatt) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] (Azmi), [[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]], and [[Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]].<ref name="filmfare" /><ref name="won" /> At the [[71st National Film Awards]], the film won 2 awards: [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] and [[National Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]] ([[Vaibhavi Merchant]] for "Dhindhora Baje Re").<ref name="NA">{{cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Tanisha |date=1 August 2025 |title=71st National Film Awards: Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Led By Alia-Ranveer Scores Big |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/71st-national-film-awards-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-led-by-alia-ranveer-scores-big-9001161 |access-date=1 August 2025 |website=NDTV}}</ref>

==Plot==
The Randhawas are a wealthy [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] family who run a successful [[confectionery]] business named Dhanlakshmi Sweets, led by the authoritative matriarch, Dhanlakshmi Randhawa. Her husband, Kanwal Randhawa, uses a wheelchair and suffers from [[Amnesia|memory loss]] following an accident. Their son, Tijori, mirrors Dhanlakshmi’s controlling nature and dominates the household alongside her. Tijori's family includes his submissive wife Punam and their children, Rocky and Gayatri.

One day, Kanwal mistakenly kisses a stranger, believing her to be a woman named Jamini. Concerned for his grandfather, Rocky investigates and discovers an old photograph of Jamini. His search leads him to Jamini's granddaughter Rani Chatterjee, a well-known [[Bengalis|Bengali]] television [[News presenter|news anchor]]. Rani hails from an intellectual family—her mother Anjali is an English professor and her father Chandon is a [[Kathak]] dancer.

Rocky and Rani arrange a meeting between Kanwal and Jamini, who are revealed to have shared a brief [[Affair#Extramarital affair|extramarital affair]] in 1978. Rekindling their bond, Kanwal and Jamini's interactions bring Rocky and Rani closer, and the two begin a relationship. Although Rocky proposes, Rani initially dismisses it as a temporary fling but later realises her love for him.

Due to the cultural differences between their families, Rocky and Rani decide to live with each other's households for three months to better understand their backgrounds. Rani encourages the women in the Randhawa family to assert their independence, drawing the ire of Dhanlakshmi and Tijori. Meanwhile, Rocky faces ridicule from the Chatterjees for his limited education and patriarchal attitudes, but gradually begins to change. He later apologises for his earlier behavior while calling them out for the ridicule and joins Chandon’s dance classes to better appreciate his perspective.

During [[Durga Puja]] celebrations, Rocky and Chandon perform together, upsetting Tijori. The resulting confrontation leads Rani to push Tijori in anger, causing a rift between her and Rocky. Back home, when Tijori attempts to strike Punam, Rocky intervenes and stands up to him for the first time. As he is about to leave the household with Punam and Gayatri, the shock causes Kanwal to briefly regain clarity and recognize his son before dying.

Months later, Tijori visits the Chatterjee home to apologise. Rocky and Rani reunite and get married. Though Dhanlakshmi does not attend the wedding, she sends Rani the secret family recipe, symbolically accepting her into the family.

== Cast ==
The cast is listed below:<ref>{{cite web |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Cast & Crew |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728064010/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
{{castlist|

* [[Ranveer Singh]] as Rocky Randhawa, Rani's boyfriend
* [[Alia Bhatt]] as Rani Chatterjee, Rocky's girlfriend
* [[Jaya Bachchan]] as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa, Rocky's grandmother
** Kashish Rizwan as young Dhanlakshmi
* [[Dharmendra]] as Kanwal Randhawa, Rocky's grandfather
** Harman Singha as young Kanwal Randhawa
* [[Shabana Azmi]] as Jamini Chatterjee, Rani's grandmother
** Veebha Anand as young Jamini
* [[Tota Roy Chowdhury]] as Chandon Chatterjee, Rani's father
* [[Churni Ganguly]] as Anjali Chatterjee, Rani's mother
* [[Aamir Bashir]] as Tijori Randhawa, Rocky's father
**[[Vansh Sayani]] as young Tijori
* [[Kshitee Jog]] as Punam Randhawa, Rocky's mother
* [[Anjali Anand]] as Gayatri "Golu" Randhawa, Rocky's sister
* [[Namit Das]] as Somen Mitra
* Abhinav Sharma as Vicky, Rocky’s friend
* [[Sheeba Akashdeep|Sheeba]] as Mona Sen
* [[Karmveer Choudhary]] as Vicky's grandfather
* [[Raj Singh Arora]] as Rehan
* [[Arjun Bijlani]] as Harry
* [[Bharti Singh]] as Pushpa
* [[Haarsh Limbachiyaa]] as Ravi
* [[Shraddha Arya]] as Rupa
* [[Sriti Jha]] as Jaya
* [[Arjit Taneja]] as Sunny
* Hitesh Arora as Gopal Rana
* [[Raashul Tandon]] as Yashpal Rana
* [[Navneet Nishan]] as Yashpal's mother
* Jitendra Gaur as Ratan
* Benazir Shaikh as Minty, Vicky's bride
}}
[[Varun Dhawan]], [[Janhvi Kapoor]], [[Sara Ali Khan]] and [[Ananya Panday]] make cameo appearances in the song "Heart Throb".<ref name="cameo">{{Cite news |title=REVEALED: Varun Dhawan joins Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sara Ali Khan in the Ranveer Singh – Alia Bhatt starrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-varun-dhawan-joins-ananya-panday-janhvi-kapoor-sara-ali-khan-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-starrer-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=4 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |archive-date=8 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708035226/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-varun-dhawan-joins-ananya-panday-janhvi-kapoor-sara-ali-khan-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-starrer-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Production==
[[File:Padma Shri Karan Johar (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Karan Johar]] returned to feature film direction after seven years with ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'']]

=== Development ===
''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' was officially announced on 6 July 2021 by director [[Karan Johar]] through his social media accounts, with the title initially stylized as ''Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 July 2021 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani full cast out. Meet Ranveer, Alia, Dharmendra, Jaya, Shabana |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-full-cast-out-meet-ranveer-alia-dharmendra-jaya-shabana-1824534-2021-07-06 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820045232/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-full-cast-out-meet-ranveer-alia-dharmendra-jaya-shabana-1824534-2021-07-06 |archive-date=20 August 2021 |access-date=20 August 2021 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The announcement confirmed [[Ranveer Singh]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] in the titular roles, alongside [[Dharmendra]], [[Jaya Bachchan]], and [[Shabana Azmi]] in key supporting parts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 July 2021 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi join Karan Johar movie starring Ranveer-Alia |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820044712/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/ |archive-date=20 August 2021 |access-date=20 August 2021 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> The project marked Johar’s return to feature film direction following ''[[Ae Dil Hai Mushkil]]'' (2016), and notably, his first directorial venture not to feature frequent collaborator [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in any capacity; Khan had appeared in all of Johar's previous directorial ventures, including the joint production venture ''[[My Name Is Khan]]'' (2010), with the notable exception of ''[[Student of the Year]]'' (2012), which saw him partner up as a presenter and producer and marked Bhatt's debut, while ''Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'' featured both Bhatt and Khan in separate cameo appearances.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 July 2023 |title=Karan Johar said this about Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-karan-johar-statement-101688527822619.html |access-date=5 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 July 2021 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi join Karan Johar movie starring Ranveer-Alia |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820044712/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/ |archive-date=20 August 2021 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

Johar began developing the film during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] after his planned historical drama ''Takht''—which also featured Singh and Bhatt and was to be written by [[Sumit Roy]] and [[Hussain Haidry]]—was postponed indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 October 2021 |title=Karan Johar clarifies his 'passion project' Takht not shelved: 'Will make it right after Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-clarifies-his-passion-project-takht-not-shelved-will-make-it-right-after-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-101634786803360.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925164727/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-clarifies-his-passion-project-takht-not-shelved-will-make-it-right-after-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-101634786803360.html |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> He assembled a writer's room comprising [[Ishita Moitra]], [[Shashank Khaitan]], and Roy to develop the story, screenplay and dialogues. Khaitan, who was given his first big break by Johar, had notably worked with Bhatt and cameo star [[Varun Dhawan]], her fellow debutante in ''Student of the Year'' alongside [[Sidharth Malhotra]], in his first two films; he and Johar later produced Malhotra-starrer ''[[Yodha (2024 film)|Yodha]]'' (2024), which was his first independent production debut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khosla |first=Proma |date=4 August 2023 |title=Filmmaker Karan Johar Reads Every Review — with Hit 'Rocky Aur Rani,' Critics Finally Caught Up with His Fans |url=https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/rocky-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-karan-johar-interview-1234891617/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230429/https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/rocky-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-karan-johar-interview-1234891617/ |archive-date=10 August 2023 |accessdate=10 August 2023 |website=IndieWire}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
The film marked [[Jaya Bachchan]]’s return to acting after over a decade; she had last worked with Johar in ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'' (2001) and ''[[Kal Ho Naa Ho]]'' (2003). She was confirmed to play the female antagonist.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 July 2023 |title=Jaya Bachchan's journey from meek wife in K3G to matriarch in 'Rocky Aur Rani…' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/jaya-bachchan-timid-wife-in-kabhi-khushi-kabhie-ghan-to-the-matriarch-in-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-2413888-2023-07-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731044501/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/jaya-bachchan-timid-wife-in-kabhi-khushi-kabhie-ghan-to-the-matriarch-in-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-2413888-2023-07-31 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> [[Dharmendra]] agreed to join the project, stating that the role suited his age and screen image, and expressing enthusiasm about reuniting with Bachchan and [[Shabana Azmi]] after several decades.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2021 |title=Dharmendra: Agreed to Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' because I've a fantastic role |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-dharmendra-agreed-to-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-because-ive-a-fantastic-role-429696 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130065518/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-dharmendra-agreed-to-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-because-ive-a-fantastic-role-429696 |archive-date=30 November 2021 |access-date=1 August 2023 |publisher=[[WION]]}}</ref> The role of Jamini was initially offered to [[Sharmila Tagore]], a frequent collaborator of Dharmendra, but she exited the project before production began due to a [[cancer]] diagnosis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 December 2023 |title=Sharmila Tagore Reveals She Battled Cancer, Says Rejected Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Due to Health |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sharmila-tagore-reveals-she-battled-cancer-says-rejected-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-due-to-health-8719773.html |access-date=28 December 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> [[Anjali Anand]], a television actress, was cast in her first film role as a member of the Randhawa family.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=7 August 2023 |title=Anjali Anand says Jaya Bachchan was in tears during Gayatri's showdown scene in Rocky Aur Rani: 'As I was crying…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anjali-anand-says-jaya-bachchan-was-in-tears-during-gayatris-showdown-scene-in-rocky-aur-rani-as-i-was-crying-8879704/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808014008/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anjali-anand-says-jaya-bachchan-was-in-tears-during-gayatris-showdown-scene-in-rocky-aur-rani-as-i-was-crying-8879704/ |archive-date=8 August 2023 |access-date=8 August 2023 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Saswata Chatterjee]] was originally approached for the role of Chandon Chatterjee but declined the offer; the part eventually went to [[Tota Roy Chowdhury]], whom Chatterjee later stated was “his biggest regret” to have turned down.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ghosh |first=Sankha |date=10 August 2023 |title=Saswata Chatterjee on 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani': 'Turning down Karan Johar's film will always be the biggest regret!' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/saswata-chatterjee-on-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-turning-down-karan-johars-film-will-always-be-the-biggest-regret/articleshow/102599150.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811070843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/saswata-chatterjee-on-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-turning-down-karan-johars-film-will-always-be-the-biggest-regret/articleshow/102599150.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=11 August 2023 |accessdate=10 August 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Bashir and Azmi were previously supposed to work with Johar on ''[[My Name Is Khan]]'' (2010), but while Azmi opted out due to scheduling conflicts with other projects, Bashir was replaced due to a rejected visa application.

Johar stated that the character of Rocky was inspired by gym-going [[Instagram]] [[Influencer|influencers]] from [[West Delhi district|West Delhi]] whom he came across during the pandemic.<ref name="fcinterview">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-RMyqeL9BE |title=Karan Johar Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra |date=31 July 2023 |publisher=[[Film Companion]] |access-date=1 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731180334/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-RMyqeL9BE&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=31 July 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> To prepare for the role, Singh trained with [[Delhi]]-based influencer Yuvraj Dua, learning his dialect and body language.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 July 2023 |title=Yuvraj Dua on how he turned Ranveer Singh into a West Delhi boy for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: 'For 12 days, we sat and talked' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yuvraj-dua-on-how-he-turned-ranveer-singh-into-a-west-delhi-boy-for-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-for-12-days-we-sat-and-talked-8863363/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731161811/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yuvraj-dua-on-how-he-turned-ranveer-singh-into-a-west-delhi-boy-for-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-for-12-days-we-sat-and-talked-8863363/ |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> For the Chatterjee household, Roy Chowdhury trained in [[Kathak]] for six months to authentically portray a professional dancer. Johar cited his own childhood experiences of being mocked for dancing effeminately as inspiration for the character.<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 July 2023 |title=Karan Johar says Tota's character in Rocky Aur Rani was borrowed from his childhood: 'I was effeminate, used to dance' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-borrowed-from-childhood-tota-roy-chowdhury-101690820847160.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731214534/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-borrowed-from-childhood-tota-roy-chowdhury-101690820847160.html |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Singh also trained for over a month for the “[[Dola Re Dola]]” dance sequence, choreographed by [[Vaibhavi Merchant]], who noted that he was initially nervous as he was not a trained classical dancer.<ref name="fcinterview" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 August 2023 |title=Ranveer Singh was a wreck when he shot for Rocky Aur Rani's 'Dola Re Dola', reveals Vaibhavi Merchant: 'He was nervous about…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-was-a-wreck-when-he-shot-for-rocky-aur-ranis-dola-re-dola-reveals-vaibhavi-merchant-8870982/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052113/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-was-a-wreck-when-he-shot-for-rocky-aur-ranis-dola-re-dola-reveals-vaibhavi-merchant-8870982/ |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> The Randhawa family home was filmed at Gaur Mulberry Mansions, a luxury residential complex in [[Greater Noida]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sonavane |first=Gaurav |date=11 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: This ultra-lavish bungalow in Noida is shown as Rocky Randhawa's mansion in the film |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-this-ultra-lavish-bungalow-in-noida-is-shown-as-rocky-randhawas-mansion-in-the-film |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814075305/https://www.gqindia.com/content/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-this-ultra-lavish-bungalow-in-noida-is-shown-as-rocky-randhawas-mansion-in-the-film |archive-date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023 |work=[[GQ India]]}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began on 20 August 2021 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 August 2021 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Alia Bhatt And Ranveer Singh Kick Start The Shoot Of Karan Johar's Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-alia-bhatt-and-ranveer-singh-kick-start-the-shoot-of-karan-johars-film-2514632 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620212703/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-alia-bhatt-and-ranveer-singh-kick-start-the-shoot-of-karan-johars-film-2514632 |archive-date=20 June 2022 |access-date=20 August 2021 |publisher=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 August 2021 |title=Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt Begin Shooting for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-begin-shooting-for-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-4106072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820050527/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-begin-shooting-for-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-4106072.html |archive-date=20 August 2021 |access-date=20 August 2021 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 August 2021 |title=Karan Johar commences first shoot schedule of 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-commences-first-shoot-schedule-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani20210820103905/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824091553/https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-commences-first-shoot-schedule-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani20210820103905/ |archive-date=24 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |work=[[Asian News International|ANI]]}}</ref> The second schedule commenced in October 2021 in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 August 2021 |title=First Look: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt begin Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shoot |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/first-look-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-begin-karan-johar-film-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-727697 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824091545/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/first-look-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-begin-karan-johar-film-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-727697 |archive-date=24 August 2021 |access-date=24 August 2021 |publisher=[[India TV]]}}</ref> The third schedule, initially planned for early 2022, was delayed due to the surge of the [[Omicron variant]] variant of COVID-19 and resumed in April 2022 in and around Mumbai and Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Day 91 Of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Filming. See Karan Johar's BTS Clip Inside |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/day-91-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-filming-see-karan-johars-bts-clip-inside-2930853 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/day-91-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-filming-see-karan-johars-bts-clip-inside-2930853 |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2022 |title=Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt to wrap up Delhi schedule of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in four days; Reports |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-wrap-delhi-schedule-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-four-days-reports-1077572 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-wrap-delhi-schedule-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-four-days-reports-1077572 |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |date=25 April 2022 |title=Newlywed Alia Bhatt leaves with Ranveer Singh for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shoot |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/newlywed-alia-bhatt-leaves-with-ranveer-singh-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-1941760-2022-04-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/newlywed-alia-bhatt-leaves-with-ranveer-singh-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-1941760-2022-04-25 |archive-date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In August 2022, television actors [[Arjun Bijlani]], [[Shraddha Arya]], [[Sriti Jha]], and [[Arjit Taneja]] filmed cameo appearances for a sequence in the film.<ref name="ASSA">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2022 |title=Karan Johar ropes in Arjun Bijlani, Shraddha Arya, Sriti Jha and Arjit Taneja for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-ropes-in-arjun-bijlani-shraddha-arya-sriti-jha-and-arjit-taneja-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809124422/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/karan-johar-ropes-in-arjun-bijlani-shraddha-arya-sriti-jha-and-arjit-taneja-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/ |archive-date=9 August 2022 |access-date=9 August 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Later that month, [[Dharma Productions]] released a video announcing the completion of principal photography, except for one song which was delayed due to Bhatt’s pregnancy. The final song, "Tum Kya Mile", was filmed in March 2023 in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], marking the end of the shoot.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 March 2023 |title=Alia Bhatt resumes work after pregnancy, shoots for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in Kashmir |url=https://apnlive.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-kashmir-rocky-aur-rani/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620093645/https://m.apnlive.com/article/alia-bhatt-kashmir-rocky-aur-rani/452901 |archive-date=20 June 2023 |website=APN Live |language=en}}</ref>

Johar cited influences from classic [[Yash Chopra]] films for the visual aesthetic of “Tum Kya Mile”, and referenced the grandeur of [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]’s filmmaking in designing the “Dhindora Baje Re” sequence.<ref name="fcinterview" /> He also included a tribute to actress [[Sadhana Shivdasani|Sadhana]] through the song “What Jhumka?”, which adapts the 1966 track “[[Jhumka Gira Re]]” from ''[[Mera Saaya]]''.<ref name="oldrights">{{Cite news |last=Iyer |first=Meena |date=30 June 2023 |title=How filmmakers are paying big bucks to reprise Bollywood retro music |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/old-songs-in-new-films-filmmakers-paying-premium-for-recasting-old-music-companies-to-boost-sales-101690659060250.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731003921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/old-songs-in-new-films-filmmakers-paying-premium-for-recasting-old-music-companies-to-boost-sales-101690659060250.html |archive-date=31 July 2023 |accessdate=2 August 2023 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

The film's initial cut was three hours and twelve minutes long. Following multiple test screenings with over 500 participants, Johar and editor Nitin Baid edited the film over a period of six months, ultimately reducing the runtime to two hours and forty-eight minutes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 August 2023 |title=Karan Johar says he conducted test screening of Rocky Aur Rani with 500 people, made changes in the film: 'Added back few key moments of romance…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-says-he-conducted-test-screening-of-rocky-aur-rani-with-500-people-made-changes-in-the-film-added-back-few-key-moments-of-romance-8872638/ |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Main|Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (soundtrack)}}
The film's music was composed by [[Pritam]], with lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. Pritam described the soundtrack as a "homage" to the music of Hindi cinema from the 1960s and 1970s.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani music album is homage to '60s and '70s Hindi films, says Pritam |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-music-album-is-homage-to-60s-and-70s-hindi-films-says-pritam/cid/1951998 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728123352/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-music-album-is-homage-to-60s-and-70s-hindi-films-says-pritam/cid/1951998 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |accessdate=31 July 2023 |work=The Telegraph India}}</ref> The audio rights were acquired by [[Saregama]] for ₹30 crore (US$3.5 million), a decision [[Karan Johar]] described as both strategic and sentimental. He noted that Saregama—formerly His Master's Voice—had released the music of early [[Dharma Productions]] titles such as ''[[Gumrah (1993 film)|Gumrah]]'' (1993) and ''[[Duplicate (1998 film)|Duplicate]]'' (1998).<ref name="budget" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 November 2021 |title=Karan Johar sells music rights of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to Saregama-HMV |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-sells-music-rights-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-saregama-hmv-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-may-sing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129151854/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-sells-music-rights-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-saregama-hmv-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-may-sing/ |archive-date=29 November 2022 |accessdate=2 August 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The acquisition also granted the filmmakers access to Saregama's catalogue of vintage Hindi film music without requiring separate licensing.<ref name="oldrights" />

The soundtrack was promoted through a series of singles. The first, "Tum Kya Mile", was released on 28 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2023 |title=Tum Kya Mile out: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh romance in picturesque Kashmir; fans heap praises for Arijit Singh |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/tum-kya-mile-out-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-romance-in-kashmir-2023-06-28-878248 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704135202/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/tum-kya-mile-out-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-romance-in-kashmir-2023-06-28-878248 |archive-date=4 July 2023 |access-date=4 July 2023 |publisher=India TV}}</ref> The second single, "What Jhumka?", an adaptation of [[Madan Mohan (composer)|Madan Mohan]]’s 1966 classic "[[Jhumka Gira Re]]", was released on 12 July.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 July 2023 |title=What Jhumka Song: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt Join Arijit Singh To Give a Nod To Jhoomka Gira Re |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/what-jhumka-song-arijit-singh-jhoomka-gira-re-remake-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-8314015.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712070252/https://www.news18.com/movies/what-jhumka-song-arijit-singh-jhoomka-gira-re-remake-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-8314015.html |archive-date=12 July 2023 |accessdate=12 July 2023 |website=News18}}</ref> This was followed by "Ve Kamleya" on 18 July,<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani song Ve Kamleya: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh's new love track is tinged with melancholy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-ve-kamleya-music-video-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101689657745034.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718131555/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-ve-kamleya-music-video-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101689657745034.html |archive-date=18 July 2023 |access-date=18 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> and "Dhindhora Baje Re" on 24 July.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2023 |title=Dhindhora Baje Re: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh dance fearlessly in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's Durga Puja song |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-dhindhora-baje-re-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101690175429288-amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724095100/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-dhindhora-baje-re-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101690175429288-amp.html |archive-date=24 July 2023 |access-date=24 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The full album, comprising 13 tracks, was released digitally on 31 July 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-original-motion-picture/1700197952 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120706/https://music.apple.com/us/album/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-original-motion-picture/1700197952 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=31 July 2023 |publisher=Apple Music}}</ref>

==Release and marketing==

=== Release ===
''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' was initially scheduled for release on 10 February 2023 but was postponed to 28 April due to delays in filming resulting from [[Alia Bhatt]]’s pregnancy.<ref>{{cite news |date=29 November 2021 |title=Exclusive: Karan Johar's Dharma Production announces Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to release on February 10, 2023 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-dharma-production-announces-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-starring-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-release-february-10-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129091234/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-dharma-production-announces-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-starring-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-release-february-10-2023/ |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 July 2022 |title=Exclusive: Karan Johar's Alia Bhatt – Ranveer Singh starrer Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to NOT release on February 10, 2023; release rescheduled due to Alia's pregnancy |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-starrer-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-not-release-february-10-2023-release-rescheduled-due-alias-pregnancy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716083830/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-starrer-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-not-release-february-10-2023-release-rescheduled-due-alias-pregnancy/ |archive-date=16 July 2022 |access-date=16 July 2022 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The release was further deferred to avoid a box office clash with ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]'', a high-budget [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[Mani Ratnam]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2023 |title=Here's the REAL reason Karan Johar shifted Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani release date to July |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-real-reason-karan-johar-shifted-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahaani-release-date-to-july/articleshow/97556370.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> The film was ultimately released theatrically on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 February 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani postponed to July 28; averts clash with Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-postponed-july-28-averts-clash-ponniyin-selvan-part-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202075558/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-postponed-july-28-averts-clash-ponniyin-selvan-part-2/ |archive-date=2 February 2023 |access-date=2 February 2023 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

The film was selected for screening at the [[28th Busan International Film Festival]] on 9 October 2023, where it featured in the "Open Cinema" section.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani...' selected for Busan International Film Festival, KJo reacts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-gets-selected-for-busan-film-festival-open-cinema-section-karan-johar-reacts-2431222-2023-09-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905100914/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-gets-selected-for-busan-film-festival-open-cinema-section-karan-johar-reacts-2431222-2023-09-05 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=5 September 2023 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> It was also showcased at the 2023 [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival]], where it had three special screenings,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rocky and Rani's Love Story - Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2023 |url=https://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/3763?search_year=2023&search_category=FF |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203082719/https://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/3763?search_year=2023&search_category=FF |archive-date=3 December 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023 |website=[[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards]]}}</ref> and at the 23rd [[:it:River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival|River to River Florence Indian Film Festival]] on 10 December 2023, where it won the award for Best Feature Film.<ref>{{cite web |title=River to River Florence Indian Film Festival - Programme - 12 December 2023 |url=https://www.rivertoriver.it/programma-10-dicembre-2023/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203093934/https://www.rivertoriver.it/programma-10-dicembre-2023/ |archive-date=3 December 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023 |website=rivertoriver.it}}</ref><ref name="rtr" />

The streaming rights were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] for ₹80 crore (US$9.5 million), while the satellite broadcasting rights were sold to [[Colors TV]] for ₹30 crore (US$3.5 million).<ref name="budget" />

=== Marketing ===
The film's first teaser was launched on 20 June 2023 by actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]], a frequent collaborator of Johar, marking the first time he was not involved in any capacity with Johar's directorial work; in his launch, he referred to Johar's producer father Yash and described the film as Johar's comeback to the screens.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 June 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt promise sizzling chemistry in this larger-than-life Karan Johar world - WATCH |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-teaser-ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-promise-sizzling-chemistry-in-this-larger-than-life-karan-johar-world-watch/articleshow/101127464.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620112014/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-teaser-ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-promise-sizzling-chemistry-in-this-larger-than-life-karan-johar-world-watch/articleshow/101127464.cms |archive-date=20 June 2023 |access-date=20 June 2023 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 June 2023 |title=Shah Rukh Khan to launch the teaser of Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-launch-the-teaser-of-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/101111550.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230628011220/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-launch-the-teaser-of-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/101111550.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=28 June 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> The official trailer was released on 4 July 2023.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Trailer: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt bring the madness of Punjabi vs Bengali families in this dramatic entertainer |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-trailer-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-bring-madness-punjabi-vs-bengali-families-dramatic-entertainer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704073636/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-trailer-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-bring-madness-punjabi-vs-bengali-families-dramatic-entertainer/ |archive-date=4 July 2023 |access-date=4 July 2023 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> To promote the film, Bhatt and Singh participated in a five-city promotional tour across India, including visits to [[Kolkata]], [[Chandigarh]], and [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{cite web |date=26 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia Bhatt Wanted 3-City Promotional Tour, Here's Why KJo Objected |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-wanted-3-city-promotional-tour-heres-why-kjo-objected-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-102125396 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052113/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-wanted-3-city-promotional-tour-heres-why-kjo-objected-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-102125396 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |publisher=Zoom TV}}</ref>

The [[Central Board of Film Certification]] required several modifications prior to the film's release, including edits to [[profanity]] and the removal of a reference to politician [[Mamata Banerjee]].<ref>{{cite news |date=24 July 2023 |title=CBFC cuts abusive words, Mamata Banerjee references from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cbfc-cuts-abusive-words-mamata-banerjee-references-from-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/102050130.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723113239/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cbfc-cuts-abusive-words-mamata-banerjee-references-from-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/102050130.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=23 July 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Bhatt stated in an interview that the changes were minor and did not affect the film’s narrative flow.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia Bhatt reacts as CBFC asks to remove abusive words, references to Mamata Banerjee and Khela Hobe: "The final cut is seamlessly flowing regardless of these minor cuts" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-reacts-cbfc-asks-remove-abusive-words-references-mamata-banerjee-khela-hobe-final-cut-seamlessly-flowing-regardless/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726145409/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-reacts-cbfc-asks-remove-abusive-words-references-mamata-banerjee-khela-hobe-final-cut-seamlessly-flowing-regardless/ |archive-date=26 July 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' grossed ₹182.86 crore (US$22 million) in India and ₹172.75 crore (US$20 million) overseas, for a worldwide total of ₹355.61 crore (US$42 million).<ref name="boxoffice" /> The film emerged as a commercial success, ranking as the [[List of Hindi films of 2023#Box office collection|seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of 2023]].<ref name="boxoffww" /><ref name="boihit">{{cite web |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Emerges HIT Due to Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7962 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824075755/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7962 |archive-date=24 August 2023 |access-date=24 August 2023 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>

The film had a moderate opening day in India, earning ₹11 crore (US$1.3 million) [[Net income|nett]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has A Fair First Day |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7889 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120705/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7889 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=29 July 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Collections increased over the weekend, with Saturday earnings of ₹15.5 crore (US$1.8 million) and a total of ₹44.5 crore (US$5.3 million) by Sunday.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Second Day Business |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7891 |access-date=30 July 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Does Well Over First Weekend |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7893 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120707/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7893 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=31 July 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Overseas, it performed particularly well in North America, the United Kingdom, the Gulf, and Australia, grossing US$4 million in its first weekend.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Is A Hit Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7894 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120919/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7894 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=31 July 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> In the UK, it had the second-biggest opening for a Hindi film in 2023, following [[Pathaan (film)|''Pathaan'']], and ranked seventh over the weekend, earning £370,882.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani becomes the 2nd highest weekend grosser of 2023 at the U.K box office overtaking Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-becomes-2nd-highest-weekend-grosser-2023-u-k-box-office-overtaking-kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731204744/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-becomes-2nd-highest-weekend-grosser-2023-u-k-box-office-overtaking-kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan/ |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=1 August 2023 |title='Barbenheimer' Juggernaut Continues U.K. Box Office Domination After Second Weekend of Release |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/barbie-oppenheimer-uk-box-office-second-weekend-1235684515/ |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=Variety}}</ref> On Monday, the film maintained strong collections in India (₹6.75 crore/US$800,000) and grossed US$770,000 internationally.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has Solid Monday |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7896 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052607/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7896 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=1 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Super Hold Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7898 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052610/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7898 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Domestic collections held steady through Tuesday,<ref>{{cite web |date=2 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Holds Steady On Tuesday |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7899 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052608/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7899 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> and the film performed best in Indian urban multiplexes and overseas markets throughout its first week.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has Decent First Week |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7901 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052607/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7901 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Scores Big Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7902 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052612/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7902 |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=4 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>

In its second weekend, the film registered a drop of around 30% in India, earning ₹31 crore (US$3.7 million).<ref>{{cite web |date=7 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Excellent Hold In Second Weekend |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7907 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807080133/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7907 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |access-date=7 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> In North America, it declined by less than 5%, grossing US$1.64 million for a cumulative total of US$4.72 million.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 August 2023 |title=Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani box office: Alia, Ranveer film cross USD 10M overseas, Rs 200 crores worldwide |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-box-office-alia-ranveer-film-cross-usd-10m-overseas-rs-200-crores-worldwide-1234358 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807080134/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-box-office-alia-ranveer-film-cross-usd-10m-overseas-rs-200-crores-worldwide-1234358 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |access-date=7 August 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> Other overseas markets saw only a 20% drop in collections.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Sees Extraordinary Holds Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7908 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807115004/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7908 |archive-date=7 August 2023 |access-date=7 August 2023 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Despite competition from ''[[Gadar 2]]'' and ''[[OMG 2]]'', the film continued to perform well into its third weekend.<ref>{{cite news |date=14 August 2023 |title='Gadar 2,' 'OMG 2,' and 'Rocky Aur Rani' shatter 'Pathaan's' record with historic single-day collection |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/gadar-2-omg-2-and-rocky-aur-rani-shatter-pathaans-record-with-historic-single-day-collection-2420667-2023-08-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814074052/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/gadar-2-omg-2-and-rocky-aur-rani-shatter-pathaans-record-with-historic-single-day-collection-2420667-2023-08-14 |archive-date=14 August 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023 |work=India Today}}</ref> By the third week, it had grossed over US$15 million internationally, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year in overseas territories.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Is Blockbuster Overseas |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7940 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816120202/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7940 |archive-date=16 August 2023 |access-date=16 August 2023 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 August 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Third Week Business |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7946 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818170730/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7946 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |access-date=18 August 2023 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref>

===Critical response===
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rawat |first=Sudeep Singh |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Fans praise Ranveer-Alia performance |url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/ranveer-alia-s-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-looks-compelling-to-watch-123072800618_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008035318/https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/ranveer-alia-s-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-looks-compelling-to-watch-123072800618_1.html |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=23 February 2025 |work=[[Business Standard]] |quote=The movie is being praised by critics and fans alike, with Karan being lauded for bringing splendid cinematic experience to the audience.}}</ref> On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], 83% of 23 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_aur_rani_kii_prem_kahaani |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Karan Johar at the 71st National Film Awards Ceremony (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Karan Johar]] receiving the [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] at the [[71st National Film Awards]].]]

[[Anupama Chopra]] of ''Film Companion'' called the film "delicious eye-candy with a rebellious core" and praised the ensemble cast.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chopra |first=Anupama |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-movie-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-is-delicious-eye-candy-with-a-rebellious-core-karan-johar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728072518/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-movie-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-is-delicious-eye-candy-with-a-rebellious-core-karan-johar |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref> [[Mayank Shekhar]] of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' described it as “a top of the pop-culture moment” and singled out Singh’s performance as a highlight.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shekhar |first=Mayank |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Just hand Ranveer an Oscar, someone! |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-just-hand-ranveer-an-oscar-someone-23300582 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730080704/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-just-hand-ranveer-an-oscar-someone-23300582 |archive-date=30 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' termed it a "well-packaged entertainer" that appeals to both youth and family audiences.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/critic-review/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-is-a-well-packaged-entertainer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727051741/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/critic-review/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-is-a-well-packaged-entertainer/ |archive-date=27 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Tushar Joshi of ''[[India Today]]'' called it a gentle reminder of Johar’s cinematic legacy,<ref>{{cite web |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Ranveer, Alia shine bright like diamonds in KJo's return to form |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-bright-karan-johars-film-2412818-2023-07-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728033419/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-bright-karan-johars-film-2412818-2023-07-28 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> while Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' described it as “a full-on entertaining and sweet love story.”<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Movie Review: This glamorous entertainer comes with a meaningful message |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/movie-review/102181636.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120705/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/movie-review/102181636.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[The Telegraph (India)|''The Telegraph'']]'s Priyanka Roy referred to it as a “vastly entertaining film” that balances substance and spectacle,<ref>{{cite news |last=Roy |first=Priyanka |date=29 July 2023 |title=A review of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/a-review-of-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani/cid/1955229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120743/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/a-review-of-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani/cid/1955229 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=30 July 2023 |website=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> and [[Sukanya Verma]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' described it as a "shrewd subversion of traditions and values."<ref>{{cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-review/20230728.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728065801/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-review/20230728.htm |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Mayur Sanap, also from ''Rediff.com'', felt the film “blends old charm with the newness of fresh ideas.”<ref>{{cite web |last=Sanap |first=Mayur |date=31 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review/20230731.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052115/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review/20230731.htm |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Reya Malhotra of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' considered it a feminist reimagining of Johar’s ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite news |last=Malhotra |first=Reya |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani review: A maturely conceived entertainer |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/07/28/25-years-of-karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-is-a-maturely-conceived-entertainer.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728150706/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/07/28/25-years-of-karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-is-a-maturely-conceived-entertainer.html |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=2 August 2023 |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref>

Shomini Sen of ''[[WION]]'' credited both Singh and Bhatt with elevating a predictable script,<ref>{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Shomini |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728043446/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |publisher=[[WION]]}}</ref> while Uday Bhatia of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint Lounge]]'' wrote that Singh’s energy made the film “more fun than it has a right to be.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhatia |first=Uday |date=28 July 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' review: The Ranveer Show is enough |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com/how-to-lounge/movies-tv/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-111690522663465.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052116/https://lifestyle.livemint.com/how-to-lounge/movies-tv/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-111690522663465.html |archive-date=5 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[Mint Lounge]]}}</ref> In contrast, [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' criticized the film for being “loud and melodramatic” with “little originality.”<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani movie review: Karan Johar packs a few surprises in Alia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh's loud and melodramatic film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-movie-review-karan-johar-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-8864475/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728042129/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-movie-review-karan-johar-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-8864475/ |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' found it “ostentatious” and filled with stereotypes,<ref>{{cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=28 July 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' review: An old-fashioned romance gets an unnecessary update |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1053097/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-an-old-fashioned-romance-gets-an-unnecessary-update |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728020752/https://scroll.in/reel/1053097/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-an-old-fashioned-romance-gets-an-unnecessary-update |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |website=[[Scroll.in]]}}</ref> and [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' called it a “shiny but shallow family drama” that failed to fully deliver its message, though he praised Bhatt’s performance.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Shiny But Shallow Family Drama |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-shiny-but-shallow-family-drama-2-stars-4248187#pfrom-movies-reviews |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728095339/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-shiny-but-shallow-family-drama-2-stars-4248187#pfrom-movies-reviews |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |publisher=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>

Internationally, Ryan Gilbey of ''[[The Guardian]]'' highlighted the film’s attempt to reconcile progressivism and tradition,<ref>{{cite news |last=Gilbey |first=Ryan |date=28 July 2023 |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review – Karan Johar's eye-popping culture wars sendup |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/28/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-karan-johar-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728101722/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/28/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-karan-johar-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt |archive-date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> while Proma Khosla of ''[[IndieWire]]'' described it as "the kind of Bollywood bliss audiences have been craving," praising the performances of Singh, Bhatt, and Bachchan.<ref>{{cite news |last=Khosla |first=Proma |date=31 July 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' Is the First Bonafide Bollywood Blockbuster in Years |url=https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-1234889864/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731170603/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-1234889864/ |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |work=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>

===Year-end lists===
Several critics and publications included ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'' in their year-end best film lists. Subhash K. Jha named it the best Hindi film of 2023,<ref>{{cite news |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |date=29 December 2023 |title=Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Hindi films of 2023 |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/subhash-k-jha-picks-his-favourite-hindi-films-of-2023 |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[The National Herald (India)|The National Herald]]}}</ref> while [[The Indian Express|''The Indian Express'']]'s [[Shubhra Gupta]] and ''Film Companion''<nowiki/>'s [[Anupama Chopra]] also featured it in their annual top selections.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=30 December 2023 |title=The Best Films of 2023: Shah Rukh's Jawan and Pathaan, OMG 2 and 12th Fail feature in Shubhra Gupta's list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-best-films-of-2023-shah-rukhs-jawan-and-pathaan-omg-2-and-12th-fail-9068262/ |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1Rs-MIPj4 |title=Best Films of 2023 - Anupama Chopra |date=27 December 2023 |publisher=[[Film Companion]] |access-date=11 November 2024 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/3m1Rs-MIPj4 |archive-date=11 November 2024 |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]''’s Shilajit Mitra listed it among the ten best Hindi films of the year,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mitra |first=Shilajit |date=2023-12-26 |title=Top 10 Bollywood films of 2023: 12th Fail, Ranveer Singh’s Rocky Aur Rani to Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-best-hindi-films-of-2023-12th-fail-and-jawan-to-rocky-aur-rani/article67674186.ece |access-date=2026-03-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and ''[[Vogue India]]'' named it one of the fifteen best Bollywood films of 2023.<ref name=":0" /> ''Film Companion'' included it among both the top ten pan-Indian films and top five Hindi films of the year.<ref>{{cite news |date=26 December 2023 |title=2023 Wrap: Top 10 Pan-Indian Films Of 2023 |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-wrap-2023/2023-wraptop-10-pan-indian-films-of-2023 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=29 December 2023 |title=2023 Wrap: Top 5 Hindi Films |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-wrap-2023/2023-wrap-top-5-hindi-films |access-date=31 December 2023 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref> Additional inclusions came from ''[[Harper's Bazaar India]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Ganguly |first=Adit |date=29 December 2023 |title=Best Indian movies of 2023 that entertained us and where to watch them |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.in/culture/story/best-indian-movies-of-2023-that-left-us-engrossed-entertained-and-heres-where-to-watch-them-735668-2023-12-29 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=[[Harper's Bazaar#Harper's Bazaar India|Harper's Bazaar India]]}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Chhabra |first=Aseem |date=27 December 2023 |title=10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/ten-films-indian-cinema-at-its-best/20231227.htm |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]}}</ref> ''[[The Quint]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Chopra |first=Swati |date=28 December 2023 |title='Rocky Aur Rani...' to 'Thank You For Coming': Five Films That We Needed In 2023 |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-thank-you-for-coming-omg-2-conversation-starters-2023 |access-date=31 December 2023 |website=[[The Quint]]}}</ref> ''[[WION]]'',<ref>{{cite news |date=29 December 2023 |title=12th Fail to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: The best Hindi films of 2023 |url=https://www.wionews.com/videos/12th-fail-to-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-the-best-hindi-films-of-2023-674783 |access-date=1 January 2024 |publisher=[[WION (TV channel)|WION]]}}</ref> ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Sounak |date=26 December 2023 |title=Year-Ender 2023: Top 10 Hindi movies released in theatres; Animal, Jawan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and more |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/yearender-2023-top-10-hindi-movies-released-in-theatres-animal-jawan-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-and-more-11703325427635.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> ''[[ThePrint]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Das |first=Tina |date=29 December 2023 |title=Top 10 films of 2023—from ThePrint journalists |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/top-10-films-of-2023-from-theprint-journalists/1903958/ |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref> ''[[The Wire (magazine)|The Wire]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last=Mukherjee |first=Tatsam |date=23 December 2023 |title=Big Action, Small, Intimate Stories and Some Subversive Turns: The Best Hindi Films of 2023 |url=https://thewire.in/film/big-action-small-intimate-stories-subversion-best-hindi-films-2023 |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]]}}</ref> and ''[[Rolling Stone India]]'', where it was ranked second among Bollywood films.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Suparna |date=26 December 2023 |title=The 10 Best Bollywood Films of 2023 |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/the-10-best-bollywood-films-of-2023/amp/ |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[Rolling Stone#International editions|Rolling Stone India]]}}</ref>

The performances of [[Ranveer Singh]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] also received widespread recognition. ''[[Times Internet|Indiatimes]]'' listed both among the top fifteen performances of the year,<ref>{{cite news |last=Satija |first=Garima |date=30 December 2023 |title=15 Best Performances We Watched In Theatres In 2023 That Will Stay With Us For A Long Time |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/originals/best-performances-we-watched-in-theatres-in-2023-624442.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> while ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' named Bhatt the best actress of 2023.<ref name="best">{{cite news |date=17 January 2024 |title=Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Ranbir Kapoor walks away with Best Actor honour; Alia Bhatt, Vikrant Massey and Saiyami Kher win as well |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bollywood-hungama-best-2023-ranbir-kapoor-walks-away-best-actor-honour-alia-bhatt-vikrant-massey-saiyami-kher-win-well/ |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' included Singh’s role among the best male performances in Hindi cinema that year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=24 December 2023 |title=Celebrating excellence & the best male performances of 2023 In Hindi cinema |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/celebrating-excellence-the-best-male-performances-of-2023-in-hindi-cinema-101703417457981.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Date of the ceremony
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipients
!scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Refh}}
|-
!scope="row" | [[GQ (Indian edition)#Awards|''GQ'' Men of the Year Awards]]
| 22 November 2023
| Director of the Year
| [[Karan Johar]]
| {{won}}
|align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |title=Meet the winners of GQ Men Of The Year 2023 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-winners-of-gq-men-of-the-year-2023 |website=[[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]] |date=22 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123082710/https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-winners-of-gq-men-of-the-year-2023 |archive-date=23 November 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" | [[:it:River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival|River to River Florence Indian Film Festival]]
| 13 December 2023
| Best Feature Film
| ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
| {{won}}
|align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranveer Singh And Alia Bhatt's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' Wins Big, Karan Johar Reacts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatts-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-wins-big-karan-johar-reacts/articleshow/105988861.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=14 December 2023 |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="rtr">{{cite news |title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani wins big at River To River Florence Indian Film Festival; Karan Johar REACTS |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-wins-big-at-river-to-river-florence-indian-film-festival-karan-johar-reacts-1265202 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=14 December 2023 |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="20" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="20" |[[69th Filmfare Awards|28 January 2024]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|rowspan="3" {{nom}}
| rowspan="20" align="center"|<ref name="filmfare">{{cite news |title=Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-63822.html |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="won">{{cite news |title=Winners of the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-64104.html |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|Karan Johar
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Ranveer Singh]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
|[[Alia Bhatt]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Tota Roy Chowdhury]]
|rowspan="2" {{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Jaya Bachchan]]
|-
|[[Shabana Azmi]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|[[Pritam]]
|rowspan="7" {{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
|[[Amitabh Bhattacharya]] {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|[[Shahid Mallya]] {{small|for "Kudmayi"}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
|[[Shreya Ghoshal]] {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|-
|Shreya Ghoshal {{small|for "Ve Kamleya"}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Ishita Moitra]], [[Shashank Khaitan]], [[Sumit Roy]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
|Ishita Moitra
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematography]]
|[[Manush Nandan]]
|rowspan="3" {{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction|Best Production Design]]
|Amrita Mahal Nakai
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]
|[[Manish Malhotra]], [[Eka Lakhani]]
|-
|rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]
|[[Ganesh Acharya]] {{small|for "What Jhumka?"}}
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Vaibhavi Merchant]] {{small|for "Dhindhora Baje Re"}}
|{{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="7" |[[Bollywood Hungama|''Bollywood Hungama'' Best of 2023]]
| rowspan="7" |12 – 17 January 2024
|Best Actor {{small|(Female)}}
|Alia Bhatt
|rowspan="7" {{won|Honoured}}
|align="center" |<ref name="best"/>
|-
|Best Supporting Actor {{small|(Male)}}
|Tota Roy Chowdhury
|rowspan="2" align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Bobby Deol's mute and menacing act from Animal earns him Best Actor in a Negative Role honour |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bollywood-hungama-best-2023-bobby-deols-mute-menacing-act-animal-earns-best-actor-negative-role-honour/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=15 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Supporting Actor {{small|(Female)}}
|Shabana Azmi
|-
|Best Dialogue
|Ishita Moitra
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: OMG 2 walks away with Best Story honour; Animal gets the Best Screenplay |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bollywood-hungama-best-2023-omg-2-walks-away-best-story-honour-animal-gets-best-screenplay/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=13 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Lyrics
|Amitabh Bhattacharya {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|rowspan="3" align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani rules the music honours |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bollywood-hungama-best-2023-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-rules-music-honours/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Playback Singer {{small|(Male)}}
|[[Arijit Singh]] {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|-
|Best Choreography
|Ganesh Acharya {{small|for "What Jhumka?"}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="12" |[[CNN-News18|News 18]] [[IReel Awards|Reel Awards]]
| rowspan="12" |9 March 2024
|Best Film
|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="12" align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=Showsha Reel Awards 2024: SRK, Ranbir Kapoor Nominated for Best Actor, Rocky Aur Rani For Best Film |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/showsha-reel-awards-2024-shah-rukh-khan-ranbir-kapoor-nominated-for-best-actor-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahaan-for-best-film-8757031.html |website=[[CNN-News18]] |date=28 January 2024 |access-date=5 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Dishya |last=Sharma |title=News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024 Winners: Animal Wins Best Film; Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor Best Actors |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/news18-showsha-reel-awards-2024-winners-animal-wins-best-film-varun-dhawan-shraddha-kapoor-best-actors-8809368.html |website=[[CNN-News18]] |date=10 March 2024 |access-date=10 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director
|Karan Johar
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Actor {{small|(Male)}}
|Ranveer Singh
|rowspan="2" {{nom}}
|-
|Best Actor {{small|(Female)}}
|Alia Bhatt
|-
|Best Supporting Actor {{small|(Male)}}
|Tota Roy Chowdhury
|{{won}}
|-
|rowspan="3" |Best Supporting Actor {{small|(Female)}}
|Jaya Bachchan
|{{nom}}
|-
|Shabana Azmi
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Churni Ganguly]]
|rowspan="5" {{nom}}
|-
|Best Music
|Pritam
|-
|Best Singer {{small|(Male)}}
|Arijit Singh {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|-
|rowspan="2" |Best Singer {{small|(Female)}}
|Shreya Ghoshal {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
|-
|[[Jonita Gandhi]] {{small|for "What Jhumka?"}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4" |[[Zee Cine Awards]]
| rowspan="4" |10 March 2024
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|rowspan="3" {{nom}}
|rowspan="4" align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=ZCA 2024 VIEWER'S CHOICE NOMINATIONS |url=https://zeecineawards.com/zca24-voting/ |website=[[Zee Cine Awards]] |date=18 February 2024 |access-date=18 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218081748/https://zeecineawards.com/zca24-voting/ |archive-date=18 February 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male|Best Actor]]
|Ranveer Singh
|-
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Female|Best Actress]]
|Alia Bhatt
|-
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]
|Manish Malhotra, Eka Lakhani
|{{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="8" |[[Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards]]
| rowspan="8" |18 March 2024
|Best Film {{small|(Popular Choice)}}
|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|rowspan="4" {{nom}}
|align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |first=Apeksha |last=Juneja |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Jawan to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, nominees for Best Film Popular Choice |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-jawan-to-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-nominees-for-best-film-popular-choice-1286096 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director {{small|(Popular Choice)}}
|Karan Johar
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |first=Krishma |last=Sharma |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Karan Johar to Sandeep Reddy Vanga, nominees for Best Director Popular Choice |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-style-icons-awards-karan-johar-to-sandeep-reddy-vanga-nominees-for-best-director-popular-choice-1285813 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actor {{small|(Popular Choice)}}
|Ranveer Singh
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |first=Rajni |last=Singh |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor, nominees for Best Actor Male Popular Choice |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-style-icons-awards-shah-rukh-khan-to-ranbir-kapoor-nominees-for-best-actor-male-popular-choice-1286857 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actress {{small|(Popular Choice)}}
|Alia Bhatt
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |first=Arpita |last=Sarkar |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt, nominees for Best Actor Female Popular Choice |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-deepika-padukone-to-alia-bhatt-nominees-for-best-actor-female-popular-choice-1286591 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=17 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director {{small|(Jury's Choice)}}
|Karan Johar
|{{won}}
|rowspan="3" align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons - Jury's Choice Nominees |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/screen-style-icons |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318093013/https://www.pinkvilla.com/screen-style-icons |archive-date=18 March 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Apeksha |last=Juneja |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Complete list of winners ft. Kiara Advani, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar and more |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-complete-list-of-winners-ft-kiara-advani-akshay-kumar-karan-johar-and-more-1287517?_gl=1*46q5u1*_ga*cmRjNHBNN25LWFBHWHp3WEw0M1ZIS003a3FuMm1XSXI0TzhpTENScXhjai1QX0dFejVBWXRpR1FSSmI3bV9yYw..*_ga_KWM8YHE0VD*MTcxMDgxNzg2MS41LjEuMTcxMDgxODM3Ni4wLjAuMA.. |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=19 March 2024 |access-date=19 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
|Best Actress {{small|(Jury's Choice)}}
|Alia Bhatt
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Supporting Actress
|Shabana Azmi
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Music Album
|Pritam
|{{nom}}
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite news |first=Gautam |last=Batra |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Animal to Pathaan, check out nominees for Best Music Album |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-animal-to-pathaan-check-out-nominees-for-best-music-album-1285779 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="5" |[[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]]
|rowspan="5"|17 August 2024
|Best Film
|rowspan="2" |''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align: center;" rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite news |title='Laapataa Ladies', 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' lead in nominations for IFFM 2024 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/laapataa-ladies-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-lead-in-nominations-for-iffm-2024-19441264.htm |website=[[CNBC TV18]] |date=10 July 2024 |access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 full winners list: 12th Fail is Best Film, Kartik Aaryan declared Best Actor |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-2024-full-winners-list-12th-fail-is-best-film-kartik-aaryan-declared-best-actor-101723861728450.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=17 August 2024 |access-date=17 August 2024}}</ref>
|-
|People's Choice Award
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Director
|Karan Johar
|rowspan="3" {{nom}}
|-
|Best Actor
|Ranveer Singh
|-
|Best Actress
|Alia Bhatt
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="12" |[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|rowspan="12"|[[24th IIFA Awards|28 September 2024]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
|rowspan="7" {{nom}}
|style="text-align: center;" rowspan="11"|<ref>{{cite news |first=Soumya |last=Srivastava |title=IIFA 2024 full list of nominations: Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer get Best Actor nods; Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt for Actress |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/iifa-2024-full-list-of-nominations-ranbir-kapoor-ranveer-get-best-actor-nods-deepika-padukone-alia-bhatt-for-actress-101724042812828-amp.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=19 August 2024 |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Kriti |last=Sonali |title=IIFA 2024 full list of winners: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji win big; Animal bags 5 awards. See photos and videos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/iifa-2024-full-list-of-winners-shah-rukh-khan-and-rani-mukerji-win-big-animal-bags-5-awards-see-photos-and-videos-9593835/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |date=28 September 2024 |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref>
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|Karan Johar
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|Ranveer Singh
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
|Alia Bhatt
|-
|rowspan="2" |[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Dharmendra]]
|-
|Tota Roy Chowdhury
|-
|rowspan="2" |[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|Jaya Bachchan
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|Shabana Azmi
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|[[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Original Story]]
|Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy
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|[[IIFA Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|Pritam
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|[[IIFA Award for Best Female Playback|Best Playback Singer Female]]
|Shreya Ghoshal {{small|for "Tum Kya Mile"}}
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|[[IIFA Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
|Ishita Moitra
|{{won}}
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! scope="row" rowspan="2" |[[National Film Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[71st National Film Awards|23 September 2025]]
|[[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment|Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]
|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''|''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani''
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| rowspan="2" align="center" |<ref>{{cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=1 August 2025 |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey & Rani Mukerji Among 71st National Film Awards Winners |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/shah-rukh-khan-vikrant-massey-rani-mukerji-india-national-film-awards-1236476508/ |access-date=1 August 2025 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref name="NA" />
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|[[National Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]
|[[Vaibhavi Merchant]] {{small|for "Dhindhora Baje Re"}}
|{{won}}
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|14993250}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes | rocky_aur_rani_kii_prem_kahaani }}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/ ''Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani''] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Ghanchakkar (film)

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{{short description|2013 film by Raj Kumar Gupta}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Ghanchakkar
| image = Ghanchakkar-poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rajkumar Gupta]]
| producer = [[Ronnie Screwvala]] [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]
| writer = Parveez Shaikh Rajkumar Gupta
| story = Parveez Shaikh
| starring = [[Emraan Hashmi]] [[Vidya Balan]] [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] [[Namit Das]] [[Parvin Dabas]]
| music = [[Amit Trivedi]]
| cinematography = Setu
| editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|06|28|ref1=}}
| runtime = 137 min.
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|290|m}}
| gross = {{INRConvert|380|m}}
}}

'''''Ghanchakkar''''' ({{trans|Crazy}}) is a 2013 Indian [[heist film|heist]] [[black comedy|black]] [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Rajkumar Gupta]] and produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] from [[UTV Motion Pictures]]. The film stars [[Emraan Hashmi]] and [[Vidya Balan]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ghanchakkar-emraan-vidya-to-romance-in-monsoon/267033-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622054954/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ghanchakkar-emraan-vidya-to-romance-in-monsoon/267033-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 June 2012 |title=Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan to romance in Mumbai monsoon|website=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=7 July 2012}}</ref> The theatrical trailer debuted on 28 June 2013''. The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=ghan>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/ghanchakkar#.Ut6SA5E4kfE|title=Ghanchakkar BoxOffice|work=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200143/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/ghanchakkar|date=1 February 2014|archive-date=1 February 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==
'Sanju' ([[Emraan Hashmi]]) is an expert- master safe cracker who maintains a casual lifestyle with his wife Neetu ([[Vidya Balan]]).

He meets two criminals, Pandit and Idris and they offer him a chance to assist a [[bank robbery]]. If the heist is successful, they will ensure that he never has to worry about money again, so he accepts the offer.

The three thieves make off with 30 crore inr.

After the bank robbery, Pandit decides that Sanju should keep the suitcase of money hidden (as Pandit and Idris already have record with the police, coupled with the fact that Sanju is married, and will be the least suspected by the police ) and that they will meet after three months and then they will split the money.

After three months, Pandit and Idris discover that Sanjay lost his memory in an accident with head injury and hence, Sanju is suffering with retrograde amnesia.

Pandit and Idris decide that they can not trust Sanju anymore, they need to keep a close eye on him in case he runs away. They stay at Sanjay and Neetu's house until Sanjay remembers where he hid the money and to make sure they're not cheated. They give him a week to do so.

Sanjay tries to remember where he hid the money but he can not.

When Sanjay learns that his college friend Uttam Nagpal ([[Parvin Dabas]]) has become an overnight millionaire, apparently by winning a lottery, he suspects Uttam.

Then, he suspects his wife Neetu of knowing the hiding place of the money because she has joint account with him and also sole-access to their bank-locker. He accuses her of conspiring with his friend.

Later, Sanju finds out that Uttam moves to London after being confronted about the money and also Sanjay finds out that Neetu has purchased a one-way ticket for London so he goes to buy a gun to kill his wife Neetu in anger.

While he is doing this, an unknown person contacts Sanjay and urges him to divulge the location of the money.

Under pressure and now frustrated, Pandit and Idris kidnap Neetu and ask Sanjay to meet them in a train station by writing a note and attaching it on the screen of his TV, on the third platform at 1:30am.

When both Pandit and Idris confront Sanjay and demand the money, Sanjay claims that he doesn't even recognize the two.

When Sanjay tells them that Neetu knew where the money was, Idris begins to lose control. When he pulls the trigger on his pistol, he is shot dead by the '''unknown person''' and thereafter, he kills Pandit in a rage in the train.

The unknown person tells Sanjay that the bank robbery plan idea was his which he shared with Idris and Pandit but never got his share ...and after persistently questioning and trying to blackmail Sanjay, the unknown person shoots frantically in frustration and Neetu is injured—hoping that the traumatic vision of his wife's suffering will make Sanjay reveal the truth.

However, this fails since Sanjay has in fact lost all his memory by now stressed by trauma.

The original mastermind of the bank heist searches Sanjay's pockets, only to find a banana. In retaliation, he shoots Sanjay in the shoulder and then Sanjay's phone rings.

It is revealed that the caller is Sanju's mother who calls his son like every other day out of her motherly affection and concern however during the conversation she sub-consciously reveals that the suitcase has been kept at her home while remaining implicitly oblivious as to what is in the suitcase and further questions Sanju whether he will be coming to take the suitcase or not. She further expresses her desire to sell the brief case off if in case Sanju does not turn up to take away his belonging. Meanwhile, the heist's mastermind overhears this and jumps on the train out of excitement but he slips on Sanjay's banana skin and impales his neck on Sanjay's fork. Disillusioned, confused and tired, Sanjay throws his phone out of the train while Neetu smiles. Sanjay has no idea what's going on, but the train goes on its way with the dead bodies of the mastermind, Pandit and Idris.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/75349.html|title=Emraan Hashmi as 'Ghanchakkar' in his upcoming movie, Ganchakkar|year=2012 |website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=7 July 2012}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Sanjay 'Sanju' Athray
* [[Vidya Balan]] as Neetu Athray
* [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Pandit
* [[Namit Das]] as Idris
* [[Parvin Dabas]] as Uttam Nagpal
*[[Subhrajyoti Barat]] as the unknown person who kills Idris and Pandit in the train

==Soundtrack==
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| artist = [[Amit Trivedi]]
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| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
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| next_title = [[Queen (soundtrack)|Queen]]
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The soundtrack of ''Ghanchakkar'' was composed by [[Amit Trivedi]]. The lyrics were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

===Track listing===
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| title1 = Lazy Lad
| extra1 = [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]
| length1 =

| title2 = Allah Meherbaan
| extra2 = [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]], Amit Trivedi
| length2 =

| title3 = Ghanchakkar Babu
| extra3 = Amit Trivedi
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| title4 = Jholu Ram
| extra4 = [[Altaf Raja]]
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| title5 = Ghanchakkar Babu (Remix)
| extra5 = Amit Trivedi, Rahul Gupta
| length5 =

}}

==Promotion==
Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan worked hard to bring the film to a wider audience. The on-screen couple appeared on various television shows, including ''[[Dance India Dance]]'', ''[[Chidiyaghar]]'', ''[[India's Dancing Superstar]]'' and [[Comedy Nights with Kapil]].

==Critical response==
Wassupbollywood.com rated the movie 2/5, saying, "''Ghanchakkar'' is a terribly executed film. Watch it to feel better in your college lecture or job this Monday."

Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] said that the film "stops being funny somewhere through the second half". The critic continued: "Vidya Balan, in particular, deserves to be singled out for applause simply because of her willingness as a leading lady to take on a role this farcical. One time watch only for Vidya Balan." He gave the film only 2 out of a possible 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ghanchakkar-ends-up-forgetting-what-it-s-about/20130628.htm |title = Movie Review |work = Rediff.com| date=28 June 2013|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref>

However, Pakistani critic Mohammad Kamran Jawaid from the [[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] newspaper gave Ghanchakkar a positive review, stating that Vidya Balan "gets the short end of the stick" and is "a few hundred miles away from any original appeal". He notes that the film's "''big reveal''" is hardly a revelation. And as frightening as the hoodlums want themselves to appear, their sense of menace never surfaces the way it ought to. Also, their good-cop, bad-cop attitude gets old fast, and we never get to know much about them. However, these minor grumbles are just that – minor grumbles".<ref>[http://dawn.com/news/1023027/movie-review-ghanchakkar Movie Review: Ghanchakkar by Mohammad Kamran Jawaid] ''Dawn.com. ''Retrieved 8 September 2013</ref>

==Box office==
The film had an average opening, achieving an occupancy rate of 40–50% at morning and afternoon screenings. At evening and late-night screenings, it reached a higher occupancy rate of 55–60%. On release, the first day's box office earnings were Rs 72 million, grossing Rs 75.5 million on the second day. ''Ghanchakkar''{{'}}s opening weekend generated 227.5 million, beating ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> weekend sales of 180 million at the domestic box office. The film made around Rs 30 million on its first Monday, making an overall Rs 260 million in 4 days. On Tuesday it collected another Rs 22.5 million, making a total of Rs 280 million. It grossed Rs 380 million in its first week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5827&nCat= |title=Box Office 2013 |work=Box Office India |access-date=2013-07-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708234808/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5827&nCat= |archive-date=8 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=ghan />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt2246724|Ghanchakkar}}

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Wake Up Sid

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{{Short description|2009 film by Ayan Mukerji}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2013}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Wake Up Sid
| image = Wake up Sid.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Ayan Mukerji]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* [[Karan Johar]]
}}
| writer = '''Story and Screenplay:''' [[Ayan Mukerji]] '''Dialogues:''' [[Niranjan Iyengar]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]]
* [[Konkana Sen Sharma]]
* [[Anupam Kher]]
* [[Namit Das]]
* [[Rahul Khanna]]
}}
| music = '''Guest Composition''' '''and Background Score:''' [[Amit Trivedi]] '''Songs:''' [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| cinematography = [[Anil Mehta]]
| editing = [[Shan Mohammed]]
| studio = [[Dharma Productions]]
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|10|02}}
| runtime = 138 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}18 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=157|title=Wake Up Sid - Movie - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}47.10 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com" />
}}

'''''Wake Up Sid''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Coming of age story|coming-of-age]] [[comedy-drama]] film written and directed by [[Ayan Mukerji]] and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and [[Karan Johar]] under [[Dharma Productions]], with [[UTV Motion Pictures]] as distributor and [[visual effects]] contributed by the Prime Focus Group.<ref>Money, By. (9 October 2009) [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/wake-up-sid-vfx-091009.html VFX effects worked wonders to Wake Up Sid]. Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 13 January 2017.</ref> Set in contemporary [[Mumbai]], the film tells the story of a careless rich college brat, Siddharth Mehra ([[Ranbir Kapoor]]) who is taught the value of owning up to responsibility by Aisha Bannerjee ([[Konkona Sen Sharma]]), an aspiring writer from [[Kolkata]].

''Wake Up Sid'' released on 2 October 2009, and proved to be a commercial success at the box office. It received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with high praise for its novel concept, themes, direction, screenplay, soundtrack and performances of the cast.

At the [[55th Filmfare Awards]], ''Wake Up Sid'' received 9 nominations, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] (Mukerji), [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Kapoor) and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] (Pathak), and won 3 awards – [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor (Critics)]] (Kapoor), [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] ([[Kavita Seth]] for "Iktara") and [[Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director|Best Debut Director]] (Mukerji, tying with [[Zoya Akhtar]] for ''[[Luck by Chance]]''). The film is now available on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wake Up Sid {{!}} Netflix |url=https://www.netflix.com/title/70123119 |access-date=2021-09-17 |website=www.netflix.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==

Siddharth "Sid" Mehra ([[Ranbir Kapoor]]) is an extremely lazy and careless college student in his early twenties living in [[Mumbai]] who does not know what he wants to pursue. He hates college and his creativity and talent for photography are often disregarded and ignored. He barely stays awake at night to study for the final exams and forces himself to sleep. His father Ram Mehra ([[Anupam Kher]]) is a wealthy businessman who wants him to excel while his mother Sarita Mehra ([[Supriya Pathak]]) is a housewife who pampers him.

Sid walks out of his final exam early, feeling deprived of sleep and insecure about his lack of direction in life compared to his friends. At his college's farewell party, Sid meets and befriends Aisha Banerjee ([[Konkona Sen Sharma]]), an aspiring writer who recently moved from her hometown of [[Kolkata]]. With Sid's help, Aisha rents a flat in a small apartment and lands a job at ''Mumbai Beat'' (based on ''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out! Mumbai]]''), a hip magazine company run by editor-in-chief Kabir Choudhary ([[Rahul Khanna]]).

When the final exam results arrive, Sid learns that he failed while the rest of his classmates and friends passed, delaying his graduation for at least another year. He vents his frustration on his friends and storms off. At his house, Sid gets angry at his parents and ends up hastily leaving the house after a livid blowout. Aisha allows him to temporarily stay at her apartment but finds him to be unorganized and careless with her house. One night, she loses her temper and berates him for his inability to look after himself. Sid confides in her that he now realizes his dependence on his father's wealth, motivating him to seek work of his own.

Aisha helps Sid land a job as a photography intern at ''Mumbai Beat''. The internship motivates Sid to be more responsible and productive, and he begins helping out with chores around the house. He eventually gets hired full-time at ''Mumbai Beat'' and receives his first paycheck. He immediately goes to visit his father in his office for the first time in months to show him his paycheck, leading the two to tearfully reconcile. Aisha goes on several dates with Kabir, but realizes they have little in common and that she has developed feelings for Sid. Aisha is heartbroken to learn that Sid is moving back in with his family and lashes out at him, causing Sid to leave without realizing Aisha's feelings for him.

The day after Sid moves back into his family's house, he receives the latest issue of ''Mumbai Beat'', which contains both his photographs as well as Aisha's article of her life in Mumbai and love for an unnamed person. Realizing that the article is about her feelings for him, Sid immediately rushes from his car through the rain to the seafront where Aisha is. He confesses his love for her and they both embrace.

== Cast ==
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]] as Siddharth "Sid" Mehra
* [[Konkona Sen Sharma]] as Aisha Banerjee
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Ram Mehra
* [[Supriya Pathak]] as Sarita Mehra
* [[Rahul Khanna]] as Kabir Choudhary
* [[Kashmera Shah]] as Sonia Gill
* Shikha Talsania as Laxmi Inder Advani
* [[Namit Das]] as Rishi Atul Raheja
* Krutika Bolaki as Neha, Rishi's love interest
* Sid Pendkalkar as Sanjay "Sanju" Bapat
* Sanat Sawant as Jay Mehra
* [[Shruti Bapna]] as Debbie
* [[Nitin Chatterjee]] as Restaurant Steward
* [[Kainaz Motivala]] as Tanya Lathia
* [[Mukesh Rawal]] as Mr. Lathia, Tanya's Father, Ram Mehra's close friend
* [[Atisha Naik]] as Sanju's mother
* Asif Ali Baig as Raj
* Munir Kabani as Amit, Head Photographer at Mumbai Beat
* Mohsin Ali Khan as Chhotu, Sid's servant
* Huzefa Gadiwala

==Release==

===Box office===
''Wake Up Sid'' opened well in India and overseas markets. Its opening weekend gross was {{INRConvert|215|m}} of which the domestic gross was {{INRConvert|170|m}}. It was number one in the box office during its first and second weeks, number four during its third week, and number three during its fourth week.

In the [[United Kingdom]], the film collected US$165,934, while in the [[US]], the collections were US$717,977. By its fourth week, it grossed $348,351 in [[New Zealand]] and the United Kingdom. ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' also released during the same time, but ''Wake Up Sid'' got a larger portion of the audience.

==Reception==
''Wake Up Sid'' received positive reviews from critics upon release, who praised its novel screenplay, direction, dialogues, soundtrack and performances of the cast.

Subhash K. Jha gave ''Wake Up Sid'' a rave review stating that it is, "a triumph on many levels [...] Ayan Mukerji takes the age-old dramatic conflicts of our commercial cinema into understated corridors. [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating that ''Wake Up Sid'' "has its heart in the right place and marks the breakout of a bright, shining star who has come into his own so early in his acting career. Watch it, and be awestruck by Ranbir."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091009044435/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-movie-review-wake-up-sid-refreshing/102590-8.html Masand's movie review: Wake Up Sid refreshing:News18 Videos]. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved on 13 January 2017.</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars as well as a "thumbs up" stating that it is "strongly recommended."

Mayank Shekhar of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave it 3.5 out of 4 stars and states, "''Wake Up Sid'' belongs to a sweet genre that, without doubt, flows on from [[Farhan Akhtar]]'s ''[[Dil Chahta Hai]]'' (2001): part-Hollywood; part-Bollywood; mostly coming-of-age; subtly romantic; largely original; authentic in feel; light in weight; English in expression; Hindi in language."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com:80/cinema-news/mayankshekhar/Review-Wake-Up-Sid/Article1-460736.aspx|title=Review: Wake Up Sid!- Hindustan Times|date=8 October 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008010542/http://www.hindustantimes.com:80/cinema-news/mayankshekhar/Review-Wake-Up-Sid/Article1-460736.aspx|archive-date=8 October 2009}}</ref> Avijit Ghosh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 3.5 out of 4 stars and suggests that, "''Wake Up Sid'' becomes a sort of template of how GenNow navigate their lives: deal with their own little rebellions, find meaning to their own definitions of independence and handle their own set of mistakes. It feels good when the two friends finally meet in driving rain under the grey skies by the sea. Refreshing and heart-warming, ''Wake Up Sid'' really puts you in the mood for love."<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Wake-Up-Sid/moviereview/5081263.cms Wake Up Sid Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 13 January 2017.</ref> Noyon Jyoti Parasara of ''[[AOL]] India'' gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised the director saying, "Ayan Mukerji arrives in style and manages to leave his own mark on the film despite having a producer like Karan Johar whose other productions always tend to have his stamp. ''Wake Up Sid'' really puts you in the mood for love."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/wake-up-sid-movie-review/610028|title=Yahoo!|website=www.aol.in}}</ref>

Joginder Tuteja of the ''[[Indo-Asian News Service]]'' (IANS) calls the film "flawless" and gave it 3.5 stars out of 5. He states: "There are 5 things that make ''Wake Up Sid'' a delightful affair. It has a constant flow throughout; no over-the-top or understated drama; no ultra-emotional strangulation of audiences; absolutely no yuppie cool dude act; and last but not the least, this is an original and refreshing story."<ref name="delightful">{{cite web |url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/wake-up-sid-a-delightful-movie-film-review-rating-12_100255172.html |title='Wake Up Sid' a delightful movie (Film Review – Rating: *** 1/2) |access-date= 8 November 2009 |last=Tuteja |first= Joginder |date= 2 October 2009 |publisher= IANS }}</ref> Rachel Saltz of ''[[The New York Times]]'' argues that: "With no big production numbers (songs play over montage sequences), a quiet style and credible characters, ''Wake Up Sid'' is Bollywood in an indie mood, a film for people like Aisha and Sid: young and educated. It may not be as hip as ''Bombay Beat'', the magazine where the two work, but it shows that Mr. Mukerji is a director to watch."<ref name="nytrev">[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/movies/03wake.html?_r=1 New York Times review]. Nytimes.com (2 October 2009). Retrieved on 13 January 2017.</ref>

In one point of criticism, Sudhish Kamath of [[Chennai|Chennai's]] ''[[The Hindu]]'' labeled the closing moments as a "stock-ending" and noted that, despite the film's overall effectiveness, the ending "leaves you a little disappointed."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wake-up-to-a-fresh-breeze-wake-up-sid/article3021998.ece|title=Wake up to a fresh breeze – Wake Up Sid|author=Sudhish Kamath|work=The Hindu|date=9 October 2009|access-date=15 June 2015}}</ref> [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']]'s [[Joe Leydon]] found the film "instantly forgettable", but praised the performances of Sharma and Kapoor, as well noting how "effortlessly appealing" the film is, stating: "...this atypically low-key Bollywood romantic comedy somehow manages to remain pleasantly diverting throughout its 138-minute running time."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/wake-up-sid-1200476968/|title=Review: Wake Up Sid|author=Joe Leydon|publisher=Variety|date=6 October 2009|access-date=15 June 2015}}</ref>

===Controversy===
On 2 October, [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]] supporters protested to halt the screening of ''Wake Up Sid'' in [[Mumbai]] and [[Pune]]. The MNS objected the use of the word "Bombay" instead of "Mumbai" in the movie.

===Shooting===
''Wake Up Sid'' was entirely shot in [[Mumbai]], covering the areas of [[South Mumbai]] and [[Bandra]]. The college sequence was shot at [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics]] near [[Churchgate]], Mumbai.

===Trivia===
* Ranbir Kapoor was the original choice for the lead role. Director Ayan Mukerji wrote the film keeping him in his mind.
* Like Ranbir, Konkona Sen Sharma was the original choice for the role of Aisha Banerjee. In an Interview to a TV channel, Ranbir said that Ayan had already thought about casting her in the film but he didn't tell that to him. However, after the narration of the script it was Ranbir himself who coincidentally recommended Konkona's name to Ayan mainly because she suited the character and no other actress from his generation could have played Aisha better than Konkona.
* Ayan Mukherji took around one and a half year to write the story, script and screenplay of the movie. He then narrated the script to Karan Johar who approved the script in one narration and decided to produce it.
* The song "Iktara" was not originally used in the soundtrack. Ranbir loved the song in the background and he wanted to use the song officially in some other film, if it is not used properly in the film. However, later the song was used in two different versions - Female and Male that were picturized on Konkona and Ranbir respectively.

===Television Rights===
''Wake Up Sid''<nowiki/>'s television rights were sold to [[Colors TV|Colors]] at the time of its premiere, whence it would subsequently premiere on [[Star India|UTV Movies]], and later [[Bindass]]. Eventually, after the [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|Disney acquisition of Star India]], the film began premiering with multiple slot re-runs on [[Star India|Star Gold Select]].

===Home Video===
''Wake Up Sid''<nowiki/>'s [[DVD]] were published by UTV Home Video.

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Award
!Category
!Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!Result
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[55th Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="9" |<ref name=":0">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/3-Idiots-shines-at-Filmfare-Awards/articleshow/5624906.cms 3 Idiots shines at Filmfare Awards]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (27 February 2010). Retrieved on 13 January 2017.</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director|Best Debut Director]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor (Critics)]]
|[[Ranbir Kapoor]] (also for ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]'' and ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'')
|{{Won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
|[[Kavita Seth]] for "Iktara"
|{{Won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Wake Up Sid''
|rowspan="4" {{Nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Supriya Pathak]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|[[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
|[[Javed Akhtar]] for "Iktara"
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Screen Awards]]
|Most Promising Debut Director
|[[Ayan Mukherjee|Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/12/31/5807/index.html|title=Nominations for Nokia 16th Annual Star Screen Awards 2009|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=5 March 2010|access-date=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305210636/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/12/31/5807/index.html|archive-date=5 March 2010}}</ref>
|-
|Best Female Playback Singer
|[[Kavita Seth]] for "Iktara"
|{{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Stardust Awards]]
|Superstar Of Tomorrow - Male
|[[Ranbir Kapoor]] (also for ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]'')
|{{Won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/stardust-awards-2010-winners-list/15794640.shtml|title=Stardust Awards 2010: Winners List|website=www.merinews.com|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|-
|Hottest New Director
|[[Ayan Mukherjee|Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|Best Film Of The Year - Drama
|''Wake Up Sid''
| rowspan="3" {{Nom}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/stardust-awards-2010--nominees-complete-list/15794549.shtml|title=Stardust awards 2010 : Nominees complete list|website=www.merinews.com|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|-
|Best Supporting Actress
|[[Supriya Pathak]]
|-
|New Musical Sensation - Female
|[[Kavita Seth]] for "Iktara"
|-
| rowspan="9" |[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Debut Director|Best Debut Director]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Ayan Mukherjee|Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{Won}}
| rowspan="9" |<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/about/Hindi/awards/star-guild-awards-2010|title=Hindi Awards Star Guild Awards 2010 {{!}} Nettv4u|work=nettv4u|access-date=29 December 2017|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director
|rowspan="8" {{Nom}}
|-
|Best Story
|-
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role|Best Actor in a Leading Role]]
|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]
|-
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|Best Actress in a Leading Role]]
|[[Konkona Sen Sharma]]
|-
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
|[[Anupam Kher]]
|-
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role|Best Actress in a Supporting Role]]
|[[Supriya Pathak]]
|-
|Best Costume Design
|[[Manish Malhotra]]
|-
|Best Art Direction
|Amrita Mahal
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|Best Female Playback Singer
|[[Kavita Seth]] for "Iktara"
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2010/winners-iifa-awards-2010-070610.html|title=Winners of the IIFA Awards 2010|date=7 June 2010|work=filmibeat.com|access-date=29 December 2017|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Ayan Mukherjee|Ayan Mukerji]]
| rowspan="4" {{Nom}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/10/may/07-iifa-awards-2010-nominations-announced-051012.asp|title=IIFA Awards 2010 Nominations announced - bollywood news : glamsham.com|website=www.glamsham.com|language=en|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Supriya Pathak]]
|-
|[[2nd Mirchi Music Awards]]
|Listeners' Choice Song of the Year
|"Iktara"
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html|title=Mirchi Music Award 2009|website=www.radiomirchi.com|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref>
|}

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]] with lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]]. The soundtrack was released on 21 August 2009. [[Amit Trivedi]], who provided the film's background score, guest-composed the song "Iktara", its reprise and extended version, all of which were written by his frequent collaborator [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. Song "Boondon Ke Moti", an extension to Iktara, sung by [[Salim Merchant]] remains unreleased till date.

{{Infobox album
| name = Wake Up Sid
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]], [[Amit Trivedi]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2009|8|21|df=yes}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 1:34:31
| label = [[Sony Music|Sony Music Entertainment]]
| producer = [[Karan Johar]]
| prev_title = [[London Dreams (soundtrack)|London Dreams]]
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = [[My Name Is Khan]]
| next_year = 2010
}}

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| all_music =
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title2 = Wake Up Sid!
| extra2 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| music2 = [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]
| length2 = 3:51
| title1 = Kya Karoon?
| extra1 = [[Clinton Cerejo]]
| music1 = Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| length1 = 4:13
| title5 = Aaj Kal Zindagi
| extra5 = Shankar Mahadevan
| music5 = Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| length5 = 4:13
| title4 = Iktara
| extra4 = [[Kavita Seth]], [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| music4 = [[Amit Trivedi]]
| length4 = 4:13
| title3 = Life Is Crazy
| extra3 = [[Uday Benegal]]
| music3 = Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| length3 = 4:14
| title6 = Iktara
| extra6 = [[Tochi Raina]], Amitabh Bhattacharya, [[Raman Mahadevan]]
| music6 = Amit Trivedi
| length6 = 3:44
| title7 = Wake Up Sid! (Club Mix)
| extra7 = Shankar Mahadevan
| music7 = Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
| length7 = 3:44
}}

===Reception===
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[Bollywood Hungama]]
| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="bhwus"/>
| rev2 = [[Rediff.com]]
| rev2Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="rediffwus"/>
}}

The reactions towards the music were favorable. Chandrima Pal of ''Rediff'' gave the album 3.5 stars, stating, "the music sticks to the brief. It is hip, urban and bubbly, and unhurried. And thanks to Shankar Ehsaan Loy's musicianship, it is a slick, well-balanced production".<ref name="rediffwus">{{cite news|title=Sid's music is easy, breezy and bubbly|url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/aug/24/music-review-wake-up-sid.htm|work=Rediff.com}}</ref> Joginder Tuteja (''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'') gave it 3.5 stars out of possible 5, suggesting that, "this may not really turn out to be the bestseller of the year but should certainly be a perfect fit for the narrative."<ref name="bhwus">{{cite news|title=Wake Up Sid Music Review by Joginder Tuteja |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/13966/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503142257/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/13966/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2009 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngimy3GpHS0 Official Trailer] – [[Dharma Productions]]
* {{IMDb title|id=1324059|title=Wake Up Sid}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|wake_up_sid}}
* {{mojo title|id=wakeupsid|title=Wake Up Sid}}

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{{Karan Johar}}
{{Dharma Productions}}
{{UTV Movies}}
{{Authority control}}

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Lost (2023 film)

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{{short description|2023 film by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Lost
| image = Lost film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury]]
| producer = [[Zee Studios]] [[Sam Fernandes]] Namah Pictures Miracle Pictures
| writer = Shyamal Sengupta [[Ritesh Shah]]
| story =
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Yami Gautam]]
*[[Pankaj Kapur]]
*[[Rahul Khanna]]
*[[Tushar Pandey]]
*[[Akshay Kapoor]]
*[[Neil Bhoopalam]]
}}
| music = [[Shantanu Moitra]]
| cinematography = [[Avik Mukhopadhyay]]
| editing = Bodhaditya Banerjee
| studio = {{ubl|[[Zee Studios]]|}}
| distributor = [[ZEE5]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|02|16}}
| runtime = 124 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Lost''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Thriller film]] directed by [[Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury]] and produced by [[Zee Studios]] along with Namah Pictures. The film stars [[Yami Gautam]] in the lead with [[Pankaj Kapur]], [[Rahul Khanna]], [[Neil Bhoopalam]], [[Pia Bajpiee]]. Honeyy Jain<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lost (2022) - IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15048606/ |url-status=live |website=www.imdb.com/}}</ref> & [[Tushar Pandey]] stars as in supporting roles. The film was released on 16 February 2023, on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautams-lost-to-arrive-on-zee5-on-february-16-8405876/|title=Yami Gautam's 'Lost' to arrive on ZEE5 on February 16|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=26 January 2023|access-date=26 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title= Yami Gautam's 'Lost' to release directly on ZEE5 |url= https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yami-gautams-lost-to-release-directly-on-zee5/article66194867.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date= 28 November 2022 |access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival on 22 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yami Gautam's Lost to open Chicago South Asian Film Festival|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautams-lost-to-open-chicago-south-asian-film-festival-8139372/|work=The Indian Express |date=8 September 2022 |access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref> It had its Asian premiere at the [[53rd International Film Festival of India]], Goa.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yami Gautam-Starrer 'Lost' To Premiere At IFFI|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/yami-gautam-starrer-lost-to-premiere-at-iffi-news-236313|work=Outlook (Indian magazine) |date=10 November 2022 |access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Inspired by true events, Lost charts the story of a young woman crime reporter who is working on a story of sudden disappearance of a young theatre activist. The layered story aims to represent the idea of lost values and integrity.

== Cast ==
*[[Yami Gautam]] as Vidhi Sahani
*[[Pankaj Kapur]] as Nanu
*[[Rahul Khanna]] as Ranjan Varman
*[[Neil Bhoopalam]] as Jeet
*[[Pia Bajpiee]] as Ankita Chauhan
*[[Tushar Pandey]] as Ishan Bharti
* Akshay Kapoor as Aman Yadav
* Honeyy Jain as Namita

== Production ==
The shoot of the film started soon in July 2021 in [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= Yami Gautam starts shooting for film Lost, posts photo from Kolkata|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautam-starts-shooting-for-film-lost-7421968/|work=Indian Express |date=25 July 2021 |access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref> The shoots were wrapped by end of August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yami Gautam wraps up Lost shoot|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/yami-gautam-wraps-up-lost-shoot/articleshow/85705025.cms|work=Bangalore Mirror | access-date=16 January 2023}}</ref>

== Film Festivals ==
Lost received a standing ovation at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, where it premiered.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yami Gautam-starrer Lost gets standing ovation at Chicago South Asian Film Festival|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/yami-gautam-starrer-lost-gets-standing-ovation-at-chicago-south-asian-film-festival/cid/1888806|work=The Telegraph (India) |access-date=18 December 2022}}</ref> Subsequently, it was selected as the closing film of Atlanta Indian Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yami Gautam starrer 'Lost' closes the Atlanta Indian Film Festival|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/yami-gautam-starrer-lost-closes-the-atlanta-indian-film-festival/|work=Biz Asia Live |date=7 October 2022 |access-date=18 December 2022}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
''[[Firstpost]]'' in its review states, "The real hero of Lost is the city of Kolkata. It has never looked more vibrant and mysterious in any Hindi films since Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lost: Yami Gautam-Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury's masterpiece is much more than a political-thriller|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lost-yami-gautam-aniruddha-roy-chowdhurys-masterpiece-is-much-more-than-a-political-thriller-12157712.html|work=Firstpost |date=15 February 2023 |access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref> Rating it 3 out of 5, ''[[India Today]]'' commented, "Lost might not be your easy breezy watch for the weekend, but it sure would make you think.'<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lost Movie Review: Yami Gautam's film raises important questions but gets diluted with too many issues at hand|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/lost-movie-review-yami-gautams-film-raises-important-questions-but-gets-diluted-with-too-many-issues-at-hand-2335231-2023-02-15|work=India Today |access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref> ''[[Times Now]]'' called Lost an "ode to 'lost' art of investigative journalism."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lost Movie Review: Yami Gautam's starrer is an ode to 'lost' art of investigative journalism
|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/lost-movie-review-yami-gautams-starrer-is-an-ode-to-lost-art-of-investigative-journalism-bollywood-news-article-97940488|work=Times Now|date=15 February 2023 |access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox Album
| name = Lost
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Shantanu Moitra]]
| released = 7 February 2023<ref name="jiosaavn">{{Cite web |date=18 February 2023 |title=Lost – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/lost/LiC2NY546Dc_|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| language = Hindi
| length = 28:43
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|BusKoawaGlM|Lost - Full Album}}
}}
}}

The music for the film composed by [[Shantanu Moitra]]. Lyrics are written by Swanand Kirkire.<ref name="jiosaavn"/>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(S)
| total_length = 28:43
| title1 = Mon Re - Title Track
| extra1 = [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| length1 = 4:56
| title2 = Roshni
| extra2 = [[Papon (singer)|Papon]]
| length2 = 4:39
| title3 = Zara Hatke
| extra3 = Madhubanti Bagchi
| length3 = 3:28
| title4 = Nouka Doobi
| note4 = Male Version
| extra4 = [[Swanand Kirkire]]
| length4 = 5:07
| title5 = Nouka Doobi
| note5 = Female Version
| extra5 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5 = 4:59
| title6 = Mere Maula
| extra6 = [[Raja Hassan]]
| length6 = 5:27
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt15048606}}
* [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/lost/0-0-1z5299828 ''Lost''] on [[ZEE5]]

[[Category:Indian thriller films]]
[[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]]

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Sankalp (TV series)

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{{Short description|2026 Indian television series}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Sankalp TV series.jpeg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Official Digital Release Poster
| genre = [[political drama]]
| creator =
| writer = {{ubl |Reshu Nath|Prasad Kadam|Chandan Kumar}}
| director = [[Prakash Jha]]
| starring = {{ubl | [[Nana Patekar]]| [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] | [[Kubbra Sait]]|[[Sanjay Kapoor]]|[[Neeraj Kabi]]|[[Tushar Pandey]]}}
| narrator =
| theme_music_composer =
| composer =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 10
| executive_producer =
| producer = {{ubl|[[Jyoti Deshpande]]|Dishaa Jhaa}}
| cinematography = Chandan Kowli
| editor =
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime =
| company = [[Jio Studios]] PJP Films
| channel = [[Amazon MX Player]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2026|03|11}}
| last_aired = present
| open_theme =
}}

'''''Sankalp''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language socio-[[political drama]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankalp OTT release date: When and where to watch Nana Patekar's OTT debut series
|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/sankalp-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-nana-patekars-ott-debut-series/9f6009b559522|date=5 March 2026 |website=OTT Play|language=en }}</ref> streaming television series directed by [[Prakash Jha]] and produced by [[Jyoti Deshpande]] and Dishaa Jha under the banner of [[Jio Studios]] and PJP Films. It stars [[Nana Patekar]], [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]], [[Kubbra Sait]], [[Sanjay Kapoor]] and [[Neeraj Kabi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Sankalp’ trailer: Nana Patekar makes streaming debut in Prakash Jha’s political thriller
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sankalp-trailer-nana-patekar-makes-streaming-debut-in-prakash-jhas-political-thriller/article70711429.ece|date=18 February 2026 |website=The Hindu|language=en }}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankalp trailer: Nana Patekar is a master strategist in saga of power struggle from Prakash Jha
|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/sankalp-teaser-nana-patekar-is-a-master-strategist-in-saga-of-power-struggle-from-prakash-jha-101772791364180.html|date=6 March 2026 |website=Hindustan Times|language=en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=
Nana Patekar makes web series debut with Prakash Jha’s socio-political thriller Sankalp; trailer unveiled ahead of March 11 premiere
|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nana-patekar-makes-web-series-debut-prakash-jhas-socio-political-thriller-sankalp-trailer-unveiled-ahead-march-11-premiere/|date=5 March 2026 |website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en }}</ref>
The series premiered on 11 March 2026 on [[Amazon MX Player]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankalp Now Streaming on OTT: What You Need to Know About Nana Patekar and Prakash Jha’s Series
|url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/sankalp-out-on-ott-know-when-and-where-to-watch-it-online-11200092|date=11 March 2026 |website=Gadget 360|language=en }}</ref>

==Synopsis==

SANKALP is a premium Indian socio-political drama that explores how power is manufactured not through elections, but through mentorship and institutional control. Inspired by the ancient Chanakya-Chandragupta chronicles, the series reimagines political strategy for modern India, where classrooms replace battlefields and bureaucrats replace soldiers.

== Cast ==

*[[Nana Patekar]] as Kanhaiya Lal
*[[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] as SP Aditya Verma
*[[Kubbra Sait]] as DCP Parveen Sheikh
*[[Sanjay Kapoor]] as Prashant Singh, Chief Minister of Delhi
*[[Neeraj Kabi]] as Waqar Mapillah
*[[Meghna Malik]] as Suhasini
*[[Roop Durgapal]] as Madhuri
*[[Kranti Prakash Jha]] as Kasturi
*[[Tushar Pandey]] as Satyaveer Mishra
*Sheen Das as Jayanti Rai
*Paras Priyadarshan as Shashi Ranjan
*Gita Guha as Liluatiya
*Brij Gopal as Zakir Shaikh
*Anuradha Chandan as Sarla
*Ashok Kumar Beniwal as DIG Rudra Pratap
*Danish Iqbal as K C Majumdar
*Bhagwan Tiwari as Sankarshan
*Saurabh Goyal as Vasudev Gupta
*Tanmay Ranjan as Neeraj

== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 ===
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==Production==
Prakash Jha announced a socio-political web series starring Nana Patekar and Sanjay Kapoor, which was initially reported under the working title "Laal Batti". The project marks Nana Patekar's debut in the OTT space and is set against a political backdrop, with the actor playing a lawyer-turned-politician while Sanjay Kapoor portrays his close associate. The series was officially unveiled by Jio Studios on 12 April 2023 during its large content slate announcement at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Later in development, the show's title was changed and it is now known as "Sankalp".<ref>{{cite web|title=Veteran actor Nana Patekar set to make OTT debut with Prakash Jha's 'Laal Batti'|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/ott/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-set-to-make-ott-debut-with-prakash-jha-laal-batti-jio-studios-details-2023-04-12-862983|website=India TV|date=12 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Laal Batti: प्रकाश झा की अगली वेब सीरीज 'लाल बत्ती' का एलान, ओटीटी कमबैक के लिए नाना पाटेकर तैयार|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/nana-patekar-is-set-to-make-his-ott-comeback-with-the-upcoming-series-laal-batti-helmed-by-prakash-jha-2381959|website=ABP News|date=13 April 2023|language=Hindi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Prakash Jha ropes in Nana Patekar and Sanjay Kapoor for a political drama|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/prakash-jha-ropes-in-nana-patekar-and-sanjay-kapoor-for-a-political-drama/articleshow/96661441.cms|website=Times of India|date=1 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: 8 hour-long Sankalp was shot in JUST 57 days – Prakash Jha’s producer-daughter Dishaa Jhaa shares fascinating trivia: "Bachchans stayed in the bungalow owned by Nana Patekar in the show"; adds, "I hope Sankalp BREAKS the record of Aashram"|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-8-hour-long-sankalp-shot-just-57-days-prakash-jhas-producer-daughter-dishaa-jhaa-shares-fascinating-trivia-bachchans-stayed-bungalow-owned-nana-patekar-show/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

==Release==
The series primeired on 11 March 2026 on [[Amazon MX Player]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankalp teaser: Nana Patekar makes OTT debut in Prakash Jha's socio-political saga
|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/sankalp-teaser-nana-patekar-leads-as-maat-saab-in-new-socio-political-series-2875741-2026-02-28|date=28 February 2026 |website=India Today|language=en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sankalp: Nana Patekar Describes Collaboration with Director Prakash Jha as 'Unique, Always a Significant Learning Experience' for His OTT Debut
|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series/nana-patekar-ott-debut-sankalp-thriller-series-article-153811996|date=11 March 2026 |website=Zoom|language=en }}</ref>

==Reception==
Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' calls it a "A welcome return to basics," and as formulaic as Sankalp is, it's one of those uncannily sketched shows that mines a long-standing culture of reverence and obligation.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rahul|last=Desai|title=‘Sankalp’ Series Review: The Grassroots Allure of Prakash Jha’s Storytelling|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/sankalp-series-review-the-grassroots-allure-of-prakash-jhas-storytelling|date=12 March 2026|website=The Hollywood Reporter India}}</ref>
Archika Khurana of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "With its mix of strategy, ideology and personal conflict, Sankalp ultimately stands as a thought-provoking exploration of how power operates—not just in politics, but in the relationships that shape it."<ref>{{cite web|first=Archika|last=Khurana|title=Sankalp Season 1 Review : Nana Patekar’s commanding presence drives this layered political drama|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/sankalp/sankalp-season-1/seasonreview/129356459.cms|date=11 March 2026|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated it 2.5/5 stars and writes that "SANKALP rests on a compelling storyline and strong performances by Nana Patekar and the other lead actors. However, the excessive length, silly goings-on and weak climax dilute the impact. Nevertheless, the show should manage to garner viewership due to its mass-appealing treatment and casting."<ref>{{cite web|title=Web Series Review: SANKALP rests on a compelling storyline and strong performances but the length, silly goings-on and weak climax dilute the impact|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/web-series-review-sankalp-rests-compelling-storyline-strong-performances-length-silly-goings-weak-climax-dilute-impact/|date=11 March 2026|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
BH Harsh of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' also gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The Prakash Jha series has its moments, but struggles to maintain momentum with its many subplots."<ref>{{cite web|first=B H|last=Harsh|title=Sankalp Series Review: Nana Patekar’s OTT debut lacks energy and coherence|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/review/2026/Mar/13/sankalp-series-review-nana-patekars-ott-debut-lacks-energy-and-coherence|date=13 March 2026|website=Cinema Express}}</ref>

[[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibilit."<ref>{{cite web|first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|title=Sankalp: Lethal Weapons|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/sankalp-review/20260312.htm|date=12 March 2026|website=Rediff.com}}</ref>
Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' observed that "The attempt at subversive social-political inquiry into mentorship and manipulation is diminished by overwriting and tiresome visual and creative contrivances."<ref>{{cite web|first=Anuj|last=Kumar|title=‘Sankalp’ series review: Nana Patekar anchors Prakash Jha’s game of thrones|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sankalp-series-review-nana-patekar-prakash-jha-amazon-mx-player-mohammed-zeeshan-ayyub/article70734608.ece|date=12 March 2026|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated it 2.5/5 stars and said that "Sankalp is a show with ambition, ideas and a commanding central performance. But a sprawling narrative and uneven pacing dilute what could have been a far sharper political drama."<ref>{{cite web|first=Zinia|last=Bandyopadhyay|title='Sankalp' Review: Nana Patekar holds the centre in Prakash Jha’s political chessboard that takes too long to make its move|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sankalp-review-nana-patekar-holds-the-centre-in-prakash-jhas-political-chessboard-that-takes-too-long-to-make-its-move-13988511.html|date=12 March 2026|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
''[[Free Press Journal]]'''s Troy Ribeiro gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Sankalp is an engaging political thriller on mentorship, power and revenge, elevated by strong performances despite occasional narrative imbalance."<ref>{{cite web|first=Troy|last=Ribeiro|title=Sankalp Review: Nana Patekar & Sanjay Kapoor's Tale Of Strategy, Revenge & Mentor's Lasting Influence|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sankalp-review-nana-patekar-sanjay-kapoors-tale-of-strategy-revenge-mentors-lasting-influence|date=11 March 2026|website=Free Press Journal}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=28091048}}
* [https://www.mxplayer.in/show/watch-sankalp-series-online-005efd86801fe5c7aaf93c9cba045dc5 ''Sankalp''] on [[Amazon MX Player]]

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[[Category:MX Player original programming]]

O'Romeo

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{{Short description|2026 Hindi-language film by Vishal Bhardwaj}}
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| italic_title = O'Romeo
| name = O'Romeo
| image = O'Romeo film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]
| screenplay = Vishal Bhardwaj Rohan Narula
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| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = Vishal Bhardwaj
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| story = [[Hussain Zaidi]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Mafia Queens of Mumbai]]''| Hussain Zaidi}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2026 |title=O' Romeo: Vishal Bhardwaj on not seeking consent of Hussain Ustara's family |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/vishal-bhardwaj-romeo-legal-notice-gangster-family-consent-dispute-2855724-2026-01-21 |access-date=21 January 2026 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>
| producer = [[Sajid Nadiadwala]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Shahid Kapoor]]
* [[Triptii Dimri]]
* [[Nana Patekar]]
* [[Avinash Tiwary]]
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]]
* [[Disha Patani]]
* [[Vikrant Massey]]
* [[Rahul Khanna]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Ben Bernhard]]
| editing = Aarif Sheikh
| music = Vishal Bhardwaj
| studio = [[Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment]] VB Films
| distributor = [[Pen India Limited|Pen Marudhar]]
| released = {{Film date|2026|02|13|df=y}}
| runtime = 178 minutes<ref>{{cite web |access-date=11 February 2026 |title=EXCLUSIVE: O'Romeo is Shahid Kapoor's second A-rated film after Kabir Singh; CBFC replaces 'Item' with 'Kumari'; reduces 'woman slapping visual' by 20% |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-oromeo-shahid-kapoors-second-rated-film-kabir-singh-cbfc-replaces-item-kumari-reduces-woman-slapping-visual-20/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = ₹125{{ndash}}150 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |title=O' Romeo Box Office Estimate Day 1: Shahid Kapoor starrer takes a decent start; opens at Rs. 8.25 crores |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=2026-02-13 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/o-romeo-box-office-estimate-day-1-shahid-kapoor-starrer-takes-decent-start-opens-rs-8-25-crores/ |access-date=2026-02-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=मेहरा |first=संदीप |date=7 February 2026 |title=Shahid Kapoor Biggest Opener: कैसे शाहिद की सबसे बड़ी ओपनर बनेगी 'ओ रोमियो'? अभी ये फिल्म है नंबर-1 |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/o-romeo-actor-shahid-kapoor-biggest-opener-kabir-singh-know-day-1-collection-3677627.html |website=[[TV9 Bharatvarsh]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |title=O Romeo Box Office Collection Day 1 early report: Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj film starts slow, to surpass Haider day 1 earning |website=The Indian Express |date=2026-02-13 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/o-romeo-box-office-collection-day-1-shahid-kapoor-vishal-bhardwaj-film-to-surpass-the-opening-day-collection-of-haider-10530676/ |access-date=2026-02-14}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|92.86 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=O'Romeo Box Office Collection|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/o-romeo/box-office/|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=14 February 2026|access-date=3 April 2026}}</ref>
}}

'''''O'Romeo''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[action film|action thriller]] film written and directed by [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]. Produced by [[Sajid Nadiadwala]] for [[Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment]], the film is based on the non-fiction book ''[[Mafia Queens of Mumbai]]'' by [[Hussain Zaidi]]. It stars [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Triptii Dimri]], [[Nana Patekar]], [[Avinash Tiwary]], [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], [[Disha Patani]] and [[Farida Jalal]], with [[Vikrant Massey]] in a special appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=16 December 2025 |title=BREAKING: Sajid Nadiadwala's Shahid Kapoor-starrer O Romeo expands ensemble with Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-sajid-nadiadwalas-shahid-kapoor-starrer-o-romeo-expands-ensemble-vikrant-massey-tamannaah-bhatia-disha-patani/ |access-date=16 December 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Vishal Bhardwaj Reveals How He Convinced Farida Jalal To Abuse In O'Romeo: 'It Is Necessary...' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/vishal-bhardwaj-reveals-how-he-convinced-farida-jalal-to-abuse-in-oromeo-it-is-necessary-ws-kl-9847614.html |access-date=2026-01-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] began in January 2025 and took place primarily in [[Mumbai]] and Spain.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=14 September 2025 |title=O Romeo: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri's movie with Vishal Bharadwaj gets its title; release date changed |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/o-romeo-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-s-movie-with-vishal-bharadwaj-finally-gets-its-title-release-date-2025-09-14-1008128 |access-date=12 January 2026 |website=[[IndiaTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 26, 2025 |title=Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri Shoot Climax As Vishal Bhardwaj Recreates Spain In Mumbai For O Romeo |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-shoot-climax-as-vishal-bhardwaj-recreates-spain-in-mumbai-for-o-romeo-ws-l-9659340.html |website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> ''O' Romeo'' was released on 13 February 2026, coinciding with the [[Valentine's Day]] weekend and received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |title=O'Romeo box office collection: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri's movie opens on slow note on day 1. Will it beat Kabir Singh? |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/oromeo-box-office-collection-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimris-movie-opens-on-slow-note-on-day-1-will-it-beat-kabir-singh/articleshow/128295910.cms |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> The film was a commercial failure.<ref>https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=9666</ref>

== Plot ==
The events of the film take place in [[Mumbai|Bombay]], 1994, and revolve around Ustara, a feared gangster and hitman who kills his targets using a barber's [[razor]]. Ismail Khan, an Intelligence Officer had saved Ustara from Jalal, a gangster established in Spain after Ustara killed Jalal's brother a long time ago, has been using Ustara as a covert operative for himself since. Ismail gives Ustara the contract of killing Jayesh Duggal, Jalal's Financer. Ustara finds Duggal in a theatre and takes down a swarm of bald bodyguards. Just as Duggal is about to escape, Ismail enters and kills him. Fed up of working for Ismail, Ustara plans on escaping to Fiji. Ustara then meets Afshan, a widow, who wants him to kill Inspector Pathare, Ansari, Shankar and Jalal. But Ustara refuses and humiliates her.

It is revealed that her childhood love and husband Mamdu, began working in Jalal's gang for money. After Afshan tells him to leave the gang, Mamdu attempts to do so, but, Shankar and Pathare kill him. Advocate Ansari fabricates fake evidence and frames Mamdu as dangerous criminal and Pathare as an honest officer, thus leaving Afshan no choice but to take matters in her own hands.

A few days later, Afshan steals Ustara's gun and unsuccessfully attempts to kill Inspector Pathare at a [[Coffeehouse|cafe]], but then finds Ansari alone in the cafe washroom and points her gun at him, but Ansari deceives her, grabbing her gun, and as he is about to kill her, Ustara enters and slits his throat.

Ustara, upon seeing her conviction, cancels his plan to escape India and decides to help Afshan. With time Afshan and Ustara bond and he falls in love with her, but as Afshan is scared and reluctant to pursue her quest for revenge further, Ustara motivates her and trains her in combat and shooting. Ismail orders Ustara to help seize Jalal's upcoming drug shipment in Kathmandu, Nepal. Ustara, Afshan and the gang leave for the mission to seize Jalal's docket, but the gang is trapped and caught by Jalal's men, and several of Ustara's gang members are killed. After Afshan helps the gang to escape, Ustara cremates his dead men, and confesses his love to her.

The next day, Ustara finds Afshan missing and Jalal orders his men to double the drug production, as Jayesh Duggal, the financer who could have helped them cope with the losses, had been killed by Ustara as well. Jalal's wife Rabia is revealed to be psychologically unstable after losing her child, for which Jalal considers Ustara responsible. As Jalal has recently suffered a huge loss, and has speeded up the drug work to cope up, Ismail suggests Ustara that it would be a great time to attack Jalal's drug factory and eradicate Jalal's drug empire in [[India]]. In return, Ustara asks for Ismail's help to find Afshan.

A few days later, enraged by still not finding Afshan, without consulting Ismail, Ustara singly handedly storms and burns down Jalal's drug factory. Enraged, Jalal orders Pathare and Shankar to kill Ustara within a week. Ismail, worried about what might happen to Ustara orders him to leave the country. Meanwhile, Ustara learns that Afshan has been secretly working with Ismail and has been acting as Pathare's wife under the false name "Rani Sharma" to get close to Shankar. One day, amidst the chaos of Ganesh Chaturthi, Afshan kills Shankar.

Pathare, further enraged by Shankar's death follows Ismail in hope of finding Ustara whenever the two meet. Ismail enters a local train to meet Afshan. Pathare gathers his team on the next station to illegally encounter Ustara. Ustara gets tipped about Ismail and Afshan's meeting and Pathare's plan by his men, and frightened that Afshan's Identity might be revealed to Pathare, he enters the train to warn the two. But before Ustara can explain, the situation heats up and Ustara and Ismail have to act as bait in order to let Afshan escape.

Pathare enters the train, leading to a shootout in which both Ismail and Ustara are shot brutally injured. Pathare takes his wife Afshan "Rani Sharma" to Jalal's Carnival in Portugal for Honeymoon. There, she tries to kill Jalal but gets caught, as Pathare had found her Id from Ismail's pocket during the shootout and knew her true identity all along. Jalal then forces Afshan to kill Pathare for his mess ups, and then imprisons her.

A few months later, Ustara invades Jalal's palace, and encounters Rabia while killing his bodyguards. It is revealed that a few years ago, it was the then pregnant Rabia, who informed Jalal's terrorism plans with the ISI to Ismail, however she had got caught by Jalal's brother Mohsin and had accidentally shot him dead in the commotion. The trauma caused Rabia to lose her unborn baby in a stillbirth. In order to save her, Ustara had taken the blame and had fled with Ismail's help. In the present, Rabia sides with Ustara out of gratitude and hands over the keys and directions to Afshan's cell. Rabia flees the scene and arrives at Jalal's bullfighting arena, while Ustara reunites with Afshan and subsequently kills Jalal's men in a shootout, then enter the arena with his gang members.

One of Jalal's henchmen who had survived Ustara's ambush informs him about Rabia's truth on a phone, and enraged Jalal confronts the unstable Rabia and beheads her. In the arena, Ustara and Jalal fight, and Ustara brutally injures Jalal with his razors, and Afshan takes his life with a sword.

The film ends with Afshan becoming a classical music teacher like her father and a hospitalized Ismail reminding Ustara that until all drug lords like Jalal are finished, Ustara shall always dance on his orders.

== Cast ==

{{Cast listing|
* [[Shahid Kapoor]] as Ustara
* [[Triptii Dimri]] as Afshan Qureshi / Rani Sharma
* [[Nana Patekar]] as DCP Ismail Khan
* [[Avinash Tiwary]] as Jalaluddin “Jalal” Shah
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as Rabia Jalaluddin Shah
* [[Disha Patani]] as Julie
* [[Farida Jalal]] as Dadi
* [[Hussain Dalal]] as Chhotu
* [[Rahul Deshpande]] as Inspector Pathare
* Rohit Pathak as Shankar
* [[Rahul Khanna]] as Rafeeq
* Resh Lamba as Anjum Ansari
* Shaurya Shah as Meerasi
* Allauddin Khan as Bhagheera
* Gourav Sharma as Ram
* Goutam Sharma as Shyam
* Sarthak Khurana as Anwar Ali
* [[Vikrant Massey]] as Mehmood “Billu” Qureshi (Special Appearance)
* [[Aruna Irani]] as Brothel owner
* Ajay jadhav as matchmaker
* [[Roshni Walia]] as Roshni Chopra
* [[Natasha Bharadwaj]] as Nargis
}}

== Production ==
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2025 |title=Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri start shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller in Mumbai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-start-shooting-for-vishal-bhardwajs-action-thriller-in-mumbai-101736176349155.html |access-date=13 February 2026 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-begin-shooting-for-vishal-bhardwajs-action-thriller-7417615/ |title=Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri Begin Shooting For Vishal Bhardwaj's Action-Thriller|work=NDTV|date=7 January 2025 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> Filming concluded in August 2025.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/shahid-kapoor-shares-emotional-wrap-note-vishal-bhardwajs-upcoming-film-calls-super-special/ |title=Shahid Kapoor shares emotional wrap-up note for Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film, calls it "SUPER SPECIAL"|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=1 September 2025 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/shahid-kapoor-fourth-film-vishal-bharadwaj-tripti-dimri-nana-patekar-avinash-tiwary-disha-patani-farida-jalal-2779551-2025-08-31 |title=Shahid Kapoor wraps 4th film with Vishal Bhardwaj: This one's super special|work=India Today|date=31 August 2025 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|O'Romeo (soundtrack)}}
The music for the film was composed by [[Vishal Bhardwaj]], with lyrics written by [[Gulzar]]. The audio rights of the film were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. The first single, titled "Hum To Tere Hi Liye The" was released on 16 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2026 |title=O'Romeo: Song Hum To Tere Hi Liye The shows harsh realities colliding with fragile emotions|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/oromeo-hum-to-tere-hi-liye-the-song-out-23612407 |access-date=17 January 2026 |website=Mid Day}}</ref> The second single titled "Aashiqon Ki Colony" was released on 27 January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2026 |title=Disha Patani, Shahid Kapoor add firepower to O'Romeo with Aashiqon Ki Colony song|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/disha-patani-shahid-kapoor-bring-firepower-to-o-romeo-with-aashiqon-ki-colony-song-2858379-2026-01-27 |access-date=27 January 2026 |website=India Today}}</ref> The third single titled "Ishq Ka Fever" was released on 2 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2026 |title=Ishq Ka Fever: Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri share chemistry in O'Romeo's new song|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ishq-ka-fever-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-share-chemistry-in-o-romeo-new-song-2861667-2026-02-02 |access-date=2 February 2026 |website=India Today}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''O'Romeo'' was theatrically released on 13 February 2026, coinciding with [[Valentine's Day]] weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Ritika |date=14 September 2025 |title=Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri to star in Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller O' Romeo; releasing on Valentine's Day 2026 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-to-star-in-vishal-bhardwaj-s-action-thriller-o-romeo-releasing-on-valentine-s-day-2026-101757845714572.html |access-date=14 September 2025 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=14 September 2025 |title=O' Romeo: Vishal Bhardwaj's next starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri to release on Valentine's Day 2026 |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/o-romeo-vishal-bhardwaj-s-next-starring-shahid-kapoor-and-triptii-dimri-to-release-on-valentines-day-2026-11757860924366.html |access-date=14 September 2025 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> It received an "[[A-certificate|A]]" (Adults Only) certificate from the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] for graphic violence and strong language.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=11 February 2026 |title=EXCLUSIVE: O'Romeo is Shahid Kapoor's second A-rated film after Kabir Singh; CBFC replaces 'Item' with 'Kumari'; reduces 'woman slapping visual' by 20% |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-oromeo-shahid-kapoors-second-rated-film-kabir-singh-cbfc-replaces-item-kumari-reduces-woman-slapping-visual-20/ |access-date=11 February 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2026 |title='O'Romeo OTT platform confirmed: When and where to stream Shahid Kapoor - Triptii Dimri starrer after its theatrical run |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/oromeo-ott-platform-confirmed-when-and-where-to-stream-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-starrer-after-its-theatrical-run/articleshow/126465054.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 January 2026}}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 10 April 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=10 April 2026 |title=Shahid Kapoor starrer O'Romeo drops on Prime Video; Vishal Bhardwaj's mafia romance thriller streams from April 10 onwards |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shahid-kapoor-starrer-oromeo-drops-on-prime-video-vishal-bhardwajs-mafia-romance-thriller-streams-from-april-10-onwards/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== Reception ==
===Critical response===
''O'Romeo'' received mixed reviews from critics.

Kashvi Raj Singh of ''[[Network18 Group|News18]]'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "In a time of blood fatigue in films, it is easy to dismiss O’Romeo. Had it come before films like Animal and Dhurandhar, it could have been better for the film. Yes, O’Romeo has its share of gore, but it is also different, and it deserves attention. It combines both good performance and technical brilliance."<ref>{{Cite web |title=O'Romeo Review: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii And Cinematographer Ben Bernhard Brilliantly Helm Vishal Bhardwaj's Vision |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/reviews/oromeo-review-shahid-kapoor-triptii-and-cinematographer-ben-bernhard-brilliantly-helm-vishal-bhardwajs-vision-ws-l-9901440.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India|The Times Of India]]'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Despite frequent pacing issues that demand patience, O' Romeo is worth watching for its performances, atmosphere and cinematic brilliance."<ref>{{Cite web |title=O' Romeo Movie Review: Romance and revenge blended with cinematic brilliance |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/o-romeo/movie-review/128293456.cms |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "O'Romeo is at once a love story, a revenge saga, and a crime drama. Every seemingly conflicting strand merges with the others without the lines separating (or linking) them being unduly overt. Rarely does a Hindi action film use the spirit of music and poetry to buttress emotional turmoil, physical strife, and excessive violence to the extent that this one does."<ref>{{Cite web |title=O'Romeo Review: Shahid Kapoor Film Is Vivid, Visceral And Visually Varied |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/oromeo-review-shahid-kapoor-film-is-vivid-visceral-and-visually-varied-3-5-stars-10998741 |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref>

Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "O’ Romeo is undoubtedly a complete massy entertainer, but the script never thins down. A big shout-out to Vishal Bharadwaj for giving such a solid film with quirky dialogues, brilliant music, and engaging performances by each of the actors."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O' Romeo' Movie Review: Not just Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri; Avinash Tiwari's intense performance stands out in this film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/o-romeo-movie-review-not-just-shahid-kapoor-and-triptii-dimri-avinash-tiwari-and-nana-patekars-intense-performances-stand-out-in-thisvishal-bhardwajs-fil-13979401.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "In the end, the film is held together by its performances. The actors commit with such conviction that they make even the wildest flourishes feel momentarily plausible. You may roll your eyes at the excess, but you will not be bored. Like any good opera, it demands surrender. And if you give in, it rewards you with spectacle, passion and performances that linger long after the curtain falls."<ref>{{Cite web |title=O'Romeo Review: Blood-soaked romance |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/reviews/bollywood-movies/oromeo-review-blood-soaked-romance-81677.amp |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "On the whole, O'ROMEO delivers several well-made moments and strong performances from the lead cast. However, the uneven writing and the ordinary soundtrack prevent it from creating the kind of impact it aims for."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Bollywood Hungama News |date=2026-02-13 |title=O' Romeo Movie Review: O'ROMEO delivers |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/o-romeo/critic-review/o-romeo-movie-review/oromeo-delivers/ |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Overall, O’Romeo has moments that remind you why Bhardwaj remains one of our most distinctive filmmakers, but they are scattered across a narrative that loses emotional clarity along the way. Despite Shahid’s wild energy and a few stylish flourishes, the film struggles to find its emotional core. It is watchable, even fun in parts, but rarely affecting in the way Bhardwaj’s best work is. You walk out entertained in flashes... and strangely unmoved."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title=Kartik Aaryan is 'one of the most terrible actors' we have, says Prashant Narayanan: 'He's only surviving because of...' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-is-one-of-the-most-terrible-actors-we-have-says-prashant-narayanan-bollywood-101771036720780.html |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Tanmayi Savadi of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "O’ Romeo isn't a bad film nor a masterpiece. It has a lot of loose ends and unexplained connections. Due to this, it becomes difficult to join dots and feel characters and their purposes. With excellent performances, and Vishal's ability to tell a fairly engaging story for 3 hours, O’ Romeo can be watched with loved ones and parents, only if violence, abuses and bloodshed are palatable."<ref>{{Cite web |title=O Romeo Movie Review: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri Film Is A Poetic Bloodbath Despite Dragged Screenplay |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/o-romeo-movie-review-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-film-is-a-poetic-bloodbath-despite-dragged-screenplay-review-153603705 |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 out 5 stars and stated that the film is "high on style and swag, low on substance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=13 February 2026 |title=O Romeo movie review: Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri film is high on style and swag, low on substance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/o-romeo-movie-review-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-film-high-on-style-low-on-substance-10530249/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars, saying "Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj fail to recreate Haider, Kaminey magic" "despite poetic frames and intense performances, the film struggles with an uneven screenplay and an underwhelming emotional pay-off."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=13 February 2026 |title=O' Romeo review: Shahid Kapoor-Vishal Bhardwaj fail to recreate Haider, Kaminey magic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/o-romeo-movie-review-shahid-kapoor-vishal-bhardwaj-fail-to-recreate-haider-kaminey-magic-2867694-2026-02-13 |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> Sakshi Salil Chavan of ''[[Outlook India]]'' rated with 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film does not redefine the gangster saga, yet it offers sufficient spectacle and emotional voltage to warrant a theatrical viewing. The final act regains urgency and culminates in a rousing yet foreseeable crescendo. With a more disciplined edit though, ‘O’ Romeo’ might have achieved the narrative stature its ambition seeks."<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2026 |title=O' Romeo Review {{dash}} A Lush Crime Epic That Slowly Unravels Under Its Own Excess |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/movie-review/o-romeo-review-a-lush-crime-epic-that-slowly-unravels-under-its-own-excess |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref>

Anindita Mukhopadhyay of ''[[India TV]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "What begins with promise slowly loses grip, especially in the second half where the writing weakens and the emotional impact fades. It looks beautiful, it sounds good, but it doesn’t stay with you the way it should. It’s not a bad film. It’s just not a fully satisfying one either."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Anindita |date=13 February 2026 |title=O Romeo Movie Review: Shahid Kapoor leads strongly but Vishal Bhardwaj's narrative weakens after a point |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/o-romeo-movie-review-rating-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-vishal-bhardwaj-1198 |access-date=13 February 2026 |website= [[India TV]]}}</ref> Abhishek Srivastava of ''[[Moneycontrol]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "‘O’ Romeo' is like a grand building: impressive from the outside but not what you expect inside. This is Bhardwaj's most commercial attempt, and it both succeeds and misfires. The film is worth watching mainly for Shahid Kapoor, who owns the role completely. While the story and pacing falter, the visual style, action sequences, and quirky moments keep it watchable."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Abhishek |date=13 February 2026 |title=O' Romeo Movie Review: Shahid Kapoor shines, but this Vishal Bhardwaj film remains an underwhelming affair |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/o-romeo-movie-review-shahid-kapoor-shines-but-this-vishal-bhardwaj-film-remains-an-underwhelming-affair-article-13827037.html |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[Moneycontrol]]}}</ref> Mukund Setlur of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' rated the film 1.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "There are some brilliant scenes, but for a cinematic nightmare of three hours, a few scenes are not worth the time. Some songs are likely to become chartbusters but mar the pace of the film! It looks like Bhardwaj was at crossroads while making directorial choices — to tell a story to appeal to the masses and in that process has failed to play to his strengths."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-14 |title='O Romeo' movie review: Vishal's gangster film fails to deliver |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/o-romeo-movie-review-vishals-gangster-film-fails-to-deliver-3898100 |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted "Shahid Kapoor soars, Vishal Bhardwaj struggles in this meandering romantic action drama".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=13 February 2026 |title=O' Romeo movie review: Shahid Kapoor soars, Vishal Bhardwaj struggles in this meandering romantic action drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/o-romeo-movie-review-shahid-kapoor-vishal-bhardwaj-triptii-dimri-meandering-romantic-action-drama/article70628578.ece |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' wrote that the film "fails to make a dent in the Bombay gangster-epic landscape".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |date=13 February 2026 |title='O'Romeo' Movie Review: A Curiously Ineffective Vishal Bhardwaj Special |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/oromeo-movie-review-a-curiously-ineffective-vishal-bhardwaj-shahid-kapoor-special |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
The film collected ₹8.25 crore on opening day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/o-romeo-box-office-estimate-day-1-shahid-kapoor-starrer-takes-decent-start-opens-rs-8-25-crores/|title=O' Romeo Box Office Estimate Day 1: Shahid Kapoor starrer takes a decent start; opens at Rs. 8.25 crores :Bollywood Box Office - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=13 February 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
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Raanjhanaa

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{{Short description|2013 film by Anand L. Rai}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Raanjhanaa
| image = Raanjhanaafilmposter.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Aanand L. Rai]]
| producer = [[Krishika Lulla]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304204730/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2013|title=Jaya Bachchan's performance in Guddi inspired me: Sonam Kapoor|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi|work = [[Hindustan Times]]|access-date= 1 March 2013}}</ref> Aanand L. Rai
| writer = [[Himanshu Sharma]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Dhanush]]|[[Sonam Kapoor]]|[[Abhay Deol]]|[[Swara Bhaskar]]|[[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]]
}}
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cinematography = [[Natarajan Subramaniam]] [[Vishal Sinha]]
| editing = [[Amitabh Shukla]]
| studio = [[Colour Yellow Productions]]
| distributor = [[Eros International]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|6|21}}
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref name="BOI Report"/>
| country =
| language = [[Hindi]]
| budget = {{INR}}36 crore<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1287|title=Raanjhanaa|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}94 crore<ref name="BOI Report"/>
}}

'''''Raanjhanaa''''' ({{translation|Beloved one}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Aanand L. Rai]] and written by [[Himanshu Sharma]]. The film is produced by [[Krishika Lulla]] under the banner of [[Eros International]]. It stars [[Dhanush]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Abhay Deol]], [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]]. It marks the Hindi film debut for Dhanush.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/dhanush-romance-sonam-kapoor-050312.html | title = Dhanush to romance Sonam Kapoor|work = One India Entertainment | date=5 March 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> The film was released on 21 June 2013 worldwide,<ref name=dor/> while the Tamil version titled ''Ambikapathy''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605212243/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Raanjhanaa becomes Ambikapathy in Tamil | access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> was released a week later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619003331/http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2013 | title = 'Ambikapathy' release postponed|work =Sify | date=14 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/ |title=Archived copy |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723010502/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/977/date/2013-06-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The background score and songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics of the tracks were penned by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref name="1st Week">{{cite web|url= http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Week-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1489|title=RAANJHANAA Crosses 64 Cr Net In Six Days|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 28 June 2013}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 21 June 2013.<ref name="BOI Report" /> A standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', is set to release in 2024.

==Plot==
Kundan Shankar is the only son of [[Tamils|Tamil]] [[Hindu]] [[Brahmin]] parents settled in [[Varanasi]]. While collecting donations at his teacher's house for [[Dussehra]] when he was a child, he sees Zoya, a [[Muslim]] girl praying in the adjacent room. He immediately falls in love with her and for years would attempt to talk to her or flirt with her, while not even knowing her name. Zoya slaps him multiple times, before getting quite fond of him and finally telling him her name. She asks him to meet her in private, and when they do she finds out that Kundan is kidnap from a Hindu Brahmin family. She starts to avoid him on purpose as her family is very orthodox, and she knows for sure that her relationship with Kundan would go nowhere. Zoya's family figures out that she likes a Hindu boy, and decide to send her away to [[Aligarh]] for further studies. After she leaves, Kundan tries to get on her family's good side by helping them with chores around their house. Zoya gets into [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi]] and starts making new friends, falling for student leader Akram Zaidi.

Eight years later, Zoya comes back home to Varanasi. Kundan cannot contain his excitement, but Zoya barely remembers him. He asks her to be with him but she declines and tells him about her relationship with Akram. She asks Kundan to help convince her family about marrying Akram, and Kundan eventually agrees to get her wedding arranged. He promises Zoya that he will also marry someone on the day of her wedding and forget all about her, and goes straight to his childhood friend Bindiya, who has had a crush on him since they were kids.

On the day of Zoya's wedding, Kundan finds out that Akram is a [[Sikh]] and his real name is Jasjeet Singh Shergill reality. This enrages Kundan and Zoya had used him and Kundan's religious differences to convince Kundan that she could not marry him. He crashes their wedding ceremony and tells Zoya's parents the truth about Jasjeet. Enraged by the crowd, he finds out soon after that Zoya tried to commit suicide, and Jasjeet was beaten up by Zoya's relatives for lying. At the hospital, Jasjeet tells Kundan that it was Zoya's idea for him to pretend to be a Muslim so he could marry her, a plan he knew he should not have agreed to. While with Jasjeet, Kundan forgets about his own wedding ceremony with Bindiya and is too late when he finally returns. Hurt and angry, Kundan's family disowns him. Jasjeet's parents take him back to their village, and Kundan tries to redeem himself with Zoya by taking her there with him. There, he is devastated to find out that Jasjeet died from his injuries, and he realises that his one-sided love for Zoya resulted in an innocent man's death.

Now homeless, Kundan begins visiting other religious places around the country and volunteering in their activities to atone for his sins. On one of these visits, a man advises him to do the right thing instead of running away. This motivates Kundan to find Zoya, who is back at her university spearheading Jasjeet's political party, the All India Citizen Party (AICP). Kundan joins the party, bringing them snacks and tidying up after them, to get Zoya's attention. Over time, he becomes popular with the party due to his simple wit and charm. They are also impressed when Kundan helps them negotiate tough situations with his intelligence. However, Zoya holds a grudge that the person who is responsible for Jasjeet's death is now taking his place. She tries to instigate party members against Kundan but Jasjeet's sister Rashmi suggests that they must continue with Kundan, as he is the best choice for fulfilling Jasjeet's vision, and apparently the party's last hope too.

Kundan, however, only wants Zoya to forgive him. The Chief Minister tells Zoya that she must get revenge on Kundan. To get back Jasjeet's position, she tells Zoya to let Kundan get injured as he delivers his campaign speech. Zoya seems brainwashed by this plan and as the Chief Minister desired, Kundan is hurt badly and sent to the ICU, thus fulfilling Zoya's revenge. At a press meet, the Chief Minister denies having any hand in the blast that hurt Kundan. However, Zoya steps forward and reveals that the plan was plotted by her and the Chief Minister and that she is prepared to go to prison for this. Zoya then finds out that Kundan was aware of the plot and still lets himself be injured. Shocked, she rushes to the hospital to be with him.

In a final voiceover, a dying Kundan wonders about letting go. He says he might have the desire to live again if Zoya called out to him, but then again, everything has become so tiring and he would rather let go and rest, a [[euphemism]] for dying. He says that he can be born again and again in the same [[Varanasi]], fall in love with a girl like Zoya again, and be lovelorn again in her thoughts.

==Cast==
{{cast listing|
*[[Dhanush]] as Kundan Shankar
*[[Sonam Kapoor]] as Zoya Haider
*[[Abhay Deol]] as Akram Zaidi / Jasjeet Singh Shergill
*[[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] as Murari Gupta
*[[Swara Bhaskar]] as Bindiya Tripathi
*[[Ishwak Singh]] as Shahid, a doctor and Zoya's prospective groom
*[[Shilpi Marwaha]] as Rashmi Shergill, Jasjeet's sister
* Suraj Singh as Anand
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as Inzamaam Qalab-E-Haider a.k.a. Guruji, Zoya's father
* Deepika Amin as Zoya's mother
* Urmillla Sharma as Kundan's mother
*[[Vipin Sharma]] as Shivraman Shankar, Kundan's father
* Rahul Chauhan as Inspector Ashok Tripathi, Bindiya's father
* Reena Kumar as Bindiya's mother
* Tejpal Singh as Ishar Singh Shergill, Jasjeet and Rashmi's father
* Dimple as Jasjeet and Rashmi's mother
* Naman Jain as young Kundan Shankar
* [[Saniya Anklesaria]] as young Zoya Haider
* Payal Bhojwani as young Bindiya Tripathi
* Ansh as young Murari Gupta
* Sujata Kumar as Chief Minister
* [[Arvind Gaur]] as Guptaji
* Shailendra Singh as Guptaji's secretary
* Shivi as Shivi
* Amarnath Sharma as Junait
* Rahul Tanwar as Acchan
* Uptal Jha as police inspector
* Nisha Jindal as a student of JNU
* Mannveer Choudharry as a student of JNU
* Ginny Singh as a JNU activist<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/being-the-change/1139871/| title = Being the Change| work = the Indian Express|author= Suanshu Khurana| date= 10 July 2013|access-date= 11 July 2013}}</ref>
}}

==Production==
===Development===
In late 2011, [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Sonakshi Sinha]] were signed as the lead pair for the film. Apparently, they dropped out of the project because of [[Prabhudeva]]'s next [[R... Rajkumar]] . In late January 2012, actor [[Dhanush]], making his Bollywood debut, signed onto the film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127053941/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 January 2012 | title = Dhanush signed for Hindi film 'Raanjhnaa' | work = IBN Live| date=24 January 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> for the character of Kundan. The actor reportedly underwent training for fluency in Hindi language to obtain the role. Actress [[Sonam Kapoor]] was signed on for the role of the female lead after March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Will Sonam Kapoor have the dates for Dhanush? | date=7 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=7 June 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the actress and the director visited the JNU Campus of Delhi for the former to imbibe more for her role. [[Sonam Kapoor]] also attended acting workshops with prominent theatre director [[Arvind Gaur]] to learn the nuances of street theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|url-status= dead|archive-date= 31 December 2013| title = Sonam Kapoor braves Delhi's heat!| date= 8 April 2012 |work= [[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> The director chose to cast actors who could also play younger versions of themselves. In an interview the director stated the film was an intense love story, and its characters would travel to [[Delhi]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Chennai]], and that actor [[Abhay Deol]] would be seen in a special appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428101325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 April 2013 | title = Sonam, Dhanush to play younger lovers in 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Subhash K Jha| date=27 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Urmila Sharma, well known for her Hindi TV serial roles was signed to play the character of Kundan's mother in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195607/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Urmila Sharma to share screen space with Dhanush |author=Tejashree Bhopatkar| date=14 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Initially, [[Aditi Rao Hydari]] was supposed to play the role of Kundan's childhood friend but she opted out due to lack of availability, being replaced by [[Swara Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/260912-Real-reason-behind-Aditi-Raos-exit-from-Raanjhnaa.htm | title = Real reason behind Aditi Rao's exit from 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Kunal M Shah|work = Mid-Day | date=26 September 2012 |access-date=4 October 2012}}</ref>

===Characters===
Actor [[Dhanush]] plays the character Kundan who has a deep passion for his city [[Banaras]] and Zoya. It depicts him a young boy and a teen who turns into a sensitive adult. Sonam Kapoor quoted her character as, “'Zoya' is childlike and unpredictable. She can be cold and at the same time, objective. She has every quality that makes her desirable to a man." In an interview, Kapoor revealed that for playing the role of a school girl in the film, she drew inspiration from the character [[Jaya Bachchan]] played in the 1971 film ''[[Guddi (1971 film)|Guddi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609070317/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 June 2013|title ='Guddi' inspired Sonam for 'Raanjhanaa'| date=25 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Abhay Deol]] as Akram plays a secure yet confident university student, socialist and a budding politician.<ref name=charmore>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Raanjhanaa-A-tale-of-undying-love/articleshow/20630160.cms| title ='Raanjhanaa': A tale of undying love|author=Parag Maniar|work=Times of India|date=18 June 2013|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref>

===Filming===
After main casting announcements, filming was substantially delayed; the reason was speculated to be composer [[A. R. Rahman]]'s music being denied outright by the film director.<ref name="Tag.One">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084851/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Rahman not behind my film's delay, says Anand Rai| author = Jyothi Prabhakar| date=4 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Filming officially began in [[Varanasi]], India in early September 2012 and continued for 40 days in and around the city. As per reports, the leading duo were also seen playing the role of 17-year-old teenagers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909185517/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2012 | title = First Look: Sonam Kapoor, Dhanush turn school kids for 'Raanjhanaa'| publisher = IBN Live | date=7 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> In mid-September 2012, the schedule of filming was put on hold as actor [[Dhanush]] fell ill on the sets in Varanasi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-03/dhanush-raanjhnaa-19-09-12.html | title = Dhanush under the weather|work = Behindwoods | date=19 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> While filming in October 2012, the actor injured his shoulder during the filming of an action sequence for his Tamil outing ''[[Maryan (film)|Maryan]]''. The consequences led to the scheduled shooting of dance sequences to be postponed and were shot in Varanasi on 19 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203102704/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2014 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|date=19 December 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103135719/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Dhanush stalls 'Raanjhnaa' shoot|author=Subhash K Jha (for [[Mumbai Mirror]])| date=25 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 October 2012}}</ref> On 4 November 2012, Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol shot the song "Tu Mun Shudi" at [[India Gate]], [[Delhi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126110304/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|author=Ranjit Kumar | date=4 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref> and their dialogue scenes were shot at the [[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] campus in Delhi by early December 2012. Permission to shoot inside was denied to the director by the college authorities. So, the unit shot some scenes in Amity International School, Noida. To avoid footage leaks, over a hundred potential crew members were made present at the filming venue. Certain filming was also done in [[Gurgaon]] and [[Faridabad]].<ref name=tag.three>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/sonam-abhay-shoot-for-raanjhnaa-in-delhi_122837.htm| title = Sonam, Abhay shoot for 'Raanjhnaa' in Delhi |work = [[Zee News]] |date=16 November 2012|access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> The title track of the film was shot on 27 December 2012.<ref name=dor>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/it-is-raining-in-dhanushs-heart-thanks-to-arrahman-ar-rahman-dhanush-27-12-12.html | title = It is raining in Dhanush's heart thanks to A.R. Rahman|work = Behindwoods | date=27 December 2012 |access-date=27 December 2012}}</ref> The final schedule of filming began in [[Delhi]] on 7 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanush-freezes-in-Delhi-for-Raanjhnaa/articleshow/17935941.cms | title = Dhanush freezes in Delhi for Raanjhnaa|author=Shiva Prasad |work =Times of India| date=8 January 2013 |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> In March 2013, the film's crew shot several scenes at the [[Pataudi Palace]] in Haryana over two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314181956/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 March 2013|title = Sonam Kapoor's Raanjhana to be shot in Pataudi palace|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi |work =[[Hindustan Times]]| date=14 March 2013 |access-date=19 April 2013}}</ref>
After the completion of writing work, Actress Sonam Kapoor required the dialogue in Devnagri, hence "Sanjay Bhardwaj" (Dev) appointed to do the said job for her.

==Soundtrack==
{{Main|Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)}}
The music and the background score for the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. The soundtrack's original version has lyrics penned by [[Irshad Kamil]] whereas the Tamil version by [[Vairamuthu]]. In an interview with ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rahman stated that he had emphasised the [[Indian folk music|folk-classical]] genre as the film brings out a fascination for [[Benaras]] through the music<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|title=I never miss an opportunity to make music: AR Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=28 September 2012|access-date=28 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929055154/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and hence, most of the songs are character-driven. In all, the soundtrack album has nine original tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528035558/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2013| title =It is good time to be part of the industry: A R Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh| work =Hindustan Times| date=27 May 2013 |access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> The original version of the soundtrack was released on the co-branded record labels [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]] and [[Eros Music]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/announcements/sony-music-eros-intl-come-together-for-musicraanjhanaa_861375.html| title = Sony Music, EROS Int'l come together for music of Raanjhanaa | work = [[CNBC-TV18]] |access-date=29 April 2013}}</ref> on 27 May 2013 and the Tamil version on 17 June 2013.

==Marketing==
On 10 May 2013, a grand event was held at a set resembling [[Varanasi]] at Film City in [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]]. The lead actors made their entry riding a chariot and performed the title track of the film. The producer stated that the event was promoted in Banarasi style so as to represent the essence of the film and its setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-dhanush-promote-raanjhanaa-in-mumbai-watch-pics--7682.html| title=Sonam, Dhanush promote Raanjhanaa in Mumbai |work =India TV| date=11 May 2013|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> The film's music was promoted at the [[Radio Mirchi|Radio Mirchi Studios]] in Mumbai on 27 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhanush-hopes-to-get-recognised-as-an-actor-after-raanjhanaa/1129728/| title=Dhanush hopes to get recognised as an actor after Raanjhanaa |work =The Indian Express| date=14 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> Dressed in typical South Indian attire, Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor promoted the Tamil version, ''Ambikapathy'' in [[Chennai]]. The leading duo also promoted the film in [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Lucknow]] and [[Jaipur]] from mid-May to June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-take-raanjhanaa-around-the-country/20130621.htm#3| title=Working their charm on Chennai|work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref>

==Release==
The first look of the characters in the film was revealed as a poster with no credits and film name on the day of [[Holi]] 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704020931/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 July 2013| title = Raanjhanaa – TOI Film Profile | date=22 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref name=fl/> The first theatrical trailer was released on 24 April 2013.<ref name=fl>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa-s-real-romance-764| title = Raanjhanaa's real romance| author=Joginder Tuteja|work = [[The Asian Age]]| date=23 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/a-midnight-release-for-dhanush-dhanush-raanjhnaa-22-04-13.html | title = A midnight release for Dhanush| work = Behindwoods| date=22 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref> The Hindi version of the film released worldwide on 21 June 2013 with the estimated number of release screens being 1,000. The film opened to an occupancy of 50–55%, the highest compared to other Bollywood films that released on the same date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5782&nCat=| title =Shorcut Romeo And Enemmy Dull Raanjhanaa Better But Low| work =Box Office India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
The film received positive response from the critics who praised the writing, direction, performances, cinematography and soundtrack although the second half received some criticism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/raanjhanaa-collects-rs-21-crore-in-first-three-days/1133068/|title=Raanjhanaa collects Rs 21 crore in first three days - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref> Critic [[Komal Nahta]] responded positively and said, "On the whole, Raanjhanaa is an interesting, entertaining and a fairly different love story. It is like heady wine and its effect will only grow." [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' wrote, "For its immensely entertaining first half, a winning score by AR Rahman, but most of all for Dhanush, this is a film that's worth your time. I'm going with three out of five for Raanjhanaa. It's not perfect, but it'll do."<ref>{{cite web|title=Bleeding heart|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/bleeding-heart/|publisher=rajeevmasand.com|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Resham Sengar of ''[[Zee News]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and summarised "''Raanjhanaa'' is a love story that does not fall within the confines of a clichéd Bollywood romance."<ref>{{cite web|title='Raanjhanaa' review: Here arrives a romantic hero of a rare breed – Dhanush!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/raanjhanaa-review-here-arrives-a-romantic-hero-of-a-rare-breed-dhanush_137296.htm|work =Zee News| date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and stated, "On the whole, ''Raanjhanaa'' encompasses romance and myriad emotions most wonderfully, besides bravura performances and a popular musical score from the maestro." Adarsh also called it "a film that touches the core of your heart" and said it was "definitely worthy of a watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105090532/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2013| title = Raanjhanaa| work =[[Bollywood Hungama]]| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[NDTV]]'', Saibal Chatterjee gave it 3.5/5 and opined in the review, "The film defies the expectations of the audience at several crucial junctures and holds out absolutely no apologies for springing abrupt surprises. A love story with a huge difference that benefits no end from a clutch of exceptional performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|title=Raanjhanaa movie review|work=NDTV|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402164940/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff|''Rediff Movies'']] gave 3 out of 5 stars and claimed, "Raanjhanaa isn't easy viewing. Kundan and Zoya aren't easily likeable. They have flaws. They make mistakes. Blunders, really but Rai shows them for what they are; he never paints a pretty picture. And this brutal honesty coupled with a commanding Dhanush is what works."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-raanjhanaa-shines-with-dhanush-and-ar-rahman-s-score/20130621.htm| title =Review: Raanjhanaa shines with Dhanush and Rahman's score| work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' claimed, "Raanjhanaa is a love story that has a Shakespearean touch and is mounted on a lavish scale". She noted, "You may not like this film if you cannot digest brooding love stories", and gave it 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Raanjhanna/movie-review/20662406.cms| title =Raanjhanna|work =The Times of India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Kaushik Rmesh of ''Planet Bollywood'' gave the film an 8 on 10 and summarised, "A realistic romance that brims with impressive elements (including and especially the enchanting music), Raanjhanaa is surely a winner at the end and must be watched for its unconventional handling and freshness". [[Anupama Chopra]] of [[Hindustan Times]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "The dialogues by Himanshu Sharma are the highlight of the film. The lines are pithy, earthy and wonderfully funny. Snaking his camera through the streets of Benares, director Aanand L Rai creates an intimate and lived milieu. AR Rahman’s music, especially the gorgeous Tum Tak, layers the narrative further."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Raanjhanaa |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-raanjhanaa/story-YtgjIVJN4ofceEzlI0giYP.html|first=Anupama |last=Chopra |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=24 June 2013}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

Nabanita of [[Oneindia.in|One India]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Raanjhanaa works, and yes, the movie has maximum possibilities to strike the right chords amongst the audience, only and only because of Dhanush and his heart-touching performance."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2013/raanjhanaa-movie-review-112529.html| title =Raanjhanaa Movie Review: Dhanush gets his Hindi right| work =One India| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' called the film a "great love story" and concluded, "Grab a ticket, clutch the hand of your loved one and go fall in love. This time with great cinema".<ref>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Movie Review |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-raanjhanaa-3492.html|date=21 June 2013|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> Critics at Indicine gave a score of 65 out of 100 and summarised, "The intentions of Aanand L Rai seem genuine. He wants to show us the world where he grew up in, wants to romanticize the feeling of nostalgia and unrequited love."<ref name=indcinnmre>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Review|url=http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews/|work=Indicine|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=27 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627005352/http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews|url-status=dead}}</ref> Tushar Joshi writes for ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]]'', "Raanjhanaa works because of Dhanush's ability to make you believe in his love for Zoya. You might not agree with his approach, but deep down you cheer and root for him each time Zoya plants a slap on his face."<ref name=fewcrt>{{cite web|title=Critics' review Raanjhanaa: watch it for performances, first half|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621184526/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2013|work =Hindustan Times|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'', Khalid Mohamed mentioned, "Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love", and gave it three stars out of five.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|title=Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621235231/http://deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3/5 and judged, "Raanjhanaa harks back to the way Bollywood used to make love stories once upon a time. With some imagination, the effect would have been nostalgic, too."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-raanjhanaa/1/284653.html"| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =[[India Today]]| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Shubha Shetty Saha of ''Mid-Day'' assigned 3.5/5 to the film and praised actor [[Dhanush]] and stated, "And then the second half is when the pace dips, the sincerity of the storyline gets somewhat hazy and the film gets wee bit disappointing. An absolutely believable one-sided romance takes a slightly deceptive political drama twist and I am not sure if that is what you wanted it to be. It is unpredictable, yes, but not in a great, believable way."<ref name=indcinnmre/> At ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'', [[Karan Anshuman]] pointed, "Raanjhanaa flows like good poetry. It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20700732.cms| title =Raanjhanaa : Film Review|work=Mumbai Mirror| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref>

On the contrary to above, critic Mayank Shekhar wrote, "His ([[Dhanush]]) character is supposed to be gifted with great inter-personal skills. It doesn't quite show."<ref name=fewcrt/> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 and mentioned, "Raanjhanaa is a film which is all of a piece in its engaging first half, and a good Bollywood launchpad for Dhanush. Makes me want to see what he will do in his second pass."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-of-raanjhanaa-dhanush-plays-a-perfect-lover/1132068/0| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =The Indian Express| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Emirates 24/7]]'', Sneha May Francis said, "While music maestro AR Rahman tunes the track, and leaves us occasionally cheerful, the moments are far too few to erase the horrid after effects of this movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/review-dhanush-s-bollywood-take-off-raanjhanaa-is-a-terribly-one-sided-affair-2013-06-20-1.511289| title =Review: Dhanush's Bollywood take-off 'Raanjhanaa' is a terribly one-sided affair| work =Emirates 24/7| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Critic Manohar Basu at [[Koimoi]] stated, "However a sluggish screenplay and lurching script makes Raanjhanaa a half baked effort and hence gets a 3/5 from me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/raanjhanaa-review/| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =koimoi.com| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Sudhish Kamath]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' concluded, "A dream debut for Dhanush even if the film gets stuck in its messy political subtext that kills the romance."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/raanjhanaa-between-the-head-and-the-heart/article4840586.ece| title =Raanjhanaa: Between the head and the heart| work =The Hindu| date=22 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013| last1 =Kamath| first1 =Sudhish}}</ref>

;Overseas
At ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Lisa Tsering left the film unrated and asserted, "The fact that the film marks the Hindi-language debut of South Indian star and YouTube superstar Dhanush is bound to draw interest at the box office, though Rai's firm refusal to play by the rules of the typical Bollywood love story may make it hard to sustain momentum."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/raanjhanaa-film-review-573471| title =Raanjhanaa: Film Review| work =The Hollywood Reporter| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref>

===Controversy===
The [[Central Board of Film Censors|Central Board of Film Censors (CFBC)]] banned the film before its scheduled release in Pakistan. Chief executive officer of IMGC Global Entertainment Amjad Rasheed, the importer of ''Raanjhanaa'', revealed that he received a letter from the CBFC with directives to shelve the film's release which stated that the film portrays an inapt image of a [[Muslim]] girl (played by Sonam Kapoor) falling in love with a [[Hindu]] man and having an affair with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Pakistan-Film-Censor-Board-has-banned-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20894237.cms| title =Pakistan Film Censor Board has banned "Raanjhanaa"|work =The Times of India| date=4 July 2013|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref>

==Box office==
===Domestic===
The first-day collection was estimated at {{INRConvert|81.5|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5783&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up And Heads for a Decent First Day| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> The film performed well at multiplexes outside the metros in places like [[Indore]], [[Kanpur]], [[Banaras]], regions of [[Central Provinces and Berar|CP Berar]], [[Central India]] and states like [[Uttar Pradesh]], Bihar and [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5785&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up Fukrey Excellent 8th Day|work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On its opening day, it grossed more than 500,000 in the city of [[Lucknow]] itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5787&nCat=|title =Shortcut Romeo Is Mega Disaster| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On Saturday, a day just after release, collections rose to {{INRConvert|68.0|m}}. The film had a growth rate of 40–45%,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5788&nCat=| title =Ranjhanaa Has Good Growth on Saturday| work =Box Office India|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> making its total first weekend collection {{INRConvert|201|m}}.<ref name="1st Weekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Weekend-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1474|title=RAANJHANAA Finishes Weekend Big|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 23 June 2013}}</ref> Within a week of its release, its gross surpassed {{INRConvert|340|m}} and [[Box Office India]] declared it a "Hit".<ref name=oneweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5803&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Is A HIT| work =Box Office India|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> After two weeks of release, the film had collected {{INRConvert|520|m}} at the box office.<ref name=twoweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5834&nCat=| title =Lootera and Policegiri Make Little Impact Raanjhanaa Strong Second Week| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> ''Raanjhanaa'' also had the fourth-highest second week collections of the year 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5835&nCat=| title =Top Second Week Collections 2013: RAANJHANAA FOURTH| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> It grossed Rs 75 million in its third week, taking its total domestic overall collections to {{INRConvert|600|m}} and worldwide collections nearing to a remarkable mark and becoming the second highest-grosser of 2013 at the time of its release.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5854&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref name=threeweeksBO>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5851&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Hits 60 crores in Three Weeks| work =Box Office India|access-date=12 July 2013}}</ref> The film ended its run with an estimated {{INRConvert|615|m}} nett in India.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809082214/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|title=Will Chennai Express Beat Ek Tha Tiger Opening Records?|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|archive-date=9 August 2013|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>

===Overseas===
''Raanjhanaa'' grossed around {{INRConvert|15.0|m}} internationally on its first weekend.<ref name="1st Weekend"/> Its first weekend gross in the United Kingdom amounted to £72,000, while in North America it made $415,000. The film collected $145,000 in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] and $46,000 in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5797&nCat=|title=Raanjhanaa Does Well in USA Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani At $9.50 Million|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref> Raanjhanaa also grossed $1.55 million in ten days.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5820&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Further, the film receded its total collections and dropped around $1.8 million by 17 July 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130722122632/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| archive-date = 2013-07-22| title = Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
::'''''Note''''' – ''The lists are ordered by the date of announcement, not necessarily by the date of ceremony/telecast.''
{| class="wikitable" 
|+ Awards and nominations
|-
! Distributor
!Date announced
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| 18 December 2013
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Romantic Film
| style="text-align:center" | [[Anand L. Rai]]
| rowspan="3" {{nominated}}
| align="center" rowspan="3" |<ref name=bigst>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|title=Big Star Entertainment Award 2013|publisher=The Filmy Guide|access-date=1 January 2014|archive-date=2 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202075725/http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Debut Actor - Male
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Music
| style="text-align:center" | [[A. R. Rahman]]
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[Zee Cine Awards]] || rowspan="12" style="text-align:center" | 14 January 2014 || [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female|Best Actor in a Supporting Role– Female]] || style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]|| rowspan="1" {{won}} || align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |title= Zee Cine Awards 2014: Swara Bhaskar's Award Acceptance Speech |url= http://www.zeecineawards.com/2014/pictures/swara-bhaskars-awards-acceptance-speech.html |date= 14 January 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="11" style="text-align:center"| [[Screen Awards]]
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar
| rowspan="1" {{won}}
| align="center" rowspan="11" |<ref name=cscr>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108104623/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2014|title=20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/screen-awards-2014-winners-full-list/|title=Screen Awards 2014 Winners – Full List|publisher=Indicine|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Popular Choice)
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| Dhanush
| rowspan="16" {{nominated}}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Male)
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
| style="text-align:center" | [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]]
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress (Popular Choice)
| style="text-align:center" | [[Sonam Kapoor]]
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Cinematography
| style="text-align:center" | [[Natarajan Subramaniam]] Vishal Sinha
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Costume
| style="text-align:center" | Payal Saluja
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Sound Design
| style="text-align:center" | Arun Nambiar
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Production Design
| style="text-align:center" | [[Wasiq Khan]]
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]]
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 16 January 2014
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| style="text-align:center" | [[Abhay Deol]]
| align="center" rowspan="6"|<ref name="Guild">{{cite web|title=Nominations for Renault Star Guild Awards 2014|date=16 January 2014|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2014/renault-star-guild-awards-2014-nominees-list-129818.html}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Screenplay
|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[Himanshu Sharma]]
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Story
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Dialogue
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Performance in a Comic Role
| style="text-align:center" | Mohammed Zeeshan Ayubb Swara Bhaskar
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| [[ETC Bollywood Business|ETC Bollywood Business Awards]]
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| 18 January 2014
| style="text-align:center" | Highest Grossing Debut (Male)
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
| align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref name="etc">{{cite web|title=Full Winners List of Bollywood Business Awards 2013|date=22 January 2014|url=http://www.boxofficedaily.blogspot.in/2014/01/full-winners-list-of-bollywood-business.html?m=1}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[59th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014
| style="text-align:center" | Best Debut (Male)
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush
| align="center" rowspan="6" |<ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations">{{cite web|title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations|date=14 January 2014|url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-5138.html}}</ref><ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Winners">{{cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2014: List of winners|date=25 January 2014|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|publisher=NDTV|access-date=25 January 2014|archive-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125010917/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Director
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai
| rowspan="9" {{nominated}}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
| style="text-align:center" | Sonam Kapoor
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA)
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014
| style="text-align:center" | Best Engineer (Film Album)
| style="text-align:center" | R. Nitish Kumar
| align="center" rowspan="4" |<ref name="GIMA">{{cite web|title=FILM MUSIC NOMINEES|date=18 January 2014|url=http://www.gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208053318/http://gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|archive-date=8 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film Album
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Best Playback Singer (Female)
| style="text-align:center" | Shreya Ghoshal {{small|(for the song "Banarasiya")}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 26 April 2014
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress In A Supporting Role
| style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]
| rowspan="1" {{nominated}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:center" | Male Debutant Star
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]
| rowspan="1" {{won}}
|
|-
|}

==Sequel==
On June 21, 2023, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of ''Raanjhanaa'', a standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', was announced via a teaser, which featured [[Dhanush]] returning in the lead role. Initially conceived as an original film, it was later re-designed as a sequel to ''Raanjhanaa'', due to both films having similar themes. The film is set to release in 2024.

==References==
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Sarrainodu

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{{short description|2016 Indian film by Boyapati Srinu}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sarrainodu
| image = Sarrainodu poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Boyapati Srinu]]
| producer = [[Allu Aravind]]
| writer = '''Story''' & '''Screenplay''': Boyapati Srinu '''Dialogues''': M. Rathnam
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Allu Arjun]]
*[[Aadhi Pinisetty]]
*[[Rakul Preet Singh]]
*[[Catherine Tresa]]
*[[Meka Srikanth]]
* [[Priyadarshi Pulikonda]]
* [[Mukul Dev]]
* [[Pradeep Rawat]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[S. Thaman]]
| cinematography = Rishi Punjabi
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao]]
| studio = [[Geetha Arts]]
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=y|2016|04|22}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}50 [[crore]]
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'''''Sarrainodu''''' ({{Translation|The right guy}}) is a 2016 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[Boyapati Srinu]] and produced by [[Allu Aravind]] under [[Geetha Arts]]. The film stars [[Allu Arjun]], alongside [[Aadhi Pinisetty]], [[Rakul Preet Singh]], [[Catherine Tresa]], [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]], [[Brahmanandam]], [[P. Sai Kumar]], [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]], [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]], [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] and [[Adarsh Balakrishna]]. The music was composed by [[S. Thaman]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Rishi Punjabi and [[Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao]].

''Sarrainodu'' was released on 22 April 2016 to positive reviews from critics and became the [[List of Telugu films of 2016|2nd highest grossing Telugu film of 2016]], grossing over ₹127.60 crore at the box office. It was subsequently dubbed into [[Malayalam]] as ''Yodhavu'' and was released in [[Kerala]] a month after the original version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-29 |title=Allu Arjun's Sarrainodu Malayalam version rocking Kerala box office |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-05-29/Allu-Arjuns-Sarrainodu-Malayalam-version-rocking-Kerala-box-office/231202 |access-date=2022-07-18 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> The core plot was reported to be loosely based on the 2004 film ''[[Walking Tall (2004 film)|Walking Tall]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300117/copycats-in-tollywood.html | title=Copycats in Tollywood | date=30 January 2017 | access-date=2 February 2022 | archive-date=3 October 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003064859/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300117/copycats-in-tollywood.html | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Plot==
Gana, an ex-[[Indian Army|Indian Army]] [[Major (rank)|Major]], is raised by his paternal uncle Sripathi and is berated by his father Umapathi for leaving the army and not having an aim in life. Gana is sent to a neighboring village to meet his prospective bride Mahalakshmi ''Jaanu'', the daughter of Umapathi's friend Jaya Prakash, an ex-[[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer. However, Gana meets [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Hansitha Reddy and falls for her. Gana tells an imaginary story to Umapathi that Jaanu rejected him due to his involvement in fights.

Meanwhile, Vairam Dhanush, the son of [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]] Reddy, meets Paddam Veerendra, a spoilt brat. Veerendra and his rich father seeks Dhanush's help as Veerendra assaulted and killed a girl in a drug overdose. The girl's parents seek Hansitha's help when they file the petition in the court. Due to the lack of evidence and the embarrassment faced in the court, the girl's parents commit suicide. An enraged Gana thrashes Dhanush's lawyer Govindaraju and chops Veerendra's legs, which enrages Dhanush. After learning about his actions, Hansitha falls for Gana and promises to marry him if he swears in the presence of God that he will not indulge in violence.

When Gana is about to take the oath at the temple, a badly injured Jaanu arrives, running from Dhanush's henchmen who are trying to kill her. Gana thrashes the thugs and protects Jaanu. At Gana's house, Jaanu reveals that she did not reject Gana. Gana had arrived at Jaanu's village and had saved her from Obul Reddy, Dhanush's henchmen, and later declined the marriage. Jaanu explains that Dhanush had tried to blackmail Jaya Prakash as he had been protecting farmers so that they would not have to sell their lands for the laying down of [[Pipeline transport|oil pipelines]]. This incident infuriated Dhanush, who killed the farmers, but Jaanu intervened and insulted Dhanush.

Dhanush killed Jaya Prakash and tried to kill Jaanu, but she narrowly escaped and was in search of Gana for days. After learning this, Gana goes to Dhanush's house, where he battles with his henchmen and tries to burn Dhanush alive, but Dhanush escapes. Gana is questioned for the attack, but claims that other people had thrashed Dhanush. Eventually, Obul Reddy reveals the truth about the atrocities that Dhanush had committed in the village, and the media is thrown into an uproar. Dhanush arrives at [[Director General of Police (India)|DGP]] Mallikarjun's office to surrender but ends up shooting Mallikarjun and tries to kill Umapati, but Sripati takes the bullet and is left for dead. Reddy stops Dhanush from shooting anyone and tells Umapati to call Gana and make him surrender to Dhanush.

Gana arrives and is told that Sripati will be saved if he surrenders, Gana does so and is stabbed by Dhanush and his men. Umapathi tells Reddy that if Sripathi is dead, then Reddy and Dhanush will be dead. Reddy tells Dhanush to kill Sripati and an enraged Gana kills Reddy's bodyguards and assasinates Reddy. Gana fights Dhanush and decapitates him with an axe. Later, Gana and Mallikarjun tell a cover story to the media that Reddy and Dhanush were killed while trying to protect Mallikarjun from unknown terrorists. Gana announces Hansitha as a new candidate to become the new [[Chief Minister (India)|CM]].

==Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Allu Arjun]] as Gana / Ganapati
* [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] as Vairam Dhanush
* [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]] as Sripathi, Gana's uncle
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Mahalakshmi / Janu
* [[P. Sai Kumar]] as Jaya Prakash 'JP', Janu's father
* [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] as Umapati 'UP', Gana's father
* [[Catherine Tresa]] as [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Hansitha Reddy
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Linga Hariharan, Umapati's neighbor
* [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Obul Reddy (Voice dubbed by [[P. Ravi Shankar]])
* [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] as [[Director General of Police (India)|DGP]] Mallikarjun
* [[Kitty (actor)|Kitty]] as [[Chief Minister (India)|CM]] Reddy, Dhanush's father
* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Pedhayya
* [[Vinaya Prasad]] as Lakshmi, Gana's mother
* [[Aadarsh Balakrishna]] as Paddam Veerendra
* [[Devadarshini]] as Gayatri, Sripati's wife
* [[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]] as Arunamma, Gana's grandmother
* [[Vidyullekha Raman]] as Tamizhselvi, Gana's sister-in-law
* Surekha Vani as Padma
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]] as Lawyer Govindaraju
* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Bhoopathi
* [[Bharath Reddy (actor)|Bharath Reddy]] as Bharath
* [[Sameer Hasan]] as a lawyer
* [[Mukul Dev]] as Saketh (Voice dubbed by [[Vedala Hemachandra]])
* [[L. B. Sriram]] as Ramudu, the victim's father
* [[Supreeth Reddy|Supreeth]] as Dhanush's henchmen
* [[Prabhakar (Telugu actor)|Prabhakar]] as Dhanush's henchmen
* Shravan as Ranga, Dhanush's henchman
* [[Prudhviraj (Telugu actor)|Prudhviraj]] as Obul Reddy's henchman
* Anshuman Sahoo as Balangir Baba
* Bharath Raju as Aden Reddy, Obul Reddy's henchman
* [[Priyadarshi Pulikonda]] as Prakash (Pakya)
* [[Satya Prakash (actor)|Satya Prakash]]
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Naidu
* [[Geetha Singh]] as Seetha
* [[G. V. Sudhakar Naidu]] as Ramaswamy
* [[Rahul Verma (Actor)|Rahul Verma]]
* [[Rajitha]] as Sirisha
* Bhiraj Nath as ram
* [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]] in the song "Blockbuster" (cameo appearance)
}}
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==Production==
[[Boyapati Srinu]] wrote the script with [[Allu Arjun]] in mind for the lead role. He wanted to cast [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] who acted with Allu Arjun in ''[[S/O Satyamurthy]]'', but it did not happen. [[Rakul Preet Singh]] was cast in the leading role and [[Catherine Tresa]] in a supporting role. It is Rakul Preet Singh's first collaboration with Allu Arjun and Catherine Tresa's third collaboration with Allu Arjun after ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]'' and ''[[Rudhramadevi (film)|Rudhramadevi]]''. [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] was chosen as the main antagonist, while [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]], [[P. Sai Kumar]], [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] and [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] were chosen for important roles. [[Priyamani]], [[Anushka Shetty]] and [[Disha Patani]] were reported to have been approached for a cameo appearance in a song, but it was [[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]] who made an appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://southie.in/category/celebrities/allu-arjun/sarrainodu/ |title=Sarrainodu – Allu Arjun and Boyapati Sreenu Movie. Archives – Southie |access-date=25 August 2016 |archive-date=25 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225153154/http://southie.in/category/celebrities/allu-arjun/sarrainodu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sarrainodu-promo-watch-allu-arjun-shake-a-leg-with-anjali-for-this-blockbuster-song-314904-2016-03-26 |title=Sarrainodu: Watch Allu Arjun shake a leg with Anjali for this Blockbuster song |date=26 March 2016 |access-date=25 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-11-03/Anjali-not-Anushka-to-shake-leg-with-Bunny-in-Sarainodu/184227 |title=Anjali not Anushka to shake leg with Bunny in Sarainodu |date=3 November 2015 |access-date=25 August 2016}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
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The film score and soundtrack album were composed by [[S. Thaman]]. This is Thaman's second collaboration with Allu Arjun after ''[[Race Gurram]]''. [[Lahari Music]] acquired the audio rights of the film for an undisclosed price and it was announced that the audio launch event will take place on 20 March 2016, but it was pushed to April, since the audio launch of ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh|Sardar Gabbar Singh]]'' took place on the same day.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Lahari-Music-bags-Sarainodu-audio-rights/articleshow/51177563.cms |title=Lahari Music bags Sarainodu audio rights |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=10 November 2019}}</ref> The makers later announced that there will be no audio launch for this film and it was also announced that the album will hit the stores directly on 2 April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2016/mar/25/no-audio-launch-for-allu-arjuns-sarrainodu-916098.html |title=No Audio Launch for Allu Arjun's Sarrainodu |website=The New Indian Express|date=25 March 2016 |access-date=10 November 2019}}</ref> The film features six songs with lyrics by [[Sri Mani]], [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], [[Ananta Sriram|Anantha Sriram]], [[Krishna Chaitanya (lyricist)|Krishna Chaitanya]] and Bunny Suresh.

=== Critical response ===
The album received positive reviews from critics. ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote "The album is peppered with hits and is sure to do well."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Music-Review-Sarrainodu/articleshow/51978914.cms |title=Music Review: Sarrainodu |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=10 November 2019}}</ref> The album was well received by audiences, and it has been trending on top in [[Apple Music]] as well as on radio charts.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Sarrainodu-audio-trending/articleshow/51853179.cms |title=Sarrainodu audio trending |website=The Times of India |language=en|access-date=10 November 2019}}</ref> The audio success meet was held on 10 April 2016 at RK Beach in Vishakapatnam, with [[Chiranjeevi (actor)|Chiranjeevi]] attending the event as chief guest.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ritzmagazine.in/sarainodu-audio-success-meet-at-vishakhapatnam/ |title='Sarainodu' Audio Success Meet at Vishakhapatnam {{!}} RITZ|website=RITZ Magazine|date=12 April 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=10 November 2019}}</ref> The song "Blockbuster" was well received and it was later reused as "Vera Level" in Tamil film ''[[Ayogya (2019 film)|Ayogya]]'', which is a Tamil remake of ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/vishals-ayogya-to-have-this-special-song-from-an-allu-arjun-film-399989.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190809154913/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/vishals-ayogya-to-have-this-special-song-from-an-allu-arjun-film-399989.htm|archive-date = 9 August 2019|title = Latest Entertainment News: Celebrity News, Latest News on TV Reality Shows, Breaking News & Trending Stories News18}}</ref>

==Release==
The filmmakers aimed for a [[Sankranthi]] release, but the release date was postponed due to delay in [[principal photography]]. The film was scheduled to release on 8 April 2016 coinciding with Allu Arjun's birthday, but it was postponed again due to post-production delays. The film was released worldwide on 22 April 2016.

The film was later dubbed in [[Hindi]] and released on [[YouTube]] by Goldmines Telefilms on 28 May 2017.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/af_N38HHOCw Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180928035642/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af_N38HHOCw&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af_N38HHOCw| title = Sarrainodu Full Hindi Dubbed Movie {{!}} Allu Arjun, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa, Srikanth, Aadhi | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
''Sarrainodu'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics with praise for Arjun and Aadhi's performances, action sequences, cinematography and music, but criticized its script and characterizations.

Pranita Jonnalagedda of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote "The film has nothing new to narrate and fails to keep you glued to the seats throughout. The hackneyed plot and lack of novelty make this film a regular watch, this film is something for the masses."<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Sarrainodu/movie-review/51940731.cms Sarrainodu Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (22 April 2016). Retrieved on 3 July 2016.</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "‘Sarrainodu’ engages in parts and Allu Arjun is its saving grace."<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/sarrainodu-marred-by-a-yawninducing-plot/article8508730.ece Sarrainodu review: Marred by a yawn-inducing plot]. The Hindu (22 April 2016). Retrieved on 3 July 2016.</ref> Suresh Kavirayani of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' felt that the film's core plot is reported to have been inspired by the 2004 film ''[[Walking Tall (2004 film)|Walking Tall]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 January 2017 |title=Copycats in Tollywood |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300117/copycats-in-tollywood.html |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-date=3 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003064859/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300117/copycats-in-tollywood.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Accolades==

=== [[64th Filmfare Awards South]] ===
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor]] – [[Allu Arjun]] – Nominated
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Best Music Director]] – [[S. S. Thaman]] – Nominated
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Male Playback Singer]] – Dhanunjay – "You Are My MLA" – Nominated
*[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Critics Best Actor – Telugu]]– Allu Arjun – Won
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer]] – [[Shreya Ghoshal]]- "Blockbuster" – Nominated

=== [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]] ===

* [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu)|Best Supporting Actor (Telugu)]] – [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]] - Won
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu)|Best Actor (Telugu)]]-[[Allu Arjun]] - Nominated
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)|Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)]] - [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] - Nominated

=== [[15th Santosham Film Awards]] ===

* [[Santosham Best Director Award|Best Director]] – [[Boyapati Srinu]] - Won
* Best Supporting Actor – [[Srikanth (Telugu actor)|Srikanth]] - Won
* [[Santosham Best Villain Award|Best Villain]] – [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] -Won
* Best Female Comedian – [[Vidyullekha Raman|Vidyullekha]] -Won

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|5457772}}

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Kalki 2898 AD

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| alt = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Nag Ashwin]]
| writer = Nag Ashwin
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| producer = [[C. Aswini Dutt]]
| starring = {{plain list|
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]]
* [[Kamal Haasan]]
* [[Prabhas]]
* [[Deepika Padukone]]
* [[Shobana]]
* [[Disha Patani]]
* [[Saswata Chatterjee]]
* [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Djordje Stojiljkovic]]
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| music = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| studio = [[Vyjayanthi Movies]]
| distributor = [[#Distribution|see below]]
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|06|27}}
| runtime = 181 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292400000552 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240822030004/https://www.ecinepramaan.gov.in/cbfc/?a=Certificate_Detail&i=100070292400000552 |archive-date=22 August 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024 |website=ecinepramaan.gov.in}}</ref> 175 minutes (trimmed version)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prime Video: Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0KQU5V0T0FGF8L5L368NKW6INT/ |access-date=16 August 2025|website=Amazon Prime Video}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR|600 crore}}{{efn|Multiple references:<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD day 4 box office collection: Prabhas-starrer beats SRK's Jawan, mints ₹555 crore worldwide |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-day-4-box-office-prabhas-starrer-beats-jawan-mints-%E2%82%B9555-crore-19436481.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702040008/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-day-4-box-office-prabhas-starrer-beats-jawan-mints-%E2%82%B9555-crore-19436481.htm |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |work=[[CNBC]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2023 |title=Project K: From Prabhas to Deepika Padukone, here's how much actors are getting paid |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nag-ashwins-project-k-from-prabhas-to-deepika-heres-how-much-actors-are-getting-paid-1227370 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626142436/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nag-ashwins-project-k-from-prabhas-to-deepika-heres-how-much-actors-are-getting-paid-1227370 |archive-date=26 June 2023 |access-date=26 June 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en |quote=Reportedly, 600 crores is being spent to make this multi-starrer film.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=10 June 2024 |title=Whopping Budget for Kalki 2898 AD in Two Parts |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/prabhass-kalki-mounted-on-rs-700-cr-budget-898213 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627182913/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/prabhass-kalki-mounted-on-rs-700-cr-budget-898213 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=Deccan Chronicle }}</ref>}}
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'''''Kalki 2898 AD''''' ({{IPA|te|kəlkɪ|lang}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Epic film|epic]] [[science fiction film]]<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=31 December 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' Producers Reflect on Global Impact Ahead of Japan Release (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/kalki-2898-ad-global-impact-japan-release-1236262659/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |magazine=Variety |quote=Vyjayanthi Movies' ambitious Indian sci-fi mythological epic "Kalki 2898 AD" made waves in 2024 .....}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nr0wUjHSg&t=125s |title=Nag Ashwin: "When you make a mytho sci-fi with big stars, you can't afford to…" |date=5 July 2024 |publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |time=2:05 |access-date=10 February 2025 |via=YouTube}}</ref> written and directed by [[Nag Ashwin]]. Produced by [[Vyjayanthi Movies]], it features an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Kamal Haasan]], [[Prabhas]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Shobana]] and [[Disha Patani]]. Inspired by [[Hindu texts|Hindu scriptures]], the film serves as the first instalment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a [[Utopian and dystopian fiction|dystopian]] future in the year 2898 AD in the city of [[Varanasi|Kashi]], the story follows a group on a mission to protect [[Human subject research|lab subject]] SUM-80's unborn child, believed to be [[Kalki]], the final incarnation of [[Vishnu]].

The film was officially announced in February 2020 and had the [[working title]] of ''Project K''. [[Principal photography]] commenced a year later in July 2021 due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]]. It was shot sporadically over the next three years extensively in [[Ramoji Film City]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] by late-May 2024. The official title was revealed in July 2023. The film features music by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], cinematography by [[Djordje Stojiljkovic]], and editing by [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]].

''Kalki 2898 AD'' was initially scheduled to release on 9 May 2024, but was postponed due to unfinished [[post-production]] work. It was released worldwide on 27 June 2024 in standard, [[IMAX]], and [[3D film|3D]] formats. With a {{INR|600 crore|link=no|year=2024}} production budget, it is the [[List of most expensive Indian films|one of the most expensive Indian films ever made]].<ref name="jha-2024">{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=1 July 2024 |title=Prabhas, Kamal Haasan Paid Rs 100 Crore For Kalki! |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/kamal-haasan-paid-thrice-more-than-amitabh/20240701.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702093254/https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/kamal-haasan-paid-thrice-more-than-amitabh/20240701.htm |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=Rediff |language=en-US}}</ref> The film grossed an estimated {{INR|1,042–1,100 crore}} globally and has set multiple box office records for an Indian and Telugu film, becoming the [[List of Indian films of 2024|second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024]], the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|fourth highest-grossing Telugu film]], and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|tenth highest-grossing Indian film of all time]].{{efn|name="kalki"}} The film won four [[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards]], including Best Film, and four [[South Indian International Movie Awards]] including [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film – Telugu]].

== Plot ==
In the aftermath of the [[Kurukshetra War]], [[Ashwatthama]] unleashes [[Brahmastra]] in a bid to murder the [[Parikshit|unborn child]] of [[Uttarā]], aiming to end the lineage of the [[Pandava|Pandavas]]. As punishment, [[Krishna]] curses him with [[Chiranjivi|immortality]] and eternal suffering, condemning him to wander the Earth until he redeems himself by protecting the mother of [[Kalki]], the prophesied final [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]].

6000 years later, in 2898 AD, Earth has become a [[dystopia]], with the city of [[Varanasi|Kashi]] standing as the last bastion of humanity. It is ruled by Supreme Yaskin, a 200-year-old demonic [[god king]] (or warden) who lives in the Complex, a massive [[inverted pyramid (architecture)|inverted pyramid]] accessible only to the elite. Fertile women from the impoverished outskirts are forcibly recruited for Project K, an experiment aimed at harvesting a life-extending serum from artificial pregnancies in order to immortalize Yashkin. None survive the process beyond 150 days.

SUM-80, a laboratory subject, is discovered to be pregnant for 150 days (the desired threshold), but unexpectedly escapes the extraction procedure with the help of rebel agents originating from [[Shambhala]], a secret settlement within the mountains whose members believe in the Kalki prophecy (a prophecy similar to the [[Second Coming]]). The next day, she is renamed from SUM-80 to Sumathi by one of the rebels, Kyra, and taken on a journey to Shambhala. On the journey, the rebels are ambushed by the Raiders (Yaskin's army), as well as bounty hunters including Bhairava, a mercenary who has never lost a single fight and longs to live a fulfilling life in the Complex, and his [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]] [[self-driving car|car]] BU-JZ-1 aka Bujji. Kyra sacrifices herself to prevent the rebels and Sumathi from getting caught. Ashwatthama, who has realised that Sumathi is pregnant with Kalki, intervenes and rescues the pregnant test subject.

The group reaches Shambhala, where nature responds to her presence. Ashwatthama encourages her to embrace her destiny and reveals to his companion Raia, an adolescent who pretended to be a boy to avoid being captured by the Raiders, his ancient connection to [[Karna]] through his bow, the [[Vijaya (bow)|Vijaya Dhanussu]]. Meanwhile, Bhairava, seeking reward, strikes a deal with Commander Manas, Yaskin's enforcer, to capture Sumathi. Manipulating Luke, his Shambhalan admirer, Bhairava infiltrates Shambhala and attempts to abduct Sumathi under the disguise of Ashwatthama, but is confronted by the latter. As they clash, Manas and the Raiders launch an assault, killing Shambhala's leader Mariam and capturing Ashwatthama.

During the chaos, Bhairava unknowingly picks up the Vijaya Dhanussu, along with a sacred leaf which fell on it moments beforehand, triggering a transformation that reveals him as the reincarnation of Karna. Empowered, he effortlessly defeats the Raiders and kills Manas to protect Sumathi, but remains unaware of his past life.

In a [[post-credits scene|mid-credits scene]], Yaskin absorbs a single drop of Sumathi's fetal serum and gains godlike powers, along with a muscular physique and four magical arms, Subsequently lifting up the [[Gandiva]], the ancient bow of [[Arjuna]], he vows to reshape the world and bring on a new era.

== Cast ==
Adapted from the opening and closing credits:<ref name="vyjayanthi movies-2024">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.5e6a95ea-424a-49e0-b1db-3a6097ec03f9 |title=Kalki 2898 AD |language=te |publisher=[[Vyjayanthi Movies]] |year=2024 |place=India |access-date=22 August 2024 |via=[[Amazon Prime Video]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
{{Cast listing|* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as [[Ashwatthama]], the son of sage and warrior [[Drona|Dronacharya]] and an ally to the [[Kaurava|Kauravas]], who was cursed with immortality for attempting to kill an unborn [[Parikshit]]. He has since roamed the Earth for nearly six thousand years.
* [[Kamal Haasan]] as Supreme Yaskin, a [[Totalitarianism|totalitarian]] [[God king|god-king]] ruling the post-apocalyptic world from the "Complex".
* [[Prabhas]] in a dual role as:
** Bhairava, A [[bounty hunter]]
** [[Karna]], An ancient warrior who was allied with the Kauravas; the previous life of Bhairava
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as SUM-80 alias Sumathi, a pregnant [[Human subject research|lab subject]] of Project K and the prophesied mother of [[Kalki]] (voice by [[Sobhita Dhulipala]])<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Dishya |date=1 July 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Sobhita Dhulipala Dubs For Deepika Padukone in Telugu Version? Here's What We Know |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-sobhita-dhulipala-dubs-for-deepika-padukone-in-telugu-version-heres-what-we-know-8950493.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702012417/https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-sobhita-dhulipala-dubs-for-deepika-padukone-in-telugu-version-heres-what-we-know-8950493.html |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref>
* [[Disha Patani]] as Roxie, Bhairava's love interest
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Rajan, Bhairava's landlord
* [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] as Rumi
* [[Shobana]] as Mariam, the leader of [[Shambhala]]
* [[Pasupathy]] as Veeran, a rebel from Shambhala
* Anil George as Counsellor Bani
* [[Saswata Chatterjee]] as Commander Manas
* [[Anna Ben]] as Kyra, a rebel from Shambhala
* Harshith Reddy as Luke, a rebel from Shambhala
* Kavya Ramachandran as LYL-33, an undercover rebel at the Complex
* Ayaz Pasha as Ajju, a rebel from Shambhala
* Keya Nair as Raia
* Humhu as Krane, a bounty hunter
* Vinay Kumar as Commander Sirius{{efn|The character's name is a reference to [[Sirius Black]] from [[J. K. Rowling]]'s ''[[Harry Potter]]'' franchise.<ref name="Star Wars"/>}}
* Sanjay Ratha as Commander Shatru
* Venkata Ramana as Ronnie
* Hamish Boyd as Yuri
* Advait Chauhan as Isaac
* Sanghwa Shin as Leon
* Anoushka Maskey as GS-Q43
* [[Djordje Stojiljkovic]] as Garuda driver
* [[Keerthy Suresh]] as BU-JZ-1 alias Bujji, Bhairava's companion [[artificial intelligence|AI]] [[android (robot)|droid]] / [[self-driving car|vehicle]] (Voice-over){{efn|AI assistant Bujji has been interpreted as a reference to Kala Bhairava's [[vahana]] [[Shvana]].}}
* [[Krishnakumar Balasubramanian|Krishnakumar]] as [[Krishna]], an incarnation of [[Vishnu]], who was born during the time of ''[[Mahabharata]]'' to bring peace by aiding the [[Pandava]]s; served as Prince Arjuna's charioteer and strategist during the [[Kurukshetra War]] (voice by [[Arjun Das]]).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=28 June 2024 |title=Fans decode who plays Lord Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD; actor calls it an 'honour' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/fans-decode-who-plays-lord-krishna-in-kalki-2898-ad-actor-calls-it-an-honour-101719557587680-amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701022112/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/fans-decode-who-plays-lord-krishna-in-kalki-2898-ad-actor-calls-it-an-honour-101719557587680-amp.html |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=29 July 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Krishna's character appears as silhouette and without an identity. Speaking about this decision, Ashwin said that it would otherwise just become a person or an actor but the idea was to keep him dark-skinned, silhouetted, and a mysterious figure.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baisakhi |first=Mishra |date=5 July 2024 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Nag Ashwin opens up on his conscious decision to keep Krishna's character in silhouette for Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-nag-ashwin-opens-up-on-his-conscious-decision-to-keep-krishnas-character-in-silhouette-for-kalki-2898-ad-1324547 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref>}}

=== Cameo appearances ===
{{cast listing|
* [[Malvika Nair]] as [[Uttarā (Mahabharata)|Uttara]], the princess of [[Matsya Kingdom]]; daughter-in-law of Arjuna and mother of Parikshit; the last living heir of the [[Kuru Kingdom]] following the Kurukshetra War. She and her unborn baby (Parikshit) were attacked by Ashwatthama's [[Brahmastra|enchanted arrow]] after the war ended.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bohra |first=Anurag |date=26 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Ashwatthama to Ved Vyas, 7 Mahabharata characters that you might find in Prabhas' dystopian epic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-ashwatthama-to-ved-vyas-7-mahabharata-characters-that-you-might-find-in-prabhas-dystopian-epic-101719382247048.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235124/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-ashwatthama-to-ved-vyas-7-mahabharata-characters-that-you-might-find-in-prabhas-dystopian-epic-101719382247048.html |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=23 August 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
* [[Mrunal Thakur]] as Divya, a lady who was assumed to be Kalki's mother.<ref name="the indian express-2024" />
* [[Ram Gopal Varma]] as Chef Chintu: A street food vendor<ref name="the indian express-2024" />
* [[Dulquer Salmaan]] as Pilot / Captain, a Bhairava's guardian<ref name="the indian express-2024" />
* [[Srinivas Avasarala]] as a money lender and Bhairava's prospective buyer<ref name="m9news-2024" />
* [[Faria Abdullah]] as Peacock: A dancer in the Complex<ref name="m9news-2024" />
* [[K. V. Anudeep]] as a Complex member<ref name="m9news-2024">{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Prime Video Acquires Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.m9.news/movienews/prime-video-acquires-kalki-2898-ad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081202/https://www.m9.news/movienews/prime-video-acquires-kalki-2898-ad/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=M9.news}}</ref>
* [[S. S. Rajamouli]] as a Bounty hunter and Bhairava's rival, also his ex-boss<ref name="the indian express-2024" />
* [[Vijay Deverakonda]] as [[Arjuna]], the third Pandava brother and a powerful archer who was famous as the competitor of Karna.<ref name="the indian express-2024" />
* [[Santhosh Narayanan]] in the song "Ta Takkara" (uncredited)<ref name="vyjayanthi movies-2024" />{{rp|1:09:18}}
}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
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After the success of ''[[Mahanati]]'' in 2019, [[Nag Ashwin]] stated that he had been working on an original story, for which he had spent a long time on. He also stated that the production would begin soon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=14 August 2019 |title=Mahanati director Nag Ashwin: I thought Bollywood will get National Awards, not Keerthy Suresh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-i-thought-bollywood-will-get-national-awards-not-keerthy-suresh-1580733-2019-08-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729075121/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-i-thought-bollywood-will-get-national-awards-not-keerthy-suresh-1580733-2019-08-14 |archive-date=29 July 2022 |access-date=29 July 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The project would be funded by [[C. Aswani Dutt]]'s [[Vyjayanthi Movies]], which also funded ''Mahanati''. The company announced on 7 August 2019 that the production would begin in September and posted a [[Casting (performing arts)|casting call]] for various artist positions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 August 2019 |title=Confirmed: Massive project from Nag Ashwin and Vyjayanthi Movies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/confirmed-massive-project-from-nag-ashwin-and-vyjayanthi-movies/articleshow/70568453.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208094606/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/confirmed-massive-project-from-nag-ashwin-and-vyjayanthi-movies/articleshow/70568453.cms |archive-date=8 December 2020 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 26 February 2020, coinciding the occasion of the 50th year since the establishment of Dutt's house, [[Prabhas]] was announced to be the lead actor. Tentatively titled ''Prabhas 21'' (as it is intended to be the actor's 21st film in the lead role), the production would begin after the actor completes filming for ''[[Radhe Shyam]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2020 |title=Prabhas teams up with Mahanati director Nag Ashwin for his next |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-teams-up-with-mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-for-his-next-1650163-2020-02-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627141542/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-teams-up-with-mahanati-director-nag-ashwin-for-his-next-1650163-2020-02-26 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref name="news18-2021" /> The film was made on a production budget of ₹600 crore that included star remuneration of ₹80 crore to Prabhas, and ₹20 crore each to Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas Charges Rs 80 Cr; Deepika Padukone, Big B's Shocking Fee Out {{!}} Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-budget-cast-fees-prabhas-rs-80-cr-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-rs-20-cr-report-8946044.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627035535/https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-budget-cast-fees-prabhas-rs-80-cr-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-rs-20-cr-report-8946044.html |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

The lead actor, however, reportedly decided to take the [[revenue sharing]] model, receiving ₹80 crore as advance, and a chunk of the profits would be given to him as remuneration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD – Prabhas lets go of his fee; to take a share in the profits {{!}} Details inside |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-lets-go-of-his-fee-to-take-a-share-in-the-profits-details-inside/d73f664599786 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627141545/https://www.ottplay.com/news/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-lets-go-of-his-fee-to-take-a-share-in-the-profits-details-inside/d73f664599786 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 June 2024 |title=Prabhas takes a pay cut for 'Kalki 2898 AD': Reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-takes-a-pay-cut-for-kalki-2898-ad-reports/articleshow/111225064.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627141554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-takes-a-pay-cut-for-kalki-2898-ad-reports/articleshow/111225064.cms |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In February 2021, it was reported that the filming would begin in March; however, Ashwin during the promotions for his short film in ''[[Pitta Kathalu]]'' (2021) stated that due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and Prabhas' prior commitments, the filming would commence at the latter half of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2021 |title=Nag Ashwin opens up about Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's film, shooting in mid-2021 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nag-ashwin-opens-up-about-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-film-shooting-in-mid-2021-1771829-2021-02-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021140143/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nag-ashwin-opens-up-about-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-film-shooting-in-mid-2021-1771829-2021-02-22 |archive-date=21 October 2022 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film's official title, ''Kalki 2898 AD'', was announced on 21 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 July 2023 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Twitterati hail Prabhas and Nag Ashwin's teaser; say ProjectK similar to Dune with just Rs 600 crore budget |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kalki-2898-ad-twitterati-hail-prabhas-and-nag-ashwins-teaser-say-projectk-similar-to-dune-with-just-rs-600-crore-budget/articleshow/102003736.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815064034/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kalki-2898-ad-twitterati-hail-prabhas-and-nag-ashwins-teaser-say-projectk-similar-to-dune-with-just-rs-600-crore-budget/articleshow/102003736.cms |archive-date=15 August 2023 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It is a reference to [[Kalki]], an [[avatar]] of Hindu deity [[Vishnu]] in the [[Hindu eschatology]], according to the ''[[Bhagavata Purana]]'', and 3102 BC – traditionally thought to be the beginning of [[Kali Yuga]] after the [[Kurukshetra War]], from the death of Krishna (the film being set 6,000 years into the Kali Yuga, the era of the [[asura]]/demon [[Kali (demon)|Kali]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 February 2024 |title=Nag Ashwin reveals Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD's connection to Mahabharat |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/nag-ashwin-reveals-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-s-connection-to-mahabharat-101708920654076.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302061600/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/nag-ashwin-reveals-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-s-connection-to-mahabharat-101708920654076.html |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=26 May 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelley |first=Aidan |date=28 July 2023 |title='Kalki 2898-AD': Cast, Trailer, Release Date, and Everything We Know So Far |url=https://collider.com/kalki-2898-ad-cast-trailer-project-k/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104230841/https://collider.com/kalki-2898-ad-cast-trailer-project-k/ |archive-date=4 January 2024 |access-date=9 June 2024 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2024 |title=Prabhas on the high budget of Kalki 2898 AD: 'The whole film is made for international audiences' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-on-the-high-budget-of-kalki-2898-ad-the-whole-film-is-made-for-international-audiences-101716987018303.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609155437/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-on-the-high-budget-of-kalki-2898-ad-the-whole-film-is-made-for-international-audiences-101716987018303.html |archive-date=9 June 2024 |access-date=9 June 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

=== Pre-production ===
Ashwin co-wrote the film's script along with Rutham Samar, [[Sai Madhav Burra]] and B. S. Sarawagna Kumar, in his second consecutive film with Samar and Burra after ''Mahanati''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Rutham Samar Movies List {{!}} Rutham Samar Upcoming Movies {{!}} Films |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rutham-samar/filmography/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628092121/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rutham-samar/filmography/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2024 |title=Never Attempted Before: Kalki 2898 AD Co-writer Dishes on Unique Concept of Prabhas Starrer |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/never-attempted-before-kalki-2898-ad-co-writer-dishes-on-unique-concept-of-prabhas-starrer-enn24050401462 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615102343/https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/never-attempted-before-kalki-2898-ad-co-writer-dishes-on-unique-concept-of-prabhas-starrer-enn24050401462 |archive-date=15 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> A [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] pooja ceremony was held on 24 July 2021 at [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]] with the presence of the film's cast and crew. The working title was revealed to have been changed to ''Project K'' the same day.<ref name="news18-2021">{{Cite web |date=29 January 2021 |title=Prabhas 21: Director Nag Ashwin Presents 'Heroes Behind the Screen' in New Update for Film |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-21-director-nag-ashwin-presents-heroes-behind-the-screen-in-new-update-for-film-3360812.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629124136/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-21-director-nag-ashwin-presents-heroes-behind-the-screen-in-new-update-for-film-3360812.html |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Prabhas 21' update will not be released on February 26, says director Nag Ashwin |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/prabhas-21-update-will-not-be-released-on-february-26-says-director-nag-ashwin-952674.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629124134/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/prabhas-21-update-will-not-be-released-on-february-26-says-director-nag-ashwin-952674.html |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 July 2021 |title=Nag Ashwin's new film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone begins in Hyderabad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-start-shoot-for-nag-ashwins-film/article35507018.ece |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608180107/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-start-shoot-for-nag-ashwins-film/article35507018.ece |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=8 June 2022 |work=[[The Hindu]] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Ashwin stated that the film needed high-end technology and futuristic vehicles to be developed for the film. Although they can be recreated using [[computer-generated imagery]] (CGI), the director opted to build these vehicles from scratch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=7 March 2022 |title=Nag Ashwin asked for help, Anand Mahindra obliged |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070322/nag-ashwin-asked-for-help-anand-mahindra-obliged.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070322/nag-ashwin-asked-for-help-anand-mahindra-obliged.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

In March 2022, Ashwin requested businessman [[Anand Mahindra]] to provide technical support to build such type of vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Devasheesh |date=4 March 2022 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's Project K director seeks 'tech-related' help from Anand Mahindra |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/prabhas-deepika-padukone-sci-fi-project-k-director-nag-ashwin-seeks-tech-related-help-from-anand-mahindra-2022-03-04-762674 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/prabhas-deepika-padukone-sci-fi-project-k-director-nag-ashwin-seeks-tech-related-help-from-anand-mahindra-2022-03-04-762674 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[India TV News]]}}</ref> A few days later, Mahindra responded that their company [[Mahindra & Mahindra]] would assist the production team from their [[Mahindra World City, Chennai|Mahindra Research Valley]] campus in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 March 2022 |title=Anand Mahindra excited about Deepika-Prabhas starrer 'Project K', says it will beat Hollywood |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/anand-mahindra-excited-about-deepika-prabhas-starrer-says-project-k-will-beat-hollywood/articleshow/90192680.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706110130/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/anand-mahindra-excited-about-deepika-prabhas-starrer-says-project-k-will-beat-hollywood/articleshow/90192680.cms |archive-date=6 July 2022 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> In July 2021, the makers erected a futuristic set at [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]] where a significant portion of filming is expected to take place.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2021 |title=With 400 crore budget, Prabhas-Deepika's next to break Baahubali record |url=https://www.siasat.com/with-400-crore-of-budget-prabhas-deepikas-next-to-break-baahubalis-record-2171995/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.siasat.com/with-400-crore-of-budget-prabhas-deepikas-next-to-break-baahubalis-record-2171995/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The Siasat Daily]]}}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]] had been initially approached, in August 2020, to compose music for the film but the talks fell out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjula |date=5 August 2020 |title=AR Rahman Whopping Remuneration For Deepika-Prabhas Movie of Nag Ashwin |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ar-rahman-whopping-remuneration-for-deepika-prabhas-movie-of-nag-ashwin-637616 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ar-rahman-whopping-remuneration-for-deepika-prabhas-movie-of-nag-ashwin-637616 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>

Ashwin retained most of his technicians, including composer [[Mickey J. Meyer]], editor [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]], production designer Nithin Zihani Choudhary, cinematographer [[Dani Sanchez-Lopez]], costume designers Thota Vijay Bhaskar, Shaleena Nathani and Sahithi Patha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2021 |title=Makers of Nag Ashwin-Prabhas movie rope in 'Mahanati' cinematographer, music composer |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/29/makers-of-nag-ashwin-prabhasmovie-rope-in-mahanati-cinematographer-music-composer-2256633.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2021/jan/29/makers-of-nag-ashwin-prabhasmovie-rope-in-mahanati-cinematographer-music-composer-2256633.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> However, Serbian cinematographer, [[Djordje Stojiljkovic]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha |date=20 June 2024 |title=Djordje Stojiljkovic: Each sub-world of 'Kalki 2898 AD' deserved a distinct visual treatment |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/djordje-stojiljkovic-each-sub-world-of-kalki-2898-ad-deserved-a-distinct-visual-treatment/article68307218.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081222/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/djordje-stojiljkovic-each-sub-world-of-kalki-2898-ad-deserved-a-distinct-visual-treatment/article68307218.ece |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=30 June 2024 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> replaced [[Dani Sanchez-Lopez]] as the official cinematographer of the film. In February 2023, [[Santhosh Narayanan]] replaced Meyer as the composer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2023 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's Project K producer reveals film is about 'modern-day avatar of Vishnu': 'Everything you see in it will leave you stunned' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-deepika-padukone-project-k-producer-reveals-film-is-about-modern-day-avatar-of-vishnu-8469651/ |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Andreas Nguyen was chosen as the stunt choreographer of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2024 |title=Who Is Andy Long? The Man Who Choreographed Stunts In Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/who-is-andy-long-the-man-who-choreographed-stunts-in-kalki-2898-ad-8956734.html |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] joined as a mentor, contributing elements of his planned script on Lord Krishna and providing creative inputs to the project.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=22 September 2020 |title=Singeetham Srinivasa Rao joins Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's next with director Nag Ashwin |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/singeetham-srinivasa-rao-joins-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-next-with-director-nag-ashwin/story-fSqxLc8dsYJbgVWL2q6Z8L.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/singeetham-srinivasa-rao-joins-prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-s-next-with-director-nag-ashwin/story-fSqxLc8dsYJbgVWL2q6Z8L.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=5 May 2024 |title=Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Lord Krishna story in Kalki 2898AD? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/singeetam-srinivasa-rao-lord-krishna-story-in-kalki-2898ad-892524 |access-date=4 January 2025 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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Prabhas would sport long hair and beard, with reporters reminiscing his look in the film with [[Baahubali (franchise)|''Baahubali'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2023 |title=Project K: Prabhas is ready to fight as a rebel in first look from Nag Ashwin film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/project-k-prabhas-first-look-poster-out-101689751683941.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719103411/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/project-k-prabhas-first-look-poster-out-101689751683941.html |archive-date=19 July 2023 |access-date=19 July 2023 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 May 2024 |title=Prabhas debuts NEW 'Kalki 2898 AD' look in promo ad; fans think he looks like 'Batman' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/prabhas-debuts-new-kalki-2898-ad-look-in-promo-ad-fans-think-he-looks-like-batman/articleshow/109744397.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502233700/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/prabhas-debuts-new-kalki-2898-ad-look-in-promo-ad-fans-think-he-looks-like-batman/articleshow/109744397.cms |archive-date=2 May 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Deepika Padukone]] was cast as the female lead,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2020 |title=Prabhas and Deepika Padukone to star in Nag Ashwin's film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-to-star-in-nag-ashwin-film-6512530/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-to-star-in-nag-ashwin-film-6512530/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> in her Telugu film debut despite having starred in the unreleased ''Love 4 Ever''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |date=22 July 2020 |title=Deepika Padukone charges Rs. 20 cr to feature in the Prabhas starrer; becomes the highest paid actress |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/deepika-padukone-charges-rs-20-cr-feature-prabhas-starrer-becomes-highest-paid-actress/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/deepika-padukone-charges-rs-20-cr-feature-prabhas-starrer-becomes-highest-paid-actress/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was confirmed to play an important role, in his Telugu film debut as he had previously only made cameo appearances in [[Manam (film)|''Manam'']] (2014) and ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' (2019).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |author-link=Subhash K. Jha |date=27 November 2020 |title=Amitabh Bachchan will feature in a full length role in Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer film |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-will-feature-full-length-role-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175543/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-will-feature-full-length-role-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-film/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Ashwin stated that his role was "so important that his character's name [Ashwatthama] was the working title of an early draft".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 October 2020 |title=Amitabh Bachchan joins Prabhas, Deepika Padukone in Nag Ashwin's untitled multilingual project |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-joins-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-nag-ashwins-untitled-multilingual-project-8896441.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817052548/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-joins-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-nag-ashwins-untitled-multilingual-project-8896441.html |archive-date=17 August 2022 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> [[Kamal Haasan]] also joined the film in an important role,<ref name="ramachandran-2023">{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=25 June 2023 |title=Kamal Haasan Joins Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan on Cast of 'Project K' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kamal-haasan-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-project-k-1235653908/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625085932/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kamal-haasan-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-project-k-1235653908/ |archive-date=25 June 2023 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> while [[Disha Patani]] was also cast in an important role.<ref name="features-2022">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=8 May 2022 |title=Disha Patani joins the cast of Project K |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/May/08/disha-patani-joins-the-cast-of-project-k-31337.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/may/08/disha-patani-joins-the-cast-of-project-k-31337.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film marks their return to Telugu cinema after ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995) and [[Loafer (2015 film)|''Loafer'']] (2015), respectively.<ref name="ramachandran-2023" /><ref name="features-2022" />{{efn|While ''[[Cheekati Rajyam]]'' (2015) was his last Telugu film, his last straight Telugu film was ''Subha Sankalpam''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=25 May 2015 |title=With Cheekati Raajyam, Kamal returns to Telugu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/with-cheekati-raajyam-kamal-returns-to-telugu/article7242870.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713102025/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/with-cheekati-raajyam-kamal-returns-to-telugu/article7242870.ece |archive-date=13 July 2017 |access-date=4 June 2015 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>}}

[[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=1 March 2024 |title=Rajendra Prasad joins stellar cast in Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rajendra-prasad-joins-stellar-cast-in-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-861945 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303171013/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/rajendra-prasad-joins-stellar-cast-in-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-861945 |archive-date=3 March 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Shobana|Shobhana]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Malayalam actor Shobana joins cast of Prabhas-starrer, makers unveil new poster |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/kalki-2898-ad-malayalam-actor-shobana-joins-cast-of-prabhas-starrer-makers-unveil-new-poster-2024-06-19-937728 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081257/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/kalki-2898-ad-malayalam-actor-shobana-joins-cast-of-prabhas-starrer-makers-unveil-new-poster-2024-06-19-937728 |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Saswata Chatterjee]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 September 2023 |title=Saswata Chatterjee thrilled to share screen with Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan & Prabhas in 'Kalki 2898 AD' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/saswata-chatterjee-thrilled-to-share-screen-with-deepika-padukone-kamal-haasan-amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-in-kalki-2898-ad/articleshow/103665978.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602130226/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/saswata-chatterjee-thrilled-to-share-screen-with-deepika-padukone-kamal-haasan-amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-in-kalki-2898-ad/articleshow/103665978.cms |archive-date=2 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Brahmanandam]],<ref name="hindustan times-2024">{{Cite web |date=30 May 2024 |title=Bujji and Bhairava trailer: Animated prelude to Kalki 2898 AD shows their adventures. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/bujji-and-bhairava-trailer-animated-prelude-to-kalki-2898-ad-shows-their-adventures-watch-101717067906167.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530154811/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/bujji-and-bhairava-trailer-animated-prelude-to-kalki-2898-ad-shows-their-adventures-watch-101717067906167.html |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=30 May 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> and [[Pasupathy]] were cast in important roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harsh |first=B. H. |date=22 June 2024 |title=Pasupathy poster from Kalki 2898 AD out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/22/pasupathy-poster-from-kalki-2898-ad-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627150338/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/22/pasupathy-poster-from-kalki-2898-ad-out |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Anna Ben]] made her Telugu debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 February 2024 |title=Anna Ben joins Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD; Says Excited to foray into Telugu cinema |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anna-ben-joins-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-says-excited-to-foray-into-telugu-cinema/articleshow/107485026.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310014122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anna-ben-joins-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-says-excited-to-foray-into-telugu-cinema/articleshow/107485026.cms |archive-date=10 March 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Keerthy Suresh]] and [[Arjun Das]] appeared in voice roles respectively; former as Bujji and latter as Lord [[Krishna]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=22 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD makers release two more character posters |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/22/kalki-2898-ad-makers-release-two-more-character-posters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627150337/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jun/22/kalki-2898-ad-makers-release-two-more-character-posters |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Movie Review box office collection day 1: Reviews call Prabhas' film 'next-level, like Hollywood', Rs 61 crore already in the bank |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-release-review-live-updates-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-box-office-9416091/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627023203/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-release-review-live-updates-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-box-office-9416091/ |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Initially, Keerthy Suresh was offered another undisclosed role, but she rejected it and later accepted the voice-role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 August 2024 |title=Keerthy Suresh Was Initially Offered A 'Human' Role In Kalki 2898 AD? |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/kalki-2898-ad-keerthy-suresh-was-offered-a-human-role-before-ai-bot-bujji-in-prabhas-deepika-padukone-movie-1709847 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827134630/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/kalki-2898-ad-keerthy-suresh-was-offered-a-human-role-before-ai-bot-bujji-in-prabhas-deepika-padukone-movie-1709847 |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=14 August 2024 |work=ABP News}}</ref> Harshith Malgireddy, Kavya Ramachandran, Ayaz Pasha, Anil George, Keya Nair, Vinay Kumar, Venkata Ramana, Hamish Boyd and Sanghawa Shin were present during the film's preliminary shooting schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Cast List {{!}} Kalki 2898 AD Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kalki-2898-ad/cast/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083715/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kalki-2898-ad/cast/ |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Dulquer Salmaan]], [[Vijay Deverakonda]], [[Mrunal Thakur]], [[S. S. Rajamouli]], [[Ram Gopal Varma]] and [[K. V. Anudeep]] briefly had respective cameo appearances.<ref name="the indian express-2024">{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Complete list of Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD cameos: From A-list stars to famous filmmakers |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-cameos-complete-list-dulquer-salmaan-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-ram-gopal-varma-ss-rajamouli-9418563/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627115228/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-cameos-complete-list-dulquer-salmaan-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-ram-gopal-varma-ss-rajamouli-9418563/ |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[File:Ramoji Film City.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Ramoji Film City]], where parts of the film were shot|left]]
[[Principal photography]] began with the first schedule on 24 July 2021, on the occasion of [[Guru Purnima]], at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad featuring Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2021 |title=Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan begin shooting for Nag Ashwin's next in Hyderabad |url=https://www.siasat.com/prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-begin-shooting-for-nag-ashwins-next-in-hyderabad-2168679/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://www.siasat.com/prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-begin-shooting-for-nag-ashwins-next-in-hyderabad-2168679/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The Siasat Daily]]}}</ref> Prabhas and Padukone joined the production in December 2021 and scenes featuring both the actors and Bachchan were shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=Prabhas and Deepika Padukone give their first shot for Nag Ashwin's Project K |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-give-their-first-shot-for-nag-ashwins-project-k/articleshow/88236040.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129091844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-give-their-first-shot-for-nag-ashwins-project-k/articleshow/88236040.cms |archive-date=29 January 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2022 |title=Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, And Deepika Padukone Start Shooting For Their Next Project k |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-and-deepika-padukone-start-shooting-for-their-next-project-k/404709 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175543/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-and-deepika-padukone-start-shooting-for-their-next-project-k/404709 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]]}}</ref> The second schedule of the shoot took place in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 February 2022 |title=The second schedule of Prabhas' upcoming movie 'Project K' to resume its shoot soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-second-schedule-of-prabhas-upcoming-movie-project-k-to-resume-its-shoot-soon/articleshow/89421270.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175544/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-second-schedule-of-prabhas-upcoming-movie-project-k-to-resume-its-shoot-soon/articleshow/89421270.cms |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Instead of shooting the entire film in a single stretch, the team divided its 80–90 days of shoot into 7–8 days every month. This actually allowed the production team to take time and prepare the gadgets and props to be used in the film. Therefore, the production of the film was expected to take longer than usual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhopatkar |first=Tejashree |date=16 March 2022 |title=Exclusive! Here's why Prabhas' 'Project K' starring Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan is taking so long to complete |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-why-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-and-prabhas-starrer-project-k-is-taking-a-long-time-to-complete-the-shoot-exclusive/articleshow/90223822.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-why-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-and-prabhas-starrer-project-k-is-taking-a-long-time-to-complete-the-shoot-exclusive/articleshow/90223822.cms |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> DIY [[Arri Alexa|Arri Alexa 65]] camera was used to shoot the film, thus making it the first Indian film to use this technology.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 April 2022 |title=Is a new filmmaking technology being introduced to Tollywood with Prabhas' 'Project K'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-a-new-filmmaking-technology-being-introduced-to-tollywood-with-prabhas-project-k/articleshow/90912382.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/is-a-new-filmmaking-technology-being-introduced-to-tollywood-with-prabhas-project-k/articleshow/90912382.cms |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

Prabhas was expected to start filming his solo portions in April 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |date=22 April 2022 |title=Prabhas to start shooting his solo portions for Project K in Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-to-start-shooting-his-solo-portions-for-project-k-in-hyderabad-1940744-2022-04-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-to-start-shooting-his-solo-portions-for-project-k-in-hyderabad-1940744-2022-04-22 |archive-date=8 June 2022 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> however, his knee surgery led to a delay of his upcoming projects including ''[[Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire|Salaar]]'' and ''Kalki 2898 AD''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2022 |title=BREAKING: Prabhas to undergo major knee surgery; recovery period is 3 months, will likely affect shoot of Salaar & Project K |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-prabhas-undergo-major-knee-surgery-recovery-period-3-months-will-likely-affect-shoot-salar-project-k/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175544/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-prabhas-undergo-major-knee-surgery-recovery-period-3-months-will-likely-affect-shoot-salar-project-k/ |archive-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> 90% of the shoot was done in sets built in Ramoji Film City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2022 |title=Prabhas Starrer Project K Completes Key Schedule In Hyderabad |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-starrer-project-k-completes-key-schedule-in-hyderabad-5196145.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162539/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-starrer-project-k-completes-key-schedule-in-hyderabad-5196145.html |archive-date=7 July 2023 |access-date=7 July 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> In June, Bachchan shot for a scene at [[Raidurg metro station]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2022 |title=Hyderabad: Amitabh Bachchan spotted at Raidurg metro station |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-at-raidurg-metro-station |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717184112/https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-at-raidurg-metro-station |archive-date=17 July 2022 |access-date=17 July 2022 |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> In July, Padukone and Prabhas shot for a car chase sequence in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2022 |title=Project K: Prabhas and Deepika Padukone shoot adrenaline pumping action with high end cars like Lamborghini |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/project-k-prabhas-deepika-padukone-shoot-adrenaline-pumping-action-high-end-cars-like-lamborghini/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721034048/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/project-k-prabhas-deepika-padukone-shoot-adrenaline-pumping-action-high-end-cars-like-lamborghini/ |archive-date=21 July 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Prabhas completed shooting the majority of his portions by the end of this schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2022 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's 'Project K' reaches final leg of shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-deepika-padukones-project-k-reaches-final-leg-of-shoot/articleshow/93075804.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130141935/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-deepika-padukones-project-k-reaches-final-leg-of-shoot/articleshow/93075804.cms |archive-date=30 November 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

However, the film was still being shot in March 2023 when Bachchan injured his ribs and was advised to take rest in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan injured while filming action scene |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/entertainment/india-amitabh-bachchan-injury-intl-hnk/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313091428/https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/entertainment/india-amitabh-bachchan-injury-intl-hnk/index.html |archive-date=13 March 2023 |access-date=27 March 2023 |publisher=CNN}}</ref> Around 70% of the filming was completed by June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2023 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas welcome Kamal Haasan as he joins Nag Ashwin's Project K: 'A legend is what we needed for this role' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-welcome-kamal-haasan-project-k-announcement-video-watch-8685221/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709062638/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-welcome-kamal-haasan-project-k-announcement-video-watch-8685221/ |archive-date=9 July 2023 |access-date=9 July 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> On 20 July 2023 at [[San Diego Comic-Con]], [[Nag Ashwin]] revealed that while the film was mostly shot in Telugu, they were also reshooting some scenes in [[Hindi]] to make them more impactful.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcnaqIgOR2M&t=480 |title=Kamal Haasan & Director Nag Ashwin Interview: Kalki 2898 AD and Comic-Con 2023 |minutes=8:10 |access-date=8 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010062625/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcnaqIgOR2M&t=490s |archive-date=10 October 2023 |url-status=live |quote=Some scenes would definitely be more impactful if we are shooting it in Hindi. So we are shooting it in two languages. But for the most part it's a Telugu film... |via=YouTube}}</ref> However, the Hindi version is reportedly mostly dubbed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nahta |first=Komal |author-link=Komal Nahta |date=27 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' (Hindi dubbed) review |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEMPJARchSE&t=435s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081245/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEMPJARchSE&t=435s |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |via=YouTube |quote=It is dubbed in Hindi. |time=7:15}}</ref>{{efn|The [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] certificate of the Hindi version indicates that it is a dubbed version.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Kalki 2898 AD |type=motion picture |language=hi |publisher=[[Vyjayanthi Movies]] |year=2024 |place=India |time=0:00:01}}</ref>}} A romantic track featuring [[Prabhas]] and [[Disha Patani]] was filmed in Italy in March 2024 including at the [[Royal Palace of Caserta]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2024 |title=Prabhas and Disha Patani shoot for a song from Kalki 2898 AD in Italy |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-and-disha-patani-shoot-for-a-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-in-italy-101709797065429.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308132145/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-and-disha-patani-shoot-for-a-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-in-italy-101709797065429.html |archive-date=8 March 2024 |access-date=9 March 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Racca |first=Davide |date=4 March 2024 |title=At the Reggia di Caserta filming of the Indian blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' |url=https://reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it/en/mostra-visioni-alla-reggia-di-caserta/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531104135/https://reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it/en/mostra-visioni-alla-reggia-di-caserta/ |archive-date=31 May 2024 |access-date=31 May 2024 |website=Reggia di Caserta}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
The film features [[visual effects]] by the studios [[DNEG]] and [[The Embassy Visual Effects]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.dneg.com/show/kalki-2898-ad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610154722/https://www.dneg.com/show/kalki-2898-ad/ |archive-date=10 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=DNEG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2024 |title=In Production: Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://theembassyvfx.com/blog/in-production-kalki-2898-ad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621124853/https://theembassyvfx.com/blog/in-production-kalki-2898-ad |archive-date=21 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=The Embassy |language=en-GB}}</ref> These studios also collaborated with StealthWorks Taiwan, Folks VFX, [[Lola Visual Effects]], Pixstone Images and Labyrinth.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 June 2024 |title='Kalki will leave audiences hungry for more!' VFX Supervisor Paul Copeland – Exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kalki-will-leave-audiences-hungry-for-more-vfx-supervisor-paul-copeland-exclusive/articleshow/110928249.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613013153/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kalki-will-leave-audiences-hungry-for-more-vfx-supervisor-paul-copeland-exclusive/articleshow/110928249.cms |archive-date=13 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=20 June 2024 |title=Djordje Stojiljkovic: Each sub-world of 'Kalki 2898 AD' deserved a distinct visual treatment |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/djordje-stojiljkovic-each-sub-world-of-kalki-2898-ad-deserved-a-distinct-visual-treatment/article68307218.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081222/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/djordje-stojiljkovic-each-sub-world-of-kalki-2898-ad-deserved-a-distinct-visual-treatment/article68307218.ece |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

DNEG and The Embassy created the film's environments and action sequences. The Embassy handled approximately 700 shots for the film and DNEG handled the principal visual effects and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] shots for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharatvarsh |first=TV9 |date=12 June 2024 |title=बड़ा-सा रेगिस्तान, 700 शॉट्स और कमाल की टेक्नोलॉजी...इस नामी कंपनी ने ऐसे तैयार किया Kalki 2898 AD का VFX |url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/south-cinema/prabhas-kalki-ad-2898-vfx-company-the-embassy-worked-with-ironman-and-more-2667617.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621124852/https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/south-cinema/prabhas-kalki-ad-2898-vfx-company-the-embassy-worked-with-ironman-and-more-2667617.html |archive-date=21 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=TV9 Bharatvarsh |language=hi}}</ref> Their tasks included creating a desert wasteland, [[Concept car|futuristic vehicles]] for high-speed chases, utilising a broad range of VFX techniques, and creating 3 distinct worlds of: [[Varanasi|Kasi]], [[Shambhala]], and the Complex.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2024 |title=Action-packed 'Kalki 2898 AD' trailer gives a detailed look at the sci-fi world flaunting heavy visual effects - |url=https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/action-packed-kalki-2898-ad-trailer-gives-a-detailed-look-at-the-sci-fi-world-flaunting-heavy-visual-effects/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628081202/https://www.animationxpress.com/latest-news/action-packed-kalki-2898-ad-trailer-gives-a-detailed-look-at-the-sci-fi-world-flaunting-heavy-visual-effects/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=animationxpress.com}}</ref>

== Themes and influences ==
The film takes inspiration from [[Hinduism]] as [[Kalki]] is the tenth and final incarnation of [[Vishnu]], who is a messiah during the [[Kali Yuga]]. Bhairava is an apparent reference to [[Bhairava|Kala Bhairava]], an avatar of the Hindu deity [[Shiva]].<ref>https://www.telugucinema.com/news/prabhas-plays-bhairava-in-kalki-2898-ad%3famp</ref> A place that appears in the film, [[Sambhal|Shambhala]] (near modern-day [[Varanasi]]), is prophesied to be the birthplace of Kalki in scriptures. This concept was later borrowed into the [[Kalachakra]] tradition of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] where it is described a mystical kingdom somewhere beyond the [[Himalayas]] and also as a state of mind.<ref>"शम्भल." [[Monier Monier-Williams|Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary]]. 1899.</ref><ref>{{Dictionary.com|shambhala}}</ref>

Furthermore, director [[Nag Ashwin]] has openly stated that [[Star Wars]] had a huge influence on him growing up, and that it "is subconsciously a part of my aesthetic" in the making of the film.<ref name="Star Wars">{{Cite web |date=8 July 2024 |title=Not Harry Potter, Nag Ashwin was inspired by these Hollywood films for Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/not-harry-potter-nag-ashwin-was-inspired-by-these-hollywood-films-for-kalki-2898-ad-2563638-2024-07-08 |access-date=3 July 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The character Luke was influenced by [[Luke Skywalker]]. The director also claimed that ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' (2014) served as an inspiration as well.<ref>{{cite web | title=Nag Ashwin reveals Hollywood movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars inspired Kalki 2898 AD | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/nag-ashwin-reveals-hollywood-movies-guardians-of-the-galaxy-and-star-wars-inspired-kalki-2898-ad-article-12764485.html }}</ref> [[Kamal Haasan]] showed Ashwin centenarian Tibetan monks and [[Dorian Gray (character)|Dorian Gray]] for inspiration of the look of Yaskin.<ref name="Star Wars"/>

== Music ==
{{Main|Kalki 2898 AD (soundtrack)}}
The music of the film was composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 February 2024 |title=Here's What 'Kalki 2898 AD' Music Director Santhosh Narayanan Has In Mind For Prabhas |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-music-director-santhosh-narayanans-plans-for-prabhas-revealed/articleshow/107417336.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206020024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-music-director-santhosh-narayanans-plans-for-prabhas-revealed/articleshow/107417336.cms |archive-date=6 February 2024 |access-date=15 June 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The audio rights of the film were acquired by [[Saregama]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Saregama Acquires Audio Rights for Prabhas-Amitabh Bachchan Starrer |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-saregama-acquires-audio-rights-for-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-enn24051605213 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524092501/https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-saregama-acquires-audio-rights-for-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-enn24051605213 |archive-date=24 May 2024 |access-date=15 June 2024 |website=ETV Bharat}}</ref> The first single titled "Bhairava Anthem" was released on 16 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas and Diljit Dosanjh team up for 'Bhairava Anthem': "India's biggest song" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-diljit-dosanjh-team-bhairava-anthem-indias-biggest-song/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616021010/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-diljit-dosanjh-team-bhairava-anthem-indias-biggest-song/ |archive-date=16 June 2024 |access-date=16 June 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Three more singles— "Theme of Kalki", "Ta Takkara (Complex Song)" and "Hope of Shambala"—followed on 25 June 2024, 29 June 2024, and 4 July 2024 respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 June 2024 |title='Theme Of Kalki' Song From 'Kalki 2898 AD' Is An 'Ode To Lord Krishna' – WATCH Video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/theme-of-kalki-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-is-an-ode-to-lord-krishna-watch-video/articleshow/111266628.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625215903/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/theme-of-kalki-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-is-an-ode-to-lord-krishna-watch-video/articleshow/111266628.cms |archive-date=25 June 2024 |access-date=25 June 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2024 |title=Ta Takkara Complex Song from Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas, Disha Patani live out their dreams |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ta-takkara-complex-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-disha-patani-live-out-their-dreams-101719646860463.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629092347/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ta-takkara-complex-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-disha-patani-live-out-their-dreams-101719646860463.html |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2024 |title=Hope of Shambala song from Kalki 2898 AD out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jul/05/hope-of-shambala-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712172141/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Jul/05/hope-of-shambala-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-out |archive-date=12 July 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The entire [[Kalki 2898 AD (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] was released on 10 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kickstart Your Day With The #Kalki2898AD Album |url=https://x.com/VyjayanthiFilms/status/1811264465855479961 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822053218/https://x.com/VyjayanthiFilms/status/1811264465855479961 |archive-date=22 August 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/56bqyn7qEMH0yagNm8Jheu?si |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710132752/https://open.spotify.com/album/56bqyn7qEMH0yagNm8Jheu?si |archive-date=10 July 2024 |access-date=10 July 2024 |publisher=Spotify}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
[[File:2023 San Diego Comic-Con International by Gage Skidmore, 012.jpg|thumb|269x269px|''Kalki 2898 AD'' team at the 2023 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]]]
The film's first look was released on 19 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2023 |title=Internet unhappy with Prabhas' first look from 'Project K', call him 'sasta Iron man' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/internet-unhappy-with-prabhas-first-look-from-project-k-call-him-sasta-iron-man-2408909-2023-07-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721145435/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/internet-unhappy-with-prabhas-first-look-from-project-k-call-him-sasta-iron-man-2408909-2023-07-19 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=India Today}}</ref> ''Kalki 2898 A.D'' became the first [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] to be presented at [[San Diego Comic-Con]]'s Hall-H on 20 July 2023. At the event, the makers unveiled the official title and a glimpse of the film, following the release of a [[Limited series (comics)|limited]] [[comic strip]] [[Panel (comics)|panel]] depicting an important scene between "The Raiders" (followers of Kali) and Bhairava.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=20 July 2023 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone Sci-Fi Film 'Kalki 2898 AD' Teaser Unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/prabhas-deepika-padukone-kalki-2898-ad-tsan-diego-comic-con-1235675612/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721145435/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/prabhas-deepika-padukone-kalki-2898-ad-tsan-diego-comic-con-1235675612/ |archive-date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Prabhas Was "Bored" Of The Blue Screen And Then Kalki 2898-AD Teaser Happened |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rana-daggubati-says-prabhas-can-pass-whole-event-without-saying-a-word-at-comic-con-4228745 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721145435/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rana-daggubati-says-prabhas-can-pass-whole-event-without-saying-a-word-at-comic-con-4228745 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

On the occasion of [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Sivaratri]], the makers released a poster revealing [[Prabhas]]'s character as [[Bhairava]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 March 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD': Prabhas' First Look Poster and Character Name Out |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/south-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-first-look-poster-and-character-name-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309082324/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/south-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-first-look-poster-and-character-name-out |archive-date=9 March 2024 |access-date=9 March 2024 |work=TheQuint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pait Chowdhury |first=Madhumanti |date=8 March 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD New Poster: Presenting Bhairava AKA Prabhas From The "Future Streets Of Kasi" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-new-poster-presenting-bhairava-aka-prabhas-from-the-future-streets-of-kasi-5201153 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309082324/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-new-poster-presenting-bhairava-aka-prabhas-from-the-future-streets-of-kasi-5201153 |archive-date=9 March 2024 |access-date=9 March 2024 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref> A new teaser introducing the character [[Ashwatthama]] was unveiled on 21 April 2024. Inspired by the immortal character from the ancient Indian epic ''[[Mahabharata]]'', Ashwatthama was portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narain |first=Yatamanyu |date=21 April 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Amitabh Bachchan Looks Mysterious As Immortal 'Ashwatthama' In FIRST Teaser |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-amitabh-bachchan-looks-mysterious-immortal-ashwatthama-8860819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421142609/https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-amitabh-bachchan-looks-mysterious-immortal-ashwatthama-8860819.html |archive-date=21 April 2024 |access-date=21 April 2024 |work=News18}}</ref> On 27 April, the makers announced the new release date with a poster featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD Update: Prabhas And Deepika Padukone's Film Locks New Release Date |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-update-prabhas-and-deepika-padukones-film-locks-release-date-5536447 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511144526/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-update-prabhas-and-deepika-padukones-film-locks-release-date-5536447 |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> On 30 April 2024, Prabhas took fans of cinema and cricket by surprise as he appeared as Bhairava for an [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] promotional video during [[Lucknow Super Giants]] vs [[Mumbai Indians]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=1 May 2024 |title=Watch: Prabhas surprises audience as Bhairava from 'Kalki 2898 AD' during IPL |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-surprises-audience-as-bhairava-kalki-2898-ad-during-ipl-match-2533736-2024-05-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511144526/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-surprises-audience-as-bhairava-kalki-2898-ad-during-ipl-match-2533736-2024-05-01 |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |magazine=India Today}}</ref> On 2 May 2024, Amitabh Bachchan appeared in his character of Ashwatthama where he delivered a motivational speech to the [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]] as they prepare for the [[ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gupta |first=Hardika |date=3 May 2024 |title=Amitabh Bachchan As Ashwatthama Motivates Team India Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024. Watch |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-as-ashwatthama-motivates-team-india-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-2024-watch-5579530 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511144527/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-as-ashwatthama-motivates-team-india-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-2024-watch-5579530 |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref>

On 22 May 2024, in an event in [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]], a teaser introducing Prabhas' Robot sidekick [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[humanoid]] vehicle "Bujji" was released.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=22 May 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas' sidekick Bujji's 'body' introduced with new teaser at an event. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-sidekick-bujjis-body-introduced-with-new-teaser-at-an-event-watch-101716384280915.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522162824/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-sidekick-bujjis-body-introduced-with-new-teaser-at-an-event-watch-101716384280915.html |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=22 May 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> [[Anand Mahindra]] wrote, "we are so proud of Nag Ashwin and his tribe of filmmakers who aren't afraid to think big," while he shared that the engineers at [[Mahindra World City, Chennai|Mahindra Research Valley]] helped the ''Kalki 2898 AD'' team realise its vision for the futuristic vehicle.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 May 2024 |title=How Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Partner "Bujji" Was Born? Anand Mahindra Reveals |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/how-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-partner-bujji-was-born-anand-mahindra-reveals-5734161 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524114013/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/how-prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-partner-bujji-was-born-anand-mahindra-reveals-5734161 |archive-date=24 May 2024 |access-date=24 May 2024 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref> On 27 May 2024, the makers and [[Amazon Prime Video]] announced a two-part animated prelude, titled ''[[Bujji and Bhairava]]'', which was released on the platform on 31 May 2024 as part of the Kalki Cinematic Universe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=Bujji and Bhairava's animated prelude from Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD to release soon. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/bujji-and-bhairava-s-animated-prelude-from-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-to-release-soon-watch-101716821236376.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527180404/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/bujji-and-bhairava-s-animated-prelude-from-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-to-release-soon-watch-101716821236376.html |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD prelude titled Bujji and Bhairava; to start streaming from this date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-prelude-titled-bujji-and-bhairava-9355256/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527180401/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-prelude-titled-bujji-and-bhairava-9355256/ |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=27 May 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The official trailer of the film was released on 10 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Devansh |date=10 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD trailer: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone sci-fi film is packed with action and worldbuilding. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-trailer-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-watch-101718025573341.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610144255/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-trailer-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-watch-101718025573341.html |archive-date=10 June 2024 |access-date=10 June 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> [[Concept art]]ists Sung Choi and Oliver Beck, alleged that the initial frames of the trailer used their artwork without permission or credits, the latter's from the artwork for ''[[Star Trek: Prodigy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=13 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD scene stolen from South Korean artiste's artwork? Internet advises him to sue production team |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-scene-stolen-from-south-korean-artistes-artwork-internet-calls-it-shameful-terrible-101718256823426.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613235737/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-scene-stolen-from-south-korean-artistes-artwork-internet-calls-it-shameful-terrible-101718256823426.html |archive-date=13 June 2024 |access-date=13 June 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Maru |first=Vibha |date=21 June 2024 |title=Exclusive {{!}} Hollywood concept artist reveals Kalki 2898 AD makers approached him, later copied his work in trailer: 'Too much of a coincidence' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hollywood-concept-artist-reveals-kalki-2898-ad-makers-approached-him-later-copied-his-work-9403938/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622015954/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hollywood-concept-artist-reveals-kalki-2898-ad-makers-approached-him-later-copied-his-work-9403938/ |archive-date=22 June 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> On 19 June 2024, a prerelease event was held in Mumbai, with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Rana Daggubati, and the film's producers attending the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2024 |title=Prabhas and Kamal Haasan in Mumbai to attend Kalki 2898 AD pre-release event. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-and-kamal-haasan-in-mumbai-to-attend-kalki-2898-ad-pre-release-event-watch-101718783253130.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619084858/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-and-kamal-haasan-in-mumbai-to-attend-kalki-2898-ad-pre-release-event-watch-101718783253130.html |archive-date=19 June 2024 |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> The release-trailer of the film was released on 21 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Release Trailer: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, And Kamal Haasan Steal The Internet By Storm – WATCH |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-release-trailer-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-and-kamal-haasan-steal-the-internet-by-storm-watc2 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The theme song of the film, "Theme of Kalki", was unveiled on the evening of 23 June 2024 in [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]]'s birthplace, [[Mathura]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], along the banks of the [[Yamuna]] river.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2024 |title=Theme Song Of Prabhas-Deepika Padukone-Starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' To Be Unveiled In Mathura |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/theme-song-of-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-to-be-unveiled-in-mathura |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623204139/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/theme-song-of-prabhas-deepika-padukone-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-to-be-unveiled-in-mathura |archive-date=23 June 2024 |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=23 June 2024 |title='Theme of Kalki', the next song from 'Kalki 2898 AD' to be unveiled at Lord Krishna's birthplace, Mathura |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/theme-of-kalki-the-next-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-to-be-unveiled-at-lord-krishnas-birthplace-mathura/articleshow/111208440.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624015649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/theme-of-kalki-the-next-song-from-kalki-2898-ad-to-be-unveiled-at-lord-krishnas-birthplace-mathura/articleshow/111208440.cms |archive-date=24 June 2024 |access-date=24 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Additionally, an interview conversation featuring Prabhas, Bachchan, Haasan, and Padukone, along with the producers, was also released on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 June 2024 |title=Big B apologises to Prabhas' fans: Don't massacre me after you see 'Kalki 2898 AD' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amitabh-bachchan-apologises-to-prabhas-fans-dont-massacre-me-after-you-see-kalki-2898-ad-2557100-2024-06-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624050218/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amitabh-bachchan-apologises-to-prabhas-fans-dont-massacre-me-after-you-see-kalki-2898-ad-2557100-2024-06-24 |archive-date=24 June 2024 |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Kalki 2898 AD'' was released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 March 2022 |title=Prabhas recalls his first conversation with Deepika Padukone: 'She asked me if I'm shy. I said....' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-recalls-his-first-conversation-with-deepika-padukone-on-project-k-sets-she-asked-me-if-i-m-shy-101646557482024.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608175542/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/prabhas-recalls-his-first-conversation-with-deepika-padukone-on-project-k-sets-she-asked-me-if-i-m-shy-101646557482024.html |archive-date=8 June 2022 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> The film was initially planned to be released in 2022, but was delayed to 9 May 2024 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and unfinished production works.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 May 2020 |title=Prabhas' next with Nag Ashwin to go on floors from October. Release in 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-next-with-nag-ashwin-to-go-on-floors-from-october-release-in-2022/articleshow/75618307.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729075120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prabhas-next-with-nag-ashwin-to-go-on-floors-from-october-release-in-2022/articleshow/75618307.cms |archive-date=29 July 2022 |access-date=26 May 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It was, however, postponed again from 9 May to 27 June, owing to the [[2024 Indian general election]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 April 2024 |title=Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan starrer Kalki 2898 AD to release on June 27 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-release-june-27/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427123602/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-release-june-27/ |archive-date=27 April 2024 |access-date=27 April 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Pre-bookings started in the United States on 6 June 2024, three weeks before the film's release. Nearly 4,200 tickets were sold on the first day of pre-bookings with a collection of {{USD|135 thousand}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 June 2024 |title=Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD mints over Rs 1 crore in advance booking in just one day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-mints-over-rs-1-crore-in-advance-booking-in-just-one-day/articleshow/110785349.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624002610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-mints-over-rs-1-crore-in-advance-booking-in-just-one-day/articleshow/110785349.cms |archive-date=24 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Pre-bookings started in the UK, Canada and in Germany on 11 June 2024, two weeks before the film's release. After the trailer was released, the advance booking for the film in the US crossed over US$760K.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 June 2024 |title=Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD sees a major push in North America advance booking post trailer release; earns over Rs 6 crore in just 5 days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-sees-a-major-push-in-north-america-advance-booking-post-trailer-release-earns-over-rs-6-crore-in-just-5-days/articleshow/110897971.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612011621/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-sees-a-major-push-in-north-america-advance-booking-post-trailer-release-earns-over-rs-6-crore-in-just-5-days/articleshow/110897971.cms |archive-date=12 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> 20,000 tickets were sold for the film's premiere in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' bookings: Makers share sales numbers for the Prabhas-starrer's premiere shows |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-bookings-makers-share-sales-numbers-for-the-prabhas-starrers-premiere-shows/article68335978.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627054403/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-bookings-makers-share-sales-numbers-for-the-prabhas-starrers-premiere-shows/article68335978.ece |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Pre-bookings in the US crossed US$1 million in fewer days than [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s ''[[RRR]]'' (2022), thus becoming the fastest Indian film to achieve this feat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Beats RRR; Becomes The Fastest Indian Film To Surpass $1 Million In Pre-Sales In The US |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-beats-rrr-becomes-the-fastest-indian-film-to-surpass-1-million-in-pre-sales-in-the-us-article-110954543 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613104920/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-beats-rrr-becomes-the-fastest-indian-film-to-surpass-1-million-in-pre-sales-in-the-us-article-110954543 |archive-date=13 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

The film was invited to 'Open Cinema' at the [[29th Busan International Film Festival]] and was screened at the outdoor theatre in October 2024.<ref name="biff:variety">{{Cite magazine |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=3 September 2024 |title=Busan Film Festival Sets Park Chan-wook Scripted Netflix Title 'Uprising' as Opener, Expands Program Despite Slashed Funding |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/busan-film-festival-program-funding-cut-1236127897/ |access-date=7 September 2024 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Kalki 2898 AD' to be screened at Busan International Film Festival |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-to-be-screened-at-busan-international-film-festival/articleshow/113689229.cms |access-date=26 September 2024 |work=Times of India}}</ref> It was featured at the [[55th International Film Festival of India|55th IFFI]] in the Indian Panorama Mainstream section.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=20 November 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD, 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu in IFFI race |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-35-chinna-katha-kaadu-in-iffi-race-1839758 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Press Release:Press Information Bureau |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2067711}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
[[Annapurna Studios]] along with [[Vyjayanthi Movies#Swapna Cinema|Swapna Cinema]] distributed the film across [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/AnnapurnaStdios/status/1805966811210694887?t=NohIqJ8sN6hnE2tI1_cLVg&s=19}}</ref> Global Cinemas acquired the Nizam area distribution rights<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2024 |title=Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Nizam Rights Sold For a Record Price |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/prabhas-kalki-2898-ad-nizam-rights-sold-for-a-record-price-article-109702924 |access-date=29 April 2024 |website=Times Now}}</ref> while [[Dulquer Salmaan]]'s Wayfarer Films acquired the distribution rights in [[Kerala]] for ₹6 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=12 June 2024 |title=Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films has acquired the Kerala distribution rights for Prabhas-starrer Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/12/dulquer-salmaans-wayfarer-films-has-acquired-the-kerala-distribution-rights-for-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627090305/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/12/dulquer-salmaans-wayfarer-films-has-acquired-the-kerala-distribution-rights-for-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> [[KVN Productions]] acquired the distribution rights in [[Karnataka]] for ₹30 crores,<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2024 |title=KVN Productions Bags Karnataka Distribution Rights For Prabhas-Starrer Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kvn-productions-bags-karnataka-distribution-rights-for-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-article-110615575 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601144140/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kvn-productions-bags-karnataka-distribution-rights-for-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-article-110615575 |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> while the distribution rights for [[North India]] were acquired by Anil Thadani of [[AA Films]] for ₹100 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2024 |title=AA Films Bets Big on Pan-India Films |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/pushpa-2-kalki-devara-game-changer-anil-thadanis-aa-lineup-889803 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427124412/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/pushpa-2-kalki-devara-game-changer-anil-thadanis-aa-lineup-889803 |archive-date=27 April 2024 |access-date=16 April 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2024 |title=Business Talk: Kalki and Indian 2 fetch hefty advance in North India from Anil Thadani and Pen Marudhar |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/business-talk-kalki-and-indian-2-fetch-hefty-advance-in-north-india-from-anil-thadani-and-pen-marudhar-1296108 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417104046/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/business-talk-kalki-and-indian-2-fetch-hefty-advance-in-north-india-from-anil-thadani-and-pen-marudhar-1296108 |archive-date=17 April 2024 |access-date=18 April 2024 |website=Pinkvilla}}</ref> The [[Tamil Nadu]] distribution rights were acquired by Sri Lakshmi Movies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/SriLakshmiMovie/status/1806212002978967820?t=ih6o7Po-nrGm0a0eRAQzSw&s=19}}</ref> Prathyangira Cinemas along with AA Creations acquired the distribution rights across North America.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 May 2024 |title=Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' earns Rs 50 crore from North America theatrical rights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/prabhas-and-deepika-padukone-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-earns-rs-50-crore-from-north-america-theatrical-rights/articleshow/110418224.cms |access-date=25 May 2024 |work=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Prerelease business ===
According to Indian trade sources, the prerelease business of ''Kalki 2898 AD'' included the sale of satellite, digital, music, and theatrical rights, with ₹390 crore earned from theatrical rights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Pre Release Business: Prabhas, Deepika film Valued at 390Cr Plus Worldwide for Box Office Rights |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-pre-release-business-prabhas-deepika-film-valued-at-380cr-plus-worldwide-for-box-office-rights-1319577 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625213241/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-pre-release-business-prabhas-deepika-film-valued-at-380cr-plus-worldwide-for-box-office-rights-1319577 |archive-date=25 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2024 |title=Indian Sci-Fi Epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' Bows in Third Place Worldwide as 'Inside Out 2,' 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Lead International Box Office |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/kalki-2898-ad-inside-out-2-a-quiet-place-day-one-international-box-office-1236057781/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701084019/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/kalki-2898-ad-inside-out-2-a-quiet-place-day-one-international-box-office-1236057781/ |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |quote=Vyjayanthi Movies' "Kalki 2898 AD," one of the most expensive Indian films ever made with the budget estimated to be $72 million, had a $43 million worldwide three-day weekend, including $5.4 million in North America. The film released on Thursday, June 27, across 42 territories, and its total worldwide gross is currently at $66 million, including previews and $10 million from North America, where it debuted in fifth place.}}</ref> The film's overseas distribution rights were acquired by The Village Groupe for ₹80 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2024 |title=Kalki: Prabhas' Biggest Test Without SSR |url=https://www.m9.news/movienews/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-biggest-test-for-prabhas-without-rajamouli/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623042506/https://www.m9.news/movienews/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-biggest-test-for-prabhas-without-rajamouli/ |archive-date=23 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=M9.news |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] for {{INR|200 crores}}, while [[Netflix]] acquired the rights for {{INR|175 crores}}.<ref name=":0" /> It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 22 August 2024 in Telugu along with the [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] dubbed versions, while the [[Hindi]] dubbed version was released simultaneously on Netflix.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=27 June 2024 |title=Two OTT Platforms Acquire Kalki 2898 AD Streaming Rights: Report |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/two-ott-platforms-acquire-kalki-2898-ad-streaming-rights-report-8946751.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627111028/https://www.news18.com/movies/two-ott-platforms-acquire-kalki-2898-ad-streaming-rights-report-8946751.html |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=19 August 2024 |title=EXPLAINED: Why the Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD and other Pan-India films are available on different streaming giants 2898 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/explained-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-pan-india-films-available-different-streaming-giants/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821192309/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/explained-prabhas-starrer-kalki-2898-ad-pan-india-films-available-different-streaming-giants/ |archive-date=21 August 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=22 August 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD released on OTT: Where to watch Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam language versions |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kalki-2898-ad-released-on-ott-where-to-watch-hindi-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam-language-versions/articleshow/112696620.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822072147/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kalki-2898-ad-released-on-ott-where-to-watch-hindi-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam-language-versions/articleshow/112696620.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=22 August 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title=Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD to stream on both Amazon Prime Video and Netflix from August 22 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kalki-2989-ad-premiere-globally-prime-video-august-22/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821051230/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kalki-2989-ad-premiere-globally-prime-video-august-22/ |archive-date=21 August 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The satellite rights were acquired by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2025 |title=Zee Telugu to premiere Kalki 2898 AD this Sankranti |url=https://www.medianews4u.com/zee-telugu-to-premiere-kalki-2898-ad-this-sankranti/ |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=medianews4u.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Kalki 2898 AD'' grossed ₹180 crore worldwide on its opening day, which was the third [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest first day gross for an Indian film]], with over ₹95 crore gross from India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD surpasses global opening records, collects Rs 95 crore on day 1 |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/entertainment/story/kalki-2898-ad-surpasses-global-opening-records-collects-rs-95-crore-on-day-1-1038009-2024-06-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628155658/https://www.indiatodayne.in/entertainment/story/kalki-2898-ad-surpasses-global-opening-records-collects-rs-95-crore-on-day-1-1038009-2024-06-28 |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |work=India Today NE}}</ref> The film recorded the biggest opening for an Indian film in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 1: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone's film collects ₹191.5 crore |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-deepika-padukones-film-collects-191-5-crore-101719563153677.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629103820/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-1-prabhas-deepika-padukones-film-collects-191-5-crore-101719563153677.html |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The film almost crossed ₹250 crore in two days, earning ₹149.3 crore from India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD box office collections: Prabhas film has a strong hold on day 2, Tops 250cr worldwide |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collections-prabhas-film-has-a-strong-hold-on-day-2-tops-250cr-worldwide-1322339 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629090744/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collections-prabhas-film-has-a-strong-hold-on-day-2-tops-250cr-worldwide-1322339 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Pinkvilla}}</ref> ''Kalki 2898 AD'' debuted in third place at the worldwide box office, behind ''[[Inside Out 2]]'' and ''[[A Quiet Place: Day One]]'' in their opening weekends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=1 July 2024 |title=Indian Sci-Fi Epic 'Kalki 2898 AD' Bows in Third Place Worldwide as 'Inside Out 2,' 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Lead International Box Office |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/kalki-2898-ad-inside-out-2-a-quiet-place-day-one-international-box-office-1236057781/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709121117/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/kalki-2898-ad-inside-out-2-a-quiet-place-day-one-international-box-office-1236057781/ |archive-date=9 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> It grossed an estimated ₹484 crore worldwide from its opening weekend of four days,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jatinder |date=1 July 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD box office collections: Prabhas starrer opens with USD 17M overseas for 480cr+ worldwide |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collections-prabhas-starrer-opens-with-usd-17m-overseas-for-475cr-worldwide-1322760 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701065729/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collections-prabhas-starrer-opens-with-usd-17m-overseas-for-475cr-worldwide-1322760 |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> and ₹800 crore in 11 days of release.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 July 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' crosses Rs 800 crore mark at global box-office |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-crosses-rs-800-crore-mark-at-global-box-office/article68374479.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707011705/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-crosses-rs-800-crore-mark-at-global-box-office/article68374479.ece |archive-date=7 July 2024 |access-date=7 July 2024 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X |agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref> It became the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time in India, surpassing [[Shah Rukh Khan]]'s ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]'' (2023) in 40 days.<ref name="india today-2024">{{Cite news |date=7 August 2024 |title='Kalki' finally beats 'Jawan' at box office, becomes 4th highest-grossing Indian film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-finally-beats-jawan-box-office-becomes-4th-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-all-time-prabhas-vs-shah-rukh-khan-2578212-2024-08-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807120648/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-finally-beats-jawan-box-office-becomes-4th-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-all-time-prabhas-vs-shah-rukh-khan-2578212-2024-08-07 |archive-date=7 August 2024 |access-date=8 August 2024 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref name="moneycontrol-2024">{{Cite news |date=6 August 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD box office collection: Prabhas' sci-fi drama BEATS Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan as it becomes the fourth highest grossing film in India |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collection-prabhas-sci-fi-drama-beats-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-as-it-becomes-the-fourth-highest-grossing-film-in-india-article-12788999.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806145741/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-collection-prabhas-sci-fi-drama-beats-shah-rukh-khans-jawan-as-it-becomes-the-fourth-highest-grossing-film-in-india-article-12788999.html |archive-date=6 August 2024 |access-date=6 August 2024 |work=Moneycontrol}}</ref> During its theatrical run of over 50 days, the film has grossed {{Estimation}}₹1,180 crore worldwide against a production budget of ₹600 crore.{{efn|name="kalki"|''Kalki 2898 AD''{{'s}} reported worldwide grosses vary between ₹1,042 (''[[The Financial Express (India)]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 December 2024 |title=Changing dynamics of box-office as Indian movies break records in 2024 – List of six highest grossing films |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-changing-dynamics-of-box-office-as-indian-movies-break-records-in-2024-list-of-six-highest-grossing-films-3697006/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref>) –₹1,052.5 crore (''[[ThePrint]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Tina |date=31 December 2024 |title=Telugu films were most successful in 2024. No wonder Anurag Kashyap wants to ditch Bollywood |url=https://theprint.in/feature/telugu-films-were-most-successful-in-2024-no-wonder-anurag-kashyap-wants-to-ditch-bollywood/2425845/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>) – ₹1,100 crore (''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title=Confirmed: Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD to stream on Prime Video from this date! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/confirmed-kalki-2898-ad-to-stream-on-prime-video-from-this-date-1817078 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827134626/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/confirmed-kalki-2898-ad-to-stream-on-prime-video-from-this-date-1817078 |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''Business Standard'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rawat |first=Sudeep Singh |date=30 August 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD sequel shooting to begin in 2025, the producers confirm |url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-shooting-to-begin-in-2025-the-producers-confirm-124083001005_1.html |website=Business Standard}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Herald]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' to stream on Prime Video from August 22 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-to-stream-on-prime-video-from-august-22-3154110 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240817231702/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-to-stream-on-prime-video-from-august-22-3154110 |archive-date=17 August 2024 |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 August 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD starts streaming now: Where to watch Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan's new film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-starts-streaming-now-where-to-watch-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-new-film-101724296684337.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827134506/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-starts-streaming-now-where-to-watch-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-new-film-101724296684337.html |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> and [[The Statesman (India)|''The Statesman'']]<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2024 |title=Deepika shines as 'Sumathi' in Kalki 2898 AD, film hits 1100 cr |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/deepika-shines-as-sumathi-in-kalki-2898-ad-film-hits-1100-cr-1503325486.html/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728173403/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/deepika-shines-as-sumathi-in-kalki-2898-ad-film-hits-1100-cr-1503325486.html/amp |archive-date=28 July 2024 |access-date=27 August 2024 |website=The Statesman}}</ref>)}}

=== Critical response ===
While ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' mentioned mixed reviews and [[WION]] wrote that the film "failed to impress", ''[[India Today]]'' commented that the reviews were positive.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Prabhas's Kalki 2898 AD OTT Release Details |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/kalki-2898-ad-digital-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-901198 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628152620/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/kalki-2898-ad-digital-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-901198 |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle |quote=The film has received mixed feedback with both critics and the public pointing out its strengths and weaknesses.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Twitter Review: Netizens hail Amitabh Bachchan's age-defying performance |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-twitter-review-netizens-hail-amitabh-bachchans-age-defying-performance-735709 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701174515/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kalki-2898-ad-twitter-review-netizens-hail-amitabh-bachchans-age-defying-performance-735709 |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=1 July 2024 |publisher=WION |quote=Speaking of critics' opinion, Nag Ashwin's movie has failed to impress them. Many have slammed the convoluted plot, while others questioned whether the VFX was the only thing that the makers have solely focused on.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' box office Day 1: Prabhas's film opens to whopping Rs 180 crore? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-day-1-prabhass-film-opens-to-whopping-rs-180-crore-2559355-2024-06-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628025458/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-box-office-day-1-prabhass-film-opens-to-whopping-rs-180-crore-2559355-2024-06-28 |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en |quote=The film received positive reviews with a few complaints about a slow first half.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=77|count=39|average=7.1|consensus=A colourful spectacle that competes with Hollywood blockbusters while retaining its own distinctive flavor, Kalki 2898 AD marks a rousing breakthrough in Tollywood sci-fi cinema.|ref=yes |access-date=25 July 2024}} {{Metacritic film prose|1=65|2=8}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/kalki-2898-ad/ |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}</ref>

A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "On the whole, ''Kalki 2898 AD'' stands as a grandiose spectacle that depicts the future like never before in Indian cinema and also merges mythology seamlessly, thereby delivering a unique experience to the audiences."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Movie Review: KALKI 2898 AD delivers a unique experience to audiences. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kalki-2898-ad/critic-review/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627083822/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kalki-2898-ad/critic-review/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review/ |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Chirag Sehgal of [[News18 India|''News18'']] gave 4/5 stars and wrote, "It combines action with visual spectacle and mythology with technology and science – which makes the film worth watching."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Review: Prabhas Impresses As Modern-Day 'Karan' But It Is Amitabh Bachchan's Show |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-8946200.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627074723/https://www.news18.com/movies/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-8946200.html |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Goutam S of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' gave 4/5 stars and wrote, "If you are a lover of films which has a grand scale, [''sic''] epic narration, amazing visuals, groundbreaking performances, and unbelievable storytelling, then surely watch this feast of a movie in the screens near you."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Movie Review: Prabhas starrer is a glorious epic feast with Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan capturing everyone's attention |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-starrer-is-a-glorious-epic-feast-with-amitabh-bachchan-and-kamal-haasan-capturing-everyones-attention-1321497 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627102031/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-starrer-is-a-glorious-epic-feast-with-amitabh-bachchan-and-kamal-haasan-capturing-everyones-attention-1321497 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' gave a rating of 4 out of 5, describing it as a "maximalist sci-fi epic that mixes ''[[Mahabharata]]'' with ''[[Mad Max]]''."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Felperin |first=Leslie |date=28 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD review – maximalist sci-fi epic mixes Mahabharata with Mad Max |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/28/kalki-2898-ad-review-amitabh-bachchan-sci-fi-movie-mahabharata-mad-max |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709121117/https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/28/kalki-2898-ad-review-amitabh-bachchan-sci-fi-movie-mahabharata-mad-max |archive-date=9 July 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Like [[Baahubali: The Beginning|''Baahubali'']], ''Kalki 2898 AD'' ends on a cliffhanger and paves the way for a new cinematic world altogether. The surprise cameos, even though leaked by Prabhas himself, were perfect theatrical moments."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Review: Prabhas reigns supreme, Big B and Deepika Padukone exceptional |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-supremacy-reign-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-impress-2558959-2024-06-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627091356/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-supremacy-reign-amitabh-bachchan-deepika-padukone-impress-2558959-2024-06-27 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> [[Collider (website)|''Collider'']] in its review said, "''Kalki 2898 AD'' is a unique sci-fi epic that successfully combines supernatural elements with cutting-edge technology", while appreciating performances of the lead cast particularly Prabhas and Bachchan, and the screenplay by Nag Ashwin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ewing |first=Jeff |date=28 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' Review: This Ambitious Sci-Fi Epic Builds a World Worth Seeing |url=https://collider.com/kalki-2898-ad-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628190405/https://collider.com/kalki-2898-ad-review/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[Sukanya Verma]] of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Prabhas may be the face of ''Kalki 2898 AD'''s heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/kalki-2898-ad-review/20240627.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627132552/https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/kalki-2898-ad-review/20240627.htm |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Rediff}}</ref> Ronek Kotecha of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "The film's visual quality is so high that it overshadows many of its obvious flaws by engaging the audience into the atmospherics of the make-believe world of Kasi and the Complex."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 – AD Movie Review : Big B's powerful punches and stunning visuals shine above the film's flaws |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kalki-2898-ad/movie-review/111302049.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627054407/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kalki-2898-ad/movie-review/111302049.cms |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Sashidar Adivi of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, the film is a VFX wonder. The setup and the universe are brilliant, however, the writing needs introspection."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD Movie Review: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone's Dystopian Film Is A VFX Wonder |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasans-dystopian-film-is-complex-and-gripping-review-111285500 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627054319/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/telugu/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasans-dystopian-film-is-complex-and-gripping-review-111285500 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Avad Mohammed of ''[[HT Media|OTTPlay]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, ''Kalki 2898 AD'' is a technically brilliant film with never-before-seen visuals in an Indian film. The presence of A-listers and amazing action episodes make for a big-screen watch. Just ignore the slow pace."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD Review – A visual spectacle that commands a big screen watch |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-visual-spectacle-that-commands-a-big-screen-watch/65e2a836a4508 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627102032/https://www.ottplay.com/review/kalki-2898-ad-review-a-visual-spectacle-that-commands-a-big-screen-watch/65e2a836a4508 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

Bunbury of ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' wrote, "It is terrific, cathartic fun – and, given that Vishnu's next avatar has apparently yet to be born, what is described in the marketing blurbs as the Kalki Cinematic Universe can be expected to rage, burn and rip-roar for a good few editions yet, leaving audiences happily flattened with exhaustion" and praised Nag Ashwin's work.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bunbury |first=Stephanie |date=1 July 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' Review: Prabhas Epic Is Terrific, Cathartic Fun |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-1235998344/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702010436/https://deadline.com/2024/07/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-1235998344/ |archive-date=2 July 2024 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |language=en-US}}</ref> B. V. S. Prakash of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "Director Nag Ashwin had a reason to cast big guns like Amitabh and Kamal to carry unthinkable roles and it paid off."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Sci-fi wonder, 3D thrill, Big B, yet Kalki falters on contrived plot |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/kalki-2898-ad-review-rating-901132 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627115705/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/kalki-2898-ad-review-rating-901132 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "It falls back on the sheer sweep of mounting and execution to make up for what lacks in terms of the writing."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD Review: Prabhas' Film Has Firepower That An Aspiring Futuristic Franchise Needs |work=NDTV |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-film-has-firepower-that-an-aspiring-futuristic-franchise-needs-2-5-stars-5981738 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627105744/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kalki-2898-ad-review-prabhas-film-has-firepower-that-an-aspiring-futuristic-franchise-needs-2-5-stars-5981738 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Despite these shortcomings, ''Kalki'' is a brave new attempt that deserves big cheers."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=27 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' movie review: Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan shine in a visually stunning drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-and-amitabh-bachchan-shine-in-a-visually-stunning-drama/article68339482.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627091417/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-and-amitabh-bachchan-shine-in-a-visually-stunning-drama/article68339482.ece |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapathi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote, "Nag Ashwin's dystopian film might not be flawless, but it's gutsy and intriguing enough to be watched on-screen."<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Kalki 2898 AD review: Giants Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan overshadow Prabhas, Deepika Padukone in Ashwin's gutsy epic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-review-giants-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-overshadow-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-ashwins-gutsy-epic-101719470022211.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627102028/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/kalki-2898-ad-review-giants-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-overshadow-prabhas-deepika-padukone-in-ashwins-gutsy-epic-101719470022211.html |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=27 June 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"

|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
! scope="col" | Award ceremony
! scope="col" | Date of ceremony{{efn|Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Nominee(s)/work(s)
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="10" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="10"| [[13th South Indian International Movie Awards|5 September 2025]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"| [[Vyjayanthi Movies]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="10" | {{center|<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA 2025 Winners (Telugu): Allu Arjun, Rashmika Are Best Actors; Kalki 2898 AD Bags Best Film |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/siima-2025-winners-telugu-allu-arjun-rashmika-are-best-actors-kalki-2898-ad-bags-best-film-9552659.html |access-date=6 September 2025 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2025 |title=SIIMA 2025 list of winners: Allu Arjun bags top prize for Pushpa 2; Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan win for Kalki 2898 AD |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/siima-2025-winners-allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-pushpa-2-the-rule-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-haasan-kalki-2898-ad-101757128274719.html |access-date=6 September 2025 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> <ref name="SIIMA 2025: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna Win Big. Full List Of Winners (Telugu, Kannada)">{{cite news |date=6 September 2025 |title=SIIMA 2025: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna Win Big. Full List Of Winners (Telugu, Kannada) |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/siima-2025-allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-win-big-full-list-of-winners-telugu-kannada-9227029 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250906173814/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/siima-2025-allu-arjun-rashmika-mandanna-win-big-full-list-of-winners-telugu-kannada-9227029 |archive-date=6 September 2025 |access-date=6 September 2025 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref>}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor (male) - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"| [[Amitabh Bachchan]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor (Female) - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"| [[Anna Ben]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role - Telugu|Best Negative Role Actor - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"| [[Kamal Haasan]]
| {{won}}
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| [[SIIMA Award for Best Director - Telugu|Best Director - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"| [[Nag Ashwin]]
| {{nom}}
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| [[SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer - Telugu|Best Cinematographer - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"|[[Djordje Stojiljkovic]]
| {{nom}}
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| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"|[[Prabhas]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"|[[Deepika Padukone]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu|Best Comedian - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"|[[Brahmanandam]]
| {{nom}}
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| [[SIIMA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Best Music Director - Telugu]]
| style="text-align:center"|[[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="4" |[[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards]]
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="4"|[[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards of 2024|14 June 2025]]
|[[Telangana Gaddar Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[C. Aswini Dutt]] [[Nag Ashwin]]
|{{won}}
|rowspan="4" | {{center|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: Kalki 2898 AD wins best film, Allu Arjun wins best actor|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/gaddar-telangana-film-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners-kalki-2898-ad-wins-best-film-allu-arjun-wins-best-actor-101748511071615.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=29 May 2025|access-date=25 January 2026|language=en}}</ref>}}
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|Best Director
|style="text-align:center"| Nag Ashwin
| {{won}}
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|Best Art Director
|style="text-align:center"|Adnithin Zihani Choudhary
| {{won}}
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|Best Costume Designer
|style="text-align:center"|Archana Rao Ajay Kumar
|{{won}}
|}

== Future ==
In late May 2024, it was reported that the film would have a [[sequel]]. On 26 June 2024, a day prior to the film's release, Ashwin commented on ''Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2'' and stated that it would begin three years later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=It's Official! Prabhas's Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 (Sequel) In The Making |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/prabhass-kalki-2898-ad-part-2-sequel-in-the-making-article-111308472 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627090307/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/prabhass-kalki-2898-ad-part-2-sequel-in-the-making-article-111308472 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> During the mid-credits, it was revealed to be part of a media franchise named Kalki Cinematic Universe which had earlier been teased in ''[[Bujji & Bhairava]]'', an animated series released before the film and serving as its "prelude".<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' sequel: The film leaves an opening for part 2! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-the-film-leaves-an-opening-for-part-2/articleshow/111332325.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628063407/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-the-film-leaves-an-opening-for-part-2/articleshow/111332325.cms |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=28 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="hindustan times-2024" />

On 29 June 2024, producer C. Aswani Dutt announced that 60% of the filming for ''Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2'' has been completed, with several major segments still remaining to be shot.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2024 |title='Kalki 2898 AD' sequel shoot almost complete, says producer Ashwini Dutt |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-shoot-almost-complete-says-producer-ashwini-dutt-2560042-2024-06-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709121134/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kalki-2898-ad-sequel-shoot-almost-complete-says-producer-ashwini-dutt-2560042-2024-06-29 |archive-date=9 July 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamal Haasan On His Limited Screen Time In Kalki 2898 AD: "Will Have More To Do In The Second Part" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-on-his-limited-screen-time-in-kalki-2898-ad-will-have-more-to-do-in-the-second-part-5996618 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629121708/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-on-his-limited-screen-time-in-kalki-2898-ad-will-have-more-to-do-in-the-second-part-5996618 |archive-date=29 June 2024 |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> On 18 September 2025, the producers announced that they have officially parted ways with Deepika Padukone on the sequel owing to undisclosed reasons. Padukone was fired from the sequel and blacklisted by the studio. Her role is set to be recast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalki 2898 AD makers officially removed Deepika Padukone over 'demands of fee increase, five-star accommodation for 25 people': report |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kalki-2898-ad-makers-officially-removed-deepika-padukone-over-demands-of-fee-increase-five-star-accommodation-for-25-people-report-10257267/lite/ |date=18 September 2025 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Principal photography for the sequel began in 24 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kalki 2 goes on floors; Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan reunite |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalki-2-kamal-haasan-amitabh-bachchan-prabhas-nag-ashwin/article70670246.ece |work=The Hindu |date=24 February 2026 |access-date=24 February 2026}}</ref>

== See also ==
* {{anl|1000 Crore Club}}
* [[List of science fiction films of the 2020s]]
* [[Science fiction films in India]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|kalki-2898-ad}}
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Crew (film)

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{{Short description|2024 Indian film by Rajesh A Krishnan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Crew
| image = Crew 2024 film poster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rajesh A Krishnan]]
| writer = {{plainlist|
*Nidhi Mehra
*Mehul Suri
}}
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| producer = {{plainlist|
*[[Shobha Kapoor]]
*[[Anil Kapoor]]
*[[Ekta Kapoor]]
*[[Rhea Kapoor]]
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Kareena Kapoor Khan]]
*[[Kriti Sanon]]
*[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
*[[Diljit Dosanjh]]
*[[Kapil Sharma]]
*[[Saswata Chatterjee]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
| editing = Manan Sagar
| music = {{ubl
| '''Songs:'''
| Diljit Dosanjh
| [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| Raj Ranjodh
| [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| Akshay–IP
| Bharg–Rohit
| '''Score:'''
| John Stewart Eduri
}}
| studio = {{Plainlist|
*[[Balaji Motion Pictures]]
*Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network}}
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|03|29}}
| runtime = 118 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 March 2024 |title=''Crew'' (12A) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/crew-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdiwmtg0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323060542/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/crew-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdiwmtg0 |archive-date=23 March 2024 |access-date=23 March 2024 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{INR|157.08}} crore<ref name="bo" />
}}

'''''Crew''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[heist film|heist]] [[comedy film]] directed by [[Rajesh A Krishnan]] and written by Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri. Produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]], [[Rhea Kapoor]], [[Anil Kapoor]], and Digvijay Purohit under [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network, it stars [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Kriti Sanon]], and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] with [[Diljit Dosanjh]] and [[Kapil Sharma]] in supporting roles. In the film, three air hostesses become involved in a gold smuggling operation.

''Crew'' was announced in November 2022. [[Principal photography]] took place from March 2023 to February 2024. ''Crew'' was theatrically released on 29 March 2024 to mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref name="review2" /> It became a commercial success, grossing over {{INRConvert|157.08|c}} globally,<ref name="bo" /> making it the [[List of Hindi films of 2024|sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024]].
It received three nominations at the [[70th Filmfare Awards]] including [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]] for (Kapoor) and (Tabu).<ref>{{cite news |title=Nominations for The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Full List Out
|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-70th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2025-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-78037.html|date=26 September 2025|website=Filmfare}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Geeta Sethi, Jasmine Kohli, and Divya Rana are [[flight attendant]]s with Kohinoor Airlines in [[Mumbai]], which is on the verge of bankruptcy. The staff have not been paid their salaries in months, and are still hoping that things will change. Geeta is a former [[Beauty pageant|beauty queen]] married to Arun, both of whom are wealthy until a spat in his family resulted in her having to work as a flight attendant to make ends meet. Arun now runs a struggling food business from home and aspires to own a restaurant in [[Goa]]. Geeta has to financially support her unemployed troublemaking brother, Punnu, and his wife, Sapna, as well. Jasmine was raised by her maternal grandfather, Nanu, after her parents divorced and has been hustling to earn money since her school years. She does not believe in relationships, is fond of expensive things, and flaunts a fake and flashy lifestyle on social media while trying to start up her own cosmetics business. Divya is trained to be a pilot but was forced to take up the job of a flight attendant due to a lack of openings and keeps this hidden from her family, while struggling to repay her school loan.

The death of senior flight attendant Rajvanshi, while on duty, leads Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya to a clandestine operation to smuggle gold out of India to the Middle Eastern country, Al Burj. Manoj Mittal, the HR Head of Kohinoor Airlines, is the kingpin of the operation. At Jasmine's insistence after Geeta learns the flight attendants have lost their [[Employees' Provident Fund Organisation|Provident Fund]], the three of them eventually take over for Rajvanshi in the gold smuggling operation by disguising the loot as chocolates, and their financial situations improve: Geeta funds Arun's food business, along with Punnu and Sapna (eventually helping her sister-in-law get a job as a chef and leave her brother); Jasmine buys back Nanu's gold ring from the pawn shop and splurges on herself; Divya pays off her school loan and buys her parents a new car. Meanwhile, the other employees are still struggling.

Someone tips off the customs officials that the three flight attendants are smuggling gold; and even though they hide the stash, the detention that follows makes them feel humiliated and rethink their choice. After Nanu passes away, the friends reconcile as Geeta and Divya comfort Jasmine. The enraged customs official, [[Sub-Inspector|SI]] Mala, mentions that her tip is accurate because she received it from an air hostess within Kohinoor, and cannot come to terms with the fact that she could not recover any gold.

The plane in which the three had hidden the stash is exposed one day when turbulence causes damage to the fuselage and the gold falls out. Vijay Walia, the Chairman of Kohinoor Airlines, and Mittal abscond with their gold and flee the country as the news comes out. Initially, Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya accuse their fellow flight attendant, Komal, of tipping off the customs officer, but after an emotional outburst by her, they realise that neither Komal nor their other colleagues were responsible. Geetu remembers that Mittal's wife, Sudha, was also an air hostess and Mala had referred that the tip came from an ex-air hostess; she was the only person who knew about the gold smuggling. They confront Sudha, who reveals that Mittal is cheating on her and to exact revenge, she tipped the customs so that their arrest would also lead to Mittal's arrest. She further reveals that the real kingpin is Walia, who had stolen the airline's money, converted it into gold, and stashed it in Al Burj.

From Sudha, they get the address of Mittal in Al Burj, where they tail him and eventually find Walia at a luxury hotel where his daughter is getting married. Geeta manages to secure a job in the hotel as a housekeeper with Sapna's help and gets information about the gold. After a lot of hard work (and the help of Divya's hacker brother Chintu) the night of the wedding, they come to know that Walia and his family are taking the gold in a private jet to the [[Cayman Islands]]. Geeta and Jasmine manage to get the role of air hostesses on the jet, while Divya becomes the pilot. They spike the drinks of the passengers with sleeping pills and land the plane in Divya's native town, Nanheri, where the police and customs officials are already waiting for them. However, the trio manage to keep some gold for themselves and distribute it amongst their friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Mittal also returns to Sudha, along with some of the gold he had stashed for himself.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Geeta 'Geetu' Sethi, a flight supervisor and Arun's wife
* [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] as Jasmine Kohli, a senior flight attendant{{efn|Despite her last name being revealed, she is listed in the credits as "Jasmine".}}
* [[Kriti Sanon]] as Divya Rana, a junior flight attendant and Jai's love interest{{efn|Despite her last name being revealed, she is listed in the credits as "Divya".}}
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as [[Customs Inspector]] Jaiveer Singh, Divya's love interest
* [[Kapil Sharma]] as Arun Sethi, Geeta's husband, a bankrupt and jobless person
* [[Saswata Chatterjee]] as Vijay Walia, Chairman & MD of Kohinoor Airlines Pvt. Ltd
* [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Munish Paritosh Mittal, H. R. Head of Kohinoor Airlines
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Sadanand Gowda aka Nanu, Jasmine's maternal grandfather
* Trupti Khamkar as [[Sub-Inspector|SI]] Mala, an official of the [[Mumbai International Airport|Mumbai Airport Customs Department]]
* Charu Shankar as Sudha Mittal, Munish's wife
* Garima Yajnik as Ayesha Walia, Vijay's daughter
* [[Ivan Sylvester Rodrigues|Ivan Rodrigues]] as Mr. Rana, Divya's father
* [[Suparna Marwah]] as Divya's mom
* Ramakant Dayama as Mr. Rajvanshi, Geeta's senior
* Pooja Bhamrah as Komal, a junior flight attendant
* Maeha Sharma as Sheetal
* Rahul Gilani as Punnu Baikal, Geeta's brother
* [[Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala|Myra Singh]] as Child Jasmine
* Hetal A. Puniwala as [[Group Captain]] Akil Wadhera
* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] as himself in the song "Naina" (cameo appearance)
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
In November 2022, producers [[Ekta Kapoor]] and [[Rhea Kapoor]] announced ''The Crew'', a heist comedy film starring [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], and [[Kriti Sanon]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 November 2022 |title=Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon to star in Rhea Kapoor's The Crew |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanon-to-star-in-the-crew-8256972/ |access-date=19 October 2025 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The screenplay was written by Nidhi Mehra and [[Mehul Surti|Mehul Suri]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2024 |title=Crew Movie Netflix: Cast and Plot |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/crew-release-date-news |access-date=19 October 2025 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref> [[Rajesh A Krishnan|Rajesh A. Krishnan]] directed the film, which was produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]], [[Rhea Kapoor]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Shobha Kapoor]], and Digvijay Purohit under the banners of [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Crew Movie Star Cast | Release Date - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crew/cast/ |access-date=19 October 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Casting for the film was handled by [[Al Akmar Saify]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al Akmar Saify |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/al-akmar-saify/credits/3060762147/ |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal photography commenced on 25 March 2023 and wrapped in February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 March 2023 |title=Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu starrer The Crew begins shoot |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kriti-sanon-kareena-kapoor-khan-tabu-starrer-crew-begins-shoot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225112032/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kriti-sanon-kareena-kapoor-khan-tabu-starrer-crew-begins-shoot/ |archive-date=25 February 2024 |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 February 2024 |title=It's a wrap! Tabu concludes shooting for Crew |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wrap-tabu-concludes-shooting-crew/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225111828/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wrap-tabu-concludes-shooting-crew/ |archive-date=25 February 2024 |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> Shooting took place primarily in [[Mumbai]] and [[Goa]], with additional sequences filmed in [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2023 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, Kriti Sanon will head to THESE locations next for The Crew, Read Deets |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-kareena-kapoor-khan-tabu-kriti-sanon-will-head-to-these-locations-next-for-the-crew-read-deets-1220362 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225060712/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-kareena-kapoor-khan-tabu-kriti-sanon-will-head-to-these-locations-next-for-the-crew-read-deets-1220362 |archive-date=25 February 2024 |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> The production team used [[Deloitte]]'s Hyderabad office to depict the Kohinoor Airlines Mumbai headquarters, while aircraft visuals were digitally altered to feature the fictional airline's branding.

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Crew
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], Raj Ranjodh, [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], Akshay–IP and Bharg–Rohit
| released = 28 March 2024
| recorded = 2023
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:25
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Tips Industries|Tips Music]]
}}

The music of the film was composed by [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], Raj Ranjodh, [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], Akshay–IP, Bharg–Rohit while the background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri.

The first single titled "Naina" was released on 5 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 March 2024 |title='Crew' song 'Naina': Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon get groovy with Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/crew-song-naina-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-get-groovy-with-diljit-dosanjh-badshah-2510775-2024-03-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307210130/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/crew-song-naina-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-get-groovy-with-diljit-dosanjh-badshah-2510775-2024-03-05 |archive-date=7 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=India Today}}</ref> The second single, a remake version of Rajasthani track "Delhi Shahar Mein Maro Ghagro Jo Ghumyo" by [[Ila Arun]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 March 2024 |title=Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Tabu put on their dancing shoes for Crew's latest dance number Ghagra |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-tabu-dance-number-crew-ghagra-watch-9210581/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318095556/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-tabu-dance-number-crew-ghagra-watch-9210581/ |archive-date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=12 March 2024 |title=Crew song Ghagra: Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Tabu dance up a storm |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-song-ghagra-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-tabu-dance-up-a-storm-watch-101710247357908.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318095554/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-song-ghagra-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-tabu-dance-up-a-storm-watch-101710247357908.html |archive-date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> titled "Ghagra" was released on 12 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 2024 |title="Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon added their own element to 'Ghagra' song in Crew", say writer-duo Mehul Suri and Nidhi Mehra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tabu-kareena-kapoor-khan-kriti-sanon-added-element-ghagra-song-crew-say-writer-duo-mehul-suri-nidhi-mehra/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318094718/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tabu-kareena-kapoor-khan-kriti-sanon-added-element-ghagra-song-crew-say-writer-duo-mehul-suri-nidhi-mehra/ |archive-date=18 March 2024 |access-date=18 March 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> A remake of the song "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai" from the 1993 film ''[[Khal Nayak]]'' is sung by [[Alka Yagnik]] and Arun, composed by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]] and written by [[Anand Bakshi]]. The third single titled "Choli Ke Peeche" was released on 20 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 March 2024 |title=Crew song 'Choli' out Diljit Dosanjh gives a twist to Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun's classic track |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/crew-song-choli-diljit-dosanjh-gives-twist-alka-yagnik-ila-aruns-classic-track-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320220806/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/crew-song-choli-diljit-dosanjh-gives-twist-alka-yagnik-ila-aruns-classic-track-watch/ |archive-date=20 March 2024 |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 March 2024 |title=Crew song Choli Ke Peeche: Kareena Kapoor grooves on the remix of Madhuri Dixit's iconic number from Khal Nayak |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-song-choli-ke-peeche-kareena-kapoor-grooves-on-remix-of-madhuri-dixit-iconic-number-khal-nayak-watch-101710942880348.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321035254/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-song-choli-ke-peeche-kareena-kapoor-grooves-on-remix-of-madhuri-dixit-iconic-number-khal-nayak-watch-101710942880348.html |archive-date=21 March 2024 |access-date=21 March 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The fourth song "Sona Kitna Sona Hai" is a remake of the same name song from the 1997 film ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' sung by [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Poornima (singer)|Poornima]], composed by [[Anand–Milind]] and written by [[Sameer Anjaan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 March 2024 |title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Sona Kitna Sona Hai' song from Crew is about gold smuggling; say composers Akshay & IP, "It's completely in Punjabi" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-sona-kitna-sona-hai-song-crew-gold-smuggling-say-composers-akshay-ip-completely-punjabi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331192911/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-sona-kitna-sona-hai-song-crew-gold-smuggling-say-composers-akshay-ip-completely-punjabi/ |archive-date=31 March 2024 |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 25:25
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Naina
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| lyrics1 = Raj Ranjodh, [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]]
| music1 = Raj Ranjodh
| length1 = 3:00
| title2 = Ghagra
| extra2 = [[Ila Arun]], Romy, Srushti Tawade
| lyrics2 = Juno, Srushti Tawade
| music2 = Bharg–Rohit
| length2 = 3:01
| title3 = Choli Ke Peeche
| extra3 = Diljit Dosanjh, IP Singh, [[Alka Yagnik]], Ila Arun
| lyrics3 = IP Singh, [[Anand Bakshi]]
| music3 = Akshay-IP, [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal|Laxmikant-Pyarelal]]
| length3 = 2:53
| title4 = Kiddan Zaalima
| extra4 = Vishal Mishra
| lyrics4 = Raj Shekhar
| music4 = Vishal Mishra
| length4 = 2:54
| title5 = Darbadar
| extra5 = [[B Praak]], [[Asees Kaur]]
| lyrics5 = IP Singh
| music5 = Akshay-IP
| length5 = 3:34
| title6 = Khwabida
| extra6 = Badshah, rohh
| lyrics6 = Bharg
| music6 = Bharg–Rohit
| length6 = 3:12
| title7 = Sona Kitna Sona Hai
| extra7 = IP Singh, Nupoor Khedkar
| lyrics7 = IP Singh
| music7 = Akshay-IP
| length7 = 3:24
| title8 = Sona Kitna Sona Hai
| note8 = Reprise
| extra8 = IP Singh
| lyrics8 = IP Singh
| music8 = Akshay-IP
| length8 = 3:28
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
Initially planned for a 22 March 2024 release, the film was theatrically released on 29 March 2024 coinciding with [[Good Friday]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=24 February 2024 |title='Crew' teaser: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon are badass, sassy air hostesses |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/crew-teaser-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-diljit-dosanjh-kapil-sharma-sassy-air-hostesses-2506623-2024-02-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224190943/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/crew-teaser-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-diljit-dosanjh-kapil-sharma-sassy-air-hostesses-2506623-2024-02-24 |archive-date=24 February 2024 |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 24 May 2024.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
As of 22 May 2024, ''Crew'' has grossed {{INRConvert|107.05|c}} in India, with a further {{INRConvert|50.03|c}} overseas, for a worldwide total of {{INRConvert|157.08|c}} against {{INRConvert|75|c}} budget.<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crew/box-office/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405114327/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crew/box-office/ |archive-date=5 April 2024 |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

On its opening day, ''Crew'' earned {{INRConvert|10.28|c}} at the domestic box office,<ref name="bo" /> marking the third biggest opening day collection for a female-led film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2024 |title=Top Ten Female Lead Driven Opening Days - Kareena Alia Dominate |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=8408 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330184740/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=8408 |archive-date=30 March 2024 |access-date=30 March 2024 |work=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Furthermore, the film opened with a global box office gross of {{INRConvert|20.07|c}}, making it the highest opening day grosser for a Hindi female-led film globally.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2024 |title=Crew worldwide box office day 1: Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Tabu-starrer has highest opening day for a female-led film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-worldwide-box-office-day-1-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-tabu-starrer-has-highest-opening-day-for-a-female-led-film-101711784947710.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330091019/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-worldwide-box-office-day-1-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-tabu-starrer-has-highest-opening-day-for-a-female-led-film-101711784947710.html |archive-date=30 March 2024 |access-date=30 March 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
''Crew'' received mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref name="review2">{{Cite news |last=Chimah |first=Hesha |date=6 April 2024 |title=Kareena Kapoor: Proud to be part of two successful women-centric films I Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kareena-kapoor-proud-to-be-part-of-two-successful-women-centric-films-exclusive-2524033-2024-04-06 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419055810/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kareena-kapoor-proud-to-be-part-of-two-successful-women-centric-films-exclusive-2524033-2024-04-06 |archive-date=19 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024 |work=[[India Today]] |quote=Crew has received mostly positive reviews from critics and has minted an impressive Rs 50 crore at the ticket counter till now.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=67|count=15|average=6.8|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=2 April 2024}}

[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised the lead actresses, writing, "Tabu, so comfortable in her older woman avatar as the senior-most of the crew, and Khan, treading the thin line between greed and need with ease, are a riot; Sanon, in their company, is boosted and manages to hold her own." Gupta gave the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and described it as an "easy-breezy" comedy that washes away the stench of recent Bollywood duds.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew movie review: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon's easy-breezy comedy washes away stench of recent Bollywood duds |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/crew-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanon-easy-breezy-comedy-9239358/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329045115/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/crew-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanon-easy-breezy-comedy-9239358/ |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Tabu-Kareena Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-starrer ''Crew'' totally smashes through stereotypes. It's an honest-to-goodness rollercoaster ride".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Devesh |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/crew-movie-review-65141.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329141545/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/crew-movie-review-65141.html |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> Titas Chowdhury of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and particularly praised Kapoor Khan's performance, adding that she elevates the narrative several notches with a character that is tailor-made for her.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chowdhury |first=Titas |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Review: Kareena Kapoor Khan Steals the Show; Kriti Sanon And Tabu Add to the Fun |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/crew-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-steals-the-show-kriti-sanon-and-tabu-add-fun-to-sloppy-screenplay-8831671.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329033655/https://www.news18.com/movies/crew-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-steals-the-show-kriti-sanon-and-tabu-add-fun-to-sloppy-screenplay-8831671.html |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[CNN-IBN]]}}</ref> Zinia Bandyopadhyay of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "In times when political dramas are trying to make a statement abound, ''Crew'' is a welcome change. It’s light, easy-breezy and stays true to being a masala entertainer."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bandyopadhyay |first=Zinia |date=29 March 2024 |title='Crew' Review: Tabu, Kareena and Kriti's film flies high, lands safely |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/crew-movie-review-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-con-comedy-2520637-2024-03-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329062844/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/crew-movie-review-tabu-kareena-kapoor-kriti-sanon-con-comedy-2520637-2024-03-29 |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The critic based at ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' awarded the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Crew'' is a fun entertainer and rests on the fine performances of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Movie Review: CREW is a fun entertainer and rests on fine performances. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crew/critic-review/crew-movie-review/crew-is-a-fun-entertainer-and-rests-on-fine-performances/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328162606/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/crew/critic-review/crew-movie-review/crew-is-a-fun-entertainer-and-rests-on-fine-performances/ |archive-date=28 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Renuka Vyavahare of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 3.5 stars (out of 5), describing it as a crime comedy that is funny, frivolous, and delectable.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vyavahare |first=Renuka |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Movie Review: A funny, frivolous, and delectable crime comedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/crew/movie-review/108860472.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401210411/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/crew/movie-review/108860472.cms |archive-date=1 April 2024 |access-date=2 April 2024 |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> In a more critical review, [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and noted that the film's screenplay lacks sheen.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew Review: A Heist Film Out To Deliver Some Harmless Fun |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/crew-review-a-heist-film-out-to-deliver-some-harmless-fun-2-stars-5331730 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329042835/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/crew-review-a-heist-film-out-to-deliver-some-harmless-fun-2-stars-5331730 |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>

Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' deemed it a feel-good film and particularly praised Kapoor Khan's performance, adding that she is the ''tour de force'' of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=29 March 2024 |title='Crew' movie review: The charming trio of Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti keeps this airy caper afloat |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/crew-movie-review-the-charming-trio-of-tabu-kareena-and-kriti-keeps-this-airy-caper-afloat/article68005750.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329201708/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/crew-movie-review-the-charming-trio-of-tabu-kareena-and-kriti-keeps-this-airy-caper-afloat/article68005750.ece |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote, "''Crew'' makes you laugh, and have fun while serving some cheesy and cocky humour, and manages to stay afloat despite a lot of turbulence, all thanks to the threesome that you wish lasted a little longer."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rawal Kukreja |first=Monika |date=29 March 2024 |title=Crew review: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon's turbulent threesome should've lasted a little longer |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-review-kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanons-turbulent-threesome-shouldve-lasted-a-little-longer-101711692308313-amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329073832/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/crew-review-kareena-kapoor-tabu-kriti-sanons-turbulent-threesome-shouldve-lasted-a-little-longer-101711692308313-amp.html |archive-date=29 March 2024 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in|Scroll]]'' gave the film a positive review, calling it funny, sexy, and honest—all without being overly mushy or judgemental.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=29 March 2024 |title='Crew' review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1065906/crew-review-a-sexy-funny-and-honest-airline-heist-movie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402063338/https://scroll.in/reel/1065906/crew-review-a-sexy-funny-and-honest-airline-heist-movie |archive-date=2 April 2024 |access-date=2 April 2024 |work=[[Scroll.in|Scroll]]}}</ref>
== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Nominee/Work
!Result
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="3" |2025
| rowspan="3" |[[70th Filmfare Awards]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
|[[Kareena Kapoor Khan]]
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="5" |<ref>{{cite news |title=Nominations for The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Full List Out
|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-70th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2025-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-78037.html|date=26 September 2025|website=Filmfare}}</ref>
|-
|[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]
|Manisha Melwani, Chandini Whabi, Meagan Concessio, Abhilasha Devnani Baweja
|{{nom}}
|}

== Notes ==
{{Noteslist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|21383812}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes | crew_2024 }}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|crew}}

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[[Category:Indian comedy films]]
[[Category:2024 comedy films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Goa]]
[[Category:Films shot in Abu Dhabi]]
[[Category:Films about flight attendants]]
[[Category:2020s heist films]]
[[Category:Indian heist films]]
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]
[[Category:Three girls movie]]

Azhar (film)

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{{short description|2016 film by Tony D'Souza}}
{{EngvarB|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Azhar
| image = Azhar Hindi poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = 
| director = Tony D'Souza
| producer = {{unbulleted list|[[Shobha Kapoor]]|[[Ekta Kapoor]]|[[Sony Pictures Networks]]}}
| writer = [[Rajat Aroraa]]
| based_on = 
| starring = [[Emraan Hashmi]] [[Lara Dutta]] [[Nargis Fakhri]] [[Prachi Desai]] [[Kunaal Roy Kapur]] [[Manjot Singh]]
| narrator = 
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Amaal Mallik]] [[Pritam]] DJ Chetas '''Background Score:''' [[Sandeep Shirodkar]]
| cinematography = Rakesh Singh
| editing = Dev Jadhav Vipul Chouhan
| studio = {{unbulleted list|[[Balaji Motion Pictures]]|Sony Pictures Networks|Indiana Films Limited}}
| distributor = [[Panorama Studios]] [[Sony Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2016|05|13|df=y}}
| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Hindi]]
| budget = {{Estimation}}{{INR}}350 million<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Azhar – Movie – Box Office India |work=bollywoodhungama.com |access-date=15 August 2016 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/azhar/box-office/}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}}{{INR}}566.9 million<ref name="auto"/>
}}

'''''Azhar''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Hindi]] [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports film|sports]] [[drama film]] directed by Tony D'Souza. The story and is inspired from the life of Indian cricketer and former national team captain [[Mohammad Azharuddin]]. The film is produced by [[Shobha Kapoor]] and [[Ekta Kapoor]] for [[Sony Pictures Networks]] and features [[Emraan Hashmi]] in the titular role. The film was released worldwide on 13 May 2016.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Emraan-Hashmi-turns-Azharuddin-on-Azhar-poster/articleshow/51648354.cms "Emraan Hashmi turns Azharuddin on ‘Azhar’ poster"]</ref>
The film was a moderate success at the box office as it collected only 568 million gross against the budget of 350 million. The film also drew criticism for its fictionalised interpretation of events.<ref name="Samiuddin">{{cite news |last1=Samiuddin |first1=Osdin |title=Bollywood tries but fails miserably to tell the real story of Mohammad Azharuddin |url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/cricket/bollywood-tries-but-fails-miserably-to-tell-the-real-story-of-mohammad-azharuddin#full |access-date=1 April 2017 |publisher=The National |date=22 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="Dwivedi">{{cite news |last1=Dwivedi |first1=Sandeep |title=Don't play it again, Azhar |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/biopic-mohammad-azharuddin-dont-play-it-again-azhar-2802398/ |access-date=1 April 2017 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=16 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="Ferrero Sharma">{{cite news |last1=Ferrero Sharma |first1=Ruchir |title=Sorry Bollywood, The Truth About Azhar Lies in His Own Confessions |access-date=1 April 2017 |work=The Huffington Post |date=18 May 2016 |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/ruchir-ferrero-sharma/sorry-bollywood-the-truth_b_10001876.html}}</ref>

==Plot==

The film begins with Indian cricketer [[Mohammad Azharuddin|Azhar]] ([[Emraan Hashmi]]) scoring a century in his 99th test match, but he soon faces allegations of [[Betting controversies in cricket|match-fixing]] as his name has been linked with a [[London, England|London]] based bookie M.K. Sharma aka Shaun ([[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]]). The Indian cricket board slaps a life-ban on him. Azhar decides to challenge the ban in court with the help of his lawyer friend Reddy ([[Kunaal Roy Kapur|Kunaal Roy Kapoor]]).

The story shifts back to 1963, when Azhar was born to a comfortable middle-class family in [[Hyderabad]]. His grandfather ([[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]]) dreamt of Azhar playing 100 tests for Team India and motivates a soft-spoken young Azhar to answer his rivals with his batting skills. Young Azhar goes for an Indian team selection match to Mumbai, where on the match day he receives the bad news of his grandfather's death. Nonetheless, he participates in the match, in accordance with his grandfather's last wish.

Azhar impresses the selectors, sealing his place in Team India and he soon becomes a national hero by scoring 3 consecutive centuries in his first 3 Test innings. Azhar soon marries Naureen ([[Prachi Desai]]) and they both begin a happy married life. After a loss against Pakistan in 1991, the President of Cricket Board calls Azhar for a one-to-one meeting. Azhar initially fears getting dropped from the team, but is surprised when he is offered the position of team Captain. Some senior players like Manoj, Ravi and Navjot, resent Azhar's appointment as Captain, not wishing to take orders from a younger and less experienced player. But Kapil ([[Varun Badola]]) supports and encourages him to focus on his duty.

While playing in an [[India–Pakistan cricket rivalry|India–Pakistan match]], [[Javed Miandad|Javed]] taunts Azhar, telling Azhar his Muslim heritage would be a better fit for the Pakistan team. Azhar leads his team to victory and soon becomes a successful Captain. At the peak of his career, Azhar's personal life takes a twist when he meets a former [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] and famous Bollywood actress [[Sangeeta Bijlani|Sangeeta]] ([[Nargis Fakhri]]) during an advertising film shoot and instantaneously falls in love with her. Sangeeta likes him too but, aware that he is already married, she warns him to stay away from her. Nevertheless, Azhar is infatuated by her beauty and does not listen to her advice. They begin dating but keep their relationship hidden, until it is suddenly exposed by a gossip magazine.

Azhar has no alternative but to publicly announce his affair with Sangeeta. Heartbroken, Naureen asks him for a divorce and soon Azhar leaves her to marry Sangeeta. During a cricket match against the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], Azhar gets in a spat with team-mate Manoj for a slow run rate in order to complete his century, letting the team lose. Manoj is dropped from the next match and Azhar leads the team to victory. Manoj is humiliated and vows to take revenge. In later years of his career, Azhar, famous for his expensive lifestyle, comes into the eyes of match-fixers. He is soon approached by a London-based bookie M.K Sharma, disguised as a diamond merchant, who later offers him 10 million rupees to under play in a match against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]], which Azhar hesitantly accepts.

In a parallel story, after the match-fixing scandal, Azhar is now facing nationwide criticism and a prosecutor, Meera ([[Lara Dutta]]), is building up a strong case against him on the basis of sting operations done by Manoj on Ravi, Navjot and several other cricketers. She also uses the report of the inquiry commission set up by the Cricket Board and secretly meets the bookie M. K. Sharma to gather more evidence. Meera also approaches Naureen, asking her to serve as a witness, but she refuses. Meanwhile, Azhar and his lawyer Reddy are struggling to find any proof of innocence as none of his fellow cricketers are ready to help him out.

Azhar attends a gym-opening ceremony to gain back his old fame in public, but is left insulted by the owner himself. After a long, eight-year legal fight, Reddy finally makes a breakthrough by proving in court that the inquiry commission report is biased, as they were paid by Cricket Board itself. Reddy even challenges the authenticity of sting operation tapes as none of the witness was under oath and hence can not be treated as truth. Later, Azhar also reveals that he took 10 million rupees from the bookie to keep him away from other team members but later scored a match winning innings and returned all the money to the bookie.

On the final day of judgement, both Naureen and Sangeeta attend the court hearing, showing their support for Azhar. Kapil also states in a television interview that he believes Azhar is innocent. In its final verdict, the court lifts the India cricket board ban imposed on Azhar.

==Cast==

{{colbegin}}
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as Azhar Mohammad (Based on [[Mohammad Azharuddin]])
* [[Lara Dutta]] as Meera Verma, a lawyer
* [[Nargis Fakhri]] as Sangeeta, the second wife of Azharuddin (Based on [[Sangeeta Bijlani]])
* [[Prachi Desai]] as Naureen, the first wife of Azharuddin
* [[Kunaal Roy Kapur]] as Advocate Ramakanth Reddy
* [[Gautam Gulati]] as Ravi Goyal (Based on [[Ravi Shastri]])
* [[Manjot Singh]] as Navjot Singh Bachar (Based on [[Navjot Singh Siddhu]])
* [[Karanvir Sharma]] as Manoj Shinde (Based on [[Manoj Prabhakar]])
* [[Rajesh Sharma (actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as M. K. Sharma aka Shaun (Based on M. K. Gupta)
* [[Varun Badola]] as Kapil Jain (Based on [[Kapil Dev]])
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Wajihuddin, Azhar's Grandfather
* Hemant Choudhary as Samar (Ad Film Director)
* [[Veerendra Saxena]] as Mohammad Azizuddin
* [[Jameel Khan]] as Jay Patil (Based on [[Ajay Sharma]])
* Ashok Mandanna as Judge
* [[Shernaz Patel]] as Yousuf Sultana
* Ashish Pathode as Ajay Kapur (Based on [[Ajay Jadeja]])
* [[Shweta Kawatra]] as Film Magazine journalist (Cameo)
* [[Rajit Kapur]] as Raj Singh Puri (Cameo)
* [[Navdeep]] as Meera's boyfriend
{{colend}}

==Production==
As early as June 2013, producer [[Ekta Kapoor]] had spoken of her plans and signed a contract with [[cricketer]] [[Mohammad Azharuddin]] to make this film based on certain well known and highly talked about incidents and facts of Azharrudin's life. At that time actors [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Ranbir Kapoor]], and [[Ranveer Singh]] were on her wish list.<ref name="The Times of India 1">{{cite news |title=Ekta Kapoor plans to make film on Azharuddin's life |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ekta-Kapoor-plans-to-make-film-on-Azharuddins-life/articleshow/20600648.cms |access-date=25 May 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 June 2013}}</ref> Azharuddin was quizzical over the film until after he had read a copy of the script presented to him by director D'Souza.<ref name="Mid-Day 1">{{cite news |last1=Kamat |first1=Mayur |title='Azhar' is about my God, my marriage & match-fixing: Azharuddin on biopic |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/azhar-is-about-my-god-my-marriage--match-fixing-azharuddin-on-biopic/16231168 |access-date=25 May 2015 |publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |date=22 May 2015}}</ref> Pakistani actress [[Urwa Hocane]] was earlier offered the lead female role of [[Sangeeta Bijlani]], however, she refused saying that she didn't want to do bold scenes.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Pakistani-actress-Urwa-Hocane-refuses-Ekta-Kapoors-Azhar/articleshow/47523762.cms |title=Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane refuses Ekta Kapoor's 'Azhar' |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The role was later played by [[Nargis Fakhri]], who herself is of Pakistani ethnicity. Actress [[Nyra Banerjee]] worked as an assistant director for this film.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bhatnagar |first1=Rohit |title=One Night Stand actress Nyra turns assistant director for Azhar |url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/one-night-stand-actress-nyra-turns-assistant-director-azhar-757 |work=The Asian Age |access-date=24 June 2016 |date=12 May 2016}}</ref> The sports action was done by stunt director Rob Miller.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hollywood stunt director Robert Miller roped in for Azhar |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=31 August 2015 |access-date=22 May 2016 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/16079366/Hollywood-stunt-director-Robert-Miller-roped-in-for-Azhar}}</ref> Prachi Desai was signed to play the role of Naureen, the first wife of Azharuddin and she met her personally to get into the skin of character. Lara Dutta played the role of lawyer Meera.

===Filming===
Filming started in May 2015. Various scenes for the film have been shot at [[cricket ground]]s including [[Lord's]], [[The Oval]], [[Edgbaston Cricket Ground|Edgbaston]], [[St Lawrence Ground]] and [[County Cricket Ground, Derby|County Ground, Derby]], as well as other places in the United Kingdom including [[Harleyford Manor]], [[Virginia Water]], [[Carshalton#Lavender Fields|Mayfield Lavender Farm]], and [[Windsor, Berkshire|Windsor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/news/type/view/sort/What's_New/id/15166377 |title=Anthony Dsouza to shoot Azhar bio pic at Lords | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | Celebrity News |website=BollywoodHungama.com |date=21 July 2015 |access-date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

The first schedule of the film was completed in October 2015 in London and the second schedule also completed in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/emraan-hashmi-gears-up-for-the-2nd-schedule-of-azhar-in-hyderabad |title=KoiMoi – Emraan Hashmi Gears Up for the 2nd Schedule Of 'Azhar' In Hyderabad |website=M.koimoi.com |date=14 October 2015 |access-date=13 January 2016}}</ref>

===Controversy===
The film has generated controversy prior to its release over a storyline that absolves the protagonist Mohammad Azharuddin from charges of fixing matches in return of money.<ref name="Samiuddin"/><ref name="Ferrero Sharma"/> M A Ganapathy the former Superintendent of Police in CBI who was the chief investigating officer in the match-fixing case has refuted the movie's clean chit to Azharuddin claiming that his confession is on tape with the CBI.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/is-reel-close-to-real-ex-cbi-official-to-keep-an-eye-on-azhar-the-movie/story-hofabCsVApfF7terJEFuJO.html |title=Is reel close to real? Ex-CBI official to keep an eye on Azhar the movie |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=11 May 2016}}</ref> Azharuddin's involvement in match fixing was also accepted by Rakesh Maria, the former head of the Crime Branch and Commissioner of Mumbai Police. In a conversation recorded by the news magazine [[Tehelka]], Maria claims that Azhar had "a criminal bent of mind".<ref>{{cite AV media |people=[[Rakesh Maria]] (former Mumbai Police Commissioner) |date=16 May 2013 |title=Fallen Heroes: The first sting on match fixing- Part 1|medium=[[YouTube]] |language=en |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBI4figu67c|access-date=16 May 2016|location=Mumbai |publisher=Tehelka}}</ref>

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Azhar
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[Amaal Mallik]], [[Pritam]] and DJ Chetas
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2016|04|19|df=y}}
| recorded = 2016
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| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 23:16
| language = [[Hindi]]
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer =
}}

The soundtrack of ''Azhar'' has music composed by [[Amaal Mallik]]. [[Pritam]] and DJ Chetas have composed one song each as guest composers. Lyrics are penned by [[Kumaar]], Manoj Yadav and Rashmi Virag. The [[Film score|background score]] has been composed by [[Sandeep Shirodkar]]. The Album consists of four original songs by Amaal Mallik & Pritam and one recreation by DJ Chetas.

===Production===
Earlier, Pritam was supposed to compose music for the complete album but due to health issues, he was not able to follow the deadline.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amaal Mallik steps in place of Pritam |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/17986679/Amaal-Malik-steps-in-place-of-Pritam |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=11 April 2016}}</ref> Amaal Mallik was then roped in to compose music for the film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Baddhan |first1=Raj |title=Amaal Mallik replaces Pritam as music director of 'Azhar' |url=http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/amaal-malik-replaces-pritam-as-music-director-of-azhar-2016 |access-date=11 April 2016 |work=www.media247.co.uk |date=26 March 2016}}</ref> [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] has acquired the [[Music licensing|music rights]] of the film. DJ Chetas recreated the song "Oye Oye" from [[Tridev]] (1989 film) originally composed by [[Viju Shah]]. This song was picturised on [[Sangeeta Bijlani]], who has been portrayed in the film by [[Nargis Fakhri]].

===Release===
The first single, "Bol Do Na Zara", sung by [[Armaan Malik]] was released on 8 April 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandel |first1=Rajani |title='Azhar' song 'Bol do na zara' – Emraan Hashmi and Nagris Fakhri's sizzling chemistry leaves us breathless! |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Azhar-song-Bol-do-na-zara-Emraan-Hashmi-and-Nagris-Fakhris-sizzling-chemistry-leaves-us-breathless/articleshow/51740721.cms |access-date=11 April 2016 |work=The Times of India |date=8 April 2016}}</ref> Following it, the second Single, "Itni Si Baat Hain", sung by [[Arijit Singh]] and [[Antara Mitra]], with music by [[Pritam]] was released on 15 April 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Second song of Azhar 'Itni si baat hain' will stir your heart's chords |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Second-song-of-Azhar-Itni-si-baat-hain-will-stir-your-hearts-chords/articleshow/51843060.cms |access-date=16 April 2016 |work=The Times of India |date=15 April 2016}}</ref> The complete album consisting of 5 tracks was released on 19 April 2016.

===Track listing===
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length= 23:16
| title1= Bol Do Na Zara
| extra1= [[Armaan Malik]]
| music1= [[Amaal Mallik]]
| lyrics1= [[Rashmi Virag]]
| length1= 4:53
| title2= Itni Si Baat Hain
| extra2= [[Arijit Singh]], [[Antara Mitra]]
| music2= [[Pritam]]
| lyrics2= Manoj Yadav
| length2= 4:55
| title3= Oye Oye
| extra3= Armaan Malik, [[Aditi Singh Sharma]]
| music3= Dj Chetas (Recreated)
| lyrics3= [[Anand Bakshi]]
| length3= 3:53
| title4= Tu Hi Na Jaane
| extra4= [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Prakriti Kakar]]
| music4= Amaal Mallik
| lyrics4= [[Kumaar]]
| length4= 5:33
| title5= Jeetne Ke Liye
| extra5= [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| music5= Amaal Mallik
| lyrics5= Kumaar
| length5= 4:02
}}

== Reception ==
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Azhar got an average rating 3 out of 5 stars.It collected around 3 billion at the box office.{{cn|date=July 2021}}

==See also==
* ''[[Paan Singh Tomar (film)|Paan Singh Tomar]]''
* [[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]
* [[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]
* [[Bhaag Milkha Bhaag]]
* [[Sachin: A Billion Dreams]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|4906984|Azhar}}

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Black & White (2008 Hindi film)

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{{short description|2008 Indian crime thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Black & White
| image = Black&white2.jpg
| caption = Movie poster
| director = [[Subhash Ghai]]
| producer = {{ubl|Raju Farooqui|Mukta Ghai|Subhash Ghai|Rahul Puri}}
| writer = {{ubl|[[Sachin Bhowmick]]|Subhash Ghai|[[Akash Khurana]]}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Anil Kapoor]]|Anurag Sinha|[[Shefali Shah]]|[[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]]|[[Milind Gunaji]]|[[Akash Khurana]]|[[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]}}
| music = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| cinematography = Somak Mukherjee
| editing = [[Amitabh Shukla]]
| studio = [[Mukta Arts|Mukta Searchlight Films]]
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Eros strikes deal with Mukta|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=21 November 2007|access-date=1 March 2023|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/eros-strikes-deal-with-mukta-1117976371/}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|03|07}}
| runtime = 138 mins
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Black & White''''' is a 2008 Indian [[crime thriller]] film co-produced and directed by [[Subhash Ghai]]. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], Anurag Sinha, [[Shefali Shah]], and [[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]]. The film explores the life of an Afghan [[suicide bomber]], played by Anurag Sinha, who is sent on a mission on Indian [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]].<ref name="indiafm">{{cite web|title=Black & White preview|url=http://indiafm.com/movies/preview/13390/index.html|date=2008-02-01|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref> It was said to be based on the 2005 American film [[The War Within (film)|''The War Within'']] but Ghai himself says that the inspiration was instead another film , released earlier in 1997, ''[[The Devil's Own]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash |date=24 January 2022 |title=A look at Subhash Ghai’s journey as a filmmaker |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/india/a-look-at-subhash-ghais-journey-as-a-filmmaker |website=[[National Herald]]}}</ref> Upon release, the film received wide critical acclaim along with a nomination for Best Debut (Male) for Anurag Sinha at the [[54th Filmfare Awards]].{{cn|date=March 2026}} The film premiered at the ''International Film Festivals'' of Pune and Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Another-honour-for-Subhash-Ghai/articleshow/3900541.cms|title=Another honour for Subhash Ghai|date=28 December 2008|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>

==Plot==
Rajan Mathur is an [[Urdu]] professor who lives in [[Chandni Chowk]] district in New Delhi, with his wife Roma Mathur , who is a social activist and [[Feminism|feminist]], and their young daughter.

Professor Mathur meets Numair Qazi, who informs him that he is a victim of communal riots in [[Gujarat]]. He is actually a suicide bomber of an Islamic fundamentalist group who has been ordered to set off a bomb near Red Fort during the Independence day celebrations.

Numair wins the trust of the professor and his wife. While assisting Numair to get an entry pass for the celebrations at Red Fort, Professor Mathur introduces him to people living in harmony in Chandni Chowk regardless of faith.

Numair is no longer sure if he should carry out the orders of his superiors or not. Although he is a deep-rooted fundamentalist, he sees this area as colourful and loving. There is no black and white. Nonetheless, he goes forward to accomplish his mission.

==Cast==
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as Rajan Mathur, An Urdu Professor
* Anurag Sinha as Numair Qazi
* [[Habib Tanvir]] as Gaffar Bhai, Qazi Saab
* [[Shefali Shah]] as Roma Mathur
* [[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]] as Shagufta
* [[Sai Tamhankar]] as Nimmo
* [[Arun Bakshi]] as Naeem Shaikh
* [[Milind Gunaji]] as Hamid
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as Tahir Tayyabuddin
* [[Mushtaq Khan]] as Mohanlal Agarwal
*[[Akash Khurana]] as Waajir Sahab
*[[Vikrant Chaturvedi]] as Intelligence chief
*Saurabh Dubey

==Music==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Song !! Singer(s)!! Duration
|-
| "Haq Allah"
| [[Sukhwinder Singh]] & [[Hans Raj Hans]]
| 5:33
|-
| "Peer Manava"
| Sukhwinder Singh & [[Shraddha Pandit]]
| 4:16
|-
| "Yeh Hindustan Hai" (Part 1)
| [[Jagjit Singh]]
| 5:02
|-
| "Main Chali"
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| 6:18
|-
| "Main Chala"
| Sukhwinder Singh
| 5:43
|-
| "Jogi Aaya"
| Sukhwinder Singh & [[Sadhana Sargam]]
| 4:49
|-
| "Yeh Hindustan Hai" (Part 2)
| [[Udit Narayan]]
| 5:02
|}

==Reception==
Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] gave the film three out of five, "This is a film of urgency, make no mistake, and both protagonist and screenplay talk only as much as is required. As for the director himself, he doesn't even make the obligatory cameo. It is the sentiment that plays hero."<ref>{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=7 March 2008 |title=Black & White is a relevant watch |url=https://rediff.com/movies/review/black/20080307.htm |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=11 March 2026}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
'''[[Filmfare Awards]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Year'''
!'''Category'''
!'''Role'''
!'''Film'''
!'''Result'''
!Ref.
|-
|2009
|Best Male Debut
| Anurag Sinha
|''Black & White''
| {{Nominated}}
|{{cn|date=March 2026}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1206283}}

{{Subhash Ghai}}

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Black & White (2008 Hindi film)

2026-10-10T02:26:10Z

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{{short description|2008 Indian crime thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Black & White
| image = Black&white2.jpg
| caption = Movie poster
| director = [[Subhash Ghai]]
| producer = {{ubl|Raju Farooqui|Mukta Ghai|Subhash Ghai|Rahul Puri}}
| writer = {{ubl|[[Sachin Bhowmick]]|Subhash Ghai|[[Akash Khurana]]}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Anil Kapoor]]|Anurag Sinha|[[Shefali Shah]]|[[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]]|[[Milind Gunaji]]|[[Akash Khurana]]|[[Nawazuddin Siddiqui}}
| music = [[Sukhwinder Singh]]
| cinematography = Somak Mukherjee
| editing = [[Amitabh Shukla]]
| studio = [[Mukta Arts|Mukta Searchlight Films]]
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Eros strikes deal with Mukta|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=21 November 2007|access-date=1 March 2023|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/eros-strikes-deal-with-mukta-1117976371/}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|03|07}}
| runtime = 138 mins
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Black & White''''' is a 2008 Indian [[crime thriller]] film co-produced and directed by [[Subhash Ghai]]. The film stars [[Anil Kapoor]], Anurag Sinha, [[Shefali Shah]], and [[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]]. The film explores the life of an Afghan [[suicide bomber]], played by Anurag Sinha, who is sent on a mission on Indian [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]].<ref name="indiafm">{{cite web|title=Black & White preview|url=http://indiafm.com/movies/preview/13390/index.html|date=2008-02-01|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref> It was said to be based on the 2005 American film [[The War Within (film)|''The War Within'']] but Ghai himself says that the inspiration was instead another film , released earlier in 1997, ''[[The Devil's Own]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash |date=24 January 2022 |title=A look at Subhash Ghai’s journey as a filmmaker |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/india/a-look-at-subhash-ghais-journey-as-a-filmmaker |website=[[National Herald]]}}</ref> Upon release, the film received wide critical acclaim along with a nomination for Best Debut (Male) for Anurag Sinha at the [[54th Filmfare Awards]].{{cn|date=March 2026}} The film premiered at the ''International Film Festivals'' of Pune and Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Another-honour-for-Subhash-Ghai/articleshow/3900541.cms|title=Another honour for Subhash Ghai|date=28 December 2008|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>

==Plot==
Rajan Mathur is an [[Urdu]] professor who lives in [[Chandni Chowk]] district in New Delhi, with his wife Roma Mathur , who is a social activist and [[Feminism|feminist]], and their young daughter.

Professor Mathur meets Numair Qazi, who informs him that he is a victim of communal riots in [[Gujarat]]. He is actually a suicide bomber of an Islamic fundamentalist group who has been ordered to set off a bomb near Red Fort during the Independence day celebrations.

Numair wins the trust of the professor and his wife. While assisting Numair to get an entry pass for the celebrations at Red Fort, Professor Mathur introduces him to people living in harmony in Chandni Chowk regardless of faith.

Numair is no longer sure if he should carry out the orders of his superiors or not. Although he is a deep-rooted fundamentalist, he sees this area as colourful and loving. There is no black and white. Nonetheless, he goes forward to accomplish his mission.

==Cast==
* [[Anil Kapoor]] as Rajan Mathur, An Urdu Professor
* Anurag Sinha as Numair Qazi
* [[Habib Tanvir]] as Gaffar Bhai, Qazi Saab
* [[Shefali Shah]] as Roma Mathur
* [[Aditi Sharma (actress, born 1983)|Aditi Sharma]] as Shagufta
* [[Sai Tamhankar]] as Nimmo
* [[Arun Bakshi]] as Naeem Shaikh
* [[Milind Gunaji]] as Hamid
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as Tahir Tayyabuddin
* [[Mushtaq Khan]] as Mohanlal Agarwal
*[[Akash Khurana]] as Waajir Sahab
*[[Vikrant Chaturvedi]] as Intelligence chief
*Saurabh Dubey

==Music==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Song !! Singer(s)!! Duration
|-
| "Haq Allah"
| [[Sukhwinder Singh]] & [[Hans Raj Hans]]
| 5:33
|-
| "Peer Manava"
| Sukhwinder Singh & [[Shraddha Pandit]]
| 4:16
|-
| "Yeh Hindustan Hai" (Part 1)
| [[Jagjit Singh]]
| 5:02
|-
| "Main Chali"
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| 6:18
|-
| "Main Chala"
| Sukhwinder Singh
| 5:43
|-
| "Jogi Aaya"
| Sukhwinder Singh & [[Sadhana Sargam]]
| 4:49
|-
| "Yeh Hindustan Hai" (Part 2)
| [[Udit Narayan]]
| 5:02
|}

==Reception==
Raja Sen of [[Rediff.com]] gave the film three out of five, "This is a film of urgency, make no mistake, and both protagonist and screenplay talk only as much as is required. As for the director himself, he doesn't even make the obligatory cameo. It is the sentiment that plays hero."<ref>{{cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=7 March 2008 |title=Black & White is a relevant watch |url=https://rediff.com/movies/review/black/20080307.htm |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=11 March 2026}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
'''[[Filmfare Awards]]'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!'''Year'''
!'''Category'''
!'''Role'''
!'''Film'''
!'''Result'''
!Ref.
|-
|2009
|Best Male Debut
| Anurag Sinha
|''Black & White''
| {{Nominated}}
|{{cn|date=March 2026}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1206283}}

{{Subhash Ghai}}

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[[Category:2008 films]]
[[Category:2008 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Subhash Ghai]]
[[Category:Films set in Delhi]]
[[Category:Films about organised crime in India]]
[[Category:Films about Islamic terrorism in India]]
[[Category:Films about jihadism]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2008 crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian remakes of American films]]
[[Category:Films distributed by Eros International]]
[[Category:Mukta Arts films]]

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

2026-10-10T02:16:36Z

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{{Short description|2022 Indian film directed by Ayan Mukerji}}

{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
| image = Brahmastra Teaser.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Ayan Mukerji]]
| writer = [[Ayan Mukerji]] [[Hussain Dalal]] (Dialogues) <ref> {{citeweb|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/writer-hussain-dalal-reacts-to-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-dialogues-getting-trolled-exclusive/articleshow/96798417.cms|title= Writer Hussain Dalal reacts to Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' dialogues getting trolled |date=6 January 2023|work=India Today}}</ref>
| based_on =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Karan Johar]]
* [[Apoorva Mehta]]
* [[Namit Malhotra]]
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]]
* Marijke DeSouza
* Ayan Mukerji
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]]
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]]
* [[Alia Bhatt]]
* [[Mouni Roy]]
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna Akkineni]]
* [[Saurav Gurjar]]
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
*[[V. Manikandan]]
*[[Pankaj Kumar (cinematographer)|Pankaj Kumar]]
*[[Sudeep Chatterjee]]
*Vikash Nowlakha
*Patrick Duroux
}}
| editing = Prakash Kurup
| music = '''Score:''' Tanuj Tiku '''Songs:''' [[Pritam]]
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* [[Star Studios]]
* [[Dharma Productions]]
* [[DNEG|Prime Focus]]{{efn|Serves as the producer of and provider for the film's visual effects.<ref name="Prime Focus_Asianet">{{Cite news |last=Bhonsale |first=Divya |date=15 June 2022 |title=Did you know Bramastra's VFX is done by the same Indian firm that worked on Oscar-winning Dune? |language=en |work=[[Asianet News]] |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-brahmastra-vfx-is-done-by-the-same-indian-firm-that-worked-on-oscar-winning-dune-drb-rdiga |access-date=23 August 2022 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="Prime Focus_IGN">{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Rupesh |date=16 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra's VFX Team Has Worked on Avengers: Endgame, DUNE, Stranger Things, and Also Jurassic World: Dominion |language=en |website=[[IGN|IGN India]] |url=https://in.ign.com/brahmastra/172958/news/brahmastras-vfx-team-has-worked-on-avengers-endgame-dune-stranger-things-and-also-jurassic-world-dom |access-date=23 August 2022 |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085832/https://in.ign.com/brahmastra/172958/news/brahmastras-vfx-team-has-worked-on-avengers-endgame-dune-stranger-things-and-also-jurassic-world-dom |url-status=live }}</ref>}}
* Starlight Pictures<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2021 |title=Breaking: Ayan Mukerji turns producer with Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ayan-mukerji-turns-producer-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra/ |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112152409/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ayan-mukerji-turns-producer-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
| distributor = {{Plainlist|
* Star Studios (India)
* [[20th Century Studios]] (North America){{efn|Like the previous logo (Fox Star Studios), American and international prints of films starting with Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva have the 20th Century Studios logo preceding it.}}<ref name="thewaltdisneycompany.com">{{cite web | url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | title=20th Century Studios Debuts Trailer for 'Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' | date=29 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=26 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926013340/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra makes beeline for Hollywood, 20th Century Studios shares trailer and teases film's 'cutting-edge technology' | date=24 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=22 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922230856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] (International; except Latin America & Europe)<ref name="Disney">{{Bulleted list|
*{{Cite news |last=Tartaglione |first=Nancy |date=27 April 2022 |title=Disney Adds Bollywood Epic 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' To Domestic Slate, Sets Release Date – CinemaCon |language=en-US |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-release-date-united-states-1235010988/ |access-date=28 April 2022 |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427225541/https://deadline.com/2022/04/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-release-date-united-states-1235010988/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite magazine |last=Pandey |first=Ashish |date=9 May 2022 |title=Alia-Ranbir's Brahmastra, Thor Love and Thunder, Black Panther 2 in Disney's global release slate: report |magazine=[[India Today]] |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-ranbir-s-brahmastra-thor-love-and-thunder-black-panther-2-in-disney-s-global-release-slate-1947115-2022-05-09 |access-date=14 June 2022 |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613211532/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-ranbir-s-brahmastra-thor-love-and-thunder-black-panther-2-in-disney-s-global-release-slate-1947115-2022-05-09 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |title=Brahmāstra official credits |url=https://www.dneg.com/show/brahmastra/ |access-date=11 December 2020 |work=[[DNEG|Prime Focus]] |date=27 November 2020 |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613163656/https://www.dneg.com/show/brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}
}}</ref><ref name="Star Studios">{{Cite web |date=7 May 2022 |title=Ranbir-Alia starrer Brahmastra to get a global theatrical release |url=https://english.madhyamam.com/india/ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-to-get-a-global-theatrical-release-996774 |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Madhyamam]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085833/https://english.madhyamam.com/india/ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-to-get-a-global-theatrical-release-996774 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|09|09}}
| runtime = 167 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00odq3otc|title=Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=8 September 2022|archive-date=8 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085838/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc00odq3otc|url-status=live}}</ref>)
}}
| released = 9 September 2022
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = est. {{INR|375}}–400 crore (including marketing cost)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7182 | title=Brahmastra Comes Through All the Negativity - Box Office India }}</ref>
| gross = est. {{INR|431}} crore<ref name="gross" />
}}

'''''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''''' ({{IPA-hi|bɾəɦmaːstrə|pron}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Fantasy film|fantasy]] [[action-adventure film]]{{efn|Sources that state fantasy action-adventure to be the film's genre:<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/brahmastra-box-office-collection-day-2-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-film-collects-rs-35-50-crore/articleshow/94129341.cms|title='Brahmastra' box office collection day 2: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's film collects Rs 35.50 crore|website=[[Times of India]]|access-date=12 September 2022|quote=After an impressive opening day collections, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's fantasy action adventure film Brahmastra showed an excellent growth on Day 2.|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912061049/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/brahmastra-box-office-collection-day-2-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-film-collects-rs-35-50-crore/articleshow/94129341.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/mouni-roy-i-ll-cherish-brahmastra-for-rest-of-my-life-news-222507|title=Mouni Roy: I'll Cherish 'Brahmastra' For Rest Of My Life|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|access-date=10 September 2022|quote=The 'Naagin' fame actress Mouni Roy is currently seen in Ayan Mukerji's fantasy action-adventure film 'Brahmastra'.|archive-date=10 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910141006/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/mouni-roy-i-ll-cherish-brahmastra-for-rest-of-my-life-news-222507|url-status=live}}</ref>}} written and directed by [[Ayan Mukerji]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]], [[Apoorva Mehta]], [[Namit Malhotra]], and Mukerji (in his debut production){{Snd}}under [[Dharma Productions]], Starlight Pictures, and [[DNEG|Prime Focus]] in association with [[Star Studios]], along with [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and Marijke DeSouza. The film serves as the first installment of a planned trilogy, which is itself planned to be part of a [[cinematic universe]] titled ''Astraverse'', and stars an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Ranbir Kapoor]], [[Alia Bhatt]], [[Mouni Roy]], [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Akkineni Nagarjuna]] and [[Saurav Gurjar]]. Drawing inspiration from tales in [[Hindu mythology]], the story follows Shiva, an orphan musician with [[Pyrokinesis|pyrokinetic powers]] who discovers that he is an ''[[astra (weapon)|astra]]'', a weapon of enormous energy. He attempts to prevent the strongest of the ''astras'', the ''[[Brahmāstra]]'', from falling into the hands of dark forces that share a history with him.

The film was first conceived by Mukerji in 2011, with core elements being inspired by Indian history and stories he heard in his childhood. Its development was first revealed in July 2014 with a planned release for 2016, but its official announcement arrived in October 2017 revealing that the film would be titled ''Brahmāstra'' and would be a trilogy. Principal photography lasted from February 2018 to March 2022, with filming locations including [[Bulgaria]], [[London]], [[New York City]], [[Edinburgh]], [[Thailand]], [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Varanasi]].<ref>*{{Cite web |date=21 February 2018 |title=Snippets from the sets of 'Brahmastra' in Bulgaria |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/snippets-sets-brahmastra-bulgaria-1502589432.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en-US |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/snippets-sets-brahmastra-bulgaria-1502589432.html |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=2 May 2019 |title=Ayan Mukerji heads to London with Alia Bhatt and team Brahmāstra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ayan-mukerji-heads-london-alia-bhatt-team-brahmastra/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=18 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918071253/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ayan-mukerji-heads-london-alia-bhatt-team-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=22 July 2018 |title=Amitabh Bachchan explores New York with Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor, see photos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-photos-5269755/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-photos-5269755/ |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Suryavanshi |first=Aditi |date=2 September 2022 |title=All You Need To Know About Ranbir-Alia Starrer Brahmāstra's Decade-Long Journey |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-you-need-to-know-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-decade-long-journey |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Quint]] |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906060410/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-you-need-to-know-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-brahmastra-decade-long-journey |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=26 November 2019 |title=When In Manali: Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Shoot For Brahmastra In The City. See Viral Pic |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-in-manali-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-shoot-for-brahmastra-in-the-city-see-viral-pic-2138765 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=28 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228200858/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/when-in-manali-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-shoot-for-brahmastra-in-the-city-see-viral-pic-2138765 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |date=4 November 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor to clock 183 days of 'Brahmāstra' shoot as they reunite with Nagarjuna in Mumbai |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-to-clock-183-days-of-brahmastra-shoot-as-they-reunite-with-nagarjuna-in-mumbai-165921 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085839/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-to-clock-183-days-of-brahmastra-shoot-as-they-reunite-with-nagarjuna-in-mumbai-165921 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Tanushree |date=23 March 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor resume Brahmastra shoot in Varanasi. Viral video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-resume-brahmastra-shoot-in-varanasi-viral-video-1928345-2022-03-23 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512115457/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-resume-brahmastra-shoot-in-varanasi-viral-video-1928345-2022-03-23 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |last=Soman |first=Mohana |date=6 September 2022 |title=5 Things You Need To Know Before Catching 'Brahmāstra' in Theatres |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/movies/mythology-of-brahmastra/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=BookMyShow |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905213836/https://in.bookmyshow.com/buzz/blog/movies/mythology-of-brahmastra/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Production and release of the film was delayed multiple times, first due to production delays and monetary constraints, and later due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The film's songs are composed by [[Pritam]], with soundtrack lyrics written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].

''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was theatrically released on 9 September 2022 in standard formats, [[3D film|3D]], [[4DX]] and [[IMAX 3D]] by Star Studios in India, [[20th Century Studios]] in North America, and by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]] worldwide. It is the first production released under the Star Studios{{efn|Formerly known as Fox Star Studios. (2008–2022)}} name following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]]. The film received mixed reviews<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/brahmastra-part-one-shiva | title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref> with praise for the visual effects, musical score and action sequences while criticism was mostly directed toward the screenplay, story and dialogues.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-box-office-criticism-of-dialogues-alia-bhatts-character-astraverse-could-be-all-that-i-do-my-entire-lifetime/#:~:text=While%20the%20film%20was%20lauded,to%20a%20mere%20love%20interest.&text=Ranbir%20had%20joked%20that%20it,was%20that%20special%20a%20film. | title=Ayan Mukerji on Brahmastra box office, criticism of dialogues, Alia Bhatt's character: 'Astraverse could be all that I do my entire lifetime' | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref> The film emerged as a success at the box office,<ref name="bohit"/> with an estimated gross of over {{INRConvert|431|c}} worldwide, making it the [[List of Hindi films of 2022#Box office collection|highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022]] and [[List of Indian films of 2022#Box office collection|one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2022]] and became [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Global gross figures|the 20th highest-grossing Indian film of all time]] after completing theatrical run.<ref name="bohit">{{Cite web |date=19 January 2023|title=Classifications 2023: Six Blockbusters - One Superhit - Three Hits|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7486 |access-date=21 January 2023|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Two sequels are being developed simultaneously and slated to release in December 2026 and 2027.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji shares update on 'Brahmastra' trilogy, says Part 2 will release in December 2026 |work=Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ayan-mukerji-shares-update-on-brahmastra-trilogy-says-part-2-will-release-in-december-2026/articleshow/99238118.cms |access-date=4 April 2023 }}</ref>

== Plot ==

In ancient India, a group of sages in the [[Himalayas]] collide with the energy ''Brahm-shakti'', which produces many celestial weapons of great power called ''[[Astra (weapon)|astras]]''. The strongest among them, the ''Brahmāstra'', has the capacity to destroy the world. The sages use their respective ''astras'' to tame the unstable ''Brahmāstra'' and become the ''Brahmānsh'', a secret society to protect the world from the powers of ''astras''.

In present-day [[Mumbai]], Shiva, a [[disc jockey]], falls in love at first sight with Isha Chatterjee, a [[London]] resident who is visiting India for the [[Durga Puja]] festival at her grandfather's ''[[pandal]]''. Soon, Isha reciprocates and expresses her feelings for Shiva. Shiva tells her that he is an orphan who never knew his father, and that his mother died in a fire when he was a baby. Meanwhile, in [[Delhi]], scientist and ''Brahmānsh'' member Mohan Bhargav is attacked by Zor and Raftar for a piece of ''Brahmāstra'' he safeguards. Mohan fights back using the ''Vānarāstra'' but is ultimately subdued by Junoon, who works for the mysterious evil named Dev. Under Junoon's possession, Mohan reveals that the second piece of ''Brahmāstra'' is protected by an artist and archaeologist named Anish Shetty in [[Varanasi|Kashi]]. Before he can reveal the current location and ''[[guru]]'' of the ''Brahmānsh'' (''Āshram''), Mohan throws himself out of a balcony.

Shiva has a vision of Mohan's encounter with Junoon. He and Isha head for Kashi to warn Anish but are interrupted by Raftar, who now wields Mohan's ''Vānarāstra''. Anish defeats him using the ''Nandi Astra'' before escaping with Shiva and Isha. While going to [[Himachal Pradesh]], where ''Āshram'' is located, they are chased by Junoon and Zor in a truck. Anish gives the second piece of the Brahmāstra to Shiva and stays to fight Junoon and Zor, only to be killed. Shiva and Isha are chased by Raftar to ''Āshram'' where Shiva kills him using the ''[[Agni|Agnyāstra]]'' after he tried to kill Isha. At ''Āshram'', they learn about other ''astras'' and Shiva is forced to join ''Brahmānsh'' by the ''guru'' Raghu for information on his parents. He meets other new recruits Rani, Raveena, Sher and Tenzing, who are all trained by Raghu on how to use their respective astras and Shiva also gains control over fire. As Junoon gets closer to them, Raghu reveals that Shiva is the son of former ''Brahmānsh'' members, Dev and Amrita. Dev actually awoke the ''Brahmāstra'' as he was the only person who was able to control multiple ''astras'' at once.

Dev's wife Amrita (pregnant with Dev's child), who wielded the ''Jalāstra'', defeated Dev in a battle on a remote island and both of them seemingly perished from the battle. Amrita's boat was found in the ruins of the battle, brought back from the island, with two broken pieces of the ''Brahmāstra''. The pieces of the ''Brahmāstra'' were given to both Mohan and Anish. The third piece was believed to be missing, with Raghu and Shiva concluding that they both survived the battle. The third piece of the ''Brahmāstra'' is in Amrita's ''Mayāstra'' disguised into a [[conch]] shell, which Raghu releases by dropping Shiva's blood on the conch. Junoon and her army arrive at Āshram for the ''Brahmāstra'' and hold everyone hostage. Shiva defeats Junoon while also killing Zor, who wielded ''Nandi Astra'' and releases everyone. But Junoon manages to take the third piece from Isha. She seemingly sacrifices herself to activate the ''Brahmāstra''. The destruction starts to begin and Isha is in danger, but Shiva gains control over the ''Brahmāstra'' with newfound strength stemming from his protectiveness of Isha and reunites with her.

Before the credits, due to Junoon having activated the Brahmāstra, Dev, who was imprisoned as a statue on an unknown island, is released.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Raghu, the guru of ''Brahmānsh'', who is also their leader and wields the ''Prabhāstra''
* [[Ranbir Kapoor]] as Shiva, Amrita and Dev's son; an orphan and newly recruited member of the ''Brahmānsh'', who possesses the power of the ''Agniastra'', (the astra of fire) within himself; Isha's boyfriend
** Nivaan Gupta as baby Shiva
* [[Alia Bhatt]] as Isha Chatterjee, an [[Indian diaspora|NRI]] from London and Shiva's girlfriend
* [[Mouni Roy]] as Junoon, Dev's right–hand woman who aims to revive the ''Brahmāstra'' and release Dev
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna Akkineni]] as Anish Shetty, an artist and an archaeologist who is a member of the ''Brahmānsh'' and wielded the ''Nandi Astra''
* Stanzin Delek as Tensing, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Pawanāstra''
* [[Gurfateh Pirzada]] as Sher, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wields the ''Nāg Dhanush''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Varma |first=Lipika |date=13 April 2020 |title=Gurfateh in awe of Amitabh |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/130420/gurfateh-in-awe-of-amitabh.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230023023/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/130420/gurfateh-in-awe-of-amitabh.html |archive-date=30 December 2021}}</ref>
* [[Lehar Khan]] as Raveena, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who wields the ''Gajāstra''
* Aditi Joshi as Rani, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' who possesses ''Āyu Madrikā''
* Markand Soni as Santha, a new recruit of ''Brahmānsh'' and its tech guy
* [[Saurav Gurjar]] as Zor, a henchman of Junoon<ref>{{Cite news |agency=IANS |date=7 February 2018 |title=Wrestler Saurav Gurjar set to make Bollywood debut in Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmāstra |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-wrestler-saurav-gurjar-set-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-negative-role-opposite-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-4340289.html |work=Firstpost |access-date=3 June 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603161055/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-wrestler-saurav-gurjar-set-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-negative-role-opposite-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-4340289.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Rouhallah Gazi as Raftaar, another henchman of Junoon
* [[Dimple Kapadia]] as Savitri Devi, a member of ''Brahmānsh''
* Chaitanya Sharma as Tiger, Shiva's friend
* Saqib Ayub as Ali, Shiva's friend
* [[Rashi Mal]] as Shaina, Isha's cousin
* Rohan Rustomji as Sunny, Isha's cousin
* [[Baby Farida|Farida Devi]] as Aunty, Shiva's landlady
* Riyaaz Makaney as Isha's grandfather
* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] as [[Swades|Mohan Bhargav]], former [[NASA]] scientist and a member of the ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Vanarāstra'' (cameo appearance)
* [[Deepika Padukone]] as Amrita, Shiva's mother, Dev's wife and a former member of the ''Brahmānsh'' who wielded the ''Jalāstra''<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=11 September 2022 |title=Deepika Padukone makes 'bink and miss' cameo in Brahmāstra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-makes-blink-and-miss-cameo-in-brahmastra-netizens-think-she-plays-ranbir-kapoors-mother-in-the-magnum-opus-film/ |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=11 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911093052/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/deepika-padukone-makes-blink-and-miss-cameo-in-brahmastra-netizens-think-she-plays-ranbir-kapoors-mother-in-the-magnum-opus-film/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (cameo appearance) }}
== Production ==
=== Development ===
The idea of ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' first came to Mukerji in 2011 while writing the script for his second film ''[[Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ayan-mukerji-shares-his-decade-long-journey-of-pursuing-vision-of-brahmastra-was-a-ridiculously-ambitious-idea-5700937.html | title=Ayan Mukerji Shares His Decade-Long Journey of Pursuing Vision of Brahmastra: Was a Ridiculously Ambitious Idea | date=6 August 2022 | access-date=13 September 2022 | archive-date=13 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913060430/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ayan-mukerji-shares-his-decade-long-journey-of-pursuing-vision-of-brahmastra-was-a-ridiculously-ambitious-idea-5700937.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji first announced that he was working on a new project in July 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satija |first=Garima |date=23 July 2021 |title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra Was Announced 7 Years Ago; Fans Say 'Iski Shooting Khatam Nai Ho Rahi' |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/ranbir-alias-brahmastra-was-announced-7-years-ago-fans-say-iski-shooting-khatam-nai-ho-rahi-545593.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085836/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/ranbir-alias-brahmastra-was-announced-7-years-ago-fans-say-iski-shooting-khatam-nai-ho-rahi-545593.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/brahmastra-movie-ayan-mukherji-rename-from-dragon-pulwama-suicide-bombing-false-claim-1995710-2022-09-02|title=Fact Check: Yes 'Brahmastra' was renamed from 'Dragon', no it had nothing to do with the Pulwama attack|date=2 September 2022|magazine=India Today|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912175530/https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/brahmastra-movie-ayan-mukherji-rename-from-dragon-pulwama-suicide-bombing-false-claim-1995710-2022-09-02|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2017, ''Brahmāstra'' was officially announced by producer [[Karan Johar]]. Mukerji was signed as the director while [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Alia Bhatt]] were set to star. Initially, the film's working title was ''Dragon'', but was officially titled as ''Brahmāstra'' in 2017. Mukerji explained that the title ''Brahmāstra'' "resonates with the ancient wisdom, energies and power."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chauhan |first1=Soumyata |date=9 June 2018 |title=Alia Bhatt accidentally leaks her look from 'Brahmastra' - Check out pics |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-alia-bhatt-accidentally-leaks-her-look-from-brahmastra-check-out-pics-2623626 |access-date=18 June 2018 |website=dnaindia.com |publisher=DNA India |archive-date=9 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509050753/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-alia-bhatt-accidentally-leaks-her-look-from-brahmastra-check-out-pics-2623626 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji also revealed that it is a "contemporary film with ancient elements."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Priyanka |date=14 October 2017 |title=Ayan Mukerji on Brahmastra: It's a contemporary film with ancient elements |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-its-a-contemporary-film-with-ancient-elements-4890320/ |access-date=18 June 2018 |website=indianexpress.com |publisher=Indian Express |archive-date=24 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924022705/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-on-brahmastra-its-a-contemporary-film-with-ancient-elements-4890320/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Johar revealed his plan to make the film into a film trilogy.<ref name="IX">{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-karan-jar-fantasy-adventure-dragon-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-4885373/ | newspaper=[[Indian Express]] | title=Brahmastra: Karan Johar announces fantasy adventure trilogy with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan | date=11 October 2017 | access-date=4 March 2018 | archive-date=30 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330093520/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-karan-jar-fantasy-adventure-dragon-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-4885373/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=V |first1=Aishwarya |title=Brahmastra: Karan Johar announces trilogy with Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Alia Bhatt |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-karan-johar-announces-trilogy-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-388959 |website=pinkvilla.com |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=1 December 2017 |archive-date=19 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219160204/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-karan-johar-announces-trilogy-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-388959 |url-status=live }}</ref> The preparation for the film started in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/movies-to-look-forward-to/Karan-Johar-announces-commencement-of-Ranbir-Kapoor-and-Alia-Bhatt-starrer-Brahmastra/photostory/62346697.cms | title=Karan Johar announces commencement of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Brahmastra' | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=4 March 2018 | archive-date=30 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330190035/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/movies-to-look-forward-to/Karan-Johar-announces-commencement-of-Ranbir-Kapoor-and-Alia-Bhatt-starrer-Brahmastra/photostory/62346697.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>

In an interview, Kapoor stated that Mukerji "has spent six years of his life working really hard to make an original story" and that the trilogy would be made over a period of 10 years<ref name="auto">{{cite web |last1=Dedhia |first1=Sonil |title=Ranbir Kapoor reveals what to expect from Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra trilogy |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-what-to-expect-from-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-trilogy/19540176 |website=mid-day.com |access-date=10 July 2018 |date=21 June 2018 |archive-date=25 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025052203/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-what-to-expect-from-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-trilogy/19540176 |url-status=live }}</ref> and refuted rumours suggesting that it is a romantic superhero film. Instead, Kapoor confirmed that the film is a "romantic fairytale in a [[supernatural]] format". and that the film is not something which "doesn't have truth to it, or which is unbelievable".<ref name="auto" /> Nagarjuna Akkineni also confirmed that he would be playing a "pivotal" role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nagarjuna confirms doing Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra, says 'it's impressive' |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/nagarjuna-confirms-doing-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-says-its-impressive/253430 |website=timesnownews.com |access-date=13 July 2018 |date=12 July 2018 |archive-date=29 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729031532/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/article/nagarjuna-confirms-doing-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-says-its-impressive/253430 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mouni Roy revealed in an interview that she is the "only antagonist" in the film.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=18 March 2019 |title=Mouni Roy on her Brahmastra role: Was surprised to play the main villain |work=India Today |agency=Press Trust of India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/was-surprised-when-i-was-cast-as-villain-in-brahmastra-mouni-roy-1480920-2019-03-18 |access-date=1 June 2022 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022191428/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/was-surprised-when-i-was-cast-as-villain-in-brahmastra-mouni-roy-1480920-2019-03-18 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 March 2019|title=Brahmastra villain Mouni Roy on working with Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt: My life is fulfilled|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-villain-mouni-roy-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-my-life-is-fulfilled/story-CLwmHrDgNkuqU8Y2CmTPWI.html|access-date=19 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=22 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622043533/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-villain-mouni-roy-on-working-with-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-my-life-is-fulfilled/story-CLwmHrDgNkuqU8Y2CmTPWI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2022, Mukerji announced the film would be a part of a trilogy franchise{{Snd}}serving as the first instalment{{Snd}}under the ''Astraverse'', a cinematic universe centered around various mystical ''[[Astra (weapon)|astras]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=Watch 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Trailer: Ayan Mukerji unveils the 'Astraverse' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/watch-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-trailer-ayan-mukerji-unveils-the-astraverse-starring-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831212718/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/watch-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-trailer-ayan-mukerji-unveils-the-astraverse-starring-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhat |first=Prakriti |date=8 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji's 'Astraverse': Latest Addition To Bollywood's Marvel Multiverse Craze, But Will It Work? |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/109372-ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-astraverse-inspired-by-marvel-multiverse.html |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[MensXP]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617111408/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/109372-ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-astraverse-inspired-by-marvel-multiverse.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2022, Roy confirmed [[Shah Rukh Khan]] had a cameo appearance in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Exclusive: Mouni Roy confirms Shah Rukh Khan features in Brahmastra; says, "I feel like it's such a privilege" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mouni-roy-confirms-shah-rukh-khan-featuring-brahmastra-says-feel-like-privilege/ |access-date=31 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831140029/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-mouni-roy-confirms-shah-rukh-khan-featuring-brahmastra-says-feel-like-privilege/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The role of Khan is a spin-off from the character from the film ''[[Swades]]'' (2004).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hazra |first=Priya |date=19 September 2022 |title=SRK's Character In 'Brahmastra' Is Actually Mohan Bhargav From 'Swadesh, Confirms Ayan Mukerji |url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-character-in-brahmastra-is-mohan-bhargav-swades/ |publisher=[[ScoopWhoop]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Samaiya |first=Praneet |title=Ayan Mukerji Confirms That Shah Rukh Khan's Character In Brahmastra Is Mohan Bhargav From Swades |url=https://www.cine-tales.com/ayan-mukerji-shah-rukh-khan-brahmastra-mohan-bhargav-swades/#:~:text=SRK%20Played%20The%20Role%20Of%20Scientist%20Mohan%20Bhargav&text='%20Many%20fans%20speculated%20that%20Shah,%2C%20in%20fact%2C%20'true. |date=21 September 2022 |publisher=Cine-tales.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pall |first=Omair |date=18 September 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji Confirms Shah Rukh Khan's Mohan Bhargav From 'Brahmastra' Is Not A Coincidence! |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38741/ayan-mukerji-confirms-shah-rukh-khans-mohan-bhargav-from-brahmastra-is-not-a-coincidence |publisher=[[Mashable]]}}</ref>

===Pre-production===
Ayan Mukherji started work 9 years before the theatrical release. [[Pre-production]] work started in 2014 and filming began in 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ayan-mukerji-shares-exciting-details-about-brahmastra-2-and-3-next-movies-will-introduce-new-characters-article-92254514/amp | title=Ayan Mukerji shares exciting details about Brahmastra 2 and 3: 'Next movies will introduce new characters' | date=16 June 2022 | access-date=12 September 2022 | archive-date=12 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912213108/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ayan-mukerji-shares-exciting-details-about-brahmastra-2-and-3-next-movies-will-introduce-new-characters-article-92254514/amp | url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2018, Bachchan and Kapoor did look tests in the presence of Mukerji.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/ | title=Featured Bollywood Movie News | Featured Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>

=== Themes ===
In July 2022, a video was released featuring Mukerji explaining the mystical universe of various ''astras''.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama">{{Cite news |date=13 July 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji reveals details about Astraverse of Brahmāstra: report |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/ayan-mukerji-narrates-mystical-universe-brahmastra-no-one-done-ancient-indian-inspiration-modern-world/ |access-date=13 July 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713062401/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/ayan-mukerji-narrates-mystical-universe-brahmastra-no-one-done-ancient-indian-inspiration-modern-world/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He explained how from the ''Brahm-Shakti'', ''astras'' were born, which compose all the different energies that are found in nature like ''Jalāstra'' (water), ''Pawanāstra'' (wind), and ''Agnyastra'' (fire). He also talked about ''astras'' that store the powers of different animals like the ''Vanarāstra'', which can give the power of a "divine" monkey to the person who controls it, and the ''Nandiāstra'', which contains the power and strength of a thousand bulls, within itself. The last āstra to emerge from the universe, carrying the collective power of the Brahm-Shakti{{Snd}}called the "lord of all the ''āstras''"{{Snd}}is explained to be one of the most powerful celestial weapons of gods (or [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]) in [[Hindu mythology]], the ''[[Brahmastra|Brahmāstra]]''.<ref name="AstrasThemes">{{Cite news |date=13 July 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji explain the different āstras. Watch featurette: report |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-and-ayan-explain-the-different-astras-101657692819229-amp.html |access-date=14 July 2022 |archive-date=14 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714002342/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-and-ayan-explain-the-different-astras-101657692819229-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Mukerji stated that the core idea was inspired by stories of Hindu mythology he heard in his childhood from his grandfather.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-says-the-originality-of-brahmastra-is-inspired-from-indian-history-harry-potter-and-lord-of-the-rings-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-8095227/|title=Ayan Mukerji says the originality of Brahmastra is inspired from Indian History, Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings|date=17 August 2022|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=13 September 2022|archive-date=13 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913055255/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-says-the-originality-of-brahmastra-is-inspired-from-indian-history-harry-potter-and-lord-of-the-rings-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-8095227/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Characters ===
Mukerji revealed that the inspiration behind actor Kapoor's character came from [[Rumi]] who also inspired the first look of his character. Mukerji also drew inspiration from Rumi's work: "love is the bridge between you and everything", to build the foundation of the film. Later, he revealed that the Rumi-inspired look was scrapped and Kapoor had gotten a haircut instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor kickstarts Varanasi schedule, see first picture |url=https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |website=newsx.com |publisher=NewsXBureau |access-date=2 August 2019 |date=31 May 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150144/https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Kapoor revealed his experience with look tests for the film, expressing that it is a "tedious job: sticking, removing applying, de-applying, and applying again, until some decision is reached".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt prep up for Brahmastra with Amitabh Bachchan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/after-prepping-for-brahmastra-with-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-leave-the-sets-together-5205973/ |website=indianexpress.com |publisher=Indian Express |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=6 June 2018 |archive-date=1 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501120344/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/after-prepping-for-brahmastra-with-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-leave-the-sets-together-5205973/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in February 2018 with the commencement of the first schedule of the film on 24 February 2018. The first schedule of the film was wrapped up in [[Bulgaria]] on 24 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shiksha |first1=Shruti |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor Wrap Up First Schedule Of Film. See Pic |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-film-see-pic-1828312 |website=ndtv.com |publisher=NDTV |access-date=18 June 2018 |date=25 March 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129035309/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-film-see-pic-1828312 |url-status=live }}</ref> The second schedule of filming continued in said country and then [[London]] on 8 July 2018,<ref>{{cite web |title=For Alia Bhatt, Brahmastra schedule in Bulgaria is not all work and no play. Here's how we know |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/for-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-schedule-in-bulgaria-is-not-all-work-and-no-play-heres-how-we-know/251926 |website=timesnownews.com |access-date=10 July 2018 |date=9 July 2018 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710090418/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/for-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-schedule-in-bulgaria-is-not-all-work-and-no-play-heres-how-we-know/251926 |url-status=live }}</ref> in [[New York City|New York]] in late July,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Agarwal |first1=Bhavna |title=Brahmastra co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor take a stroll in NYC clicking selfies |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-co-stars-amitabh-bachchan-and-ranbir-kapoor-take-stroll-nyc-clicking-selfies-420546 |website=pinkvilla.com |access-date=26 July 2018 |date=23 July 2018 |archive-date=10 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710090433/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-co-stars-amitabh-bachchan-and-ranbir-kapoor-take-stroll-nyc-clicking-selfies-420546 |url-status=live }}</ref> and then back in Bulgaria by the end of the month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra actress Alia Bhatt has got new special photographer at Bulgaria, see pics |url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/brahmastra-actress-alia-bhatt-has-got-new-special-photographer-at-bulgaria-see-pics-124591.html |website=catchnews.com |access-date=26 July 2018 |date=26 July 2018 |archive-date=27 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127123818/http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/brahmastra-actress-alia-bhatt-has-got-new-special-photographer-at-bulgaria-see-pics-124591.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="facts">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/brahmastra-interesting-facts-about-the-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-film/Ranbir-Kapoor-Alia-Bhatts-Brahmastra-to-be-costliest-superhero-flick-in-Bollywood-with-a-budget-of-over-Rs-150-crore/photostory/62617020.cms?from=mdr|title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's 'Brahmastra' to be costliest superhero flick in Bollywood with a budget of over Rs 150 crore|work=Times of India|access-date=2 February 2019|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219145708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/brahmastra-interesting-facts-about-the-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-film/Ranbir-Kapoor-Alia-Bhatts-Brahmastra-to-be-costliest-superhero-flick-in-Bollywood-with-a-budget-of-over-Rs-150-crore/photostory/62617020.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> Extensive shooting started on 1 February 2019 at [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=10 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji shares Ranbir Kapoor's first look test for film. See pic |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-shares-ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-test-for-film-see-pic-1474609-2019-03-10 |access-date=17 June 2022 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617105957/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-shares-ranbir-kapoor-s-first-look-test-for-film-see-pic-1474609-2019-03-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> The 20-day schedule started in the [[Ramnagar Fort]] and Chet Singh Fort in [[Varanasi]] on 30 July 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor kickstarts Varanasi schedule, see first picture |url=https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |website=newsx.com |publisher=NewsXBureau |access-date=30 July 2019 |date=31 May 2019 |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150144/https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-kickstarts-varanasi-schedule.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The filming was halted in March 2020 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer's shoot delayed due to coronavirus |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrers-shoot-delayed-due-to-coronavirus |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=Free Press Journal |date=14 March 2020 |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617110000/https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrers-shoot-delayed-due-to-coronavirus |url-status=live }}</ref> and later resumed in November 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 June 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Resume Filming Brahmastra in Budapest Post-August |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-to-resume-filming-brahmastra-in-budapest-post-august-3873713.html |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=News18 |archive-date=17 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617105958/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-to-resume-filming-brahmastra-in-budapest-post-august-3873713.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy resume shoot for Brahmastra |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-mouni-roy-resume-shoot-for-brahmastra-44690.html |access-date=17 June 2022 |magazine=Filmfare |date=4 November 2020 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621184839/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-mouni-roy-resume-shoot-for-brahmastra-44690.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] on 29 March 2022 in [[Varanasi]].<ref name="five">{{cite news |date=29 March 2022 |title=Finally! Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor Wrap Brahmastra After 5 Years, Ayan Mukerji Locks Release Date |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/finally-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-brahmastra-after-5-years-ayan-mukerji-locks-release-date-4919135.html |access-date=29 March 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713022230/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/finally-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-wrap-brahmastra-after-5-years-ayan-mukerji-locks-release-date-4919135.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s father, K.V. Vijayendra Prasad, proposed some changes in the film to Mukerji, reshoots were conducted for four days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor: Ayan Mukerji Made Us Reshoot 'Brahmastra' After Getting Suggestions From SS Rajamouli's Father |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-ayan-mukherji-made-us-reshoot-brahmastra-after-receiving-suggestions-from-ss-rajamouli-s-dad-news-199634 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]] |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909114845/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-ayan-mukherji-made-us-reshoot-brahmastra-after-receiving-suggestions-from-ss-rajamouli-s-dad-news-199634 |url-status=live }}</ref>

It was reported that the production budget for the film {{INRConvert|410|c}}, which would make it one of the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian films]] and the most expensive Hindi film ever at the time of its release.<ref name="budget">{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite news|title=Did you know Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra budget exceeds 400 crores?|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-exceeds-400-crores/amp_articleshow/93935997.cms|access-date=2 September 2022|website=[[The Times of India]]|quote=according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the official budget of Brahmastra, excluding Print and Publicity expenses is Rs. 410 crores.|archive-date=8 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085853/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-exceeds-400-crores/articleshow/93935997.cms|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web |title=Brahmastra official budget is over Rs. 400 crores – Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt film creates history |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-brahmastra-official-budget-rs-400-crores-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-creates-history/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 September 2022 |access-date=1 September 2022 |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901110439/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-brahmastra-official-budget-rs-400-crores-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-creates-history/ |url-status=live }}
*{{cite news|title=Brahmastra made at a cost of Rs 410 crore, most expensive Hindi film ever: report|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-made-at-a-cost-of-rs-410-crore-most-expensive-hindi-film-8125379/|access-date=2 September 2022|work=[[The Indian Express]]|quote=As per Bollywood Hungama, Brahmastra's Rs 410 crore budget excludes publicity expenses.|language=en|archive-date=2 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902050835/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-made-at-a-cost-of-rs-410-crore-most-expensive-hindi-film-8125379/|url-status=live}}
}}</ref> However, the lead actor Ranbir Kapoor later clarified that the reported budget was for production of all three main installments of the franchise, and the assets built during the production of the first film will be used in future installments.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-reveals-brahmastra-reported-budget-is-all-wrong-so-what-s-the-truth-2002377-2022-09-20|title=Ranbir Kapoor reveals Brahmastra reported budget is all wrong. So what's the truth?|work=India Today|date=20 September 2022|access-date=22 October 2022}}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
In the [[post-production]], it is estimated that 150 crore Indian rupees spent on [[Vfx|VFX]] by makers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-releases-on-sept-9-heres-how-much-was-spent-on-this-big-budget-ranbir-alia-film-346205-2022-09-02|title='Brahmastra' releases on Sept 9: Here's how much was spent on this big-budget Ranbir-Alia film|date=2 September 2022|website=Business Today|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131850/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-releases-on-sept-9-heres-how-much-was-spent-on-this-big-budget-ranbir-alia-film-346205-2022-09-02|url-status=live}}</ref> The VFX work of this film is done by DNEG- Prime focus company. [[Film editing|Editing]] was supervised by Prakash Kurup. ''Jam8'' music and sound design studio lead by Pritam provided sound effects. VFX studio DNEG and ReDefine's foreign team created visual effects. [[Chiranjeevi]] gave the [[voice-over]] for the Telugu version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/chiranjeevi-turns-narrator-for-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-7967052/|title=Chiranjeevi dubs for Brahmastra's Telugu version, Alia Bhatt says 'thank you for blessing us with your energy'|date=13 June 2022|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912131053/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/chiranjeevi-turns-narrator-for-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-7967052/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ranbir and Alia did their dubbing portion in September 2020 in a studio in [[Bandra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt start dubbing for Ayan Mukerji' Brahmastra|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-start-dubbing-for-ayan-mukerjis-brahmastra-a-song-remains-to-be-shot-in-the-final-schedule/articleshow/78045204.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|website=Mumbai Mirror|date=11 September 2022|access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main article|Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (soundtrack)}}

[[Pritam]] composed the soundtrack while composing the background score along with Prasad Shaste, Jim Satya, [[Meghdeep Bose]], Tanuj Tiku & Ketan Sodha.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Films these days do not use songs to move its story forward. As film music has ended up becoming a mere marketing tool, experts rue the trend |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/films-these-days-do-not-use-songs-to-move-its-story-forward-as-film-music-has-ended-up-becoming-a-mere-marketing-tool-experts-rue-the-trend-443931 |access-date=27 October 2022 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref>, while the songs are produced and mixed by British musician [[Steel Banglez]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 July 2019 |title=Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra to get a futuristic touch to music by Steel Banglez |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-get-futuristic-touch-music-steel-banglez-463471 |access-date=2 August 2019 |website=Pinkvilla |archive-date=2 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802150538/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-get-futuristic-touch-music-steel-banglez-463471 |url-status=live }}</ref> with songs written by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 August 2022 |title=Amitabh Bhattacharya is enjoying your 'Kesariya' memes but stands by what he wrote, 'It's a modern film and characters…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bhattacharya-is-enjoying-kesariya-memes-but-stands-by-what-he-wrote-8079302/ |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085838/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bhattacharya-is-enjoying-kesariya-memes-but-stands-by-what-he-wrote-8079302/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=27 April 2022 |title=Pritam announces that Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra's trailer will be out soon |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/pritam-announces-that-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-brahmastras-trailer-will-be-out-soon-53535.html |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |access-date=25 June 2022 |archive-date=27 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627060731/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/pritam-announces-that-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-brahmastras-trailer-will-be-out-soon-53535.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The score was recorded at [[Synchron Stage Vienna]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva - SynchronStage Vienna |url=https://www.synchronstage.com/en/projects/Brahmastra |access-date=7 February 2023 |website=www.synchronstage.com}}</ref>

The film's titular soundtrack album was officially released on 6 October to streaming formats and digital retailers, coinciding with the occasion of [[Dussehra]].

== Marketing ==
[[File:Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Kapoor and Bhatt at the unveiling event of Kapoor's character, Shiva, in December 2021]]
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was one of the most anticipated Hindi releases of 2022.<ref>* {{Cite web |date=17 February 2022 |title=From Gangubai to Brahmastra, The Most Anticipated Films of 2022, Their Release Dates |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-gangubai-to-brahmastra-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-their-release-dates-4781111.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[News18]] |archive-date=1 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501201137/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-gangubai-to-brahmastra-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2022-their-release-dates-4781111.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Patwa |first=Priyadarshini |date=21 July 2022 |title=Darlings, Raksha Bandhan, Brahmastra and 20 other upcoming Indian films to look forward to in 2022 that promise an entertaining year ahead |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/darlings-raksha-bandhan-brahmastra-and-20-other-upcoming-indian-films-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-promise-an-entertaining-year-ahead |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[GQ India]] |archive-date=4 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904080108/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/darlings-raksha-bandhan-brahmastra-and-20-other-upcoming-indian-films-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-that-promise-an-entertaining-year-ahead |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Nijhara |first=Apoorva |date=1 January 2022 |title=From 'RRR' To 'Brahmastra', 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022 People Can't Wait To Watch |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/98932-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[MensXP]] |archive-date=1 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101045459/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/98932-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=23 June 2022 |title='Rocketry', 'Brahmastra', 'Raksha Bandhan': The biggest Bollywood films set to release in second half of 2022 |url=https://www.wionews.com/photos/rocketry-brahmsastra-raksha-bandhan-all-the-biggest-bollywood-films-set-to-release-in-second-half-of-2022-490916 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[WION]] |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905235207/https://www.wionews.com/photos/rocketry-brahmsastra-raksha-bandhan-all-the-biggest-bollywood-films-set-to-release-in-second-half-of-2022-490916 |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Acharya |first=Pratiksha |date=20 December 2021 |title=The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2022 |url=https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022_-8675.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Grazia India]] |quote=The most anticipated movie of the year, no doubt, has to be Brahmāstra. Directed by Ayan Mukherji [...] |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225143643/https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2022_-8675.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=1 January 2022 |title=Yearender 2021: Most awaited films of 2022 - 'Brahmastra', 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Pathan' and more |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-yearender-2021-most-awaited-films-of-2022-brahmastra-laal-singh-chaddha-pathan-rrr-shamshera-hindi-films-2924484 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=DNA India |archive-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419143814/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-yearender-2021-most-awaited-films-of-2022-brahmastra-laal-singh-chaddha-pathan-rrr-shamshera-hindi-films-2924484 |url-status=live }}</ref> The title logo of the film was revealed on 4 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt leave for Kumbh, the film's first reveal out on Mahashivratri |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-leave-for-kumbh-the-film-s-first-reveal-out-on-mahashivratri/story-RbJeLYHMi8uDNyBElLMlpN.html |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510055627/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-leave-for-kumbh-the-film-s-first-reveal-out-on-mahashivratri/story-RbJeLYHMi8uDNyBElLMlpN.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, it was unveiled on [[Maha Shivratri]] at [[Kumbh Mela]]; 150 drones were used to lit the sky up to form it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, 150 drones reveal first logo of Ayan Mukerji's ambitious film at Kumbh 2019 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-150-drones-reveal-first-logo-of-ayan-mukerji-s-ambitious-film/story-PeJ3qzd64TtVcwidQo0y0I.html |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607122826/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-150-drones-reveal-first-logo-of-ayan-mukerji-s-ambitious-film/story-PeJ3qzd64TtVcwidQo0y0I.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The official logo of ''Brahmāstra'' was released on 6 March 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2019 |title='Chills all the way' Fans get goosebumps watching Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan's Brahmastra logo |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/chills-all-the-way-fans-get-goosebumps-watching-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-logo/377529 |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=29 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229053959/https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/chills-all-the-way-fans-get-goosebumps-watching-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-logo/377529 |url-status=live }}</ref> while [[S. S. Rajamouli|SS Rajamouli]]{{Snd}}who serves as the film's presenter for its South Indian language versions<ref name="asianage.com">{{Cite web |date=18 December 2021 |title=SS Rajamouli to present 'Brahmastra' in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam |url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/181221/ss-rajamouli-to-present-brahmastra-in-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam.html |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Asian Age |archive-date=18 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218184034/https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/181221/ss-rajamouli-to-present-brahmastra-in-telugu-tamil-kannada-malayalam.html |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Snd}}and [[Dhanush]] presented it in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] versions on 12 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Baahubali director SS Rajamouli and South star Dhanush launch the logos of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer in Telugu and Tamil |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-south-star-dhanush-launch-logos-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-telugu-tamil/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |language=en |archive-date=19 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219150306/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-baahubali-director-ss-rajamouli-south-star-dhanush-launch-logos-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-telugu-tamil/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A forty-second motion logo was also released, with Bachchan's voiceover in it.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2019 |title='Brahmastra' logo: Amitabh Bachchan introduces the powerful ancient weapon |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/%E2%80%98brahmastra%E2%80%99-logo-amitabh-bachchan-introduces-the-powerful-ancient-weapon-738936 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085839/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/lifestyle/%E2%80%98brahmastra%E2%80%99-logo-amitabh-bachchan-introduces-the-powerful-ancient-weapon-738936 |url-status=live }}</ref> Also on 12 March, a promotional [[Filmmaking|behind-the-scenes]] video of the making of the music score for the motion logo, featuring the film's music composer [[Pritam]], was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Brahmastra behind-the-scenes: Ayan Mukerji shares the making of Brahmastra logo music |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-music-pritam-5621912/ |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614150142/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-music-pritam-5621912/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2019 |title=Ayan Mukerji Shares 'Musical Journey' of 'Brahmastra' Logo |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukherji-shares-magical-musical-journey-of-brahmastra-logo |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614150142/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukherji-shares-magical-musical-journey-of-brahmastra-logo |url-status=live }}</ref> On 5 April 2019, a promotional behind-the-scenes video of the execution of the title logo's unveiling in the sky was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's BTS video reveals startling details about logo launch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-bts-video-reveals-startling-details-about-logo-launch/story-V7WPMF4CNqdKIRdSaLO9UJ.html |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=27 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627153323/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-bts-video-reveals-startling-details-about-logo-launch/story-V7WPMF4CNqdKIRdSaLO9UJ.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2019 |title=Watch: The BTS video of 'Brahmastra' logo launch at Kumbh 2019 will leave you amazed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/watch-the-bts-video-of-brahmastra-logo-launch-at-kumbh-2019-will-leave-you-amazed/articleshow/68735591.cms |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> A [[Moster (motion movie poster)|motion poster]] featuring Kapoor's then undisclosed character was released on 14 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1470647428302852098|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Ant ka ye aarambh hai, jaag raha Brahmastra hain. #Brahmastra motion poster out tomorrow!|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The following day, another motion poster featuring his character, Shiva, was released on 15 December 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Brahmastra motion poster: Ranbir Kapoor stuns as new-age Shiva, release date out |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoor-new-age-avatar-of-lord-shiva-release-date-out-7673834/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123149/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoor-new-age-avatar-of-lord-shiva-release-date-out-7673834/ |url-status=live }}</ref> while a fan event in support of the poster launch was held some hours prior to it in [[New Delhi]], and was broadcast live by the film's streaming partner, [[Disney+ Hotstar]], on its platform and social media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch: Ranbir Kapoor remembers his late father Rishi Kapoor |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/entertainment-news-bollywood-news-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-ranbir-kapoor-remembers-his-late-father-rishi-kapoor-re-creates-his-iconic-dialogue-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-amitabh-bachchan-1969295/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123108/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/entertainment-news-bollywood-news-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-ranbir-kapoor-remembers-his-late-father-rishi-kapoor-re-creates-his-iconic-dialogue-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-amitabh-bachchan-1969295/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster & Launch Event: Ranbir Kapoor's Shiva Is The Hero The Universe Needs |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoors-shiva-is-the-hero-the-universe-needs-2653128 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123150/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-motion-poster-ranbir-kapoors-shiva-is-the-hero-the-universe-needs-2653128 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRN8nVJSCqs |title=Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch |date=15 December 2021 |language=Hindi |publisher=[[Disney+ Hotstar]] |access-date=12 June 2022 |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612123107/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRN8nVJSCqs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1470724570646777858|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Straight from the stage in Delhi... And our hearts too! Live stream the exciting fan event of #Brahmastra motion poster launch with Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor tomorrow. Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar, its YouTube channel, or our Instagram live.}}</ref> An event was held in [[Hyderabad]] to launch the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions of the motion poster, on 19 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna join SS Rajamouli for Brahmastra poster launch in Hyderabad! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-join-ss-rajamouli-brahmastra-poster-launch-hyderabad-pics-969738 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421215345/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-nagarjuna-join-ss-rajamouli-brahmastra-poster-launch-hyderabad-pics-969738 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trending: Pics Of Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna, SS Rajamouli And Karan Johar From Brahmastra Motion Poster Launch In Hyderabad |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/trending-pics-of-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-nagarjuna-ss-rajamouli-and-karan-johar-from-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-in-hyderabad-2658109 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612163623/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/trending-pics-of-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-nagarjuna-ss-rajamouli-and-karan-johar-from-brahmastra-motion-poster-launch-in-hyderabad-2658109 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 16 March 2022, a poster and the first [[prologue]] of Bhatt's character, Isha, was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra First Look Trailer released on Alia Bhatt's Birthday - Release Date Announced |url=https://www.tollywoodlife.com/2022/03/16/brahmastra-first-look-trailer-released-on-alia-bhatts-birthday-release-date-announced/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=The Tollywood Life |language=en-US |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511020629/https://www.tollywoodlife.com/2022/03/16/brahmastra-first-look-trailer-released-on-alia-bhatts-birthday-release-date-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt's first look leaves fans amazed, say 'Can't wait to see her' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-s-first-look-leaves-fans-amazed-say-can-t-wait-see-her-1046062 |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518121742/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-s-first-look-leaves-fans-amazed-say-can-t-wait-see-her-1046062 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 26 March 2022, Mukerji, Kapoor and Bhatt were featured in [[Byju's]]' "Cricket Live" segment as part of [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]]' post cricket show during the inaugural [[2022 Indian Premier League|IPL 2022]] game between [[Chennai Super Kings]] and [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] while Kapoor appeared and announced the game in a [[Television advertisement|television commercial]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra video: Watch Ranbir Kapoor usher the IPL in style |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/brahmastra-video-watch-ranbir-kapoor-usher-the-ipl-in-style/98feb61aaf425 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=26 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326172907/https://www.ottplay.com/news/brahmastra-video-watch-ranbir-kapoor-usher-the-ipl-in-style/98feb61aaf425 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Byju's Cricket LIVE: Rapid Fire ft. Team Brahmastra |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsgwAX_LP_o |language=en |access-date=13 June 2022 |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613091824/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsgwAX_LP_o&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra x Star Sports collab: Here's why director Ayan Mukerji wishes to cast Virat Kohli in his trilogy |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-here-s-why-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-wishes-to-cast-virat-kohli-in-his-film-2942286 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421031249/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-here-s-why-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-director-ayan-mukerji-wishes-to-cast-virat-kohli-in-his-film-2942286 |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional announcement video commemorating the film's [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrap]] was released on 29 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1508665671252836354|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Seeking Blessings as the Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva shoot comes to a wrap, in the spiritual capital of India - Kashi. 🙏✨ See you in Cinemas on 09.09.2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=Brahmastra wraps up shoot, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt pose in Varanasi: 'Finally..' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-shoot-wraps-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-varanasi-see-photos-video-7842003/ |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612163622/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-shoot-wraps-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-varanasi-see-photos-video-7842003/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 April 2022, a motion poster featuring Kapoor and Bhatt's characters, and set to the song "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"{{Snd}}sung by [[Arijit Singh]]{{Snd}}was released, along with a still version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji says 'Brahmastra' is about energy of love, releases new poster of film |url=https://theprint.in/features/ayan-mukerji-says-brahmastra-is-about-energy-of-love-releases-new-poster-of-film/910492/ |access-date=10 June 2022 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413190640/https://theprint.in/features/ayan-mukerji-says-brahmastra-is-about-energy-of-love-releases-new-poster-of-film/910492/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kanabar |first=Nirali |date=10 April 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt share an intimate moment in the first love poster of Brahmastra |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-share-an-intimate-moment-in-the-first-love-poster-of-brahmastra-see-here-1935698-2022-04-10 |access-date=10 June 2022 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610100608/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-share-an-intimate-moment-in-the-first-love-poster-of-brahmastra-see-here-1935698-2022-04-10 |url-status=live }}</ref> The teaser of said song's Telugu version, titled "Kumkumala", sung by [[Sid Sriram]], was released and presented by Rajamouli on 27 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=SS Rajamouli launches 'Kumkumala' song teaser from 'Brahmastra': Excited to be presenting in Telugu - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/ss-rajamouli-launches-kumkumala-song-teaser-from-brahmastra-excited-to-be-presenting-in-telugu/articleshow/91827809.cms |access-date=12 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1530041091310792704|user=ssrajamouli|title=Here's "Kumkumala" song promo from Brahmāstra: Part One. Excited to be presenting in Telugu. See you in cinemas on September 9th!|author=SS Rajamouli}}</ref> On 31 May 2022, the film's [[Teaser (trailer)|teaser trailer]] was released, which also unveiled the release date of the official trailer;<ref>{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra': Teaser of the Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer looks grand and intriguing; trailer to be unveiled on June 15 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-teaser-of-the-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-looks-grand-and-intriguing-trailer-to-be-unveiled-on-june-15-watch/articleshow/91914829.cms |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605213137/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-teaser-of-the-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-looks-grand-and-intriguing-trailer-to-be-unveiled-on-june-15-watch/articleshow/91914829.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer looks intriguing; Game begins with Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-looks-grand-intriguing-meet-entire-film-cast-1133766 |access-date=7 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606174611/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-looks-grand-intriguing-meet-entire-film-cast-1133766 |url-status=live }}</ref> an event and fan "meet-and-greet" was held in [[Visakhapatnam]] in support of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=PICS: Ranbir Kapoor greets packed Vizag theatre for Brahmastra teaser launch with Ayan Mukerji, SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-ranbir-kapoor-greets-packed-vizag-theatre-brahmastra-teaser-launch-ayan-mukerji-ss-rajamouli-1133863 |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611081641/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pics-ranbir-kapoor-greets-packed-vizag-theatre-brahmastra-teaser-launch-ayan-mukerji-ss-rajamouli-1133863 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra teaser: Ranbir Kapoor reaches vizag for Brahmastra promotions |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-1503076917.html |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531100138/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-1503076917.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=31 May 2022 |title='Brahmastram' team enthrals fans in Visakhapatnam |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/brahmastram-team-enthrals-fans-in-visakhapatnam/article65480544.ece |access-date=28 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828124952/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/brahmastram-team-enthrals-fans-in-visakhapatnam/article65480544.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> First look posters of Bachchan's character, Guru,<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1534797812621524992|user=karanjohar|title=Ek aisi Roshni jismein hai… har andhere ko haraane ki Shakti. Here comes GURU! The Wise Leader who holds the Prabhāstra: The Sword of Light! Brahmāstra Trailer out on June 15th|author=Karan Johar}}</ref> and Nagarjuna's character, Anish,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=11 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Nagarjuna looks intense as Anish with his Nandi Astra; Ayan Mukerji unveils first look |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-nagarjuna-looks-intense-anish-his-nandi-astra-ayan-mukerji-unveils-first-look-1141038 |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611064634/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-nagarjuna-looks-intense-anish-his-nandi-astra-ayan-mukerji-unveils-first-look-1141038 |url-status=live }}</ref> were released during the second week of June.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 June 2022 |title=Amitabh Bachchan wields the mighty Prabhastra in his first poster from Brahmastra, released after changed teaser |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-wields-the-mighty-prabhastra-in-his-first-poster-from-brahmastra-released-after-changed-teaser-101654763670357.html |access-date=9 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609091314/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-wields-the-mighty-prabhastra-in-his-first-poster-from-brahmastra-released-after-changed-teaser-101654763670357.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=11 June 2022|title=Brahmāstra: Meet Nagarjuna as Artist Anish holder of Nandiastra, the one who holds the power of a 1000 Nandis|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-meet-nagarjuna-artist-anish-one-holds-power-1000-nandis/|access-date=11 June 2022|archive-date=11 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611064619/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-meet-nagarjuna-artist-anish-one-holds-power-1000-nandis/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 June 2022, an announcement video was released, revealing that actor [[Chiranjeevi]] will be lending his voice to Kapoor's character, Shiva, for the film's Telugu dubbed version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Chiranjeevi Lends His Voice To Telugu Version; Ayan Mukerji Falls On His Feet; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-lends-his-voice-to-telugu-version-ayan-mukerji-falls-on-his-feet-watch-5360755.html |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613080319/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-lends-his-voice-to-telugu-version-ayan-mukerji-falls-on-his-feet-watch-5360755.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Chiranjeevi to be Ranbir Kapoor's voice in Telugu, Ayan calls him 'megastar with magic energy' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-be-ranbir-kapoors-voice-telugu-ayan-calls-him-megastar-magic-energy-1142181 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613075238/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-chiranjeevi-be-ranbir-kapoors-voice-telugu-ayan-calls-him-megastar-magic-energy-1142181 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1536244504457809920|user=BrahmāstraFilm|title=Brahmāstra gets the power of Chiranjeevi Garu's voice for its release in Telugu! We are grateful to the Megastar for being a part of Brahmāstra in this very special way. Watch out for his voice and for our Trailer on June 15th!}}</ref> A first look motion poster of Roy's character, Junoon, was released the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra New Poster: Mouni Roy as Junoon leaves you intrigued; Ayan Mukerji says 'she really killed it' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-new-poster-mouni-roy-junoon-leaves-you-intrigued-ayan-mukerji-says-she-really-killed-it-1142801 |access-date=14 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614054040/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-new-poster-mouni-roy-junoon-leaves-you-intrigued-ayan-mukerji-says-she-really-killed-it-1142801 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1536555402782945280|date=14 June 2022|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=कर ले सबको वश में अपने, अँधेरे की रानी है। Meet the leader of the Dark Forces... our Mysterious Queen of Darkness… Junoon! Watch out for her in our Trailer tomorrow!|access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> On 15 June 2022, the film's official [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] was released,<ref>{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra' official trailer: Ranbir Kapoor embraces the fire within and takes his place among the divine heroes of the universe - Times of India |language=en |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-official-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-embraces-the-fire-within-and-takes-his-place-among-the-divine-heroes-of-the-universe/articleshow/92218397.cms |access-date=15 June 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615042119/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/brahmastra-official-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-embraces-the-fire-within-and-takes-his-place-among-the-divine-heroes-of-the-universe/articleshow/92218397.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=15 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra trailer out. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt take you into Astraverse in this visual spectacle |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-trailer-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-take-you-into-astraverse-in-this-visual-spectacle-1962567-2022-06-15 |magazine=India Today |access-date=15 June 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615042255/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-trailer-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-take-you-into-astraverse-in-this-visual-spectacle-1962567-2022-06-15 |url-status=live }}</ref> with an event in support of it, that included a preview [[Film screening|screening]] of the trailer being held a day prior to its release in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt starrer boasts epic love story, deadly villains in Astraverse |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-starrer-boasts-epic-love-story-deadly-villains-astraverse/ |access-date=15 June 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615035754/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/brahmastra-trailer-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-starrer-boasts-epic-love-story-deadly-villains-astraverse/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Brahmastra trailer: Gods, monsters, magic and mayhem come together beautifully |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-gods-monsters-magic-and-mayhem-come-together-beautifully-54563.html |access-date=15 June 2022 |magazine=Filmfare |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615040200/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-gods-monsters-magic-and-mayhem-come-together-beautifully-54563.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra trailer first review out: 'Get ready for Astraverse, the wait was worth it' |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-first-review-out-get-ready-for-astraverse-the-wait-was-worth-it-article-92207159 |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=Zoom TV |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172718/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/brahmastra-trailer-first-review-out-get-ready-for-astraverse-the-wait-was-worth-it-article-92207159 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra Trailer Early Reactions Will Leave You Excited! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2022/brahmastra-trailer-early-reactions-will-leave-you-excited-336201.html |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=filmibeat.com |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624045704/https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2022/brahmastra-trailer-early-reactions-will-leave-you-excited-336201.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[4K resolution|4K]] version of the trailer was released four days later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji clarifies why Ranbir Kapoor wore shoes in the temple scene; Releases trailer in 4K |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-clarifies-why-ranbir-kapoor-wore-shoes-temple-scene-releases-trailer-4k-1146391 |access-date=24 June 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172718/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-clarifies-why-ranbir-kapoor-wore-shoes-temple-scene-releases-trailer-4k-1146391 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Brahmāstra Official Trailer 4K {{!}} Hindi {{!}} Amitabh {{!}} Ranbir {{!}} Alia {{!}} Ayan {{!}} In Cinemas 9 September |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jVntRVl-0 |language=en |access-date=24 June 2022 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624172719/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jVntRVl-0 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 13 July 2022, a promotional featurette titled "The Vision of ''Brahmāstra''", featuring Mukerji explaining the mystical universe of various ''[[Astra (weapon)|āstras]]'' named as ''Astraverse'' and the creative vision behind it, was released.<ref name="Bollywood Hungama"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji deep dives into the Astra Verse as he explains his vision & nature's powers; WATCH |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-deep-dives-astra-verse-he-explains-his-vision-natures-powers-watch-1160695 |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en |archive-date=16 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716095758/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-deep-dives-astra-verse-he-explains-his-vision-natures-powers-watch-1160695 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 17 July 2022, hours prior to its release, the song "Kesariya", was unveiled in a livestream hosted by Bhatt and Mukerji on Instagram, in which they also discussed about the making of the track.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 July 2022 |title=Brahmastra's Kesariya: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt are lost in their world of love and flowers; couple calls the ballad 'their song': report |work=TheIndianExpress |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kesariya-from-brahmastra-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-are-lost-in-their-world-of-love-and-flowers-video-8034406/lite/ |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717070555/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kesariya-from-brahmastra-out-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-are-lost-in-their-world-of-love-and-flowers-video-8034406/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1548308691497394176|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Watch the unveiling of the most awaited song of the year #Kesariya only on Instagram, 11:30 am on Sunday. See you there! 🧡 #Brahmastra|date=16 July 2022|access-date=17 July 2022}}</ref> On 31 July 2022, an [[Instagram#Photographic filters|Instagram filter]] featuring visuals of various ''āstras'', was released.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|postid=CgrpHvtNIWJ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=|user=brahmastrafilm|title=Tum khud ek Astra ho! 💥 To know "Which Astra Are You", check out the filter in our bio. Don't forget to tag us when you know! #Brahmastra|date=31 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Tweet|number=1553719703549358080|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=Tum khud ek Astra ho! 💥 To know "Which Astra Are You", check out the filter in our bio. Don't forget to tag us when you know! #Brahmastra 🪐|date=31 July 2022|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref> On 6 August 2022, a featurette was released featuring Mukerji sharing his complete journey and process till ''Part One – Shiva'' from the beginning of his vision for the Brahmāstra film trilogy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 August 2022 |title=Ahead of Ranbir Kapoor's Deva Deva song, Ayan Mukerji reveals where, when & how vision of Brahmastra was born |work=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ahead-ranbir-kapoors-deva-deva-song-ayan-mukerji-reveals-where-when-how-vision-brahmastra-was-born-1172701 |access-date=6 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806083707/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ahead-ranbir-kapoors-deva-deva-song-ayan-mukerji-reveals-where-when-how-vision-brahmastra-was-born-1172701 |url-status=live }}</ref> A [[3D film|3D]] preview screening of the second song from the film's soundtrack, "Deva Deva", sung by Singh, was held in Mumbai that day as well, two days before the single's release''.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1555923085529858050|user=KomalNahta|title=Just saw the DevaDeva song from Brahmastra. Just one word to describe it: Divine! Kudos to Ayan Mukerji's conceptualisation & direction, Ranbir-Alia's chemistry, PrimeFocus' visual effects, and, of course, Pritam, Amitabh Bhattacharya & Arijit Singh!|author=[[Komal Nahta]]|date=6 August 2022|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref>''

In the second week of August, hoardings of the film's songs were held up in [[New York City]] and [[Los Angeles|LA]], in collaboration with [[YouTube Premium]], in promotion of an "afterparty" livestream that was announced to take place on 18 August on the service.<ref>{{Cite Tweet|number=1559883758211584000|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=The #Kesariya rang has now taken over Times Square Godzilla in New York and LA Marriot |date=17 August 2022 |access-date=18 August 2022}}</ref> On 17 August 2022, a video was released, featuring Mukerji explain his inspirations behind the film, which dates back to anecdotes he heard as a child.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Brahmastra: Ayan Mukerji Opens Up About Inspirations Behind Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt Starrer|work=[[News18 India|News18]]|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-opens-up-about-inspirations-behind-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-5770201.html|date=17 August 2022|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=17 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817171830/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/brahmastra-ayan-mukerji-opens-up-about-inspirations-behind-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-5770201.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A day later, the previously teased "afterparty" livestream session took place exclusively via YouTube Premium{{Snd}}on [[Sony Music India]]'s channel, in support of the film's third song, "Dance Ka Bhoot"{{Snd}}with Mukerji, Kapoor and Bhatt interacting with fans and discussing the film's music, production, and promotional campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2022 |title=Brahmastra song Dance Ka Bhoot teaser: Ranbir Kapoor's Shiva celebrates Dussehra with energetic dance number. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-song-dance-ka-bhoot-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-celebrates-dussehra-watch-101660810388777-amp.html |access-date=18 August 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=18 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818085038/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-song-dance-ka-bhoot-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-celebrates-dussehra-watch-101660810388777-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 August 2022 |title=Dance Ka Bhoot - Brahmastra YouTube Afterparty with Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor |url=https://youtube.com/watch/XVawZpUe5kc |access-date=20 August 2022 |publisher=[[Sony Music India]] |language=Hindi |via=[[YouTube]] |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820122714/https://www.youtube.com/watch/XVawZpUe5kc |url-status=live }}</ref> A poster of Kapoor's character, featuring a snippet of the song's background music as well as teasing the music video, was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 August 2022 |title=First look of Bramhastra's new song Dance Ka Bhoot out now |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/first-look-of-bramhastras-new-song-dance-ka-bhoot-out-now-article-93640301 |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820122521/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/first-look-of-bramhastras-new-song-dance-ka-bhoot-out-now-article-93640301 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1560163110119682053|user=BrahmastraFilm|title=The third song of Brahmāstra! 💥 #DanceKaBhoot [...]|date=18 August 2022|access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref> On 24 August 2022, a promotional event in support of the film was held in Chennai, led by Kapoor, Rajamouli, and Nagarjuna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=24 August 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli, Ranbir Kapoor and Nagarjuna promote Brahmastra in Chennai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/epic-ss-rajamouli-ranbir-kapoor-and-nagarjuna-promote-brahmastra-in-chennai-1991954-2022-08-24 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827214423/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/epic-ss-rajamouli-ranbir-kapoor-and-nagarjuna-promote-brahmastra-in-chennai-1991954-2022-08-24 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 August 2022, a promotional summit as well as another "meet-and-greet" was held at [[IIT Bombay]], with Kapoor and Bhatt.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt sings Brahmastra song Kesariya at an event; Ranbir Kapoor lovingly looks at her |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-sings-brahmastra-song-kesariya-at-an-event-8115520/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828061857/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-sings-brahmastra-song-kesariya-at-an-event-8115520/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt says 'I can proudly say I got into IIT' as she reaches IIT Bombay for Brahmastra promotions. |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-says-i-can-proudly-say-i-got-into-iit-as-she-reaches-iit-bombay-101661651273418.html |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828022927/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-says-i-can-proudly-say-i-got-into-iit-as-she-reaches-iit-bombay-101661651273418.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A pre-release event was also announced, which scheduled to be held on 2 September 2022, at [[Ramoji Film City]], [[Hyderabad]], with actor [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|Jr NTR]] as the special guest.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Jr NTR to attend 'Brahmastra: Part 1 - Shiva' event in Hyderabad as Chief Guest |url=https://theprint.in/features/jr-ntr-to-attend-brahmastra-part-1-shiva-event-in-hyderabad-as-chief-guest/1103549/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[ThePrint]] |language=en-US |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828122034/https://theprint.in/features/jr-ntr-to-attend-brahmastra-part-1-shiva-event-in-hyderabad-as-chief-guest/1103549/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Karan Johar calls Jr NTR 'man of masses of Indian cinema'; RRR star to attend Brahmastra event in Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/karan-johar-calls-jr-ntr-man-of-masses-of-indian-cinema-8115081/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828062916/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/karan-johar-calls-jr-ntr-man-of-masses-of-indian-cinema-8115081/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2022 |title=Jr NTR to grace Brahmastra pre-release event in Hyderabad on September 2 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/jr-ntr-to-grace-brahmastra-pre-release-event-in-hyderabad-on-september-2 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=[[Telangana Today]] |language=en-US |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827121920/https://telanganatoday.com/jr-ntr-to-grace-brahmastra-pre-release-event-in-hyderabad-on-september-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, it was cancelled last-minute due to undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=2 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra event with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Jr NTR cancelled with just hours to go, upset fans demand apology |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-event-with-jr-ntr-cancelled-upset-fans-demand-apology-101662123308987.html |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902133039/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-event-with-jr-ntr-cancelled-upset-fans-demand-apology-101662123308987.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer's pre-release event with Jr NTR as chief guest cancelled |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-s-pre-release-event-with-jr-ntr-as-chief-guest-cancelled-2981849 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131231/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-s-pre-release-event-with-jr-ntr-as-chief-guest-cancelled-2981849 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 30 August 2022, a clip featuring an excerpts of Kapoor's character, Shiva, from the film was shared, as part of a ten-day countdown{{Snd}}which ran from 30 August to 8 September{{Snd}}to the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=30 August 2022 |title=Unlocking The Doorway To Brahmāstra Universe |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/with-just-10-days-to-go-for-release-karan-johar-shares-new-teaser-of-brahmastra-3299464 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901222357/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/with-just-10-days-to-go-for-release-karan-johar-shares-new-teaser-of-brahmastra-3299464 |url-status=live }}</ref> Another clip was released as part of the countdown, featuring Bachchan's character, Guru, the following day, with Mukerji stating he chose 9 September 2022 as the release date as he believes nine is his [[Luck#Numerology|lucky number]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanjeeiv |first=Niharika |date=31 August 2022 |title=This Is Why Ayan Mukerji Picked September 9 As Brahmāstra Release Date |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/9-days-to-go-ayan-mukerji-reveals-why-september-9-was-picked-as-release-date-3303370 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=NDTV |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901222402/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/9-days-to-go-ayan-mukerji-reveals-why-september-9-was-picked-as-release-date-3303370 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kapoor and Bhatt co-starred together in an advertisement campaign of [[Spotify|Spotify India]], which was released in association with the film, featuring two of the film's songs, "Kesariya" and "Dance Ka Bhoot".<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Pregnant Alia Bhatt smiles and dances to Brahmastra song with Ranbir Kapoor as he cheers her up in new ad. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pregnant-alia-bhatt-smiles-and-dances-to-brahmastra-song-with-ranbir-kapoor-101661913096143.html |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902044923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pregnant-alia-bhatt-smiles-and-dances-to-brahmastra-song-with-ranbir-kapoor-101661913096143.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt asks Ranbir Kapoor if she'll be chopping vegetables on a Friday night, he brings out the Brahmastra. Watch new ads |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-chopping-vegetables-brahmastra-watch-new-videos-8122018/ |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131620/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-chopping-vegetables-brahmastra-watch-new-videos-8122018/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 1 September 2022, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada versions of the "Vision of ''Brahmāstra''" featurette, featuring Rajamouli explain the ''Astraverse''<nowiki/>'s themes, were released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra: RRR director SS Rajamouli shares what excited him the most about Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-shares-what-excited-him-the-most-about-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-2981538 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[DNA India]] |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901205807/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-shares-what-excited-him-the-most-about-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-2981538 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Negi |first=Shivani |date=1 September 2022 |title=SS Rajamouli envisions Brahmāstra's Astraverse in new video; Watch |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-envisions-brahmastras-astraverse-in-new-video-watch/21138/ |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902121501/https://news24online.com/entertainment/ss-rajamouli-envisions-brahmastras-astraverse-in-new-video-watch/21138/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film's release countdown continued with a clip introducing the ''Vānarāstra'', released the same day, with media outlets speculating it to be part of [[Shah Rukh Khan]]'s confirmed cameo appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Fengyen |date=2 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra's New Clip Teases Introduction Of Vanarastra; Fans Are Sure It Is Shah Rukh Khan |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/37836/brahmastras-new-clip-teases-introduction-of-vanarastra-fans-are-sure-it-is-shah-rukh-khan |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable]] |language=en-in |archive-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902131619/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/37836/brahmastras-new-clip-teases-introduction-of-vanarastra-fans-are-sure-it-is-shah-rukh-khan |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |date=1 September 2022 |title=Is that Shah Rukh Khan in Brahmastra's Vanarastra scene shared by Karan Johar? Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/is-that-shah-rukh-khan-in-brahmastra-s-vanarastra-scene-shared-by-karan-johar-watch-1995290-2022-09-01 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=1 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901230852/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/is-that-shah-rukh-khan-in-brahmastra-s-vanarastra-scene-shared-by-karan-johar-watch-1995290-2022-09-01 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 3 September 2022, a pre-release promo was released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil to announce the opening of advance bookings for tickets in theatres.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Anjali |date=3 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra's Pre-Release Promo Gave People Goosebumps |url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/116183-brahmastra-pre-release-promo-fans-reaction-better-than-the-trailer.html |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=MensXP |language=en-IN |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123817/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/116183-brahmastra-pre-release-promo-fans-reaction-better-than-the-trailer.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Jyoti |date=3 September 2022 |title=Watch: Brahmastra's Pre-Release Promo Introduces The Many "Ancient Indian Astras" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/watch-brahmastras-pre-release-promo-introduces-the-many-ancient-indian-astras-3312468 |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=4 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904213945/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/watch-brahmastras-pre-release-promo-introduces-the-many-ancient-indian-astras-3312468 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 4 September, a featurette of the film's action sequences and their filming and choreography, was shared.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=Check out how Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan pulled off intense action scenes in 'Brahmastra' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/video-check-out-how-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-pulled-off-intense-action-scenes-in-brahmastra |access-date=5 September 2022 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=5 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905121530/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/video-check-out-how-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchan-pulled-off-intense-action-scenes-in-brahmastra |url-status=live }}</ref> On 6 September 2022, a 3D exclusive fan preview screening of the film was announced, which was held in Mumbai the day before the film's release, on 8 September with Kapoor, Bhatt, and Mukerji.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Anindita |date=6 September 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji to host Brahmāstra fan screening on THIS date |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-ayan-mukerji-to-host-brahmastra-fan-screening-on-this-date-1996974-2022-09-06 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906070538/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-ayan-mukerji-to-host-brahmastra-fan-screening-on-this-date-1996974-2022-09-06 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra' makers to have exclusive fan screening with Alia-Ranbir a day before official release |work=[[ThePrint]] |url=https://theprint.in/features/brahmastra-makers-to-have-exclusive-fan-screening-with-alia-ranbir-a-day-before-official-release/1118066/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123921/https://theprint.in/features/brahmastra-makers-to-have-exclusive-fan-screening-with-alia-ranbir-a-day-before-official-release/1118066/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanjeeiv |first=Niharika |date=8 September 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt And Ranbir Kapoor Walk Hand-In-Hand At Brahmāstra Screening |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-walk-hand-in-hand-at-brahmastra-screening-3328531 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908193136/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-walk-hand-in-hand-at-brahmastra-screening-3328531 |archive-date=8 September 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> Tickets were available via [[PVR Cinemas]]' web store, and sold out within minutes of the announcement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra: Makers announce exclusive fan screening with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt; show gets sold out within minutes |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-exclusive-fan-screening-with-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-show-gets-sold-out-in-minutes-2982838 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906085858/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-brahmastra-exclusive-fan-screening-with-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-ayan-mukerji-show-gets-sold-out-in-minutes-2982838 |url-status=live }}</ref> A fan-meet and press conference with Mukerji, Kapoor, and Bhatt was also held in [[New Delhi]] to promote the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Promotional Event at New Delhi by Ayan, Alia and Ranbir |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-promotional-event-at-new-delhi-by-ayan-alia-and-ranbir-1503109059.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908093614/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/brahmastra-promotional-event-at-new-delhi-by-ayan-alia-and-ranbir-1503109059.html |archive-date=8 September 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' was released on 9 September 2022, in standard formats, [[3D film|3D]], [[IMAX]] 3D, and [[4DX]] 3D.<ref name="rd:var">{{Cite web |author=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=14 December 2021 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's Divine Hero Franchise Film 'Brahmastra' Sets 2022 Release Date (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-1235132978/ |access-date=15 December 2021 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |archive-date=15 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215160206/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-1235132978/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2021 |title=Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra to be three-film franchise; first part to release on September 9, 2022 in five languages in 3D. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-to-be-three-film-franchise-first-part-to-release-on-september-9-2022-in-five-languages-in-3d/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825231607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-to-be-three-film-franchise-first-part-to-release-on-september-9-2022-in-five-languages-in-3d/ |archive-date=25 August 2022 |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was released by [[Star Studios]] in India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 December 2021 |title=Ayan Mukerji, Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' set to release on September 9, 2022 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ayan-mukerji-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-set-to-release-on-september-9-2022/article37960469.ece |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ayan-mukerji-ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-set-to-release-on-september-9-2022/article37960469.ece |archive-date=24 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> with Telugu film director [[S. S. Rajamouli]] presenting the dubbed versions in the latter four South Indian languages.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=18 December 2021 |title=RRR director SS Rajamouli to present Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra in South languages |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-to-present-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-in-south-languages-1889265-2021-12-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-to-present-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-brahmastra-in-south-languages-1889265-2021-12-18 |archive-date=24 August 2022 |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> It is the first film released under the Star Studios name following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]] and rebranding of Fox Star Studios.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 May 2022 |title=Fox Star Studios rebrands to Star Studios |work=The Hindu |agency=PTI |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fox-star-studios-rebrands-to-star-studios/article65466364.ece |access-date=7 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607090816/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/fox-star-studios-rebrands-to-star-studios/article65466364.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was also released in North America by [[20th Century Studios]]<ref name="thewaltdisneycompany.com">{{cite web | url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | title=20th Century Studios Debuts Trailer for 'Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' | date=29 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=26 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926013340/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/20th-century-studios-debuts-trailer-for-brahmastra-part-one-shiva/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | title=Ranbir-Alia's Brahmastra makes beeline for Hollywood, 20th Century Studios shares trailer and teases film's 'cutting-edge technology' | date=24 August 2022 | access-date=22 September 2022 | archive-date=22 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922230856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-brahmastra-hollywood-20th-century-studios-shares-trailer-8108192/ | url-status=live }}</ref> and worldwide on the same day by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]].<ref name="Disney"/><ref name="indianexpress_7905590">{{Cite news |date=8 May 2022 |title=Brahmastra to get global theatrical release thanks to Disney, reportedly a first for an Indian film: report |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-global-theatrical-release-disney-first-for-an-indian-film-7905590/ |url-status=live |access-date=14 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614212328/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-global-theatrical-release-disney-first-for-an-indian-film-7905590/ |archive-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> It was shown in 5000 screens in India and 3000 overseas, for a worldwide total of 8000 screens, the widest for an Indian film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra to release in 8000 screens worldwide; to get the WIDEST release ever for a Hindi film |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-brahmastra-release-8000-screens-worldwide-get-widest-release-ever-hindi-film/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905204807/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-brahmastra-release-8000-screens-worldwide-get-widest-release-ever-hindi-film/ |archive-date=5 September 2022 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> The film had planned paid previews in the United States on 8 September 2022, a day before its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 September 2022 |title=Paid previews in USA for Brahmāstra on 8th September. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/mobile/news/box-office-special-features/brahmastra-advance-booking-commences-united-states-tickets-worth-100k-usd-rs-79-71-lakhs-already-sold-paid-previews/ |access-date=7 September 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref>

The film was originally planned to release on 23 December 2016 but was delayed by several years owing to production delays and monetary constraints, and later due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Junjhunwala |first=Sanchita |date=3 September 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra was delayed 5 times |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-was-delayed-5-times-will-the-delay-affect-its-box-office-numbers-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-93967816 |access-date=7 September 2022 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903104736/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-was-delayed-5-times-will-the-delay-affect-its-box-office-numbers-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-93967816 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Gaurang |date=6 June 2020 |title=Did you know it's been 6 years since Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra was announced for a 2016 release? |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/did-you-know-its-been-6-years-since-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-was-announced-for-a-2016-release/602543 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV Channel)|Zoom]] |language=en |access-date=4 June 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829170451/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/did-you-know-its-been-6-years-since-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-was-announced-for-a-2016-release/602543 |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2017, the film was announced for a 15 August 2019 release;<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2017 |title=Breaking: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan's Brahmastra to release on August 15, 2019 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-release-august-15-2019/ |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=19 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119110547/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-amitabh-bachchans-brahmastra-release-august-15-2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Brahmāstra'' was pushed to [[Christmas]] 2019<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Kajol |date=4 November 2018 |title=Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra to release on Christmas 2019 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-to-release-on-christmas-2019_-31159.html |access-date=24 August 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116071523/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-brahmastra-to-release-on-christmas-2019_-31159.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and then to the summer of 2020 due to pending work on the film's visual effects and music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 April 2019 |title=Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's film postponed to summer of 2020, announces Ayan Mukerji |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-film-postponed-to-summer-of-2020-announces-ayan-mukerji-6529191.html |access-date=23 August 2022 |website=[[Firstpost]] |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091426/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoors-film-postponed-to-summer-of-2020-announces-ayan-mukerji-6529191.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2020, its release date was announced as 4 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2020 |title=Ranbir Kapoor's 'Brahmastra' to release on December 4, 2020 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-to-release-on-december-4-2020-800751.html |access-date=24 August 2020 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824091425/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ranbir-kapoors-brahmastra-to-release-on-december-4-2020-800751.html |url-status=live }}</ref> However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]], the release was delayed indefinitely.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 November 2020 |title=Brahmastra made on a budget 'way over' Rs. 300 crores; to be the biggest film ever made in India |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-made-budget-way-rs-300-crores-biggest-film-ever-made-india/ |access-date=5 December 2020 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217042851/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/brahmastra-made-budget-way-rs-300-crores-biggest-film-ever-made-india/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Seta |first1=Fenil |date=19 April 2021 |title=Scoop: As Maharashtra goes under lockdown, Brahmastra's shoot delayed yet again? |language=en |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-maharashtra-goes-lockdown-brahmastras-shoot-delayed-yet/ |access-date=21 April 2021 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423153900/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-maharashtra-goes-lockdown-brahmastras-shoot-delayed-yet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2021, a final release date of 9 September 2022 was announced.<ref name="Zee_Dec2021">{{cite news |date=15 December 2021 |title='Brahmastra' release date announced, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer to arrive in theatres in September 2022 |language=en |work=[[Zee News]] |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-release-date-announced-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-to-arrive-in-theatres-in-september-2022-2419561.html |access-date=26 February 2022 |archive-date=26 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226124048/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-release-date-announced-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-to-arrive-in-theatres-in-september-2022-2419561.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 2 September 2022, the [[Delhi High Court]], under an [[interim order]], restrained eighteen [[Internet piracy|piracy]] websites from illegally streaming the film on the Internet, following a lawsuit filed by [[Disney Star|Star India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra': Delhi HC Restrains 'Rogue' Websites From Streaming Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt Starrer |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-brahmastra-delhi-hc-restrains-rogue-websites-from-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-news-221250 |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Outlook India]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909173345/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-brahmastra-delhi-hc-restrains-rogue-websites-from-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-news-221250 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiu |first=Fengyen |date=6 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra': Delhi HC Restricts 18 Websites From Illegally Streaming Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Ahead Of Release |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38016/brahmastra-delhi-hc-restricts-18-websites-from-illegally-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-ahead-of-re |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]] |language=en-in |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909173347/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38016/brahmastra-delhi-hc-restricts-18-websites-from-illegally-streaming-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-ahead-of-re |url-status=live }}</ref>

Before its release, there were calls for boycotting the film by right-wing [[Hindu nationalism|Hindu nationalists]] who were opposed to all films from Bollywood, alleging that [[anti-Hindu sentiment]]s were prevalent in the industry.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 September 2022 |title=Boycott Brahmastra: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor starrer next target after Amir Khan's Lal Singh Chaddha? |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/boycott-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-next-target-after-amir-khans-lal-singh-chaddha/articleshow/94047996.cms |quote=Boycott Brahmastra is the current clarion call of haters of the Hindi film industry's mainstream so-called anti-Hindu ideology films. |access-date=15 September 2022 |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912185357/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/boycott-brahmastra-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-next-target-after-amir-khans-lal-singh-chaddha/articleshow/94047996.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> An old interview of Kapoor where he had mentioned that he likes eating beef regained traction on social media platforms; [[Cows in Hinduism|cows are venerated in Hinduism]]. Consequently, Kapoor and Bhatt were stopped from entering the [[Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga]] in [[Ujjain]] by members of the [[Bajrang Dal]], a Hindu nationalist organization.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=7 September 2022 |title=Boycott Brahmastra trend solidifies on social media after Ranbir-Alia face protest in Ujjain |url=https://theprint.in/features/boycott-brahmastra-trend-solidifies-on-social-media-after-ranbir-alia-face-protest-in-ujjain/1119937/ |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912191808/https://theprint.in/features/boycott-brahmastra-trend-solidifies-on-social-media-after-ranbir-alia-face-protest-in-ujjain/1119937/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livemint |date=7 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra actors stopped from entering Ujjain temple over Ranbir's beef comment |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/brahmastra-actors-stopped-from-entering-ujjain-temple-over-ranbir-kapoor-s-old-beef-guy-comment-11662524305634.html |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912185355/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/brahmastra-actors-stopped-from-entering-ujjain-temple-over-ranbir-kapoor-s-old-beef-guy-comment-11662524305634.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Home media===
On 17 September 2022, Rebecca Campbell, Chairman of International Content and Operations for Disney, confirmed while speaking with ''[[The Economic Times]]'' about the success of [[Disney+ Hotstar]] that the film will be streaming on [[Hulu]] in the US, [[Star+]] in Latin America and [[Disney+]] internationally.<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 September 2022|title=We are number one in both linear TV and digital in India: Disney's Rebecca Campbell|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/disney-is-no-1-in-both-linear-tv-and-digital-formats-in-india/articleshow/94255777.cms?from=mdr|access-date=29 September 2022|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929061952/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/disney-is-no-1-in-both-linear-tv-and-digital-formats-in-india/articleshow/94255777.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=20 September 2022|title="Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva" Confirmed For A Hulu/Disney+ International Release|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-confirmed-for-a-hulu-disney-international-release/|access-date=28 September 2022|website=What's On Disney Plus|language=en|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929063508/https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-confirmed-for-a-hulu-disney-international-release/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The film digitally premiered on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ Hotstar in India and overall Asia on 4 November 2022. An English [[Dubbing|dub]] of the film was also released on the former the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|access-date=23 October 2022|title="Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva" Coming Soon To Hulu|website=What's On Disney Plus|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-coming-soon-to-hulu/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 October 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmāstra: Part One Shiva to premiere on OTT on November 4, 2022 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-starrer-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-premiere-ott-november-4-2022-exclusively-disney-hotstar/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=23 October 2022 }}</ref> The film, alongside its English dub, was released on Disney+ on 7 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 December 2022|title='Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Is Streaming Now on Disney+|url=https://collider.com/where-is-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-streaming/|access-date=7 December 2022|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' received mixed reviews from critics with praise for the [[Visual effects|VFX]], direction, music, background score and action sequences while criticism was directed towards the screenwriting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/brahmastra-part-one-shiva | title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref><ref name="critic">{{cite web |title=Brahmastra crosses ₹160 crore worldwide in two days, does best-ever single-day business for Hindi film in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-crosses-160-crore-worldwide-in-two-days-breaks-record-in-tamil-nadu-101662880049626-amp.html |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=[[The Hindustan Times]] |date=11 September 2022 |quote=The film opened to mixed reviews with critics praising the VFX, background score, and action, but criticising the story and dialogues. |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912003535/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-crosses-160-crore-worldwide-in-two-days-breaks-record-in-tamil-nadu-101662880049626-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="critics">{{Cite news |title='Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' mints Rs 125 cr at box-office on opening weekend, breaks Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' record |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-mints-rs-125-cr-at-box-office-on-opening-weekend-breaks-ranbir-kapoors-sanju-record/articleshow/94142462.cms |access-date=13 September 2022 |quote=While the movie has received mixed reviews from critics for its story and dialogue, many praised director Mukerji's larger-than-life vision of the 'Astraverse' ..... |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913174042/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-mints-rs-125-cr-at-box-office-on-opening-weekend-breaks-ranbir-kapoors-sanju-record/articleshow/94142462.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an approval rating of 52%, with an average score of 6/10, based on 33 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Ambitious yet uneven, ''Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'' offers definite pleasures for Bollywood fans, although the incessant spectacle may ultimately overwhelm many viewers."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva|title=Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=16 September 2022|archive-date=19 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919144536/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva|url-status=live}}</ref> {{Metacritic film prose|57|five|ref=yes|access-date= 12 September 2022}}

==== India ====
Avinash Lohana of ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva'' is a classic example of ambition meeting vision and an immersive experience that promises entertainment".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva Review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Ayan Mukerji film is a visual spectacle|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-ayan-mukerji-film-is-a-visual-spectacle-1189273%3famp|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=10 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910010120/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-ayan-mukerji-film-is-a-visual-spectacle-1189273?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Amandeep Narang of ''[[ABP News]]'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' deserves its due respect and place in Indian cinematic history".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Amitabh, Ranbir, Alia Starrer Is Blockbuster Material, But…|url=https://www.news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-fantasy-adventure-film-part-one-shiva-stars-amitabh-bachchan-nagarjuna-akkineni-mouni-roy-1552459/amp|website=[[ABP News]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909183203/https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-fantasy-adventure-film-part-one-shiva-stars-amitabh-bachchan-nagarjuna-akkineni-mouni-roy-1552459/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Rachana Dubey of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' borrows from Indian mythology and folk tales, which is fantastic. The effort and passion invested in creating the universe in this film, replete with minute detailing, are worthy of appreciation".<ref>{{cite news|title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Movie Review: This superhero adventure plays with fire|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva/movie-review/94089269.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva/movie-review/94089269.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Tushar Joshi of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and called the film "a solid effort as the first chapter in this trilogy", remarking that the ''Astraverse'' "can take on the [[MCU]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Part 1 Shiva Review: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's Astraverse can take on the MCU|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-astraverse-can-take-on-the-mcu-1998195-2022-09-09|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044614/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-astraverse-can-take-on-the-mcu-1998195-2022-09-09|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonil Dedhia of ''[[News 18]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it "a solid and satisfying watch, a well-crafted film", and appreciated Mukerji's vision, saying that it "needs to applauded".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Ayan Mukerji Film, Starring Ranbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt, Is A Visual Feast|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerji-film-starring-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-is-a-visual-feast-5920639.html|website=[[News 18]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054014/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerji-film-starring-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-is-a-visual-feast-5920639.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Fengyen Chiu of ''[[Mashable|Mashable India]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' is a complete visual feast rooted deep with Indian mythology. Ayan Mukerji has created a landmark moment in Indian cinema with the state-of-the art VFX".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra' Review: Ayan Mukerji's Astraverse Is Everything That Bollywood Needs|url=https://www.in.mashable.com/entertainment/38269/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerjis-astraverse-is-everything-that-bollywood-needs%3famp=1|website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909053937/https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/38269/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukerjis-astraverse-is-everything-that-bollywood-needs?amp=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonal Verma of ''[[Zee News]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The screenplay is filled with love, light, magic, ancient mysticism and mythology. The film has many surprises that will definitely make you go wow".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's film is all about love, light and magic!|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-film-is-all-about-love-light-and-magic-2507847.html/amp|website=[[Zee News]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909053907/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatts-film-is-all-about-love-light-and-magic-2507847.html/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and encouraged readers to watch ''Brahmāstra'' for "its visual appeal" and for "the burning chemistry" between Bhatt and Kapoor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Review|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-55398.html|website=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063705/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-55398.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and called it "ambitious and entertaining", further stating it "has the makings of a blockbuster of the sort that Bollywood has been desperately seeking for a while".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review: Ranbir Kapoor Anchors The Action In Ambitious And Entertaining Fantasy|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-anchors-the-action-in-ambitious-and-entertaining-fantasy-3-stars-3329273/amp/1|website=[[NDTV]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=14 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014123911/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-anchors-the-action-in-ambitious-and-entertaining-fantasy-3-stars-3329273|url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and stated it as "a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra Review|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/brahmastra-review/20220909.htm|website=[[Rediff]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909052622/https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/brahmastra-review/20220909.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' gets the pyrotechnics right but fumbles in creating an emotionally involving alternate reality".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' review – Superhero origins story lifted by superb visual effects|url=https://www.scroll.in/reel/1032323/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-superhero-origins-story-lifted-by-superb-visual-effects|website=[[Scroll.in]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909050130/https://scroll.in/reel/1032323/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-superhero-origins-story-lifted-by-superb-visual-effects|url-status=live}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' constantly tries to make your jaw drop to the floor with the visual effects, but since we never empathize with the characters on screen, it remains a distant spectacle".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra review: Ranbir-Alia film is a grand spectacle minus originality|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brahmastra-review-ranbir-alia-film-grand-spectacle-minus-originality-167702?amp|website=[[The News Minute]]|date=9 September 2022 |access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909100627/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/brahmastra-review-ranbir-alia-film-grand-spectacle-minus-originality-167702?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Rohit Vats of ''[[DNA India]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "''Brahmāstra'' tries hard to present itself as the revelation of deeper truths of humankind but doesn't exactly get there where it wanted to be", and said the film is "grand and has all the tropes of mega Bollywood projects, and is enthralling".<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's magical realism is one of its kind|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-magical-realism-is-one-if-its-kind-2983775/amp|website=[[DNA India]]|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054534/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-s-magical-realism-is-one-if-its-kind-2983775/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Stutee Ghosh of ''[[The Quint]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmastra'' grabs us in parts. If the unnecessary parts about love and lovers could have been avoided the impact would have been stronger. For now, the sound and light show should suffice".<ref>{{cite web|title='Brahmastra' Review: Ranbir-Alia Film Is A Visual Treat With Lacklustre Romance|url=https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-is-a-visual-treat-with-lacklustre-romance|website=[[The Quint]]|date=9 September 2022 |access-date=12 September 2022|archive-date=12 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912005206/https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/entertainment/movie-reviews/brahmastra-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-is-a-visual-treat-with-lacklustre-romance|url-status=live}}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated, "Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are electric in this Ayan Mukerji spectacle. The film is a treat for long-waiting fans of Hindi cinema."<ref>{{cite web|title=Brahmastra movie review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt light the screen on fire, Part-2 can't come sooner|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-light-the-screen-on-fire-101662696552482-amp.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=9 September 2022|access-date=9 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909051020/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-and-alia-bhatt-light-the-screen-on-fire-101662696552482-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "Despite the presence of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, the film's writing turns out to be its biggest drawback with all the hype over Indian mythology just being a cosmetic cover".<ref>{{cite news|title='Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva' movie review: Ayan Mukerji's spectacle lacks a soul|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/brahm%25C4%2581stra-part-one-shiva-movie-review-ayan-mukerjis-spectacle-lacks-a-soul/article65869670.ece/amp/|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 September 2022|access-date=12 September 2022|last1=Kumar|first1=Anuj|archive-date=11 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911083557/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/brahm%C4%81stra-part-one-shiva-movie-review-ayan-mukerjis-spectacle-lacks-a-soul/article65869670.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Reputed film critic [[Taran Adarsh]] rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Brahmāstra'' is a king-sized disappointment High on VFX, low on content [second half nosedives]. ''Brahmāstra'' could've been a game changer, but, alas, it is a missed opportunity. All gloss, no soul."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/brahmastra-is-king-size-disappointment-says-critic-taran-adarsh-1998766-2022-09-10 | title=Film critic Taran Adarsh says Brahmastra is 'king-size disappointment' }}</ref> Rohit Bhatnagar of ''[[The Free Press Journal]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated "a so-called critique-proof film ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' might have a larger-than-life scale, grandeur, and visual spectacle but nothing more to this run-of-the-mill good v/s evil story."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva' Review: Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's romance dilutes good v/s evil story |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-romance-dilutes-good-vs-evil-story |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909044245/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-romance-dilutes-good-vs-evil-story |url-status=live }}</ref> Writing for ''[[Deccan Herald]]'', Vivek M. V. gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that the film has "tame and silly dialogues. This further dents the weakly-written love story, which is the film's biggest problem".<ref>{{Cite web |last=M. V. |first=Vivek |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmastra' movie review: 'Love Storiyan' ruin stunning VFX |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/brahmastra-movie-review-love-storiyan-ruin-stunning-vfx-1143642.html |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909171002/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/brahmastra-movie-review-love-storiyan-ruin-stunning-vfx-1143642.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, finding its story "weak" and the romance between the leads "unconvincing".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Anna MM Vetticad |title=Brahmastra movie review: Pretty people, flashy but repetitive SFX, boring – oh so boring – mumbo jumbo |work=Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-movie-review-pretty-people-flashy-but-repetitive-sfx-boring-oh-so-boring-mumbo-jumbo-11216921.html/amp |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909100950/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/brahmastra-movie-review-pretty-people-flashy-but-repetitive-sfx-boring-oh-so-boring-mumbo-jumbo-11216921.html/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> Rayan Sayyed of ''[[IGN India]]'' also criticized the romance between the film's leads and wrote that "the mythology and its computer-generated portrayals are the only reasons to watch this film."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayyed |first=Rayan |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva Review: Ranbir and Alia's Romance Derails Visual Feast |url=https://in.ign.com/brahmastra-part-1-shiva/174569/review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review |access-date=24 September 2022 |website=IGN India |language=en-in |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924092330/https://in.ign.com/brahmastra-part-1-shiva/174569/review/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars, panning it: "Despite all those non-stop computer graphics, the opulence of the sets, the starry array, the film's commitment to its subject, we never really buy into it completely".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra movie review: Despite its razzle-dazzle, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt film fails to entertain |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-fails-to-entertain-8140135/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909061810/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/brahmastra-movie-review-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-film-fails-to-entertain-8140135/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ishita Bhargav of ''[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]]'' found the film to be cliché and criticized the dialogue, stating that the "grand vision ends up becoming a film for kids."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brahmastra review: Ayan Mukherji's Rs 410 crore grand vision ends up becoming a film for kids! |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukherjis-vision-did-not-translate-ended-up-making-a-film-for-a-4-year-old-on-rs-410-crore-budget/2660569/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909062545/https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/brahmastra-review-ayan-mukherjis-vision-did-not-translate-ended-up-making-a-film-for-a-4-year-old-on-rs-410-crore-budget/2660569/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Pooja Biraia Jaiswal of ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]'' rated the film 1 out of 5 stars and said Mukerji "has wasted the skills and popularity of Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna, and of course, Amitabh Bachchan".<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra' review: A disappointing fantasy drama laced with Hindu mythology |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/09/09/brahmastra-review-a-disappointing-fantasy-dram-laced-with-hindu-mythology.html |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Week |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134011/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2022/09/09/brahmastra-review-a-disappointing-fantasy-dram-laced-with-hindu-mythology.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A critic of ''[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]]'' panned the film by stating "the story lacks vitality, momentum, and intrigue. The film is devoid of genuine joy. Characters and settings come at you all the time, as if you've entered a lunch buffet on a full stomach."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Brahmastra' Is Little More Than a Dishonest Film Sculpted Out of Box Office Desperation |url=https://thewire.in/film/brahmastra-review-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=The Wire |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134751/https://thewire.in/film/brahmastra-review-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== International ====
American audiences polled by [[PostTrak]] gave the film a 70% overall positive score, with 60% saying they would definitely recommend it.<ref name="opening2">{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=11 September 2022 |title=Disney Movies 'Barbarian' & 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Lead 2nd Lowest Weekend YTD – Sunday AM Box Office Update |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/box-office-barbarian-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-1235114007/ |access-date=11 September 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |archive-date=10 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910203018/https://deadline.com/2022/09/box-office-barbarian-brahmastra-part-one-shiva-1235114007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Simon Abrams of the ''[[TheWrap]]'' commented that the film plays out as exceedingly familiar superhero fantasy but somehow hasn't nailed the genre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Part One Shiva Review: Underwhelming Superhero Extravaganza |url=https://www.thewrap.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924221006/https://www.thewrap.com/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-ranbir-kapoor-amitabh-bachchan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Courtney Howard of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' called the film "a wildly entertaining jump start to a planned trilogy" and was appreciative of Mukerji's direction: "He smashes up genre conventions as Western cinematic influences readily co-mingle with pure Bollywood razzle-dazzle."<ref>{{cite magazine |date=8 September 2022 |title=Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Carry This Bollywood Superhero Spectacular |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-1235364185 |magazine=Variety |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909001415/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-1235364185/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Conversely, Scott Mendelson from ''[[Forbes]]'' rated the film 4 out of 10 and commented that "despite strong production values and the expected larger-than-life razzle-dazzle, this first entry in India's first original cinematic universe repeats the same mistake that doomed Universal's [[The Mummy (franchise)#Dark Universe|''Dark Universe'']] and most other post-''[[Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Avengers]]'' attempts at a cinematic universe."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendelson |first=Scott |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra Part 1: Shiva' Review: Bollywood Repeats Hollywood's Biggest Post-'Avengers' Mistakes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/09/09/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-bollywood-repeats-hollywoods-biggest-post-avengers-mistakes/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909151221/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/09/09/brahmastra-part-1-shiva-review-bollywood-repeats-hollywoods-biggest-post-avengers-mistakes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Mike McCahill of ''[[The Guardian]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Mukerji brings a peppy, wide-eyed spirit to the superhero-movie model, adorning tried-and-tested arcs and beats with workable Pritam songs, ravishing colours and gorgeous people".<ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmastra Part One: Shiva review – peppy superhero franchise starter |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/sep/09/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-peppy-superhero-franchise-starter |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]] |date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909082045/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/sep/09/brahmastra-part-one-shiva-review-peppy-superhero-franchise-starter |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[IndieWire]]'' rated the film C+ in a mixed review criticizing the cast and performances, calling them "bloated" and concluded by stating it as an admirable attempt and unmissable theatrical experience for any Bollywood fan.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Khosla |first1=Proma |date=9 September 2022 |title='Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva' Review: A Dense Start to a Promising Trilogy |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/brahmastra-part-1-review-1234759153/ |access-date=9 September 2022 |website=IndieWire |language=en |archive-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909135942/https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/brahmastra-part-1-review-1234759153/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Box office ==
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' has grossed {{INR Convert|320|c}} in India and {{INR Convert|111|c}} overseas, for a worldwide gross of {{Estimation}}{{INR Convert|431|c}}.<ref name="gross">{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite web|title=Ponniyin Selvan I overtakes Brahmastra, Vikram to become third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2022|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ps1-overtakes-brahmastra-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022-101666104319278.html|website=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=18 October 2022 |access-date=19 October 2022|quote=Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra has earned ₹431 crore globally.|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162010/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ps1-overtakes-brahmastra-to-become-third-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022-101666104319278.html|url-status=live}}
*{{cite news|title='Ponniyin Selvan: I' dethrones 'Brahmastra' to become 3rd-highest grossing Indian film of 2022|url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ponniyin-selvan-i-dethrones-brahmastra-to-become-the-3rd-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022/articleshow/94959329.cms|website=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=21 October 2022|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162326/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ponniyin-selvan-i-dethrones-brahmastra-to-become-the-3rd-highest-grossing-indian-film-of-2022/articleshow/94959329.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}
*{{cite web|title=Brahmastra OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's blockbuster film|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-blockbuster-film-2524640.html|website=[[Zee News]]|access-date=21 October 2022|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026162729/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/brahmastra-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatts-blockbuster-film-2524640.html|url-status=live}}
}}</ref> In the United States and Canada, the film made US$4.5 million from 810 theatres in its opening weekend.<ref name="opening2" /> With earnings of {{INR}}189 crore in Hindi and {{INR}}213 crore overall worldwide in its first weekend, the film emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film overseas since the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7176|title=Brahmastra Worldwide Figures - Eighth Best Of All Time|date=15 September 2022|website=Box Office India|access-date=21 September 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922050452/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7176|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=Brahmastra Overseas Update - Easily Best Post Pandemic |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7186 |website=Box Office India |access-date=21 September 2022 |archive-date=21 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921233209/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7186 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also had the highest domestic weekend for an original Hindi film, and the second-highest for a film with screenings in Hindi after ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7166|title=Top First Weekends - Brahmastra is Ninth 100 Crore Weekend For Hindi Films|date=12 September 2022|website=Box Office India|access-date=21 September 2022|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173140/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7166|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Box Office India]] in their year-end report gave ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' a ‘‘hit’’ verdict.<ref name="bohit" />

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Date of ceremony
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}}
|-
! rowspan="5" scope="row" | [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" | 26 February 2023
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite web |date=|url=https://zeecineawards.com/zca23-voting/|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023|website=[[Zee Cine Awards]]|access-date=4 February 2023}}
*{{cite news |date=|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/zee-cine-awards-2023-has-an-exciting-line-up-of-performers-475844|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023 has an exciting line-up of performers|website=Tribune India|access-date=4 February 2023}}
*{{cite news |date= 18 March 2023|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/trending/entertainment/news-zee-cine-awards-2023-full-list-of-winners-best-film-best-actor-best-actress-songs-and-more-226531|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023: Check Full list of Winners, Best Film, Best Actor, Actress, Songs and more|website=Zee Business|access-date=24 March 2023}} }}</ref>
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| {{sort|Mukerji|[[Ayan Mukerji]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male|Best Actor]]
| {{sort|Kapoor|[[Ranbir Kapoor]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| {{sort|Pritam|[[Pritam]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year|Song of the Year]]
| "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
| {{won}}
|-
! rowspan="15" scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
| rowspan="15" style="text-align:center;" |[[68th Filmfare Awards|27 April 2023]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="15" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 - Complete List of Winners - Win Big |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2023/winners |access-date=1 May 2023 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|[[Ayan Mukerji]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Mouni Roy]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|[[Pritam]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
|Amitabh Bhattacharya for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|Arijit Singh for "Deva Deva"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Arijit Singh]] for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
|[[Jonita Gandhi]] for "Deva Deva"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction|Best Art Direction]]
|Amrita Mahal Nakai
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]
|[[Ganesh Acharya]] for "Dance Ka Bhoot"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematographer]]
|Sudeep Chatterjee
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design|Best Sound Design]]
|Bishwadeep Dipak Chatterjee
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Background Score|Best Background Score]]
|[[Pritam]], Jim Satya, Prasad S, Meghdeep Bose, Tanuj Tiku, Ketan Sodha, Sunnny M.R.
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Action|Best Action]]
|Dan Bradley, Diyan Hristov and Parvez Shaikh
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
|Dneg, ReDefine
|{{won}}
|-
!rowspan=11" scope="row" | [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]]
| rowspan=11" style="text-align:center;" | [[23rd IIFA Awards|26-27 May 2023]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" | {{sort|Mukerji|[[Ayan Mukerji]]}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan=11" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Bulleted list|
*{{cite web |date=|url=https://iifa.com/iifa-2023|title=IIFA Awards 2023|website=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]]|access-date=7 January 2023}}
*{{cite news |date=|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/iifa-awards-alia-bhatts-gangubai-kathiawadi-brahmastra-lead-nominations/articleshow/96533889.cms|title=IIFA Awards: Alia Bhatt's 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Brahmastra' lead nominations|website=Economic Times|access-date=7 January 2023}}
*{{cite news |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/iifa-technical-awards-gangubai-kathiawadi-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-top-winners-news-268830|title=IIFA Technical Awards: 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' Top Winners|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]|date=10 March 2023|access-date=13 March 2023}} }}</ref>
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Story|Best Story]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Khan|[[Shah Rukh Khan]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| {{sort|Roy|[[Mouni Roy]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| {{sort|Pritam|[[Pritam]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
| {{sort|Bhattacharya|[[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]}} for "Kesariya"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
| [[Arijit Singh]] for "[[Kesariya (song)|Kesariya]]"
| {{won}}
|-
| Arijit Singh for "Deva Deva"
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{sort|Gandhi|[[Jonita Gandhi]]}} for "Deva Deva"
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]] for "Rasiya"
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IIFA Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
| [[DNEG]] & Redefine
| {{won}}
|}

== Future ==
=== Sequel ===
''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' is intended to serve as the first installment of a planned trilogy, which is itself planned to be part of an extended cinematic universe titled ''Astraverse''.<ref>* {{Cite web |last=Navlakha |first=Meera |date=31 August 2022 |title=The Stars Of 'Brahmāstra' Talk Fantasy, Film, And Love |url=https://in.mashable.com/movies/37754/the-stars-of-brahmastra-talk-fantasy-film-and-love |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Mashable|Mashable India]] |language=en-in |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903193440/https://in.mashable.com/movies/37754/the-stars-of-brahmastra-talk-fantasy-film-and-love |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji spills the beans on 'Brahmāstra' 2 and 3: 'Sequels will introduce new characters' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-spills-the-beans-on-brahmastra-2-and-3-sequels-will-introduce-new-charactersarring-ranbir-alia.html |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[The Free Press Journal]] |archive-date=8 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908085837/https://www.freepressjournal.in/ayan-mukerji-spills-the-beans-on-brahmastra-2-and-3-sequels-will-introduce-new-charactersarring-ranbir-alia.html/ |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor says Brahmastra and the Astraverse is our own Marvel universe |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-and-the-astraverse-is-our-own-marvel-universe-54402.html |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609201819/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-and-the-astraverse-is-our-own-marvel-universe-54402.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=16 June 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji confirms that Brahmastra sequels will introduce new characters |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-confirms-that-brahmastra-sequels-will-introduce-new-characters-54606.html |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=25 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825230955/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-confirms-that-brahmastra-sequels-will-introduce-new-characters-54606.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |date=6 June 2022 |title=Ranbir Kapoor says Brahmastra is an attempt to 'create our own Marvel' that is 'rooted in Indian culture' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-is-an-attempt-to-create-our-own-marvel-that-is-rooted-in-indian-culture-101654510404203.html |access-date=6 June 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606111921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-says-brahmastra-is-an-attempt-to-create-our-own-marvel-that-is-rooted-in-indian-culture-101654510404203.html |url-status=live }}
* {{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Shrishty |date=26 August 2022 |title=Alia Bhatt Calls 'Brahmāstra' a "Giant Step" in Launching First Indian Cinematic Universe |url=https://collider.com/alia-bhatt-brahmastra-cinematic-universe-comments/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en-US |archive-date=7 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907083736/https://collider.com/alia-bhatt-brahmastra-cinematic-universe-comments/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Media outlets noted the title of the film's sequel that is unveiled after its ending, ''Brahmāstra: Part Two – Dev'', serving as the second installment of the trilogy. It is slated to release in December 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji to direct Hrithik Roshan's War 2, Brahmastra part 2 and 3 postponed: 'We need more time to perfect their script' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-to-direct-hrithik-roshans-war-2-brahmastra-part-2-and-3-delayed-8536814/ |access-date=4 April 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-US }}</ref> Pre-production work on the second part had started during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-part-two-to-be-bigger-than-part-one-what-ayan-mukerji-said-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-347270-2022-09-15|title='Brahmastra Part Two: Dev' to be bigger than Part One? What Ayan Mukerji said about Ranbir-Alia starrer|date=15 September 2022|access-date=17 September 2022|work=Business Today|archive-date=15 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915050713/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/brahmastra-part-two-to-be-bigger-than-part-one-what-ayan-mukerji-said-about-ranbir-alia-starrer-347270-2022-09-15|url-status=live}}</ref> After that, ''Brahmāstra: Part Three'' will be serving as the third installment of the trilogy. It is slated to release in December 2027. Both sequels will be shot simultaneously.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=4 April 2023 |title=Ayan Mukerji shares update on 'Brahmastra' trilogy, says Part 2 will release in December 2026 |work=Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ayan-mukerji-shares-update-on-brahmastra-trilogy-says-part-2-will-release-in-december-2026/articleshow/99238118.cms |access-date=4 April 2023 }}</ref>

===Streaming television series===
Mukerji revealed Disney had sent him to [[Los Angeles]] as an attendee for an international studio summit in May 2022, where he presented ''Brahmāstra'', and discussed plans regarding the film's potential cinematic universe with American producer [[Kevin Feige]]. Mukerji further revealed his vision to develop a streaming television series in the ''Astraverse'', as well as theatrical projects, in a similar vein to the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=4 October 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji wants to follow in Kevin Feige's footsteps with Brahmastra's Astraverse, reveals plans for web series |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-reveals-plans-for-astraverse-include-potential-web-series-101664845687164.html |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062947/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-reveals-plans-for-astraverse-include-potential-web-series-101664845687164.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2022 |title=Ayan Mukerji discussed Astraverse with Kevin Feige, plans to create a Brahmastra Universe along the lines of MCU |work=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-plans-to-create-a-web-series-wants-to-follow-kevin-feiges-mcu-format-for-brahmastras-astraverse-8188605/ |access-date=5 October 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005062947/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-plans-to-create-a-web-series-wants-to-follow-kevin-feiges-mcu-format-for-brahmastras-astraverse-8188605/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also called the ''Astraverse'' a "large-scale mainstream experiment", saying that he wishes to expand it to gaming, [[Merchandising|merchandise]], [[virtual reality]], and the [[Metaverse]], in the future.<ref name=":4" />

===Spin-off===
Mukerji revealed a spin-off film based around Shah Rukh Khan's character [[Swades|Mohan Bhargav]] was in consideration, which would serve as an origin story about how he wielded ''Vanarastra''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-shah-rukh-khan-spinoff-8149054/ |title=Ayan Mukerji on spin-off of Shah Rukh Khan's character in Brahmastra: 'We are already thinking of origins story' |date=13 September 2022 |access-date=13 September 2022 |archive-date=13 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913204023/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ayan-mukerji-brahmastra-shah-rukh-khan-spinoff-8149054/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of films with longest production time]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6277462}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|id=m/brahmastra_part_one_shiva}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/brahmastra/ ''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva''] on [[Bollywood Hungama]]
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Kabali

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{{Short description|2016 film directed by Pa. Ranjith}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kabali
| image = Kabali poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Pa. Ranjith]]
| producer = [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]
| writer = Pa. Ranjith
| starring = [[Rajinikanth]] [[Radhika Apte]] [[Sai Dhanshika]] Winston Chao
| music = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cinematography = [[Murali G.]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Editor Praveen KL's hint about the Teaser release of 'Kabali'??|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/editor-praveen-kl-starts-working-on-superstar-rajinikanth-radhika-apte-kabali-tamil-news-153814.html|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=15 July 2016|date=March 2016}}</ref>
| studio = [[S. Thanu|V Creations]]
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Gemini Film Circuit]]|[[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments]]|[[Fox Star Studios]]|Malik Stream Corporations}}
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2016|07|21|[[Malaysia]]|ref1=<ref name = BWAnj>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/rajinikanth-starrer-kabali-s-first-premiere-to-be-held-in-malaysia-here-are-the-complete-details-rajinikanth-kabali-movie-latest-news-1467726038.html|title = Rajinikanth starrer Kabali's first premiere to be held in Malaysia. |publisher=Catch News|date=5 July 2016|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref>|2016|07|22|India}}
| runtime = 152 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/superstar-rajinikanth-radhika-apte-dhanshika-kabali-censor-u-certificate-run-time-tamil-news-162995.html|title=Kabali:censor and running time detail|date=11 July 2016|access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = {{INR|100}} [[crore]]{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
| gross = ₹286—499 crore<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cain |first1=Rob |title=Vijay Nails Another Career Milestone With ₹250 Crore/$38.5M Worldwide Gross By 'Mersal' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/11/24/vijay-passes-another-career-milestone-with-mersals-%E2%82%B9250-crore38-5m-worldwide-gross/?sh=3bf60a4a410e |access-date=29 June 2023 |work=Forbes |date=November 24, 2017 |quote=Kabali collected a massive total of ₹499 crore/$79 million, the fourth-highest among all Indian films ever released (it should be noted that there is a great deal of controversy over this figure, with some claiming a total as low as ₹286 crore)..}}</ref> (see [[#Disputed gross figures|box office]])
}}

'''''Kabali''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Pa. Ranjith]] and produced by [[S. Thanu|Kalaipuli S. Thanu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kabali-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zodq0mtc|title=Kabali|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kabali-the-album-of-rajinikanths-film-will-be-launched-on-june-11/1/683230.html|title=Kabali: Music album of Rajinikanths gangster film to be launched on June 11|access-date=18 June 2016}}</ref> The film stars [[Rajinikanth]] in the titular role, with [[Radhika Apte]], [[Sai Dhanshika]], [[Winston Chao]], [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Dinesh Ravi|Dinesh]], [[Kalaiyarasan]] and [[John Vijay]] in supporting roles. In the film, Kabali is an aged gangster who gets released from prison and sets on to exact revenge on his rivals while also looking for his wife Kumudhavalli and daughter Yogitha.

Principal photography for the film commenced on 21 August 2015 in [[Chennai]]. While filming mostly occurred in [[Malaysia]], some scenes were shot in [[Bangkok]] and [[Hong Kong]], with shoot being completed in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioadhurs.nz/album/kabali/|title=Kabali (2016)|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref> The music for the film is composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], with cinematography handled by [[Murali G.|Murali G]], and editing done by [[Praveen K. L.|Praveen K. L]]. The film was released worldwide on 22 July 2016, in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and dubbed versions in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]], with a premiere held in [[Malaysia]] on 21 July 2016, a day before its actual release. The film was released in Malay language on 29 July 2016, a week later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kabali-malay-version-to-release-on-july-29-news-tamil-qhekPIdgacdcd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706105850/http://www.sify.com/movies/kabali-malay-version-to-release-on-july-29-news-tamil-qhekPIdgacdcd.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2016|title='Kabali' Malay version to release on July 29|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=7 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="HTDelayFilmDate">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/makers-launch-kabali-app-even-as-its-release-is-delayed-by-two-weeks/story-XuGJEknDjIuvmLZHQtr6CI.html|title=Makers launch Kabali app even as its release is delayed by two weeks|date=11 June 2016|access-date=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/superstar-rajinikanths-kabali-releases-sends-fans-into-frenzy-from-4-a-m/articleshow/53331557.cms|title=Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' releases, sends fans into frenzy from 4 a.m — The Economic Times|access-date=22 July 2016}}</ref>

At the [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]], the film was nominated at five categories winning all of them. The film received two awards out of eight nominations at the [[64th Filmfare Awards South]], with one for [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress]] ([[Sai Dhanshika|Dhansika]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Filmfare Awards South 2017 Tamil Nominations {{!}} Filmfare|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2017/tamil/nominations|access-date=31 December 2020|website=filmfare.com|language=en}}</ref> The film received eight nominations at the [[IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam 2017]], winning one of them. The film won five awards, at the [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]], and two nominations at the [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA 2017 Nomination List – Tamil|url=http://siima.in/2017/nominations.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170531085328/http://siima.in/2017/nominations.html|archive-date=31 May 2017|access-date=31 May 2017|publisher=[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==

A [[Kuala Lumpur]]–based gangster Kabaleeswaran alias Kabali is released after spending 25 years in prison on a false charge of starting a massacre at a local temple that killed many, including his wife Kumudhavalli. His opposite gang group '43' consists of 4 people: Tony Lee, a Malaysian gangster; Veerasekaran alias Veera, the second head of the gang; Loganathan alias Loga, the main [[Illegal drug trade|drug supplier]] and Seeni, who is the main [[Money laundering|money launderer]]. Kabali soon reunites with his old gang mate Ameer, where he also confronts Seeni and injures him badly.

Loga encounters Kabali and tells him that if his wife was alive, Veera would have sold her for [[prostitution]], Kabali became enraged and drives his car on Loga, killing him. However, this incident makes Kabali think that Kumudha may be still alive. Later, Kabali survives an assassination attempt by Tamizh Kumaran alias Kumaran, whose father Tamilmaaran was killed by Kabali when Kumaran was a young child, he also met Kabali on the day he released. The next day, at a function organised by the Free Life Foundation School, a school started by Kabali and his friend Ameer to reform youngsters involved in criminal activities, Tamizh Kumaran also works there as a teacher. There, Kabali talks about his past and mentions how the Tamil community in general have the "Crabs in the bucket mentality" which was the reason to his downfall.

'''Past''': Kabali was the protege of Tamilmaaran's father Tamilnesan, a gangster who fought for the rights of [[Tamil Malaysians]]. Tamilnesan was killed by Veera who was a member of his gang who disliked his rules such as not involving in illegal activities. There were also his gang friends, Tony Lee, Velu and Loga. Following Tamilnesan's death, Kabali took charge of Tamilnesan's gang. Veera provoked Tamilmaaran by telling him that he, being Tamilnesan's son, should lead the gang and not Kabali. He immediately opposed, but relented where Tamilmaaran invited Kabali and a pregnant Kumudha for a temple function in [[Madurai]] as forgiveness. However, this was revealed to be a trap as Veera and his men confronted Kabali and Kumudha at the function. In the ensuing scuffle, Kabali was brutally attacked while Kumudha was shot and seemingly killed by Tony Lee. Kabali then killed Tamilmaaran for his betrayal in front of a young Kumaran and was soon arrested on a false charge of instigating the massacre.

'''Present''': Kumaran, after hearing Kabali's speech, realises his mistake and apologises to him. He tells him that Velu, who was present at the temple massacre, is aware of what happened to Kumudha. Kabali then leaves for [[Thailand]], where Velu is residing. On confronting Velu, he learns that his daughter is still alive. At this juncture, Kabali is confronted by Yogi, a [[contract killing|contract killer]] hired by Veera and Tony Lee. Yogi instead kills Seeni and his men who had come with her to kill Kabali, and reveals herself as Kabali's daughter, who had been raised by Velu. On that night, Tony Lee's henchman shot Kabali and was taken to the hospital. When Kabali recovers, he calls Tony Lee giving him a heads up that he is coming back to hunt him. Yogi tells Kabali that Kumudha is still alive and is living with a French family in [[Pondicherry|Puducherry]]. Kabali, Yogi and others leave for Puducherry, where, after several days of searching, they reunite with Kumudha.

While in Puducherry, Kabali and his family are attacked by men sent by Tony. However, Kabali and Yogi fight them off and escape safely with Kumudha. Kabali and his family soon return to Kuala Lumpur, where he is told that Ameer has been severely injured in a car accident set up by Tony; his henchman Jeeva was brutally chopped to pieces after refusing to join Gang 43; they also had destroyed the Free Life Foundation School and started to control the Kuala Lumpur underworld, eliminating any gang who dared to oppose them. On hearing all this, Kabali decides to finish Veera and Tony. He and his family attend the 100th birthday party for a respected Malaysian don Ang Lee. At the party, Kabali destroys the Gang 43's activities by providing a tip to the police. After this, Kabali kills Veera and instigates a war where he, Yogi and Kumaran massacre Tony's gang. Eventually Kabali corners Tony and guns him down.

Some months later, Kabali, Kumudha, Kumaran, and Yogi attend a function organised by the Free Life Foundation. One of the Free Life alumni, a youngster named Tiger, who is known to be aggressive and reckless, walks up to Kabali, with scenes showing him speaking to the police prior to the function. The screen cuts to black, and the sound of a gun clicking and a gunshot afterwards is heard.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Rajinikanth]] as Kabaleeswaran (Kabali), the head of Malaysian Gangster group '00'.
* [[Radhika Apte]] as Kumudhavalli Kabaleeswaran (Kumudha), Kabali's wife
* [[Sai Dhanshika]] as Yogitha Kabaleeswaran (Yogi), Kabali and Kumudha's daughter who is a contract killer in Thailand.
* [[Winston Chao]] as Tony Lee, head of Malaysian Gangster group '43'.
* [[Rosyam Nor]] as Tony's sidekick
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Veerasekaran, the second head of '43'
* [[Attakathi Dinesh|Dinesh]] as Jeeva, Kabali's gang member.
* [[Kalaiyarasan]] as Tamizh Kumaran (Kumaran), Tamizh Nesan's grandson and Tamizh Maran's son. He is a teacher in Kabali's school.
* [[John Vijay]] as Ameer, Kabali's sidekick/trusted aide.
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Tamizh Nesan, the founder of '00' to protect Malaysian Tamizhans (Guest Appearance)
* [[Riythvika]] as Meena, a drug-addicted girl who joins Kabali's school for a reason to safe from drugs. Later, Kabali adopts her as his daughter.
* [[Sangili Murugan]] as Palace Owner
* [[Charles Vinoth]] as Tamizh Maaran, Tamizha Nesan's son and Kabali's best friend.
* [[Mime Gopi]] as Loganathan, '43' second main member to do drug supply.
* [[R. Amarendran]] as Velu/Venu, Veera's henchman.
* [[Lingesh|Lijeesh]] as Seeni, '43' main member to do money laundry.
* [[Vanessa Cruez]] as Singari
* [[Kabali Vishwanth|Visvanth]] as Jai
* [[Hari Krishnan (actor)|Hari Krishnan]] as Tiger, a school student who encounters Kabali in the end.
* Gajaraj as Marthandam, Kabali's teammate in young age but later works for Gang '43'.
* [[Sampath Ram]] as Sampath, Kabali's teammate.
* [[Rama (actress)|Rama]] as Mallika
* [[Uday Mahesh]] as Durai
* Gabriella Sellus
* [[Poster Nandakumar|Nandakumar]] as Anbu
* [[Ramesh Thilak]] as a Malaysian Tamil
* Soundarya Bala Nandakumar as Pub Singer in "Thendral Vanthu" song
* Darkey as singer in "Ulagam Oruvanukka" song
* Norman Hakim as Tony Lee's bodyguard
* Yank Kassim as Malaysian Thug
* Zack Taipan as Malaysian Thug II
{{colend}}

== Production ==

=== Pre Production ===
In March 2015, [[Rajinikanth]] was reported to sign his next film with [[A. R. Murugadoss]] and backed by [[V. Ravichandran (film producer)|V. Ravichandran]] of [[Aascar Films]]; the project was reported to be put on hold until Rajinikanth's issue with the distributors over the financial losses of his film ''[[Lingaa]]'' (2014), being sorted out. However, the project failed to materialize, citing Ravichandran's bankruptcy. Rajnikanth discussed the idea of remaking ''[[Drishyam]]'' (2013), in Tamil, with producer [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]]. But the latter was not interested in the remake. In January 2016, [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] narrated the script of ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'' to producer Thanu, who set up a meeting for Menon to discuss the script with [[Rajinikanth]]. The actor liked the idea of the film, but later turned down the offer, citing his age. Rajinikanth had been impressed with [[Pa. Ranjith]]'s work in ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014) and subsequently Rajinikanth's daughter, [[Soundarya Rajinikanth|Soundarya]] asked Ranjith to work on a script for her father.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2016 |title=Soundarya Rajinikanth reveals how Kabali happened |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/soundarya-rajinikanth-talks-about-kabali-14880-2016-06-18 |access-date=2 September 2022 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

=== Development ===
In June 2015, director [[Pa. Ranjith]] announced his third directorial venture, which would follow his previous two films ''[[Attakathi]]'' (2012) and ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014), with [[Rajinikanth]], via [[Twitter]], and Thanu was announced to bankroll the project.<ref name="appa">{{cite news|last1=Srinivas|first1=Ramanujam|title=Appa and I|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/soundarya-rajinikanth-on-her-father/article8741614.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment|access-date=17 July 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 July 2016|location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref> ''Kabali'' would make Rajinikanth's first film with a novel director, for the first time, since his collaboration with [[S. Shankar]] in 2007, with ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]''.<ref name="The Hindu 2">{{cite news|last1=Ramanujam|first1=Srinivasa|title=Rajinikanth is changing... and here's why|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/rajinikanth-is-changingand-heres-why/article7275306.ece|access-date=22 August 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 June 2015}}</ref> In an interview with ''IndiaGlitz'', producer S. Thanu revealed that Rajinikanth had personally asked him to produce the Ranjith-directed film. The producer's commercially successful ''[[Bairavi]]'' (1978) was Rajinikanth's first lead role film and the two had not collaborated since.<ref name="Indiaglitz 1">{{cite web|title=Rajini asked me to produce his next : Kalaipuli S Thanu Interview|language=ta|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajini-asked-me-to-produce-his-next--kalaipuli-s-thanu-interview-hindi-videos-60094.html|format=video|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=22 August 2015}}</ref> It was speculated that Rajinikanth's role would be based on a real-life mob boss from [[Chennai]].<ref name="Business Standard 1">{{cite news|title=Rajinikanth's next film loosely based on real-life don|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/rajinikanth-s-next-film-loosely-based-on-real-life-don-115081501802_1.html|access-date=22 August 2015|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=15 August 2015}}</ref> [[Santhosh Narayanan]] was confirmed as the film's music composer, continuing his partnership with Ranjith after the latter's previous two films. Ranjith also retained G. Murali, the cinematographer of ''Madras''.

On 17 August 2015, Ranjith announced the title of the film to be ''Kabali'' and that Rajinikanth would play the role of Kabaliswaran.<ref name="Indiaglitz 2">{{cite web|title=Here is the confirmation on Rajini-Ranjith film title|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/140042.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821030840/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/140042.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 August 2015|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=22 August 2015|date=17 August 2015}}</ref> The makers of the film had earlier considered using title ''Kaali'', which was the title of [[Kaali (1980 film)|Rajinikanth's 1980 film]]. As that film did not do well in the Tamil Nadu box office at the time, the makers passed on using it for the new film. Another title, ''Kannabhiran'', was also considered but it was later found that the title's rights were already held by director [[Ameer Sultan]] for a future film.<ref name="Indiglitz 3">{{cite web|title=New title for Rajini-Raniith film?|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/140001.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820185030/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/140001.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 August 2015|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=22 August 2015|date=17 August 2015}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
In the film, [[Rajinikanth]] plays the role of an aged crime boss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser unveiled, watch the superstar in a new gangster avatar|url=http://www.abplive.in/movies/rajinikanths-kabali-teaser-unveiled-watch-the-superstar-in-a-new-gangster-avatar-333752|publisher=ABP Live|date=2 May 2016}}</ref> According to the Telugu newspaper ''[[Eenadu]]'', Rajinikanth, after being impressed with ''[[Nayakan]]'' (1987), requested its director [[Mani Ratnam]] to write a similar script, but the project never materialised; its similarities with Ranjith's script for ''Kabali'' made him accept to star in the latter film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.eenadu.net/pdf/2016/07/21/20160721a_010135003.jpg |title=రజినీ మేనియా... ఇంతింత కాదయా! |work=[[Eenadu]] |date=21 July 2016 |access-date=21 July 2016 |trans-title=Rajini's mania... is unrestrained! |language=te |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721071017/http://epaper.eenadu.net/pdf/2016/07/21/20160721a_010135003.jpg |archive-date=21 July 2016 }}</ref> [[Dinesh Ravi]], who played the lead in Ranjith's ''[[Attakathi]]'' (2012), and [[Kalaiyarasan]], who played pivotal roles in both of the director's previous films, were also confirmed to be part of the film. An important role was offered to [[Prakash Raj]] initially,<ref name="Timyes of India 1">{{cite news|last1=Balachandran|first1=Logesh|title=Prakash Raj in Rajinikanth-Ranjith film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prakash-Raj-in-Rajinikanth-Ranjith-film/articleshow/47733666.cms|access-date=22 August 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 June 2015}}</ref> but later it was said that the role was declined due to scheduling issues and [[John Vijay]] was cast for the role instead.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mrinalini|first1=Sundar|title=I play an educated conman in Veera Sivaji|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-play-an-educated-conman-in-Veera-Sivaji/articleshow/50256074.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=31 December 2015|date=21 December 2015}}</ref> It was later confirmed that the role of the lead character's wife would be given to [[Radhika Apte]], who was introduced to Tamil films through ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' (2012).<ref name="Filmibeat 1">{{cite news|last1=Gopinath|first1=Avinash|title=Dhaniskaa bags a role in Rajinikanth's next|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2015/confirmed-radhika-apte-is-rajinikanth-s-heroine-in-pa-ranjith-s-project-192040.html|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|publisher=[[Oneindia|Filmibeat]]|date=10 August 2015|access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref> [[Sai Dhanshika]] was signed to play a supporting character in the film.<ref name="IBN 1">{{cite news|title=Dhaniskaa bags a role in Rajinikanth's next|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/dhaniskaa-bags-a-role-in-rajinikanths-next-film-1035018.html|access-date=22 August 2015|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|publisher=[[CNN-IBN|IBN]]|date=10 August 2015}}</ref> Soundarya Nandakumar, a television actress best known for her participation in [[Star Vijay]]'s ''[[Airtel Super Singer 3]]'', was chosen for a cameo appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/Film-projectors-New-age-of-film-promotions/2016/07/16/article3529323.ece|title=Film projectors: New age of film promotions|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
On 18 August 2015, director Pa Ranjith announced on his [[Twitter]] page that [[principal photography]] would begin the following week,<ref name="New India Express August 18, 2015">{{cite news|title=Rajini's Next with Ranjith Titled Kabali!|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Rajinis-Next-with-Ranjith-Titled-Kabali/2015/08/18/article2979353.ece|access-date=24 August 2015|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 August 2015}}</ref> which was confirmed on 22 August when ''Behindwoods'' covered a [[photo shoot]] which took place on 21 August at [[AVM Studios]] in [[Chennai]]. First schedule of the filming started on [[Vinayagar Chaturthi]] on 17 September 2015 at the Russian Centre of Science and Cultural in Chennai.<ref name="Behindwoods September 18, 2015">{{cite news|last1=Saravanakumar|title=Superstar Rajni's Kabali first day shooting...|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/rajinikanth-appears-stylish-in-the-first-look-poster-of-kabali.html|website=Behindwoods|date=17 September 2015}}</ref> Rajinikanth had allotted 106 days for the film.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 September 2015|title=Rajinikanth's Kabali starts rolling|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-kabali-starts-rolling-556980/|access-date=31 December 2020|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 September 2015|title=Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali begins shooting in Chennai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-kabali-begins-shooting-in-chennai/story-GYRvK2PPRq5iKT0q5NiK0K.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

Originally planned for a longer schedule for 50 days in Malaysia,<ref>{{cite web |date=5 September 2015|title=Kabali: Malaysia schedule of Rajini's next shortened|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-malaysia-schedule-of-rajinis-next-shortened-261361-2015-09-05|access-date=31 December 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> the makers planned to reduce the number of days of shoot in the country,<ref>{{cite web |date=8 September 2015|title=Malaysia schedule of Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' to be shortened|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/malayasia-schedule-of-rajinikanths-kabali-to-be-shortened-1086456.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> and planned to shoot for 20 days at the specially erected construction sets at the EVP Film City and Adityaram Studios in Chennai. Adityaram Studios located in the East Coast Road owned by Aditya Ram.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth shoots for Kabali from today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanth-shoots-for-Kabali-from-today/articleshow/48986655.cms|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en |last1=Karthik |first1=Janani }}</ref> A month long schedule in Malaysia, took place from 19 October.<ref>{{Cite news|date=3 October 2015|title='Kabali' Malaysia schedule to start from Oct 19|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kabali-malaysia-schedule-to-start-from-oct-19/article7719084.ece|access-date=31 December 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=3 October 2015|title=Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' Malaysia schedule to start from Oct 19|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanths-kabali-malaysia-schedule-to-start-from-oct-19/|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The crew members had obtained permission from the Malaysian Tourism Department, to shoot in the state of Melaka in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth's Kabali team granted permission|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanths-Kabali-team-granted-permission/articleshow/49516185.cms|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and also obtained permission for shooting in the Hindu cemetery belonging to the management of Sri Subramaniar Temple located in Sepang on 4 November. Rajinikanth joined the sets two days before the schedule on 2 November,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2015|title=Important update about Malaysian shooting schedule of 'Kabali' - Telugu News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajinikanth-to-shoot-in-a-hindu-cemetery-in-malaysia-for-kabali-telugu-news-145393|access-date=31 December 2020|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> where major portions of the film being shot at the [[Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre]], [[Batu Caves]] and [[Bandar Sunway]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajini Fever in Malaysia as Kabali Shoot Progresses|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2015/nov/02/Rajini-Fever-in-Malaysia-as-Kabali-Shoot-Progresses-837763.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> After wrapping the Malaysia shooting schedule on 21 November,<ref>{{cite web |date=21 November 2015|title='Kabali' wrapped up in Malaysia - Tamil News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajinikanth-radhika-apte-dhanshika-kabali-malaysian-shoot-schedule-wrapped-up-tamil-news-147285|access-date=31 December 2020|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Rajinikanth joined the second leg of the shoot took place at Bangkok on 24 November.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kumar|first=Karthik|date=24 November 2015|title=Rajinikanth Starts Filming For Gangster Flick 'Kabali' In Bangkok|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starts-filming-for-gangster-flick-kabali-in-bangkok|access-date=31 December 2020|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> Later the film's lead actress Radhika Apte, started shooting for few important sequences at Goa in December 2015.<ref>{{cite web |date=4 December 2015|title=Kabali: Radhika Apte starts shooting for the Rajinikanth-starrer in Goa|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-radhika-apte-starts-shooting-for-the-rajini-starrer-in-goa-275680-2015-12-04|access-date=31 December 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

Rajinikanth who is simultaneously shooting for ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Kumar|first=Karthik|date=16 December 2015|title=Robot Returns: Rajinikanth's 'Enthiran 2.0' Starts Shooting Today|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/robot-returns-rajinikanths-enthiran-20-starts-shooting-today|access-date=31 December 2020|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> also kickstarted on the penultimate schedule of the film at EVP Film City in Chennai, where action sequences featuring the lead antagonist Winston Chao and Rosyam Nor were filmed.<ref>{{cite news |title='Villains' Winston Chao, Rosyam Nor shoot in ECR for Kabali|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Villains-Winston-Chao-Rosyam-Nor-shoot-in-ECR-for-Kabali/articleshow/50448301.cms|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en |last1=Karthik |first1=Janani }}</ref> The final schedule of Kabali was shot in Malaysia on 2 February 2016,<ref>{{cite web |date=4 February 2016|title=Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte shoot the final schedule of 'Kabali' in Malaysia |url=https://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/rajinikanth-radhika-apte-shoot-the-final-schedule-of-kabali-in-malaysia-2611760.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Firstpost}}</ref> with Radhika Apte joining the sets on 7 February. Few scenes of the film were shot at the Carey Island, located at the south of Port Klang in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kabali crew shooting in Carey Island|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-crew-shooting-in-Carey-Island/articleshow/50889756.cms|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en |last1=Sundar |first1=Mrinalini }}</ref> The actor completed the shoot and returned from Malaysia on 16 February.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajini Returns From Malaysia After Kabali Shoot|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/feb/16/Rajini-Returns-From-Malaysia-After-Kabali-Shoot-893235.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 February 2016|title=Rajinikanth completes shoot for Kabali|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/rajinikanth-completes-shoot-for-kabali.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

== Music ==
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[[Santhosh Narayanan]] composed the film's [[soundtrack album]] and [[Background Score|background score]], collaborating with [[Rajinikanth]] for the first time. The album features five songs with lyrics written by [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]], Umadevi and [[Arunraja Kamaraj]] and one song was released as a bonus track after the film's release, which was not included in the film. [[Think Music]] acquired the film's audio rights. After multiple postponements, the film's soundtrack album was released on 12 June 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaivision.com/official-kabali-audio-june-12/|title=It's official: Kabali audio on June 12|date=3 June 2016|website=Chennai Vision|language=en-US|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The soundtrack was also released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Malay language|Malay]], where the Hindi version was released along with the Tamil version,<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kabali/IGIpshHp3KY_|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> the Telugu version was released on 26 June, whereas the Malay version was released on 1 July.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|date=July 2016 |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/kabali/zQkdh1wBw18_|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The soundtrack received predominantly positive responses from all corners, with many celebrities praising Santhosh for his work.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} A bonus track was released on 24 August 2016, post-release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-box-office-collecion-rajinikanth-unreleased-song-thoondil-meen-337054-2016-08-24|title=Kabali: Listen to Rajinikanth's unreleased song Thoondil Meen|date=24 August 2016|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
Rajinikanth revealed the release plans of ''Kabali'', that the film would begin post-production activities in April and would release in June 2016.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanth-reveals-Kabali-release-plans/articleshow/51790135.cms|title=Rajinikanth reveals 'Kabali' release plans|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> However, the film's release was postponed to 1 July, then to 15 July, which caused confusion from the makers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2016/06/08/kabali-release-date-in-confusion/|title=Kabali Release Date in Confusion|date=8 June 2016|website=Telugu Filmnagar|language=en-US|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Later, it was clarified that the film would release on 22 July 2016.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-release-pushed-to-July-22/articleshow/52969313.cms|title=Kabali release pushed to July 22?|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> ''Kabali'', became the first Tamil film to be dubbed and released in Malay.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-first-Tamil-film-to-be-dubbed-in-Malay/articleshow/52385312.cms|title=Kabali, first Tamil film to be dubbed in Malay|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Malik Streams Productions and Distribution, a Malaysian media company, will simultaneously release the film in Malay for exclusive screening in Malaysia alongside the original Tamil version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chennaivision.com/kabali-tamil-movie-dubbed-malay/|title=Kabali Tamil movie to be dubbed in Malay|date=23 May 2016|website=chennaivision|access-date=2 June 2016}}</ref>

''Kabali'' is the first Indian film to be released in [[Le Grand Rex]] in [[Paris]], [[France]], the world's largest movie hall which has a seating capacity of 2,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanths-Kabali-sets-another-record/articleshow/52923792.cms|title=Rajinikanth's Kabali sets another record|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> [[Mohanlal]] bought the [[Kerala]] distribution rights of the film, under his Max Lab Cinemas, for {{INR|}}9 crores, and planned to release the film in 150 theatres in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mohanlal-buys-Kabalis-distribution-rights/articleshow/53007113.cms|title=Mohanlal buys Kabali's distribution rights|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Popular theatres in Bengaluru bought advance bookings, in which tickets were sold up to {{Indian Rupee|}}500.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kabali-tickets-sold-out-in-Bengaluru-Each-priced-at-500/articleshow/53259583.cms|title=Kabali tickets sold out in Bengaluru! Each priced at '500 |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The film was planned to screen at star hotels in Bengaluru, cashing up to {{Indian Rupee|1,300}}per ticket,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kabali-to-be-screened-in-star-hotels-at-1300-per-ticket/articleshow/53261161.cms|title=Kabali to be screened in star hotels at '1,300 per ticket|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020 |last1=Aiyappa |first1=Manu }}</ref> which did not happen as the permission for release on star hotels were rejected.<ref>{{cite web |title=Permission for release of "Kabali" in 5-star hotels rejected|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.comcity/bengaluru/Permission-for-release-of-Kabali-in-5-star-hotels-rejected/articleshow/53318904.cms|access-date=31 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> There were no special previews in Chennai, which was clarified by the producer.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/No-special-preview-of-Rajinikanths-Kabali-clarifies-producer/articleshow/53226735.cms|title=No special preview of Rajinikanth's 'Kabali,' clarifies producer|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

''Kabali'' was released in Tamil worldwide, along with [[dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]] versions in [[Hindi]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]], on 22 July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-rajinikanth-kabali-records-shattered-332602|title=Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' has many feats before the release; know all records it shattered|access-date=18 June 2016|date=3 June 2016}}</ref> The film's Malaysian premiere took place on 21 July 2016. However, the Tamil version of the film was screened at the premiere. The Malay version was released on 29 July 2016. The film was scheduled to be released simultaneously in Singapore and Indonesia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rajinikanths-kabali-to-be-released-in-malay/article8631637.ece|title=Rajinikanth's Kabali to be released in Malay|date=22 May 2016|access-date=18 June 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> The film was also dubbed in Mandarin and Thai languages,<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Tilak|first1=Sudha G.|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-36852789|title=Kabali: How Rajinikanth still packs a punch|date=23 July 2016|work=BBC News}}</ref> and was released in Hong Kong, China and Thailand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/06/01/rajinikanth-kabali_n_10233732.html|title=Rajinikanth's Upcoming 'Kabali' Is The Hottest Indian Film In The Trade Right Now|access-date=18 June 2016|date=June 2016}}</ref><ref name="music">{{cite news|last1=J|first1=Sam Daniel Stalin|title=From Kabali Makers, a Musical Treat For Rajinikanth's Family|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/from-kabali-makers-a-musical-treat-for-rajinikanths-family-1418090|access-date=17 July 2016|work=[[NDTV]]|date=12 June 2016|location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
[[File:Kabali Flight.jpg|thumb|An [[Airbus A320]] of [[AirAsia India]] [[Wrap advertising|wrapped]], promoting ''Kabali'']]
The first look posters of ''Kabali'' was released on 16 September 2015, a day before the commencent of the film's shoot. It was also known that the poster was released along with the trailer of [[Kamal Haasan]]'s ''[[Thoongaa Vanam|Thoongaavanam]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-first-look-rajinikanths-real-look-out-puts-an-end-to-fan-made-posters-263320-2015-09-16|title=Kabali first look: Rajinikanth's real look out, puts an end to fan-made posters|date=16 September 2015|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The teaser of the film was released on 1 May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-rajinikanth-kabali-teaser-video-326886|title=Watch: Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser unveiled; crosses 1.5 million views within one day|date=May 2016|access-date=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-teaser-goes-viral-in-seconds/articleshow/52061569.cms|title=Kabali teaser goes viral in seconds|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The teaser broke records with maximum views of 10 million in 3 days,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rajinikanths-Kabali-teaser-breaks-record-with-maximum-views/articleshow/52080118.cms|title=Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' teaser breaks record with maximum views|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/10-Million-views-in-3-days-for-Kabali-teaser/articleshow/52089586.cms|title=10 Million views in 3 days for Kabali teaser|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> becoming the highest viewed Indian film teaser.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-teaser-highest-viewed-Indian-film-teaser/articleshow/52253021.cms|title='Kabali' teaser highest viewed Indian film teaser!|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

After the airline [[AirAsia India]] became an official partner for ''Kabali'', an [[Airbus A320]] owned by the airline was [[wrap advertising|wrapped]] with the film's title and an image of [[Rajinikanth]] depicted as Kabaleeshwaran.<ref name="music" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/rajinikanth-radhika-apte-kabali-official-airline-partner-air-asia-tamil-news-160712.html|title=IndiaGlitz — Rajinikanth Radhika Apte Kabali official airline partner Air Asia — Tamil Movie News|access-date=18 June 2016|date=10 June 2016}}</ref> It was the first time a passenger jet had been wrapped for advertising an Indian film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/for-these-brands-the-sky-is-the-limit/article8880735.ece|title=For these brands, the sky is the limit|date=21 July 2016|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref> The Indian financial company [[Muthoot Pappachan Group|Muthoot FinCorp]] who is also an official partner of the film produced silver coins embossed with the image of actor as cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/news/Muthoot-Fincorp-to-offer-silver-coins-on-Kabali/2016/07/14/article3529254.ece|title=Muthoot Fincorp to offer silver coins on 'Kabali' |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/muthoot-pappachan-group-joins-kabali-mania-issues-silver-coins-with-rajinikanth-image/article8849696.ece|title=Muthoot joins Kabali mania; issues silver coins with Rajinikanth image |date=14 July 2016 |access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The satellite rights of ''Kabali'' and ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' (another film produced by [[S. Thanu]]), were remained unsold as of March 2017,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/theri-kabali-didnt-get-satellite-rights-till-today-gnanavel-raja-tn-14/theri-kabali-didnt-get-satellite-rights-till-today-gnanavel-raja-tn-14-event.html|title="Theri & Kabali Didn't Get Satellite Rights Till Today" - Gnanavel Raja {{!}} TN 14, Puli|date=6 March 2017|website=Behindwoods|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> despite the digital rights being sold to [[Amazon Prime Video]]. On 27 September 2017, [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] announced that they have bought the rights of ''Theri'' and ''Kabali.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snapped-kabali-satellite-rights-news-tamil-rj2kyijijhjbc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001132058/http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-tv-snapped-kabali-satellite-rights-news-tamil-rj2kyijijhjbc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 October 2017|title=Sun TV snapped 'Kabali' satellite rights|website=[[Sify]]|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> The film's world television premiere took place on 15 January 2018, coinciding with [[Pongal (festival)|Thai Pongal]], one-and-half years after its release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kabali-television-premiere-on-sun-tv-for-pongal.html|title=Kabali Television premiere on Sun TV for Pongal|date=27 December 2017|website=Behindwoods|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> While Star India bought the rights for the film's dubbed Hindi,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/kabali-world-television-premiere/|title=Watch 'Kabali' Movie World Television Premiere On Star Gold 20th November 2016|last=Kumar|first=Ankit|date=20 November 2016|website=Latest Entertainment Bollywood Hollywood {{!}} Dekh News|language=en-US|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Telugu and Malayalam versions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.televisionpost.com/asianet-hd-to-host-world-tv-premiere-of-kabali/|title=Asianet HD to host World TV premiere of 'Kabali'|date=28 October 2016|website=TelevisionPost|language=en-US|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/StarMaa/status/794819021187072000|title=Superstar Rajinikanth's #Kabali World Television Premiere..Coming Soon On @MAATV #KabaliPremiereOnMAApic.twitter.com/VjFxMbEm4h|date=5 November 2016|website=@StarMaa|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

== Controversies ==

=== Online piracy issue ===
On 19 July 2016, three days prior to the film's worldwide release, it was reported that pirated copies of the film were leaked online in [[darknet]].{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} ''[[The Indian Express]]'' reported that although the leaked copies were available only in the darknet, many fake links were being circulated in the web. The makers of the film had approached [[Madras High Court]] in anticipation of piracy and had requested the authority to ensure that it does not happen.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kabali-rajinikanth-leaks-online-three-days-before-release-2922918/ | title=Rajinikanth's Kabali leaks online three days before release | newspaper=The Indian Express | date=19 July 2016 | access-date=19 July 2016}}</ref> [[Central Board for Film Certification|CBFC]] chief [[Pahlaj Nihalani]] commented on the issue by saying that the leak had nothing to do with his office in Mumbai and reiterated the fact that Kabali, a Tamil film, was certified by [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]]'s Chennai office. He also added that the leak would not have much effect on the film's [[box office]] collection.

Two days later, on 21 July 2016, a two-minute long sequence of the film was also leaked online, which subsequently went [[viral video|viral]] on an instant messaging app, [[WhatsApp]].<ref name="FP-WA">{{cite news | url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/kabali-opening-scene-leaked-on-whatsapp-rajinikanth-film-said-to-be-out-on-dark-web-2906084.html | title='Kabali' opening scene leaked on Whatsapp; Rajinikanth film said to be 'out' on dark web | work=Firstpost | date=21 July 2016 | access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref> Commenting on the leak, producer Kalaippuli S Thanu said, "Watching Thalaivar entry on phone or computer won't give you goosebumps. Say thank you to pirates, let's watch it in theaters from Friday" through his [[Twitter]] account. ''[[The News Minute]]'' reported that the sequence leak, which carried English as well as Arabic subtitles, could have been released from Gulf countries.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/intro-scene-kabali-leaked-outrage-online-producer-says-watch-it-theatres-46855 | title=Intro scene of Kabali leaked! Outrage online, producer says watch it in theatres | publisher=[[The News Minute]] | date=21 July 2016 | access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>

Following the film's release, a partial copy which had been filmed with a mobile phone in a cinema was posted to [[Vimeo]], but was subsequently removed from the website.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/07/23/record-debuts-for-tamil-superstar-rajinikanths-kabali-as-producer-discusses-piracy-and-a-sequel|title=Record Debuts For Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' As Producer Discusses Piracy And A Sequel}}</ref>

=== Alternate ending ===
The Malaysian version of the film proceeds beyond the fade to black and offers a concrete ending, stating that Kabali surrendered to the police. This alternate ending was created at the behest of [[Film Censorship Board of Malaysia]], which does not allow showcasing of policemen encouraging violence.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kabali: Rajinikanth fans witnessed an alternate ending in Malaysian cinemas?|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kabali-Rajinikanth-fans-witnessed-an-alternate-endingin-Malaysian-cinemas/articleshow/53365772.cms|access-date=26 July 2016|agency=[[Times News Network|TNN]]|newspaper=The Times of India|date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rajinikanth's Kabali to have different ending in Malaysia|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-kabali-ending-malaysia-2934856/|access-date=26 July 2016|agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]]|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=25 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=LPF confirmed 'Kabali' to have different ending in Malaysia|url=http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/lpf-confirmed-kabali-to-have-different-ending-in-malaysia/|access-date=26 July 2016|publisher=The Malaysian Times|date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

=== Caste depiction ===
The protagonist, Kabali, is specifically depicted in the film as a [[Dalit]] (a term for marginalized caste groups in India) which engendered controversy with some groups viewing it as a form of [[caste politics in Tamil Nadu|caste politics]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kabali-rajinikanth-movie-review-radhika-apte-dalit-script-2928624/|title=Rajinikanth's Kabali: Backroom script of movie has a Dalit subtext|date=22 July 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=5 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/kabali-director-pa-ranjith-rajinikanth-approved-politics-dialogue-rhetoric-in-film-2920124.html|title=Kabali director Pa Ranjith: 'Rajinikanth approved politics, dialogue, rhetoric in film' – Firstpost|date=28 July 2016|newspaper=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=6 November 2016}}</ref> Though Dalit organizations appreciated the positive portrayal; scholar Stalin Rajangam opined it to be a response to the [[2012 Dharmapuri violence]] against Dalits.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thereel.scroll.in/812882/kabali-film-is-a-response-to-the-2012-dharmapuri-caste-riots-says-dalit-scholar-stalin-rajangam|title='Kabali' film is a response to the 2012 Dharmapuri caste riots, says Dalit scholar Stalin Rajangam|last=Yamunan|first=Sruthisagar|newspaper=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=5 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/In-Kabali-Dalits-see-a-natty-redeemer/articleshow/53347858.cms|title=In Kabali, Dalits see a natty redeemer — Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=5 November 2016}}</ref>

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
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The film collected {{INRConvert|48.95|c|year=2016|mode=historical}} in first day, {{INRConvert|110|c|year=2016|mode=historical}} in first weekend, with a total domestic collection of {{INRConvert|185|c|year=2016|mode=historical}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kabali-rajinikanth-box-office-collecion-total-collection-333123-2016-08-03|title=Kabali box office collection: Has Rajinikanth's film earned Rs 600 crore worldwide?|website=India Today|date=24 August 2016|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>''Kabali'' had the highest worldwide opening day for a South Indian film, surpassing the record set by ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' by earning {{INRConvert|875|m|year=2016|mode=historical}} on the first day.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} The film also had the highest 3-day opening weekend for an Indian film surpassing the {{INRConvert|2.06|b|year=2016|mode=historical}} record set by ''[[Sultan (2016 film)|Sultan]]'' two weeks earlier as it earned {{INRConvert|2.11|b|year=2016|mode=historical}}.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}

==== Disputed gross figures ====
Box office gross of ₹650 crore was reported by ''Financial Express'' in August 2016,<ref name="Financial Express 650 crore 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/334390/kabali-box-office-collections-at-over-rs-650-cr-rajinikanth-starrer-is-now-no-1-movie-in-india/4/|title=Rajinikanth starrer Kabali box office collections rise to over Rs 650 crore, turns No. 1 movie in India|date=1 August 2016|access-date=7 August 2016}}</ref> which was more than double the estimates made by other sources, because of wrongly adding the film's pre-release earnings of over ₹200 crore, through the sales of music and satellite rights, as analysed by ''[[Firstpost]]'', according to which the film's actual theatrical box office collection was only ₹300 crore.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth's Kabali has earned Rs 600 crore at the global box office. Or has it? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-kabali-has-earned-rs-600-crore-at-the-global-box-office-or-has-it-2932578.html |access-date=6 June 2023 |work=Firstpost |date=3 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth's Kabali box office collections soar to Rs 631 crore worldwide |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/kabali-box-office-collections-triumphant-rajinikanth-boosts-take-to-near-rs-200-cr-in-india-alone/333305/ |access-date=6 June 2023 |work=Financial Express |date=31 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref> According to ''[[Indian Express]]'', the film had earned ₹211 crore in India and ₹259 crore overseas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth's Kabali box office collection Rs 650 crore: Is it this year's biggest hit? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-kabali-box-office-collection-rs-650-crore-leaves-salman-khan-sultan-behind/ |access-date=6 June 2023 |work=The Indian Express |date=5 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref> In December 2016, ''Financial Express'' reported that the film had an estimated domestic gross of {{INR}}215 crore and an overseas gross of {{INR}}262 crore.<ref name="IE Dec 2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-birthday-today-as-superstar-rajni-turns-65-wishes-pour-in/471636/|title=Rajinikanth birthday today; As superstar Rajni turns 65, wishes pour in|date=12 December 2016|access-date=13 May 2017}}</ref> According to [[Box Office India]] in December 2018, the film's final worldwide gross was ₹305 crore.<ref name="BOI">{{cite web|title=2.0: All India - Overseas - Worldwide Update|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=4486|work=[[Box Office India]]|date=3 December 2018}}</ref>

==== India ====
''Kabali'' had the highest opening day for a South Indian film in terms of gross revenue, grossing ₹53 crore on the first day of its release in India from all the languages and was just behind the 2015 film ''[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]'' for the highest first day gross in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2179|title=Top Openings India — All Films All Languages|website=Box Office India|date=24 July 2016}}</ref> It also became the first Tamil film to gross ₹21.5 crore in a single day from Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/kabali-box-office-collections-superstar-rajinikanth-2910850.html|title=Kabali box office collections: Let's do the math on Rajinikanth-starrer's numbers|work=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> The film earned the highest first weekend nett collection of ₹109.25 crore in India at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2186|title=Salman Khan Has Top Three Domestic Weekends — Kabali 7th — Box Office India|work=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=26 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2185|title=Kabali Breaks Weekend NETT Collection Record Of Sultan — Box Office India|work=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=26 July 2016}}</ref>

==== Other territories ====
''Kabali'' grossed US$15.70 million ({{INR}}105 crore) till its tenth day. The film had earned US$11.20 million ({{INR}}75.27 crore) in its first four-day weekend overseas,{{citation needed|date=June 2023}} breaking the record previously held by ''[[Dhoom 3]]'' (US$10.32 million) as the highest-grossing first weekend for an Indian film in overseas markets.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/748|title=Box Office: Overseas collections of Rajinikanth's Kabali|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=23 July 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726195727/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/748|archive-date=26 July 2016}}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
''Kabali'' was a highly anticipated film throughout the country, but the film received mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220716/kabali-movie-review-slow-burner-without-much-respite.html|title=Kabali movie review: Slow-burner without much respite}}</ref> On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 64% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 5.83/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kabali|title=Kabali (2016)|date=21 July 2016 |access-date=29 May 2020|via=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/radhika-apte-dhansika-and-riythvika-women-match-rajini-s-stature-in-kabali/story-AemYaGMb28xoFMNHcY2BnM.html|title=Radhika Apte, Dhansika and Riythvika: Women match Rajini's stature in Kabali|date=26 July 2016|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=23 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kaala-karikalan-thalaivar-164-rajinikanth-pa-ranjith-dhanush-979088-2017-05-25|title=Thalaivar 164: After Kabali, Rajinikanth's next titled Kaala Karikaalan|date=25 May 2017|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=23 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/jul/27/Kabali-reviews-bring-out-the-North-South-divide-again-944958.html|title=Kabali reviews bring out the North-South divide again|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=23 April 2020}}</ref>

Anupama Subramanian of [[Deccan Chronicle]], rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Kabali is an intelligent, noir-esque piece of cinema that is dark, broody, and measured."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220716/kabali-movie-review-slow-burner-without-much-respite.html|title=Kabali movie review: Slow-burner without much respite|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=22 July 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> ''IndiaGlitz'' rated the film 3 out of 5, stating "'Kabali' is a film that you should not miss for Rajini's fantabulous acting, clap worthy dialogues, and sparkling emotional moments.  A more powerful story and a tighter screenplay would have made it much better.".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kabali-tamil-movie-review-19903.html|title=Kabali review. Kabali Tamil movie review, story, rating — IndiaGlitz.com|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref> Behindwoods rated the film 2.75 out of 5 and stated that "Rajinikanth in a different dimension, but Kabali might not work for everyone. Theatres which are known to reverberate for Rajinikanth, seem a lot more silent for Kabali."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kabali/kabali-review.html|title=Kabali (aka) Kabaali review|website=Behindwoods|access-date=24 July 2016|date=22 July 2016}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the movie 3.5 out of 5 and said that, "Take away the dramatic script and lagging screenplay and Kabali is an unusual Rajinikanth film, which manages to combine the actor's mass appeal with a nuanced character. And hey, we get to see Rajini play his age finally!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kabali-quick-review-rajinikanth-radhika-apte-2928869/|title=Kabali quick review: Rajinikanth's film lacks pace and mass|date=22 July 2016|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> ''Filmibeat'' rated the movie 3 out of 5 stars and stated that "You might be disappointed if you go into the cinema hall keeping in mind the recent hype and hoopla around Kabali. However, this is definitely Rajinikanth's best in the recent times".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/reviews/2016/kabali-movie-review-rating-story-rajinikanth-s-show-with-a-difference-234608.html|title='Kabali' Movie Review & Rating: A Decent Drama Sans Superstardom!|date=21 July 2016|access-date=28 July 2016}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Ranjith's filmmaking is different too, and not in a good way. Kabali does have some of his trademarks, but the life that infused his earlier films is missing."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rangan |first1=Baradwaj |title=Kabali: An unsatisfying clash between the impulses of star and director |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Kabali-An-unsatisfying-clash-between-the-impulses-of-star-and-director/article14515117.ece |access-date=3 August 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=22 July 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Thinkal Menon from ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stating "The story, perhaps, needed a tighter screenplay, but watch it for ‘Thalaivar athiradi’. Nothing more, nothing less!"<ref>{{Citation|title=Kabali Movie Review {3/5}: Watch it for 'Thalaivar athiradi'. Nothing more, nothing less!|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kabali/movie-review/53335675.cms|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> [[India Today]] rated 3 out of 5 stars stating "Kabali falls short of performance as far as the supporting cast is concerned. Pa Ranjith could have easily roped in some well-known actors from the industry who could actually bring some flavour to their roles. Making a film with Rajinikanth is nearly close to jeopardising one's career with an ignominious defeat at one's own peril. Because there are certain elements expected of a Rajinikanth film to cater to his ardent fans, even if the actor is prepared to look old on screen."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/kabali-movie-review-rajinikanth-kabali-story-radhika-apte-330729-2016-07-22|title=Kabali movie review: Rajinikanth's Nayagan|date=22 July 2016|last=Srivatsan|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> [[Hindustan Times]] rated 3 out of 5 stating "For Thalaivar fans, it'll be hard to tell. Though Rajinikanth shines, he has a long career in which Kabali doesn't quite fit."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kabali-review-rajinikanth-sheds-heroism-in-this-painfully-slow-emotional-drama/story-zmPOTD28hh1lQShZa3rvAK.html|title=Kabali review: It's a clash between signature styles of Rajinikanth, Ranjith|date=22 July 2016|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Sify rated 3 out of 5 stating "''Kabali'' is neither a Rajinikanth film nor a Ranjith film — it's a mixed bag!"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kabali-review-rajini-carries-film-on-his-shoulders-review-tamil-qhvrSTbfciija.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724222919/http://www.sify.com/movies/kabali-review-rajini-carries-film-on-his-shoulders-review-Tamil-qhvrSTbfciija.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 July 2016|title=Kabali review: Rajini carries film on his shoulders|website=[[Sify]]|language=en|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>

While Rajinikanth's performance was well-received, the overall plot drew some comment. Jeyannathann Karunanithi of online film magazine ''The World of Apu'' pointed out that the audience in India would need to understand the socio-political situation of the Tamil Indian diaspora in Malaysia for better understanding of the plot.<ref>{{cite news|title=Smouldering Rubber – The Politics of Kabali|url=http://theworldofapu.com/smouldering-rubber-the-politics-of-kabali/|publisher=theworldofapu.com|date=9 November 2017|access-date=2 June 2023}}</ref> The criticism from Malaysian Indians was largely directed at the inaccuracy in its portrayal of the racial tensions and dynamics in Malaysia. Like the Tamil Indian community, the Chinese are also a minority in Malaysia and likewise disadvantaged by the government's pro-Malay majority policies, known as ''[[Ketuanan Melayu]]''. Racial tensions were much more rife between the politically-dominant Malays and the Chinese, who were in a more economically dominant position as business owners or urbanised blue-collar professionals. The Indians were largely employed on rubber plantations and had been affected by the decline of the industry during the 1980s,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Surendran |first1=Supriya |last2=Ng |first2=Jenny |title=Cover Story: Development of the rubber industry in Malaysia |url=https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/cover-story-development-rubber-industry-malaysia |access-date=2 June 2023 |work=[[The Edge (Malaysia)|The Edge]] |date=10 September 2020}}</ref> leaving many former plantation workers to migrate to the cities and forced to join a gang when unable to find work. As such, the dissatisfaction from the Indian community has been largely directed at the Malay-majority government and its pro-Malay policies, rather than specifically at the Chinese community.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mazumdar |first1=Suruchi |title=Why Tamils in Malaysia and Singapore Don't Identify with Kabali's Storyline |url=https://thewire.in/politics/why-tamils-in-malaysia-and-singapore-dont-identify-with-kabalis-storyline |access-date=2 June 2023 |work=[[The Wire (India)|The Wire]] |date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{{Main|List of accolades received by Kabali (film)}}

== Possible sequel ==
Shortly after the film's success, in an interview with Don Groves, S. Thanu said that the initial results exceeded his expectations and that the film's ending sets up a sequel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/07/23/record-debuts-for-tamil-superstar-rajinikanths-kabali-as-producer-discusses-piracy-and-a-sequel/|title=Record Debuts For Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' As Producer Discusses Piracy And A Sequel|work=Forbes|date=23 July 2016|access-date=31 July 2016}}</ref> On 25 July 2016, he spoke, "We created an open climax for ''Kabali''. So, director Ranjith and I are interested in a sequel for this gangster flick. However, Rajinikanth will have to give us the nod to carry on. The film's collections indicate that it is a sensational hit, and has surpassed all records".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/250716/i-am-ready-for-kabali-sequel-kalaipuli-s-thanu.html|title= I am ready for Kabali sequel: Kalaipuli S Thanu |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=25 July 2016|access-date=31 July 2016}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
The song "Neruppu Da" inspired a 2017 film of [[Neruppu Da|same name]] starring [[Vikram Prabhu]]. The title was kept as the film portrayed Vikram Prabhu as a firefighter and a fan of Rajinikanth.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/vikram-prabhu-turns-producer-with-neruppu-da-a-film-titled-after-kabali-s-song-vikram-pabhu-to-play-rajinikanth-fan-in-neruppu-da-song-1467805906.html |title = Why did Vikram Prabhu copy the title of Kabali's song, Nerrupu da for his maiden production?}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Ludo (film)

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{{short description|2020 film by Anurag Bsu}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ludo
| image = Ludo film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Anurag Basu]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]] [[Divya Khosla Kumar]] [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] Anurag Basu
| writer = Anurag Basu
| starring = [[Abhishek Bachchan]] [[Aditya Roy Kapur]] [[Rajkummar Rao]] [[Pankaj Tripathi]] [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] [[Sanya Malhotra]]
| music = [[Pritam]], Imran Hasan Shubha
| cinematography = Anurag Basu Rajesh Shukla
| editing = Ajay Sharma
| studio = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| distributor = [[Netflix]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|11|12|ref1=<ref name="release date"/>}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
| language = [[Hindi]]
}}

'''''Ludo''''' is a 2020 Indian [[anthology film|anthology]] [[black comedy]] [[crime film]] written and directed by [[Anurag Basu]]. It is produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]], [[Divya Khosla Kumar]], [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]], Anurag Basu, Tani Basu and Deepshika Bose under the banners of T-Series, Anurag Basu Productions and Ishana Movies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/t-series-anurag-basus-next-titled-ludo-starring-abhishek-bachchan-adtiya-roy-kapur-release-april-24-2020/|title=T-Series & Anurag Basu's next titled Ludo starring Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur,Bhanu Uday Goswami to release on April 24, 2020|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=27 December 2019|access-date=27 December 2019}}</ref> It stars an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Aditya Roy Kapur]], [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Sanya Malhotra]], [[Pankaj Tripathi]], [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] .<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ludo-first-poster-anurag-basu-announces-next-film-starring-abhishek-bachchan-and-rajkummar-rao-1631903-2019-12-27|title = Ludo first poster: Anurag Basu announces film starring Abhishek Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao|publisher=India Today|access-date= 27 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |
url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ludo-first-look-rajkummar-rao-fatima-sana-shaikh-walk-in-with-a-baby-and-swag-to-spare-for-netflix-release/story-rEHVDlhwjSzp6wbBm2LcYN_amp.html|title =Ludo first look: Rajkummar Rao, Fatima Sana Shaikh walk in with a baby and swag to spare for Netflix release|date =16 July 2020|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7212754/?ref_=nm_knf_t1|title = Ludo (2020)}}</ref> The film was released on 12 November 2020 coinciding with [[Diwali]] on Netflix.<ref name="release date">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-ludo-trailer-abhishek-aditya-roy-kapur-rajkummar-pankaj-tripathi-others-lives-go-beyond-one-s-understanding-2850860|title=Abhishek, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar, Pankaj Tripathi & others lives go beyond one's understanding|date=19 October 2020|website=DNA|language=en-US|access-date=19 October 2020}}</ref>

In an interview with [[Press Trust of India|PTI]] in February 2021, [[Anurag Basu]] said "the script of Ludo 2 is completely ready" and that he has already discussed it with the film's producer, [[Bhushan Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-26|title=Script of Ludo 2 ready, but won't begin filming immediately: Anurag Basu|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/script-of-ludo-2-ready-but-wont-begin-filming-immediately-anurag-basu-7206432/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
Ludo starts with two people contemplating life and death and they decide to play [[Ludo (board game)|ludo]]. The game they play correlates to the lives of Sattu Bhaiya, Akash, Alu and Bittu.

Sattu Bhaiya is a notorious gangster who has to settle old scores with Bittu, who was once his right-hand man. Sattu Bhaiya becomes the dice of Ludo and Bittu forms the red side in Ludo.

Akash and Shruti form the yellow side. They find that someone has recorded a video of their affair and have uploaded it to the Internet. Then they start the race to find the culprit and take down the video before Shruti's would-be husband finds out.

The blue side is formed by Sheeja Thomas and Rahul Avasthi. Sheeja is a Malayali nurse who speaks only Malayalam while Rahul is a struggling young man from a small town being bullied by his boss. They find the treasure of Sattu Bhaiya and the gang chases them while they try to escape with the money.

The green side is formed by Alu and his school sweet heart Pinky. Pinky's husband becomes a suspect in a murder case and she seeks help from Alu to save him.

These four stories become entangled in a series of events, leading to an engaging climax where all four sides are present.

==Cast==
* [[Abhishek Bachchan]] as Batukeshwar "Bittu" Tiwari
* [[Aditya Roy Kapur]] as Akash Chauhan
* [[Rajkummar Rao]] as Alok “Alu” Kumar Gupta
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as Satyendra “Sattu” Tripathi
* [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]] as Pinky Jain
* [[Sanya Malhotra]] as Shruti Choksi
* [[Rohit Suresh Saraf]] as Rahul Awasthi
* [[Pearle Maaney]] as Sheeja Thomas
* [[Asha Negi]] as Asha
* [[Bhanu Uday]] as Bhanu
* [[Geetanjali Mishra]] as Sambhavi
* [[Ishtiyak Khan]] as Inspector Sukumar Sinha
* [[Anurag Basu]] as Narrator [[Yama (Hinduism)|Yamraj]] (cameo)
* Rahul Bagga as [[Chitragupta]] (Cameo)
* Paritosh Tripathi as Pinky's husband Manohar Jain
* Akash Mahamana as the bearded goon

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film is produced by Anurag Basu, Taani Basu and Bhushan Kumar and features music by Pritam.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=16 July 2020|title= Ludo|url= https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81107576|access-date=10 November 2020|website=Netflix|language=en}}</ref>

==Release==
The film was initially scheduled to release on 24 April 2020, but was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Though they were rumors that the film will release on [[Amazon Prime Video]], the release rights were sold to [[Netflix]]. The film was to release on 13 November, but then was pushed forward by one day to avoid a clash with [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s [[Chhalaang]]. The film finally release on 12 November on [[Netflix]].

==Reception==
The film critics largely gave the film positive ratings. [[Anupama Chopra]], Editor-in-Chief of Film Companion, wrote, "Whatever faults you might find with an Anurag Basu film, lack of invention isn’t one of them. The director creates worlds filled with whimsy and wonder, set to Pritam’s pulsating soundscape."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/ludo-movie-netflix-review-will-leave-you-with-a-smile-on-your-face-anurag-basu-abhishek-bachchan-rajkummar-rao-anupama-chopra/|title=Ludo Movie Review|first=Anupama|last=Chopra|date=12 November 2020|work=Film Companion|access-date=12 November 2020}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of [[The Indian Express|''The'' ''Indian Express'']] wrote, "Still, in this time of corona, the virus finding an honourable mention in the movie, we could do with some fun and games, even if it slackens in bits," praising Basu for using "perky musical interludes" to narrate the story.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Shubhra|date=13 November 2020|title=Ludo review: Hijinks in the time of Corona|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ludo-movie-review-hijinks-in-the-time-of-corona-7049238/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 November 2020|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' reviewed the movie positively, calling it 'naram-garam and delicious' which is "out-of-the-box while staying firmly in the box."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mukherjee|first1=Nairita|date=13 November 2020|title=Ludo Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi Netflix film is naram-garam and delicious|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/ludo-movie-review-abhishek-bachchan-pankaj-tripathi-netflix-film-is-naram-garam-and-delicious-1740726-2020-11-13|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=19 November 2020|website=India Today}}</ref> A review by the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' said, "despite its missteps, keeps it breezy, with its cast helping it to stay the course."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ludo-movie-review-abhishek-bachchan-rajkummar-rao-pankaj-tripathi-roll-the-dice-in-an-absurd-whimsical-world/story-HrmnupwDqYEGNH2bJTWu4O.html|title=Ludo movie review: Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi roll the dice in an absurd, whimsical world|date=12 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' film critic found that "the structure of Ludo written with careful precision and the construct is cleaner," which makes the film 'largely entertaining'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/ludo-movie-review/article33083014.ece|title='Ludo' movie review: Largely entertaining, with an in-form Anurag Basu|first=Srivatsan|last=S|newspaper=The Hindu|date=12 November 2020|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> While, ''[[The Wire]]''{{'s}} Tanul Thakur felt that ''Ludo'' 'suffers' because Basu is "more interested in the mechanics of this tapestry, the many ways in which the disparate stories intersect and inform each other, as opposed to the tapestry itself: its overarching meaning, its dramatic power, its psychological portraits."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/film/ludo-netflix-anurag-basu-review|title=More Forced Than Felt, 'Ludo' Misses the Film for the Vignettes|website=thewire.in}}</ref> Critic associated with the ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' received the movie as "a big disappointment".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/ludo-movie-review-a-big-disappointment-915054.html|title='Ludo' movie review: A big disappointment|date=13 November 2020|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> ''[[The Quint]]'''s review of the film said that "the screenplay steers clear of extravagance, which works in its favor." "While the setting may seem fable-like, the emotions they evoke in us are authentic. It might take some time to get used to, but once we understand the spirit of the film Ludo can prove to be a lot of fun."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/ludo-anurag-basu-pankaj-tripathi-rajkummar-rao-fatima-sana-shaikh-netflix-review|title=Review: Barring the Climax, 'Ludo' is a Unique, Entertaining Film|first=Stutee|last=Ghosh|date=12 November 2020|website=TheQuint}}</ref>

==Accolades==

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! Award
! Date of ceremony
! Category
! Recipient(s)
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="16"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|rowspan="16"|[[66th Filmfare Awards|TBA]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
|''Ludo''
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="16"|<ref>{{cite web|title= Nominations For The 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021
|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-66th-vimal-elaichi-filmfare-awards-2021_-47279-1.html|publisher= filmfare.com|access-date=25 March 2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Anurag Basu]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction|Best Production Design]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Rajkummar Rao]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor (Critics)]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Best Actress (Critics)]]
|[[Sanya Malhotra]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Pankaj Tripathi]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Pritam]], Imran Hasan Shubha
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Background Score|Best Background Score]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]
|Sayeed Qadri ({{small|For the song ''Humdum Hardam''}})
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]
|[[Arijit Singh]] ({{small|For the song ''Aabad Barbaad''}})
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Editing|Best Editing]]
|Ajay Sharma
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue|Best Dialogue]]
|Samrat Chakraborty
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]
|Ashish Dwyer
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Sound Design|Best Sound Design]]
|Abhishek Nair and Shijin Melvin Hutton
|{{nom}}
|-
|}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ludo
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam]] , Imran Hasan Shubha
| cover =
| alt =
| caption =
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2020|11|13}}<ref>
{{Cite web |title=Ludo – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ludo-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1540255871|publisher=ITunes}}</ref>
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:48
| language = [[Hindi]]
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Love Aaj Kal (2020 film)|Love Aaj Kal]]
| prev_year = 2020
| year = 2020
| next_title = [[83 (film)|83]]
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|-pArvJ7DtQ4|Ludo - Full Album}}
}}
}}

Basu revealed in an interview<ref>{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Arman |title=Anurag Basu: The Art and the Artist |url=https://www.grazia.co.in/lifestyle/bollywood-director-anurag-basu-the-art-and-the-artist-7034.html |website=Grazia India |publisher=Times Group |access-date=7 April 2021}}</ref> with [[Grazia India]] that the song Hamdum Hardum was originally composed for Metro 2, a film that never got made. The film's music was composed by [[Pritam]] and Imran Hasan Shubha while lyrics were written by [[Sayeed Quadri]], Sandeep Shrivastava, Tamojit Das, Shloke Lal, and [[Swanand Kirkire]].

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 26:48
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Aabaad Barbaad
| extra1 = [[Arijit Singh]]
| lyrics1 = Sandeep Shrivastava
| length1 = 5:09
| title2 = Hardum Humdum
| extra2 = Arijit Singh
| lyrics2 = [[Sayeed Quadri]]
| length2 = 3:08
| title3 = Meri Tum Ho
| extra3 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Ash King]]
| lyrics3 = Sandeep Shrivastava, Shloke Lal
| length3 = 3:47
| title4 = Dil Julaha
| extra4 = [[Darshan Raval]]
| lyrics4 = [[Swanand Kirkire]]
| length4 = 3:38
| title5 = Hardum Humdum
| note5 = Film Version
| extra5 = Arijit Singh
| lyrics5 = Sayeed Quadri
| length5 = 4:25
| title6 = Meri Tum Ho
| note6 = Unplugged
| extra6 = Jubin Nautiyal, Ash King
| lyrics6 = Sandeep Shrivastava, Shloke Lal
| length6 = 3:33
| title7 = Hardum Humdum
| note7 = Female
| extra7 = [[Shilpa Rao]]
| lyrics7 = Sayeed Quadri, Shloke Lal
| length7 = 3:08
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|ludo}}

{{Anurag Basu}}

[[Category:T-Series (company) films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]
[[Category:Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
[[Category:Hindi-language Netflix original films]]
[[Category:Films set in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Films directed by Anurag Basu]]
{{Source Wikipedia}}

The Diplomat (2025 film)

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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Shivam Nair}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = The Diplomat
| image = The Diplomat 2025 film.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Shivam Nair]]
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]] [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] [[John Abraham]] Sameer Dixit Jatish Varma [[Vipul D. Shah]] Ashwin Varde Rajesh Bahl Rakesh Dang
| writer = [[Ritesh Shah]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[John Abraham]]
* [[Sadia Khateeb]]
* [[Jagjeet Sandhu]]
* [[Sharib Hashmi]]
* [[Kumud Mishra]]
* [[Revathy]]
* [[Ashwath Bhatt]]
}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[A. R. Rahman]] [[Manan Bhardwaj]] [[Anurag Saikia]]''' Score:''' Ishaan Chhabra
| cinematography = Dimo Popov
| editing = Kunal Walve
| studio = [[T-Series Films]] JA Entertainment Wakaoo Films Fortune Pictures
| distributor = [[Panorama Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|03|14}}
| runtime = 137 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Diplomat (2025)|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTIxMDIyMDI1MDAyODM= |access-date=9 March 2025 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|20 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-20 |title=The Diplomat Box Office Collection Day 6: John Abraham-Sadia Khateeb's Movie Marches Towards New Milestone |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/the-diplomat-box-office-collection-day-6-john-abraham-sadia-khateeb-movie-marches-towards-new-milestone-10224863 |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref>
| gross ={{estimation}}
₹53.14 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web |title=The Diplomat Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-diplomat/box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=10 December 2025 |language=en |date=14 March 2025}}</ref>
}}

'''''The Diplomat''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[political film]] directed by [[Shivam Nair]] and written by [[Ritesh Shah]].<ref name="auto22">{{Cite web |title=The Diplomat Trailer: John Abraham wows in this gripping political thriller | Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-wows-in-this-gripping-political-thriller-71501.html |accessdate=14 February 2025 |website=www.filmfare.com}}</ref> The film, starring [[John Abraham]] and [[Sadia Khateeb]], is set against the backdrop of [[India–Pakistan relations]], exploring themes of [[Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government|diplomacy]] and the personal conflicts faced by diplomats.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title='The Diplomat' teaser: John Abraham plays Indian terrorist and country traitor in Pakistan |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/john-abraham-plays-indian-diplomat-posted-in-pakistan/cid/2082197 |access-date=27 February 2025 |work=Telegraph India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Diplomat Trailer: John Abraham And Sadia Khateeb Are All Set To Bring Uzma Ahmed's Story On The Big Screens |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-and-sadia-khateeb-are-all-set-to-bring-uzma-ahmeds-story-on-the-big-screens |access-date=14 February 2025 |website=Free Press Journal}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film, based on a true story, follows [[J. P. Singh]], an [[Indian Foreign Service|Indian diplomat]] stationed at the Indian [[High Commission of India, Islamabad|High Commission]] in Pakistan, whose life is upended by the arrival of Uzma Ahmed on 5 May 2017. Uzma, a distressed woman seeking refuge, claims to be an [[Indian nationality law|Indian citizen]] abducted to [[Buner District|Buner]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] (KPK), and forced into marriage with Tahir, a [[Pakistani nationality law|Pakistani]] man of [[Pashtuns|Pathan origin]]. She reveals a harrowing tale of abuse, including physical and sexual assault, at Tahir’s hands. Uzma, a mother to a daughter with [[thalassemia]] from a previous marriage, had initially believed Tahir’s intentions were genuine, meeting him in Malaysia before being taken to a remote village. Her entry into Pakistan without police reporting or an immigration record, orchestrated by Tahir, raises suspicions about her story.

The narrative begins in KPK, where Uzma arrives at the Indian Embassy accompanied by Tahir and his brother Basheer. Seizing a moment when the men step outside to smoke, Uzma pleads with the embassy staff for help, claiming she is in danger. Singh, initially skeptical and suspecting Uzma might be a spy or a terrorist, interrogates her to ascertain the truth. As Uzma recounts her ordeal, Singh grapples with the moral and ethical dilemmas of her case.

Singh’s efforts to secure Uzma’s safety lead him to engage with Pakistani authorities, including Faraz, the [[Foreign Secretary (Pakistan)|Foreign Secretary of Pakistan]], and Malik, the [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence]] (ISI). The Pakistani officials are convinced Uzma is an Indian spy, alleging she traveled to KPK to establish contact with insurgents and now seeks safe passage back to India. This accusation complicates Singh’s mission, as he navigates the [[Law of Pakistan|Pakistani legal systems]], [[Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government|international diplomatic]] tensions, and pressure from both [[Government of India|Indian]] and [[Government of Pakistan|Pakistani governments]]. The film explores the intricate interplay of personal conviction and state affairs (also including Singh explaining to Uzma about how he survived the [[2008 bombing of Indian embassy in Kabul|attack at the Indian Embassy of Kabul in 2008]]), culminating in Singh’s determined efforts to help Uzma cross the [[Wagah#Border crossing|Wagah Border]] to safety, highlighting the challenges diplomats face when personal lives intersect with geopolitical conflicts.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |date=14 February 2025 |title=The Diplomat trailer: John Abraham headlines a risky mission to save 'bharat ki beti' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-headlines-a-risky-mission-to-save-bharat-ki-beti-watch-101739515276897.html |access-date=14 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[John Abraham]] as [[J. P. Singh]], [[List of high commissioners of India to Pakistan|Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan]]
* [[Sadia Khateeb]] as Uzma Ahmed, the woman seeking [[repatriation]] to India<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-high-stakes-mission-save-daughter-of-india-kumud-mishra-2679900-2025-02-14|title=The Diplomat trailer: John Abraham on a deadly mission to save 'Daughter of India'|date=14 February 2025|website=India Today|accessdate=14 February 2025}}</ref><ref name="Sadia Khateeb to play leading lady in The Diplomat opposite John Abraham">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Sadia Khateeb to play leading lady in The Diplomat opposite John Abraham |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sadia-khateeb-to-play-leading-lady-in-the-diplomat-opposite-john-abraham-1859676 |access-date=14 March 2025 |work= |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=7 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250314172718/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sadia-khateeb-to-play-leading-lady-in-the-diplomat-opposite-john-abraham-1859676 |archive-date=14 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as N. M. Syed, a senior diplomat advocate in Pakistan
* [[Sharib Hashmi]] as Tiwari, [[Indian Foreign Service]] official in Pakistan
* [[Revathy]] as [[Sushma Swaraj]], [[Minister of External Affairs (India)|Union Minister of External Affairs of India]]
* [[Ashwath Bhatt]] as Malik, [[Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence|Director General]] of [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] (character based on general [[Naveed Mukhtar]])
* [[Benjamin Gilani]] as [[Minister for Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan]]
* [[Jagjeet Sandhu]] as Tahir Ali, Uzma Ahmed's Pakistani-origin husband and kidnapper
* [[Vishal Vashishtha]] as Aayush, [[Indian Foreign Service]] official in Pakistan
* Amitoj Mann as Paramjeet Gill
* Bhawani Muzamil as Basheer, Tahir's brother
* Vidhatri Bandi as Seerat
* Suman Rana as Shaheen, Uzma's friend in [[Malaysia]]
* Jeet Raidutt as Aamir, Uzma's brother
* Darius Chinoy as Faraz, [[Foreign Secretary of Pakistan]]
* Manoj Chaddha as Public Prosecutor Humayun
* [[Shriswara]] as Naina, J. P. Singh's wife

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced in 2024 with [[John Abraham]] as the lead actor. The film was developed under the banner of [[T-Series (company)|T Series]] in collaboration with [[JA Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-diplomat-teaser-john-abraham-is-a-mustachioed-diplomat-in-upcoming-thriller/article69192245.ece|title='The Diplomat' teaser: John Abraham is a mustachioed diplomat in upcoming thriller|work=The Hindu |date=7 February 2025|access-date=14 February 2025|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> It was inspired by the real-life incident involving Uzma Ahmed, a woman who fled from [[Pakistan]] to [[India]] in 2017, after being forced into marriage. This true story formed the basis for the film’s narrative. Director [[Shivam Nair]] was chosen for his previous work in the [[Thriller film|thriller genre]]. [[Ritesh Shah]], known for his writing in films like [[Pink (2016 film)|''Pink'']] (2016) and ''[[Kahaani]]'' (2012), was hired to pen the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-fights-against-the-odds-to-bring-bharat-ki-beti-home-watch-1751429|title=The Diplomat Trailer: John Abraham Fights Against The Odds To Bring 'Bharat Ki Beti' Home|date=14 February 2025|website=news.abplive.com|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
[[John Abraham]] was cast to play J. P. Singh, a role that would depict the nuanced and often stressful life of a diplomat. [[Sadia Khateeb]], who gained recognition for her performance in ''[[Shikara (2020 film)|Shikara]]'' (2020), was cast to portray Uzma Ahmed.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/john-abrahams-political-thriller-the-diplomat-trailer-released-to-hit-theatres-on-march-720250214232743/|title=John Abraham's political thriller 'The Diplomat' trailer released, to hit theatres on March 7|website=ANI News|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref> The supporting cast includes [[Kumud Mishra]] and [[Sharib Hashmi]], to bring depth to the political and personal dynamics within the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-starrer-unleashes-a-tense-battle-of-wits-and-diplomacy/articleshow/118237166.cms|title='The Diplomat' trailer: John Abraham starrer unleashes a tense battle of wits and diplomacy|work=The Times of India |date=14 February 2025|access-date=14 February 2025|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/the-diplomat-trailer-out-john-abraham-is-on-mission-to-save-daughter-of-india-in-this-true-story-thriller-article-118236784|title=The Diplomat Trailer OUT: John Abraham Is On Mission To Save 'Daughter of India' In This True-Story Thriller|date=14 February 2025|website=Times Now|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Principal photography began in November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/in-video-trailer-of-john-abrahams-the-diplomat/|title=In Video: Trailer of John Abraham's 'The Diplomat'|date=14 February 2025|accessdate=14 February 2025}}</ref> The film was primarily shot in [[Delhi]], with several sequences filmed in actual embassy settings. Some parts of the film also required international locations to depict [[Islamabad]] accurately. Shivam Nair focused on ensuring authenticity by working closely with diplomatic consultants to recreate the nuances of a high-pressure diplomatic environment. The film wrapped by late 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-is-on-a-mission-to-save-bharat-ki-beti-watch-9836008/|title=The Diplomat trailer: John Abraham is on a mission to save 'Bharat Ki Beti'. Watch|date=14 February 2025|accessdate=14 February 2025}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = The Diplomat
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Manan Bhardwaj]] and [[Anurag Saikia]]
| genre = [[Bollywood]]
| language = Hindi
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| released = 13 March 2025
| recorded = 2024
| length = 11:02
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
| {{YouTube|1G-bpfJdmxY|The Diplomat Full Album}}
}}
}}

The music for The Diplomat was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Manan Bhardwaj]] and [[Anurag Saikia]] with lyrics written by [[Manoj Muntashir]], [[P. K. Mishra]] and [[Kausar Munir]]. The film score is composed by Ishaan Chhabra. The soundtrack features a mix of emotional ballads and intense instrumental tracks that complement the political thriller theme. The music also includes patriotic undertones, reflecting the nationalistic sentiments explored in the story.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/the-diplomat-trailer-out-3-reasons-that-make-john-abrahams-upcoming-political-thriller-worth-watching-1372453|title=The Diplomat Trailer OUT: 3 reasons that make John Abraham's upcoming political thriller worth watching|date=14 February 2025|website=PINKVILLA|accessdate=14 February 2025|archive-date=8 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250408195623/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/the-diplomat-trailer-out-3-reasons-that-make-john-abrahams-upcoming-political-thriller-worth-watching-1372453|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-the-diplomat-trailer-john-abraham-goes-to-pakistan-to-bring-india-s-daughter-sadia-khateeb-back-fans-says-india-needs-this-movie-3132567|title=The Diplomat trailer: John Abraham goes to Pakistan to bring 'India's daughter' Sadia Khateeb back, fans says 'India needs this movie'|first=Simran|last=Singh|website=DNA India|accessdate=14 February 2025}}</ref>

The song "Bharat," from the 1992 film [[Roja (film)|''Roja'']], sung by [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]] and composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] is recreated for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 February 2025|title=The Diplomat movie trailer goes viral: John Abraham saves 'Bharat ki Beti' in new movie; social media reacts|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/the-diplomat-movie-trailer-goes-viral-john-abraham-saves-bharat-ki-beti-in-new-movie-social-media-reacts-11739601558822.html|access-date=27 February 2025|work=Mint}}</ref>

"Melma", by Afghanistan-born UK-based singer, Alia Ansari, was used as background score without credit.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ansari |first1=Alia |title=Hearing My Pashto Song on Netflix's The Diplomat |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@ansari1201/video/7502904653785369878 |website=TikTok |publisher=TikTok |access-date=5 November 2025}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 11:02
| title1 = Ghar
| extra1 = Varun Jain, Romy, Anurag Saikia
| lyrics1 = [[Kausar Munir]]
| music1 = [[Anurag Saikia]]
| length1 = 3:52
| title2 = Bharat
| extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Prajakta Shukre]], [[Himani Kapoor]], Natraj Kshericha, Swapnomoy Chowdhury, Kamal Bharti
| lyrics2 = [[Manoj Muntashir]], [[P. K. Mishra]]
| music2 = [[Manan Bhardwaj]], [[A. R. Rahman]]
| length2 = 3:18
| title3 = Naina
| extra3 = Varun Jain, Romy, Anurag Saikia
| lyrics3 = Kausar Munir
| music3 = Anurag Saikia
| length3 = 3:52
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
After initial postponement from January 2024, it was planned to release in theatres on 7 March 2025,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/john-abrahams-the-diplomat-trailer-out-now-witness-the-thrilling-true-story-of-intrigue-politics/473454/|title=John Abraham's The Diplomat Trailer OUT NOW: Witness The Thrilling True Story Of Intrigue & Politics|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref> but was eventually postponed by a week to 14 March 2025 ([[Holi|Holi Day]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/john-abrahams-the-diplomat-receives-new-release-date-7790469/|title=The Diplomat: John Abraham's Film's Release Date Postponed; Will Now Hit The Screens On This Date|date=25 February 2025|work=NDTV|access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref> The film was banned across several of the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region]], including [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Oman]], and [[Qatar]].<ref>{{cite news |title=The Diplomat: John Abraham starrer gets banned in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar over content concerns|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/diplomat-john-abraham-starrer-gets-banned-uae-saudi-arabia-oman-qatar-content-concerns/ |access-date=18 March 2025 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=18 March 2025 |language=en-IN }}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film's satellite rights were acquired by [[Sony MAX]], where it will be coming soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/the-diplomat-trailer-out-john-abraham-delivers-power-packed-performance-in-a-political-thriller-watch-9227153.html|title=The Diplomat Promo Out: John Abraham Delivers Power-Packed Performance In A Political Thriller|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref> The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 9 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 May 2025 |title=The Diplomat OTT release date: When and where to watch John Abraham's film |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/the-diplomat-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-john-abrahams-film-11746709666957.html |work=Mint}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
The marketing campaign for The Diplomat began with the release of the first look poster in January 2025,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-diplomat-first-look-poster-john-abraham-s-intense-avatar-grabs-eyeballs-7493863|title=The Diplomat: First Look Poster Of John Abraham's Next Film Grabs Eyeballs|website=www.ndtv.com|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref> followed by a teaser and the official trailer, which was dropped on 14 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2025 |title=John Abraham starrer The Diplomat trailer to release on February 14 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/john-abraham-starrer-diplomat-trailer-release-february-14/ |access-date=14 February 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/john-abrahams-the-diplomat-trailer-drops-tomorrow-check-out-sadia-khateebs-new-motion-poster-2858304.html|title=John Abrahams The Diplomat Trailer Drops Tomorrow, Check Out Sadia Khateebs New Motion Poster|website=Zee News|access-date=14 February 2025}}</ref>

==Reception==
=== Box office ===
''The Diplomat'' concluded its theatrical run with worldwide gross estimated to be ₹53.14 crore<ref name="bo"/>

=== Critical reception ===
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|47||17|consensus=|ref=yes|access-date=2 May 2025}}

A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5, and wrote "On the whole, ''The Diplomat'' is a nail-biting thriller that brings a shocking and heroic true story to life. At the box office, the film may start slow, but with strong word of mouth, it has the potential to grow and make a lasting impact."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=13 March 2025 |title=The Diplomat Movie Review: THE DIPLOMAT is a nailbiting thriller.|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-diplomat/critic-review/the-diplomat-movie-review/the-diplomat-is-a-nail-biting-thriller/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

[[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and observed that "The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing".<ref>{{cite web | last=Verma | first=Sukanya | title=The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe | website=Rediff | date=14 March 2025 | url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/the-diplomat-review-john-abraham-plays-it-safe/20250314.htm}}</ref>

== References ==
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Matka (film)

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{{Short description|2024 Indian action film by Karuna Kumar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Matka
| image = Matka film.JPG
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Karuna Kumar]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varun-tej-karuna-kumar-film-titled-matka/article67126743.ece | title=Varun Tej - Karuna Kumar film titled 'Matka' | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=27 July 2023 }}</ref>
| writer = Karuna Kumar
| producer = {{plain list|
*Vijender Reddy Teegala
*Rajani Talluri
}}
|based_on = The life of Ratan Khetri
| starring = {{plain list|
*[[Varun Tej]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/varun-tej-to-sport-four-different-looks-in-his-upcoming-film-matka-film-to-be-set-between-the-1950s-and-80s-101701070372240.html| title= ROOT STAR Varun Tej sport four different looka in his upcoming film Matka| website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
*[[John Vijay]]
*[[Nora Fatehi]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/nora-fatehis-bts-pics-from-matka-sets-surface-online-1503347699.html#google_vignette | title=Nora Fatehi's BTS pics from 'Matka' sets surface online | website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] | date=27 September 2024 }}</ref>
}}
| cinematography = A. Kishor Kumar
| editing = [[Karthika Srinivas]]
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] [[Bhavani Rakesh]] (1 song)
| studio = {{plain list|
*Vyra Entertainments
*SRT Entertainments
}}
| released = {{Film date|2024|11|14|df=yes|ref1=<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-varun-tejs-film-with-director-karuna-kumar-gets-a-release-date/article68704669.ece | title='Matka': Varun Tej's film with director Karuna Kumar gets a release date | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | archive-date=1 October 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001080632/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-varun-tejs-film-with-director-karuna-kumar-gets-a-release-date/article68704669.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>}}
| runtime = 159 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
}}

'''''Matka''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Historical drama|period]] [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Karuna Kumar]]. It was produced by Vijender Reddy Teegala and Rajani Talluri, under Vyra Entertainments and SRT Entertainments, respectively. It stars [[Varun Tej]], [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]], and [[Nora Fatehi]] (in her [[Telugu cinema]] debut) in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/varun-tej-gears-up-for-his-action-drama-matka-2787808 | title=Varun Tej gears up for his action drama 'Matka' | website=[[Deccan Herald]] | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=7 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007101209/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/varun-tej-gears-up-for-his-action-drama-matka-2787808 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/movies/nora-fatehi-to-make-her-telugu-film-debut-with-varun-tej-report-8432215.html | title=Nora Fatehi to Make Her Telugu Film Debut with Varun Tej: Report | website=[[News 18]] | date=26 July 2023 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=7 December 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207061108/https://www.news18.com/movies/nora-fatehi-to-make-her-telugu-film-debut-with-varun-tej-report-8432215.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nora-fatehis-professionalism-wins-heart-gears-up-for-matkas-shoot-and-iifa-2024-performance-despite-injury-13818980.html| title=Nora Fatehi's Professionalism Wins Heart! Gears up for Matka's Shoot and IIFA 2024 Performance Despite Injury| website=[[Firstpost]]| date=25 September 2024| access-date=5 October 2024| archive-date=7 October 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007101209/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nora-fatehis-professionalism-wins-heart-gears-up-for-matkas-shoot-and-iifa-2024-performance-despite-injury-13818980.html| url-status=live}}</ref> It is based on the life of the [[Matka gambling|Matka gambler]] Ratan Khetri.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/varun-tej-shares-matka-bts-featuring-meenakshi-chaudhary-karuna-kumar/cid/2029727| title=Varun Tej Shares Matka BTS| website=[[The Telegraph (India)]]| access-date=1 October 2024| archive-date=26 June 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626125724/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/varun-tej-shares-matka-bts-featuring-meenakshi-chaudhary-karuna-kumar/cid/2029727| url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sunday-chronicle/matka-is-a-biopic-on-ratan-khetri-885435 | title=Matka is a biopic on Ratan Khetri | website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | date=17 March 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=14 August 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814233450/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sunday-chronicle/matka-is-a-biopic-on-ratan-khetri-885435 | url-status=live }}</ref>

''Matka'' was released on 14 November 2024.{{Citation needed|date=December 2025}} The film was heavily panned by critics for the narration, direction, excessive runtime, dull screenplay and [[box-office bomb|underperformed at the box office]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}

==Premise==
The story takes place between 1934 and 1988 in [[Visakhapatnam]], based on [[real life|real life incidents]]. It follows the life of Vasu, a young man who is lured into the [[Matka gambling]] business and gets entangled in the complex world of crime, deceit, and betrayal. Vasu later becomes a [[gangster]] but unfortunately gets betrayed by his close aides. How he regains his lost position and takes down his enemies forms the story.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Varun Tej]] as 'Matka' Vasu
**[[Karthikeya Dev]] as young Vasu
*[[Meenakshi Chaudhary]] as Sujatha, Vasu's love interest turned wife
*[[Nora Fatehi]] as Sofia
*[[Naveen Chandra]] as Sahu
*[[Saloni Aswani]] as Padma
*[[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Ajmal Zanzibari Rashid Khhan
*[[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Narayana Murthy
*[[Ajay Ghosh]] as Chilla Appala Reddy
*[[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Nani Babu
*[[John Vijay]] as KB
*[[Satyam Rajesh]] as Prasad
*[[Pankaj Kesari]] as Polynesian Raghava
*[[Riyaz Khan]] as Sachin Farhan Jones
*[[Rupa Lakshmi]] as Saradha
*Avinash Kanaparthi as Chitti Babu
*Rayala Harischandra as Anjayya Factory Security Guard
*Vijaya Rama Raju as Ammoru
*Vijay Binni as Kobbari Tota Gang
*Ramya Ramakrishnan as Mitra
*Sanjay Krishna as Allipuram Shankar
*Sky as Solomon
*Teja Kakumanu as SI Konda
*Ravikumar as Pandiyan
*Manoj Muthyam as Raju
}}

==Production==
===Filming===

[[Varun Tej]]'s 14th film, initially referred to “VT14”, later officially titled as ''Matka''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/varun-tej-s-pan-india-period-film-vt14-now-titled-matka-features-nora-fatehi-and-meenakshi-chowdary-news-306111 | title=Varun Tej's Pan-India Period Film #VT14 Now Titled 'Matka', Features Nora Fatehi and Meenakshi Chowdary | website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)]] | date=27 July 2023 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=20 April 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420092628/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/varun-tej-s-pan-india-period-film-vt14-now-titled-matka-features-nora-fatehi-and-meenakshi-chowdary-news-306111/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varun-tej-pan-india-film-vt-14-title-matka-meenakshi-chaudhary-nora-fatehi-2412708-2023-07-27 | title='Matka': Varun's Tej's pan-India film with Nora Fatehi gets a title | website=[[India Today]] | date=27 July 2023 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=7 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007174921/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/varun-tej-pan-india-film-vt-14-title-matka-meenakshi-chaudhary-nora-fatehi-2412708-2023-07-27 | url-status=live }}</ref> On 27 July 2023, the [[muhurat shot]] for ''Matka'' was held in [[Hyderabad]]. The event was attended by notable film industry figures, including [[Allu Aravind]], [[Dil Raju]], [[Harish Shankar]], and [[Maruthi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/varun-tej-nora-fatehi-upcoming-telugu-film-titled-matka-23300292 | title=Varun Tej, Nora Fatehi's upcoming Telugu film titled 'Matka' | website=[[Mid-Day]] | date=27 July 2023 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=27 November 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127012039/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/varun-tej-nora-fatehi-upcoming-telugu-film-titled-matka-23300292 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/varun-tej-karuna-kumars-matka-officially-launched#google_vignette | title=Varun Tej-Karuna Kumar's Matka Officially Launched |website=[[Film Companion]]| date=27 July 2023 }}</ref> On 14 December 2023 the makers has announced that they have commenced [[Principal photography]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/Dec/14/matka-begins-filming-50384.html | title=Matka begins filming | website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=5 December 2023 | access-date=6 October 2024 | archive-date=7 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007103945/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/telugu/news/2023/Dec/14/matka-begins-filming-50384.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

On 23 August 2024, the filmmakers announced that an extensive action sequence featuring Varun Tej was being filmed in [[Kakinada]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Aug/23/varun-tejs-matka-progressing-its-final-schedule-in-kakinada | title=Varun Tej's Matka progressing its final schedule in Kakinada | website=[[Cinema Express]] | date=23 August 2024 }}</ref> The final schedule of the movie is currently underway, with key sequences being shot at [[Ramoji Film City]] in [[Hyderabad]]. This schedule will mark the completion of the film's entire shooting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/varun-tejs-pan-india-movie-matka-in-last-leg-of-shooting-film-is-based-on-matka-king-ratan-khetri-article-113299995 | title=Varun Tej's Pan India Movie Matka in Last Leg of Shooting; Film is Based on Matka King Ratan Khetri | website=[[Times Now]] | date=13 September 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=13 September 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913110006/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/varun-tejs-pan-india-movie-matka-in-last-leg-of-shooting-film-is-based-on-matka-king-ratan-khetri-article-113299995 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/varun-tejs-matka-locks-a-new-release-date-deets-inside/0ccc52349a604 | title=Varun Tej's Matka locks a new release date, deets inside | website=[[OTT Play]] | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=2 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002050546/https://www.ottplay.com/news/varun-tejs-matka-locks-a-new-release-date-deets-inside/0ccc52349a604 | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Marketing===
On January 19, 2024, the makers has shared a 'Matka - Opening Bracket' glimpse from the film in celebration of Varun Tej's birthday,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-opening-bracket-makers-share-a-glimpse-of-the-varun-tej-starrer-on-his-birthday/article67759402.ece | title='Matka' Opening Bracket: Makers share a glimpse of the Varun Tej starrer on his birthday | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=20 January 2024 | archive-date=26 May 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526022358/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-opening-bracket-makers-share-a-glimpse-of-the-varun-tej-starrer-on-his-birthday/article67759402.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> followed by the release of the first look on 11 August 2024, showcasing [[Varun Tej]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/nora-fatehi-south-film-matka-first-glimpse-release-with-varun-tej-6312665 | title=Matka First Look: पैन इंडिया है नोरा फतेही की नई फिल्म, नाम है मटका, जिसकी पहली झलक आई सामने | website=[[NDTV]] | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=17 September 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917183101/https://ndtv.in/bollywood/nora-fatehi-south-film-matka-first-glimpse-release-with-varun-tej-6312665 | url-status=live }}</ref>

The teaser of ''Matka'' released on 5 October 2024 at Raj Yuvraj (G3) Theatre, [[Vijayawada]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/matka-teaser-varun-tej-plays-an-ageing-matka-king-nora-fatehi-meenakshi-chaudhary-turn-heads-watch-101728124397004.html|title=Matka teaser: Varun Tej plays an ageing Matka King; Nora Fatehi, Meenakshi Chaudhary turn heads|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/matka-teaser-varun-tej-plays-a-deadly-gangster-in-this-period-drama-nora-fatehi-shines-bright-9074975.html| title=Matka Teaser: Varun Tej Plays a Deadly Gangster in This Period Drama, Nora Fatehi Shines Bright| website=[[News18 India]]| date=5 October 2024| access-date=5 October 2024| archive-date=5 October 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005123803/https://www.news18.com/entertainment/matka-teaser-varun-tej-plays-a-deadly-gangster-in-this-period-drama-nora-fatehi-shines-bright-9074975.html| url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/matka-teaser-varun-tej-is-an-invincible-gangster-in-karuna-kumar-action-thriller-2611887-2024-10-05 | title=Matka teaser: Varun Tej is an invincible gangster in Karuna Kumar's action-thriller | website=[[India Today]] | date=5 October 2024 | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=5 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005150011/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/matka-teaser-varun-tej-is-an-invincible-gangster-in-karuna-kumar-action-thriller-2611887-2024-10-05 | url-status=live }}</ref> According to ''[[The Times of India]]'', the film had only grossed 2.11 crore INR on its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Varun Tej’s 'Matka' turns out to be a disaster at the box office with only Rs 2 crore collection |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/varun-tejs-matka-turns-out-to-be-a-disaster-at-the-box-office-with-only-rs-2-crore-collection/articleshow/115379201.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=18 November 2024 |date=17 November 2024 |archive-date=18 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118014610/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/varun-tejs-matka-turns-out-to-be-a-disaster-at-the-box-office-with-only-rs-2-crore-collection/articleshow/115379201.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The [[soundtrack]] and [[background score]] were composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], with a song being composed by [[Bhavani Rakesh]]. [[Aditya Music]] acquired the audio rights.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/movies/varun-tejs-upcoming-film-matka-sells-audio-rights-at-record-price-deets-inside-9038937.html | title=Varun Tej's Upcoming Film Matka Sells Audio Rights at Record Price. Deets Inside | website=[[News18 India]] | date=4 September 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=9 September 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909140950/https://www.news18.com/movies/varun-tejs-upcoming-film-matka-sells-audio-rights-at-record-price-deets-inside-9038937.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/aditya-music-acquires-music-rights-of-varun-tejs-pan-india-movie-matka-article-113026994/amp | title=Aditya Music Acquires Music Rights of Varun Tej's Pan India Movie Matka | website=[[Times Now]] | date=3 September 2024 | access-date=5 October 2024 | archive-date=7 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007095552/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/aditya-music-acquires-music-rights-of-varun-tejs-pan-india-movie-matka-article-113026994/amp | url-status=live }}</ref> The first single titled "Le Le Raja " was released on 14 October 2024.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/le-le-raja-nora-fatehi-shows-off-her-moves-in-retro-song-from-varun-tejs-matka-watch-101728904163458-amp.html</ref> The second single titled "Thassadiyya" was released on 24 October 2024.

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Le Le Raja
| music1 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| lyrics1 = [[Bhaskarabhatla]]
| extra1 = [[Neeti Mohan]]
| length1 = 4:06
| title2 = Thassadiyya
| music2 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| lyrics2 = Bhaskarabhatla
| extra2 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]]
| length2 = 3:27
| title3 = Rama Talkies Ramp
| music3 = Bhavani Rakesh
| lyrics3 = [[Karuna Kumar]]
| extra3 = [[Sai Deva Harsha]]
| length3 = 2:52
| title4 = Paralokam Paripodhama
| music4 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| lyrics4 = [[Lakshmi Bhoopal]]
| extra4 = [[M. M. Manasi]]
| length4 = 3:15
| title5 = Emanukoni
| music5 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| lyrics5 = [[Anantha Sriram]]
| extra5 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| length5 = 3:22
}}

==Release and reception==
The film was released in cinemas in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] on 14 November 2024.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-teaser-varun-tej-plays-a-godfather-figure-in-this-period-actioner/article68724234.ece | title='Matka' teaser: Varun Tej plays a Godfather-figure in this period actioner | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varun-tejs-matka-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/113844645.cms | title=Varun Tej's 'Matka' gets a release date! | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | archive-date=1 October 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001101456/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varun-tejs-matka-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/113844645.cms | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/varun-tej-starrer-matka-set-release-november-14/ | title=Varun Tej starrer Matka set to release on November 14 | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=October 2024 | access-date=1 October 2024 | archive-date=1 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001134623/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/varun-tej-starrer-matka-set-release-november-14/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' panned the film, criticising the writing as flat and cliched despite the plot's potential, but praised Varun Tej's and Chaudhary's acting and the atmosphere of the setting.<ref>{{cite news|first1=Sangeetha|last1=Devi Dundoo|access-date=2024-11-18|title=‘Matka’ movie review: A sincere Varun Tej cannot salvage this boring drama|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-movie-review-a-sincere-varun-tej-cannot-salvage-director-karuna-kumars-boring-drama/article68863431.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 November 2024|archive-date=15 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115024258/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/matka-movie-review-a-sincere-varun-tej-cannot-salvage-director-karuna-kumars-boring-drama/article68863431.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly, B. V. S. Prakash of the ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave the film one out of 5 stars, finding the screenplay, pacing and hero-centric characterisation to be major issues.<ref>{{cite web|first1=B. V. S.|last1=Prakash|access-date=2024-11-18|title=Movie Review: Matka is a disappointing, wasted betting kingpin story|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-matka-is-a-disappointing-wasted-betting-kingpin-story-1838241|date=14 November 2024|website=www.deccanchronicle.com|archive-date=15 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241115022626/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-matka-is-a-disappointing-wasted-betting-kingpin-story-1838241|url-status=live}}</ref> Subhash K. Jha found Varun Tej's performance " exuberant" but found the film uninspired.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}

The film began streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]] from 5 December 2024 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=29 November 2024 |title=Varun Teja starrer 'Matka' OTT details are HERE: Find out when and where to watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varun-teja-starrer-matka-ott-details-are-here-find-out-when-and-where-to-watch/articleshow/115838002.cms |publisher=The Times of India |archive-date=1 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201011405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varun-teja-starrer-matka-ott-details-are-here-find-out-when-and-where-to-watch/articleshow/115838002.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|28258888}}
* '' [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/matka/ Matka]'' at [[Bollywood Hungama]]

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Gandeevadhari Arjuna

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{{Short description|Upcoming film directed by Praveen Sattaru}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Gandeevadhari Arjuna
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Praveen Sattaru]]
| writer = Praveen Sattaru Abhijeeth Poondla
| producer = [[B. V. S. N. Prasad]]
| music = [[Mickey J. Meyer]]
| cinematography = [[Mukesh G.]] [[Amol Rathod]]
| starring = [[Varun Tej]] Sakshi Vaidya [[Manish Chaudhari]]
| editing = [[Dharmendra Kakarala]]
| studio = Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra
| distributor = Goldmines Telefilms
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|08|25}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| runtime = 136 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/crisp-runtime-locked-for-gandeevadhari-arjuna.html|title=Crisp runtime locked for Gandeevadhari Arjuna|website=123Telugu}}</ref>
| budget = 
| gross = 
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'''''Gandeevadhari Arjuna''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Praveen Sattaru]]. The film stars [[Varun Tej]], Sakshi Vaidya and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] while [[Vinay Rai]], [[Vimala Raman]], [[Manish Chaudhari]], [[Ravi Varma (actor)|Ravi Varma]] and [[Roshni Prakash]] play supporting roles.

''Gandeevadhari Arjuna'' is scheduled to release worldwide on 25 August 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/praveen-sattarus-gandheevadhari-arjuna-starring-varun-tej-eyes-august-release/article66945276.ece|title=Praveen Sattaru’s ‘Gandheevadhari Arjuna,’ starring Varun Tej, eyes August release|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Arjuna Varma is assigned by an undisclosed agency to protect Adityaraj Bahadur, an [[Minister of Environment and Climate Change|Environment and Climate Change Minister]], who has become the prime target for an assassination by a prominent crime boss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/gandeevadhari-arjuna-trailer-varun-tej-konidela-shines-in-praveen-sattarus-spy-action-extravaganza/articleshow/102610111.cms|title='Gandeevadhari Arjuna' trailer: Varun Tej Konidela shines in Praveen Sattaru’s spy action extravaganza|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Cast ==
*[[Varun Tej]] as Arjuna Varma
*Sakshi Vaidya
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Adityaraj Bahadur
*[[Vinay Rai]]
*[[Vimala Raman]]
*[[Manish Chaudhari]]
*[[Ravi Varma (actor)|Ravi Varma]]
*[[Roshni Prakash]]

== Soundtrack ==
[[Mickey J Meyer]] composed the soundtrack and musical score for the film. The first single "Nee Jathai" was released on 1 August 2023.

== Release ==
The film is scheduled to be released on 25 August 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/varun-tejs-gandeevadhari-arjuna-to-hit-cinemas-on-this-date-8541043.html|title=Varun Tej's Gandeevadhari Arjuna To Hit Cinemas On This Date|website=News18}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The digital rights of the film were sold to [[Netflix]].

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{IMDb title|tt26234970}}

Rustom (film)

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{{short description|2016 Indian film directed by Tinu Suresh Desai}}
{{about|the 2016 Hindi film|the 1984 Telugu film|Rustum (1984 film)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Akshay Kumar's-Rustom poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Tinu Suresh Desai]]
| producer = {{ubl|Aruna Bhatia|Nittin Keni|Akash Chawla|Virender Arora|Ishwar Kapoor|[[Shital Bhatia]]|Deepanshu Mishra|Prernaa Arora|Arjun N. Kapoor}}
| writer = [[Vipul K Rawal]]
| based_on = [[K. M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Akshay Kumar]]|[[Ileana D'Cruz]]|[[Esha Gupta]]|[[Arjan Bajwa]]|[[Pavan Malhotra]]|[[Kumud Mishra]]|[[Parmeet Sethi]]}}
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Jeet Gannguli]] [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]] [[Raghav Sachar]] [[Ankit Tiwari]] '''Background Score:''' [[Surinder Sodhi]]
| cinematography = [[Santosh Thundiyil]]
| editing = [[Shree Narayan Singh]]
| studio = {{ubl|[[Zee Studios]]|[[KriArj Entertainment]]|[[Cape of Good Films]]|[[Friday Filmworks|Plan C Studios]]}}
| distributor = [[Panorama Studios]] Zee Studios International
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2016|08|12}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Hindi]]
| budget = {{INR|link=yes}}50.28 crores<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rustom-box-office-day-4-collection-akshay-kumar-film-racing-towards-rs-100-crore-biz-2976985/|title=Rustom box office day 4 collection: Akshay Kumar film among highest opening weekend grossers of 2016|date=15 August 2016|work=indianexpress.com|access-date=25 August 2022}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}216.35 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-akshay-kumars-rustom/ |title=Box Office: Worldwide collections of Akshay Kumar's Rustom|date=13 August 2016 |publisher=bollywoodhungama.com|access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref>
}}

'''''Rustom''''' is a [[List of Bollywood films of 2016|2016]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Bollywood|Hindi]]-language [[crime]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Tinu Suresh Desai]] and written by [[Vipul K Rawal]]. The film is jointly produced by [[Cape of Good Films]], [[Zee Studios]], [[KriArj Entertainment]], [[Friday Filmworks|Plan C Studios]]. It stars [[Akshay Kumar]] as Rustom Pavri, a navel officer, [[Ileana D'Cruz]], [[Arjan Bajwa]] and [[Esha Gupta]] in lead roles. The film is loosely based on the [[K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra]] court case,<ref name=TOIcast>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-begins-Rustom-with-a-strong-ensemble-cast/articleshow/50706361.cms"Akshay Kumar begins 'Rustom' with a strong ensemble cast"]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rustom-poster-akshay-kumar-is-playing-honourable-murderer-nanavati/story-zxl8tYXFXVqMoPe6o2HqdI.html|title=Ruuuuuuustom poster: Akshay Kumar playing 'honourable murderer' Nanavati?|date=3 March 2022}}</ref> and narrates the story of a [[Naval Officer|naval officer]] Rustom, shares a happy relationship with his wife Cynthia. Soon, he discovers her affair with Vikram, a close friend, and is accused of murdering him.

Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|50|c}}, the film began principal photography in February 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rustom-km-nanavati-naval-officer-trailer-prem-ahuja-sylvia-the-story-that-inspired-the-film/|title=Rustom: The real story that inspired the Akshay starrer film|date=30 June 2022}}</ref> and was theatrically released on 12 August 2016 in India. ''Rustom'' received generally positive reviews from the critics for acting performances and writing of the film. <ref>https://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/rustom-reviews-critics/</ref> It became a box office success grossing over {{INRConvert|210|c}} worldwide at the box office,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9685%22Akshay|title=Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey's Rustom goes on floor – Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|date=6 February 2016|access-date=26 October 2022}}</ref> was one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Indian films]].

At the [[64th National Film Awards]],<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom' revealed|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/first-look-of-akshay-kumars-rustom-revealed/articleshow/51241890.cms|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|publisher=IANS|access-date=8 May 2016|date=3 March 2022}}</ref> Kumar received the [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] for his portrayal of the titular character.

== Plot ==
Officer Rustom Pavri is happily married to Cynthia Pavri in 1959. Their marriage hits the rocks when he discovers that she is having an affair with his friend Vikram Makhija. After returning early from his ship's deployment, Rustom discovers Vikram's love letters in Cynthia's cupboard. While trying to find her, Rustom sees them together. He returns home and waits for Cynthia to return and then confronts her with the love letters, but walks away before Cynthia can explain. Rustom then gets himself a pistol from the naval ship's armory and makes a [[Long-distance calling|trunk call]] to Defence Secretary K. G. Bakshi at Defence HQ, [[New Delhi]]. Afterwards, he searches for Vikram, first in his office and then at his home. After Rustom enters Vikram's bedroom, the servant hears three gunshots and rushes to the room, to discover Vikram killed with three bullets on his chest and Rustom walking away with the pistol in his hand. Rustom immediately surrenders to the police and Senior Inspector Vincent Lobo starts the investigation.

Vikram's sister Preeti Makhija meets with the public prosecutor, Lakshman Khangani to get Rustom the toughest punishment possible. Rustom refuses anybody's help and decides to fight the case on his own and prefers police custody. Rustom's senior naval officer, Rear Admiral Prashant Kamath, sends two goons to his house to search for a set of documents, but they fail to find anything. Scared, Cynthia rushes to jail to inform Rustom, who finally meets and listens to Cynthia's story, about how she was lonely and upset when Rustom went away to London for many months. With the connivance of Preeti, Vikram took advantage of Cynthia's loneliness and she fell for him. However, on the day of Vikram's murder, Cynthia had already broken-up with him for the sake of her marriage. She was slapped by Vikram after she broke up with him and got injured and walked out of Vikram's house.

On Rustom's instructions, Cynthia blackmails Kamath for {{Indian Rupee}}5 crore in exchange for the vital documents he needed. In the court hearing, Rustom unexpectedly pleads not guilty in front of the Judge Patel, which leads to a 9-member jury trial. At the culmination of the trial, Rustom is found not guilty by the jury since he shot Vikram in self-defence. Meanwhile, it is found that Lobo was in [[Delhi]] and he had met Bakshi to obtain the recording of the trunk call that Rustom had made. When back in [[Mumbai|Bombay]], the trunk call is played, convincing almost everyone that Rustom is guilty, and the court proceedings end for the jury to decide on their opinion.

On the eve of judgement day, Rustom tells Lobo the truth {{mdash}} he was posted in [[London]] in 1958 for several months inspecting an aircraft carrier that the Navy wants to purchase, but on inspection, it was found by Rustom that the carrier's hull was corroded, and it would have to be repaired and modified before the carrier could be transferred to [[India]]. Vikram was lobbying for the aircraft carrier to be bought by India, and he, along with Kamath, attempted to bribe him in order to convince him to say that the carrier is seaworthy. When Rustom attempted to notify Bakshi in London, Bakshi also attempted to bribe him and get the carrier to India. Vikram attempted to persuade him and Rustom then slapped him in disgust. Believing him to have showed the power of his uniform, Vikram had dated Cynthia to show Rustom his power of money and take revenge on him, but never really liked her for real. Rustom, angry at Vikram's revenge, took a pistol from the naval ship's armory, then called Bakshi telling him he wasn't going to spare Vikram and that he had papers exposing the carrier's unworthiness for the Navy. Rustom then went to Vikram's house and fatally shot him. Bakshi then sent Kamath to get the documents which Rustom said he had and on Lobo asking for the recording of the trunk call, gave him half the recording to hide his corruption. Rustom puts it thus that he did not reveal anything about the aircraft carrier so that the Navy would not have to be tainted with a corrupt image. Rustom then reveals that he never actually had any documents relating to the proof that the carrier was damaged.

The next day, Rustom is declared not guilty by the judge and the jury. Rustom and Cynthia walk out of the court with their heads held up high. The film ends with the Rustom and Cynthia couple on vacation after getting all Bakshi's commission money that Rustom got from Bakshi (involved in the deal at high level) for cutting the tape half. Rustom learned the result of the purchase after reading in the local newspaper about the carrier arriving in India in a robust condition, just as he had wished.

== Cast ==
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* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Commander Rustom "Rusi" Pavri (based on real-life ex-naval officer [[K. M. Nanavati]])
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Cynthia Pavri, Rustom's wife (based on Sylvia Nanavati)
* [[Arjan Bajwa]] as Vikram Makhija, Rustom's close friend and Cynthia's love interest (based on Prem B. Ahuja)
* [[Esha Gupta]] as Preeti Makhija, Vikram's sister (based on Mamie Ahuja)
* [[Pavan Malhotra]] as Senior Inspector Vincent Lobo (based on DCP John Lobo)
* [[Usha Nadkarni]] as Jamnabai, Rustom's house maid servant
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Public Prosecutor Lakshman Khangani, Preeti's lawyer (based on [[Ram Jethmalani]])
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as Erich Billimoria, the editor and publisher of ''Truth'' (based on [[Russi Karanjia]] who published ''[[Blitz (newspaper)|Blitz]]'')
* [[Anang Desai]] as Judge Patel
* [[Parmeet Sethi]] as Rear Admiral Prashant Kamath, [[Western Naval Command#Organization|Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF)]]
* [[Indraneel Bhattacharya]] as Captain C. P. Cherian
* [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]] as Defense Secretary K. G. Bakshi
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Head-Constable Tukaram Yadav
* [[Gireesh Sahedev]] as Lt. Commander Kamal Pujari
* Abhay Kulkarni as Sub-Inspector Umakant Patil
* Varun Verma as Lt. Bisht
* Sammanika Singh as Rosie Cost, the receptionist of Vikram's office
* Deepak Gheewala as Bhanabhai Warli, Vikram's house help
* [[Ishtiyak Khan]] as Chandu
* Naman Jain as Dagdu
* Subhashis Chakraborty as Ranjit Das, an hotel waiter
* [[Vipul K. Rawal]] as Captain
* Suresh Sippy as Chief saheb
* Rajesh S. Khatri as Damodar
* [[Samir Shah (actor)|Samir Shah]] as Ramesh Shirke
* Haresh Khatri as Dr. Asher
* Homi Wadia as Advocate Sohrab Khandwala
* Mohit Satyanand as Jamshedji Jeejabhoy
* Ranjan Raj as Ticket Blackmailer
* Rama Kant Sharma as East Indian Jury
{{colend}}

==Production==
The Rustom production filmed on location in [[Kent]] in April 2016 for the romantic montage where Rustom ([[Akshay Kumar]]) and Cynthia ([[Ileana D'Cruz]]) visit England including The Chequers Inn pub in [[Aylesford]], [[Canterbury]], [[Maidstone]], [[Leeds Castle]], [[Dover]] seafront and [[South Foreland Lighthouse]].
[[Chatham Dockyard|The Historic Dockyard Chatham]] also features for the naval port and ship scenes.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kent Film Office|url=http://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2016/07/rustom-2016//|title=Kent Film Office Rustom Article}}</ref>

Kumar and [[Twinkle Khanna]] were sent legal notices for auctioning the costume worn by Kumar to portray the role of a naval officer. They were accused of "playing with the sentiments" of the armed forces.<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna sent legal notice for auctioning 'Rustom' naval costume |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/akshay-kumar-twinkle-khanna-sent-legal-notice-for-auctioning-rustom-naval-costume/article23833881.ece |access-date=21 April 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India]] |date=10 May 2022}}</ref>

== Box office ==
===India===

The film was released alongside ''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|Mohenjo Daro]]'' on 2017 screens across India on 12 August 2016.<ref name="indianexpress1">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rustom-box-office-day-4-collection-akshay-kumar-film-racing-towards-rs-100-crore-biz-2976985/ |title=Rustom box office day 4 collection: Akshay Kumar film among highest opening weekend grossers of 2016 |newspaper=The Indian Express |access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref> ''Rustom'' collected approximately ₹14.11 crore on its opening day.<ref name="indianexpress1" /> The film collected ₹50 crore in its opening weekend and ₹90.9 crore in its first week in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rustom-box-office-collection-day-7-akshay-kumar-happy-bhaag-jayegi-2984678/|title=Rustom box office day 7 collection: Akshay Kumar film to cross Rs 100 crore this weekend|date=19 August 2016|work=indianexpress.com|access-date=25 August 2022}}</ref>

===International===

The film also performed well internationally, grossing approximately $3 million in its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|author=Koimoi |url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/rustom-opening-weekend-overseas-box-office-collections/ |title=Rustom: Opening Weekend Overseas Box Office Collections |date=15 August 2016 |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=16 August 2022}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

===Score===
The [[film score]] was composed by [[Surinder Sodhi]].

===Songs===
{{Infobox album
| name = Rustom
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]], [[Raghav Sachar]], [[Ankit Tiwari]] and [[Jeet Gannguli]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 14 July 2016
| recorded = 2015–2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 40:56
| language = [[Hindi]]
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
The songs featured in ''Rustom'' were composed by [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]], [[Raghav Sachar]], [[Ankit Tiwari]], and [[Jeet Gannguli]], with lyrics written by [[Manoj Muntashir]].

The first song from the film's soundtrack album, "[[Tere Sang Yaara]]", sung by [[Atif Aslam]] and composed by [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]] was released on 6 July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/tere-sang-yaara-from-rustom/id1131199712|title=Tere Sang Yaara (Rustom) by Atif Aslam on iTunes|work=[[iTunes Store]]|access-date=8 July 2022}}</ref> The second track of the film, titled "Rustom Vahi" was released on 13 July 2016. All lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir. The full music album was released on 14 July 2016.

On 29 October 2019, a new version of the song "Dhal Jaun Main" was released on the Zee Music Company's official YouTube Channel with [[Arijit Singh]]'s vocals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBL4ggt6vX8|title= Dhal Jaun Main by Arijit Singh|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=29 October 2022}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline=Track listing
| total_length = {{Duration|m=40|s=56}}
|-
| title1= Tere Sang Yaara
| extra1= [[Atif Aslam]]
| music1= [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee|Arko]]
| all_lyrics= [[Manoj Muntashir]]
| length1= 4:51

| title2= Rustom Vahi
| extra2= Sukriti Kakar
| music2= [[Raghav Sachar]]
| length2= 3:20

| title3= Tay Hai
| extra3= [[Ankit Tiwari]]
| music3= Ankit Tiwari
| length3= 3:48

| title4= Dekha Hazaro Dafaa
| extra4= [[Arijit Singh]], [[Palak Muchhal]]
| music4= [[Jeet Gannguli]]
| length4= 3:30

| title5= Dhal Jaun Main
| extra5= [[Jubin Nautiyal]], Akanksha Sharma
| music5= Jeet Gannguli
| length5= 4:53

| title6= Jab Tum Hote Ho
| extra6= [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| music6= Ankit Tiwari
| length6= 4:18

| title7= Rustom Vahi Theme
| extra7=
| music7= [[Raghav Sachar]]
| length7= 1:23

| title8= Rustom Vahi – Marathi
| extra8= [[Jasraj Jayant Joshi|Jasraj Joshi]]
| music8= Raghav Sachar
| length8= 3:07

| title9= Rustom Vahi – Male
| extra9= Jasraj Joshi
| music9= Raghav Sachar
| length9= 3:10

| title10= Tere Bin Yaara (Reprise)
| extra10= Arko
| music10= Arko
| length10= 3:46

| title11= Dhal Jaun Main (Arijit Singh Version)
| extra11= [[Arijit Singh]], Akanksha Sharma
| music11= Jeet Gannguli
| length11= 4:50
|-
}}

==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Ceremony
!Category
!Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!Result
|-
| rowspan="12" |2017
| rowspan="2" |[[Screen Awards]]
|Best Actor
|Akshay Kumar
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Promising Director
|Tinu Suresh Desai
|{{Won}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/22nd-star-screen-awards-2016-pink-amitabh-bachchan-alia-bhatt-355663-2016-12-05|title=Star Screen Awards 2016 winners list: Pink wins big, Big B-Alia get best actor and actress award|date=5 December 2016|website=India Today|language=en-US|access-date=28 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Stardust Awards]]
|Best Actor in a Negative Role
|Arjan Bajwa
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Film of the Year
|Neeraj Pandey.
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Actor of the Year – Male
|Akshay Kumar
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Story
|[[Vipul K. Rawal]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Best Costume Design
|Ameira Punvani
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|Best Film
|Neeraj Pandey
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[64th National Film Awards]]
|Best Actor
|Akshay Kumar
|{{Won}}
|-
| Lux Golden Rose Awards
|Best Supporting Actress
|Esha Gupta
|{{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[9th Mirchi Music Awards]]
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year|Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year]]
| [[Arko Pravo Mukherjee]] – "Tere sang Yaara"
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year|Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year]]
| Aakanksha Sharma – "Dhal Jaun Main"
| {{nom}}
|-
|2018
|Pyongyang International Film Festival
|AWARDS FOR INFORMATIVE AND SPECIAL SCREENING
| –
|{{won}}
|-
|}

== See also ==
* ''[[Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke]]'' (1963)

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt5165344}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|rustom}}
* {{Mojo title|rustom}}
* {{Facebook|Rustommovie}}

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Mohenjo Daro (film)

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{{Short description|2016 Indian film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mohenjo Daro
| image = Mohenjo Daro Poster.jpg
| alt = A man is holding a trident.
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]
| producer = {{ubl|[[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]|[[Sunita Gowariker]]}}
| writer = Ashutosh Gowariker Preeti Mamgain (dialogue)
| based_on =
| starring = [[Hrithik Roshan]] [[Pooja Hegde]] [[Kabir Bedi]] [[Arunoday Singh]]
| narrator =
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cinematography = [[C. K. Muraleedharan]]
| editing = Sandeep Francis
| studio = Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited UTV Motion Pictures
| distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2016|08|12|df=y}}
| runtime = 169 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/mohenjo-daro-review-1201838384/ |title=Film Review: 'Mohenjo Daro'|author-last=Weissberg |author-first=Jay |website=variety.com |publisher=Variety Media |date=16 August 2016 |access-date=29 July 2017}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|115 crores|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/sByxQpzSABTbc5eOIP0ggN/Lionsgate-Films-to-begin-producing-movies-in-India.html |title=Lionsgate Films to begin producing movies in India |publisher=Livemint |access-date=13 August 2017}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR| 108 crore}}<ref name="gross">{{cite web |title=Box Office: Worldwide collections of Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-hrithik-roshans-mohenjo-daro/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=12 November 2017}}</ref>
}}

'''''Mohenjo Daro''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[period film|period]] [[action-adventure film]]<ref>[https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mohenjodaro.htm Mohenjo Daro: Box Office Mojo]</ref> written and directed by [[Ashutosh Gowariker]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ashutosh-Gowariker-The-tallest-structure-in-Mohenjo-Daro-was-two-storey-high/articleshow/52834118.cms |title=Ashutosh Gowariker: The tallest structure in Mohenjo Daro was two-storey high|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ashutosh-Gowariker-Mohenjo-Daro-set-in-womb-of-time/articleshow/52816507.cms |title=the Indus Valley civilisation dates back to 8000 BC, making it one of the most ancient civilisations, Gowariker noted|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1175869/please-suspend-disbelief-when-watching-mohenjo-daro-says-director-ashutosh-gowariker |title=Please suspend disbelief when watching 'Mohenjo Daro', says director Ashutosh Gowariker}}</ref> Produced by [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] for [[UTV Motion Pictures]] and [[The Walt Disney Company India]] and Sunita Gowariker for Ashutosh Gowariker Productions (AGPPL),<ref>{{cite web |work=[[News18]] |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ashutosh-gowarikers-mohenjo-daro-to-be-released-on-august-12-1244498.html |title=Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro' To Be Released On August 12 |date=18 May 2016 |access-date=18 May 2016}}</ref> and starring [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Pooja Hegde]]. It is a cinematic presentation based on the ancient [[Indus Valley civilization]],<ref>{{cite AV media |date=12 August 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2-fD37PR0 |title="Mohenjo Daro Has Got Hrithik Playing Role Of A Lifetime": Siddharth Roy Kapur |website=BollywoodHungama.com |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812135537/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-2-fD37PR0 |archive-date=12 August 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> and it unders city [[Mohenjo-daro]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. This film marked Pooja Hegde debut in Hindi cinema.<ref name=":0" />

Set in 2016 BC at the height of Indus Valley Civilization,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollyspice.com/ashutosh-gowariker-hrithik-roshan-team-mohenjo-daro/ |title=Ashutosh Gowariker and Hrithik Roshan team up for Mohenjo Daro - |date=9 June 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thewire.in/46516/ashutosh-gowarikers-mohenjodaro-falls-prey-to-hindutva-horseplay/ |title=Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro' Falls Prey to Hindutva Horseplay}}</ref> the story follows a farmer Sarman (Hrithik Roshan), who travels to the city of Mohenjo Daro and falls in love with a high-status woman (Pooja Hegde), and who must then challenge the city's elite, and fight against overwhelming odds to save their civilization. Gowariker took over three years to research and develop the script, working closely with archaeologists to ensure authenticity in the representation of his fictional story.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollyspice.com/ashutosh-gowariker-hrithik-roshan-team-mohenjo-daro |title=Ashutosh Gowariker and Hrithik Roshan team up for Mohenjo Daro - |date=9 June 2014 }}</ref> The film was shot in [[Bhuj]] and [[Mumbai]] with brief schedules in [[Bhedaghat]] ([[Jabalpur]]) and [[Thane]].

The [[film score|score]] and soundtrack are composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]<ref name="filmaannounce">{{cite web |title=Rahman to compose for Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Rahman-to-compose-for-Ashutosh-Gowarikers-Mohenjo-Daro/articleshow/30448744.cms |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |access-date=13 February 2014 |date=27 September 2014}}</ref> with lyrics penned by [[Javed Akhtar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Javed Akhtar turns lyricist for Mohenjo-Daro |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/3110920/Javed-Akhtar-turns-lyricist-for-Mohenjo-Daro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219160108/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/3110920/Javed-Akhtar-turns-lyricist-for-Mohenjo-Daro |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2014 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The film was released worldwide on 12 August 2016. The film [[box-office disappointment|underperformed at box office]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3358 |title=Mohenjo Daro – Movie – Box Office India |website=boxofficeindia.com|access-date=25 June 2019}}</ref>

''Mohenjo Daro'' marks the last film production of [[UTV Motion Pictures]], as two Disney releases, ''[[Dangal (film)|Dangal]]'' and ''[[Jagga Jasoos]]'', became producer Kapur's final projects under the [[The Walt Disney Company India|Disney]]·[[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]] brand before his contract with the company lapsed on 1 January 2017; the non-Hindi versions of both films were nonetheless presented by the banner, while ''Jagga Jasoos'' faced delays before its release in mid-July 2017.

==Plot==
The film opens in 2016 BCE with Sarman ([[Hrithik Roshan]]), a young man from the village of [[Amri, Sindh|Amri]], who lost his parents at a young age. Sarman kills a [[crocodile]] that has been terrorizing his village's fishermen and is hailed as a hero. He asks his uncle, Durjan ([[Nitish Bharadwaj]]), to allow him to go to Mohenjo Daro to trade their family's goods, but his uncle refuses. Sarman attempts to sneak away to the city at night with his friend Hojo (Umang Vyas), but is caught by Durjan, who relents and allows both friends to go. He gives Sarman a seal that contains an inscription of a [[unicorn]] that Sarman often sees in his dreams, suggesting he use it only once in a life or death situation.

Arriving in Mohenjo Daro, Sarman learns that the city is ruled by the tyrannical Senate Chief Maham ([[Kabir Bedi]]) and his wicked son Moonja ([[Arunoday Singh]]). He also learns that the unicorn he sees in his dreams is the symbol of the city, and feels as if the city is oddly familiar to him. While Sarman is trading, Maham proposes to impose an additional tax on the farmers so that the city may grow, but Sarman leads the farmers to oppose the taxes so that their families don't starve to death. Sarman gains access to the upper city by showing his uncle's amulet and meets Chaani ([[Pooja Hegde]]), the elegant and gorgeous daughter of the head priest ([[Manish Choudhary]]) of Mohenjo Daro. Sarman is enchanted by Chaani's heavenly beauty and charm and falls in love with her. Upon meeting, the head priest strangely appears to recognize Sarman. Chaani reveals that she has been forcibly betrothed to Moonja, Sarman's enemy, who is cruel and ruthless. Maham discovers Sarman and Chaani love each other and that Sarman is the leader of the tax revolt, and so he challenges Sarman to fight Bakar and Zokar, his two champions. Sarman proposes that if he wins, Chaani will be released from her engagement, and Maham accepts the terms.

On the night before Sarman's clash with Bakar and Zokar, the head priest reveals to him how Maham was expelled from [[Harappa]] for illegal trade with the [[Sumeria]]ns. Maham entered Mohenjo Daro as a trader and quickly rose to become the trade chief. Maham had discovered that the mighty Sindhu River held vast [[gold]] deposits, so he decided to place a [[dam]] on the river and divert its course to mine the gold. The wise Senate Chief Srujan ([[Sharad Kelkar]]), who is revealed to be Sarman's father, opposed this, but Maham won the vote to build the dam. He had Srujan framed and arrested for hoarding gold. Chaani's father and Durjan – Sarman's uncle – were coerced by Maham to betray Srujan, and the latter was killed. Maham then took Srujan's place as the new Senate Chief. It is now up to Sarman to defeat the evil Maham and avenge his father.

In the arena outside the city, Sarman faces the ferocious Tajik mountain [[cannibal]]s Bakar and Zokhar. After a vicious battle, he kills one of the cannibals but spares the other, and the people of Mohenjo Daro surge even stronger behind him. Enraged, Maham urges Moonja to finish off Chaani and the priest. Moonja kills the priest, but Sarman saves Chaani and kills Moonja.

Sarman exposes Maham's plan to use the gold from the Sindhu to enrich himself and to smuggle in weapons from the Sumerians. All the chiefs now stand against Maham. The people elect Sarman as the new chief, but Sarman suggests Mohenjo Daro needs a people's government, not a chief. With the arrival of a heavy thunderstorm, Sarman realizes that the dam will burst and the Sindhu River will flood the city. He rallies the people to lash boats together and form a floating bridge. They evacuate Mohenjo Daro and cross to the other side of the river. The dam collapses, and Maham, chained in the city square, is drowned. The once renowned Mohenjo Daro is no more. The survivors migrate to another river, where Sarman sees the unicorn of his dreams and names the river [[Ganga]].

==Cast==
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* [[Hrithik Roshan]] as Sarman, Chaani's love interest<ref name=leadpair>{{cite web |title=Pooja Hegde paired opposite Hrithik Roshan in Mohenjo Daro |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-hegde-paired-opposite-hrithik-roshan-in-mohenjo-daro/article1-1239609.aspx |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=12 July 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713083453/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-hegde-paired-opposite-hrithik-roshan-in-mohenjo-daro/article1-1239609.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Pooja Hegde]] as Chaani, the Priest's daughter and Sarman's love interest<ref name=leadpair/>
* [[Kabir Bedi]] as Maham Ramani, the Senate chief<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/4004307/Kabir-Bedi-to-play-villain-in-Hrithik-Roshan-starrer-Mohenjo-Daro |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110202626/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/4004307/Kabir-Bedi-to-play-villain-in-Hrithik-Roshan-starrer-Mohenjo-Daro |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 January 2015 |title=Kabir Bedi to play villain in Hrithik Roshan starrer Mohenjo Daro |date=10 January 2015 |access-date=10 January 2015 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
* [[Arunoday Singh]] as Moonja, Maham's son<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-arunoday-singh-turns-villain-2056301 |title=Arunoday Singh turns villain |date=29 January 2015 |access-date=29 January 2015 |publisher=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]}}</ref>
* [[Suhasini Mulay]] as Laashi, Maham's wife
* [[Nitish Bharadwaj]] as Durjan, Sarman's uncle<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-bjp-wilfully-ignored-my-potential-nitish-bharadwaj-2183246 |title=BJP wilfully ignored my potential: Nitish Bharadwaj |date=28 February 2016 |website=DNA India |language=en-US|access-date=14 March 2016}}</ref>
* [[Kishori Shahane]] as Bima, Sarman's aunt<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hrithik Roshan's co-star Kishori Shahane in 'Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale' – The Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Hrithik-Roshans-co-star-Kishori-Shahane-in-Lakhon-Hain-Yahan-Dilwale/articleshow/46661866.cms |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Sharad Kelkar]] as Srujan, Sarman's father<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-is-very-hardworking-sharad-kelkar-2918034/ |title=Hrithik Roshan is very hardworking: Sharad Kelkar |date=16 July 2016 |work=The Indian Express |agency=Indo-Asian News Service|access-date=9 August 2016 }}</ref>
* [[Jividha Sharma]] as Rami, Srujan's wife, and Sarman's mother
* [[Manish Choudhary]] as the Priest, Chaani's father<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bollywood actor Manish Chaudhari shoots in Gujarat |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/Manish-Chaudhari-Bollywood-actor-Manish-Chaudhari-shoots-in-Gujarat/articleshow/46754758.cms |access-date=10 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Narendra Jha]] as Jakhiro, the mad man and a former member of Srujan's council<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hit or flop, I am happy to be a part of Mohenjo Daro: Narendra Jha |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mohenjo-daro-narendra-jha-ashutosh-gowariker-my-father-iqbal-kashmir-haider/}}</ref>
*Shaji Chaudhary as Kulka
* Tufail Khan Rigoo as Ishme Dagan, the Sumerian
* [[Diganta Hazarika]] as Lothar, The Guard<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diganta Hazarika Appearing in Hritik Roshan Starrer Film Mahenjo Daro |url=http://www.magicalassam.com/2015/02/diganta-hazarika-will-seen-hritik-roshan-starrer-film-mahenjo-daro-directed-ashutosh-gowariker.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diganta Hazarika in Hritik Roshan Starrer Film Mohenjo Daro |url=http://www.kothasobi.com/news/diganta-hazarika-in-hritik-roshan-starrer-film-mohenjo-daro/}}</ref>
* Naina Trivedi as Junu, Chaani's friend
* [[Shyraa Roy]] as Mohini
* Umang Vyas as Hojo, Sarman's friend
* [[Casey Frank]] as Bakar<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/67543302/tall-black-centurion-casey-frank-returns-for-another-crack-at-the-nbl |title=Hrithik Roshan's co-star Casey Frank |date=31 March 2015 |access-date=31 March 2015 |publisher=stuff.co.nz}}</ref>
* [[Mike Homik]] as Zokar
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==Production==

===Development===
Director Ashutosh Gowariker was first inspired to make a film set in the ancient [[Indus Valley civilization]] when he was in [[Bhuj]], [[Gujarat]], scouting locations for his then-upcoming ''[[Lagaan]]'' (2001), and stumbled across the massive excavations in progress at the ruins of [[Dholavira]]: "I thought, My God! This is incredible! What happened to this civilization, who were the people, how did they live?"<ref name="auto"/>

Several other films projects later, Gowariker announced the film ''Mohenjo Daro'' officially in February 2014 with [[A. R. Rahman]] composing the [[film score]].

On taking up the project, in an interview, Gowariker stated that there was meagre and superficial information available about the people in that civilisation, particularly about their lifestyle, food, and feelings. The lack of information about the period troubled Gowariker, and he decided that whenever he would get a story to tell, it will be depicted circa 2500 BC at [[Mohenjo-daro]]<ref name="bollyspice">{{cite web |title=Ashutosh Gowariker and Hrithik Roshan team up for Mohenjo Daro |url=http://bollyspice.com/83496/ashutosh-gowariker-hrithik-roshan-team-mohenjo-daro |work=Bollyspice |author=Núria Bonals Hidalgo |date=9 June 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref> which, despite being the largest city yet discovered from that ancient civilization, is today known only by the name—which translates as "Mound of the Dead" in English—ascribed by the [[Sindhi people|Sindhi locals]] to the site when its ruins were discovered in 1922.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/138 |title=Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> "Mohenjo Daro" is not only the official name associated with that ancient city by the United Nations (as a [[World Heritage Site]] since 1980),<ref name=":0" /> but also the only name associated with it by archaeologists and historians around the world, as well as the general public.<ref name="auto">{{cite AV media |date=12 July 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUdsp8XE2X4 |title=Hrithik Roshan {{!}} Pooja Hegde Unveils The World Of Mohenjo Daro {{!}} Event Uncut |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808192346/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUdsp8XE2X4 |archive-date=8 August 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite AV media |date=28 July 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU8ub7Hx26g |title=Ashutosh Gowariker: I WOULDN'T have made Mohenjo Daro WITHOUT Hrithik Roshan {{!}} Mohenjo Daro |publisher=[[SpotboyE]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021}}</ref> Thus, regardless of the literal translation of the words, "Mohenjo Daro" was the only possible title for an audience to identify with the actual reference point despite the fact that the city could have not been so named in ancient times.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="auto1" />

On the film's plot, he was quoted as saying, "While the plot will follow Mohenjo-daro and the culture and the vibe of the ancient civilization, it will largely centre on a love story."<ref name="bollyspice" /> It took Gowariker three years to piece together a plot of the entire civilisation through various cities and weave a love story into it.<ref name="bollyspice" />

The challenges of adapting for cinema a story based on one of the greatest ancient civilisations of the world whose written language has not yet been deciphered have proved unique. Because modern science can not yet read anything the Indus Valley peoples wrote about themselves, any aspect about their civilization has to be conjectured from what relics survive to discovery by archaeologists working at their various ruins. As ''The Indian Express'' pointed out, "whatever we do know about Mohenjo-daro is perhaps as much an imagination of the historian as that of a filmmaker who depicts it in visual terms."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-pooja-hegde-film-mohenjo-daro-things-you-should-know-before-watching-the-ashutosh-gowariker-movie-2950937/ |title=Mohenjo Daro: Things you should know before watching the Ashutosh Gowariker movie |date=3 August 2016|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

During Ashutosh Gowariker's research, he met as many as seven archaeologists who are closely involved in excavating sites and studying the Indus Valley Civilization.<ref name="bollyspice" /> After much reading of published archaeological reports on his own, he brought in the American archaeologist [[Jonathan Mark Kenoyer]] of the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]],<ref name="auto2">as officially credited in the film</ref> considered one of the world's leading experts on the ancient Indus Valley civilization, who has worked at the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro over 35 years.<ref name="BollywoodHungama.com">{{cite AV media |date=4 August 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lGyKaLZSU |title=Ashutosh Gowariker {{!}} Mohenjo Daro {{!}} Hrithik Roshan {{!}} Full Interview {{!}} Aamir Khan {{!}} Shah Rukh Khan |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718232346/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lGyKaLZSU |archive-date=18 July 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> He brought together Kenoyer to round-table with five other expert archaeologists who have also been working on this topic for many years—P. Ajit Prasad,<ref name="auto2"/> V. N. Prabakhar,<ref name="auto2" /> K. Krishnan,<ref name="auto2" /> Vasant Shinde,<ref name="auto2" /> and R. S. Bisht,<ref name="auto2" /> "who are all from the [[Archaeological Survey of India]], [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]] and other institutions, all with expertise in different aspects of the same civilization."<ref name="BollywoodHungama.com"/> Gowariker had also personally revisited the archaeological dig at [[Dholavira]] in Gujarat.<ref name="bollyspice" />

Kenoyer later visited Bhuj to inspect and approve the sets and props built by the filmmakers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ashutosh-gowariker-historical-fiction-mohenjo-daro/1/725658.html |title=A past master }}</ref>

The symbol ultimately selected for the film ''Mohenjo Daro'' recalls one of the earliest discovered artifacts from the initial archaeological excavations at the ruins of the ancient city itself: 'Another [seal] shows six animal heads—"unicorn", bison, antelope, tiger, the remaining two broken—radiating from a ring, and recalling a whorl on another seal from the same site with a single "unicorn" and five featureless lobes',<ref>''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953) p. 79, quoting E. Mackay, ''Early Indus Civilizations'', 2nd ed. (London, 1948)</ref> the "unicorn" being one of the 'most frequently represented' animals<ref>''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953) pp. 76–77</ref> portrayed among the 'over 1,200 of them [seals] [which] have been found at Mohenjo-daro alone'.<ref>''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953) p. 76</ref> The filmmaker has chosen to identify the "unicorn" with his central character.<ref name="UTV Motion Pictures">{{cite AV media |date=20 June 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPZ5FKEB02I |title=Mohenjo Daro {{!}} Official Trailer {{!}} Hrithik Roshan & Pooja Hegde {{!}} In Cinemas Aug 12 |publisher=[[UTV Motion Pictures]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610140209/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPZ5FKEB02I |archive-date=10 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |date=6 July 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiN3AY7bdBg |title="TU HAI" Video Song {{!}} MOHENJO DARO {{!}} A.R. RAHMAN,SANAH MOIDUTTY {{!}} Hrithik Roshan & Pooja Hegde |publisher=T-Series |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605003945/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiN3AY7bdBg |archive-date=5 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The broadest [[artistic license]] required in bringing the Indus Valley civilization to the cinema, inevitably, would be costuming. Because although "undisputed traces of cotton cloth have survived at Mohenjo-Daro" and the Indus culture is believed by archaeologists to have pioneered the cultivation of cotton for clothmaking in the ancient world,<ref name="auto3">''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953) p. 63</ref> no actual samples of finished clothing or other organic matter have survived over these four thousand years, due to the "damp alkalkine soil" prevailing at the Indus sites.<ref name="auto3" /> Thus, the only reference material is the relative handful (compared with the broad abundance of seals found, or commercial items such as weights and measures) of terracotta humanoid figurines or small stone statues found at various excavations, which are mostly only partially intact and of mostly unknown purpose—but male or female, are mostly naked.<ref name="BollywoodHungama.com"/><ref>See, for instance, Plates XVII-XIX in ''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953)</ref> Some of the female figures, for instance, wear elaborate headdresses and jewellery but little else.<ref>See, for example, Plate XIX in ''The Indus Civilization'', Sir Mortimer Wheeler (Cambridge University Press, 1953)</ref> Explained the director in an interview, "I cannot make a movie with so much nudity, obviously. So I had to create and imagine a costume which will be away from all the different styles that we have seen in other movies, and yet be special for this civilization."<ref name="BollywoodHungama.com"/>

With the film being set in a certain period, the whole site had to be recreated in a film studio. He was involved in working out the logistics during June 2014.<ref name="bollyspice"/> The film's stunts were choreographed by Glenn Boswell<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashutosh Gowariker hires 'The Hobbit' stunt coordinator for Mohenjo Daro |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ashutosh-Gowariker-hires-The-Hobbit-stunt-coordinator-for-Mohenjo-Daro/articleshow/41599973.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 September 2014 |date=3 September 2014}}</ref> and the costumes were designed by [[April Ferry]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Emmy Award winning costume designer roped in for Mohenjo Daro |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/emmy-award-winning-costume-designer-roped-in-for-mohenjo-daro/article1-1256634.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826165721/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/emmy-award-winning-costume-designer-roped-in-for-mohenjo-daro/article1-1256634.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=26 August 2014 |date=26 August 2014}}</ref> and [[Neeta Lulla]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Neeta Lulla to style Hrithik Roshan for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-neeta-lulla-to-style-hrithik-roshan-for-ashutosh-gowariker-s-mohenjo-daro-2053425 |newspaper=[[DNA India]] |access-date=18 January 2015 |date=18 January 2015}}</ref> [[U.K.]] based trainer Joshua Kyle Baker was roped in to train Roshan for his character in the film. He described the three-month training so as to allow Roshan to appear 'lithe' and 'agile' rather than muscular.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hrithik Roshan wants UK trainer Joshua Kyle Baker for Mohenjo Daro. Agility needed, not muscles of Krrish 3! |url=http://magnamags.com/stardust/hrithik-roshan-wants-uk-trainer-joshua-kyle-baker-for-mohenjo-daro-agility-needed-not-muscles-of/4747 |work=[[Stardust (magazine)|Stardust]] |access-date=27 July 2014 |date=27 September 2014}}</ref> Relating the natural environment required for ''Mohenjo Daro'', Gowariker was impressed with the calamitous VFX seen in the films ''[[The Day After Tomorrow]]'' and ''[[10,000 BC (film)|10,000 BC]]'' that were designed by [[Karen Goulekas]]. In September 2014, as a [[visual effects supervisor]], Goulekas was brought on board for the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashutosh Gowariker hires 'The Hobbit' stunt coordinator for Mohenjo Daro |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ashutosh-Gowariker-ropes-in-more-Hollywood-technicians-for-Mohenjo-Daro/articleshow/42346623.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=12 September 2014 |date=27 September 2014}}</ref> Gowariker revisited Bhuj in December 2014 to begin production.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashutosh Gowariker revisits Bhuj to begin pre-production of 'Mohenjo Daro' |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141201/entertainment-bollywood/article/ashutosh-gowariker-revisits-bhuj-begin-pre-production-mohenjo |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=2 December 2014 |date=1 December 2014}}</ref>

===Casting===

In August 2014, [[Hrithik Roshan]], who had starred in Ashutosh Gowariker's critically and commercially successful ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]'' in 2008, was confirmed to play the male lead role again for ''Mohenjo Daro''. He reportedly demanded {{INRConvert|500|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hrithik Roshan demands Rs 50 crore for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro'? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hrithik-roshan-demands-rs-50-crore-for-ashutosh-gowariker-s-mohenjo-daro-2018775 |newspaper=DNA India |access-date=15 September 2014 |date=29 September 2014}}</ref> Said the director, "I wouldn't have made the film, without Hrithik."<ref name="auto1"/> "[T]his is a different world, and I thought only Hrithik would blend in perfectly."<ref name="auto4">Ashutosh Gowariker, interviewed by Indian film industry trade journal Box Office India on 30 July 2016, at http://boxofficeindia.co.in/old-world-charm/</ref>

[[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema]] actress [[Pooja Hegde]] was signed as the female lead, and makes her [[Hindi]] film debut with ''Mohenjo Daro''.<ref name="di">{{cite web |title=Hrithik Roshan to star in 'Mohenjo Daro' for Disney India |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/hrithik-roshan-to-star-in-mohenjo-daro-for-disney-india-1201281758/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |author=Naman Ramachandran |date=13 August 2014 |access-date=27 September 2014}}</ref> "While scripting the film, I was thinking that I needed someone with innocence and someone who did not have stardom baggage [to be received by the audience only as this character]. I thus began looking for a fresh face when Sunita (Gowariker) spotted Pooja in a commercial and suggested that we call her. She called Pooja and I auditioned her. And that was it!"<ref name="auto4"/>

Veteran actor [[Kabir Bedi]] was signed as the primary villain,<ref name=":1" /> backed by [[Arunoday Singh]] as the younger villain.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-arunoday-singh-turns-villian-2056301 |title=Arunoday Singh turns {{sic|villian |nolink=y}} {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=29 January 2015|language=en-US|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

For supporting roles, casting director, Nalini Rathnam wanted to bring in newer and fresh faces, even from non-Hindi speaking regions.<ref name="auto4"/> As the director explained this process, "All kinds of actors, including seasoned actors, never get a chance to come to Mumbai or they don't want to as they are happy in their own space. So there is a different kind of freshness there to get them on board. I did this in ''Lagaan'' and ''Jodhaa Akbar''. In this film too, I wanted to get some fresh actors, so I have [[Diganta Hazarika]], who is a well-known [[Assamese people|Assamese]] actor. It is a time-consuming process but the payoff big."<ref name="auto4"/>

Since action, as well as romance, are key to his story, [[perfectionism (psychology)|perfectionist]] director Ashutosh Gowariker went to great lengths in casting to ensure his vision reaches the screen.

For example, for one specific action sequence, the director auditioned nearly 300 candidates before finally casting the two giant barbarian fighters who are more than 7 feet tall, in order to make the sequence thrilling and visually appealing when presented to the audience opposite his 6-foot-tall hero.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/300-men-were-auditioned-for-an-action-sequence-in-mohenjo-daro-hindi-news-163381.html |title=IndiaGlitz – 300 men were auditioned for an action sequence in Mohenjo Daro – Bollywood Movie News }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/300-men-were-auditioned-for-an-action-sequence-in-mohenjo-daro-hindi-news-163381.html |title=OMG! 'Mohenjo Daro' auditioned 300 men for an action sequence |date=16 July 2016 |website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

To populate his recreation of the ancient city, for ''Mohenjo Daro'' director, Ashutosh Gowariker naturally required a huge number of non-actors as extras. With the full cooperation of the Bhuj [[Panchayati raj in India|panchayat]] or community council, the filmmakers hosted full-fledged auditions for all the local residents. Many of those seen on-screen in cityscapes and group scenes throughout ''Mohenjo Daro'' are in their real-life local citizens of Bhuj.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/hrithik-roshans-mohenjo-daro-experience-shooting-bhuj/336457 |title=Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro Experience Of Shooting in Bhuj |date=28 July 2016 |agency=BusinessofCinema News Network|access-date=9 August 2016 }}</ref>

===Pre-production===

Construction of the primary outdoor sets to be used in recreating the ancient city duly commenced in [[Bhuj|Bhuj, Gujarat]], near where director Ashutosh Gowariker had shot his early film, ''[[Lagaan]]'' (2001).<ref name="auto5">Producer Sunita Gowariker interview with Indian film industry trade journal Box Office India at http://boxofficeindia.co.in/always-said-mohenjo-daro-make-believe-world/</ref>

As AGPPL producer Sunita Gowariker recounted their initial dialogue when Ashutosh Gowariker decided ''Mohenjo Daro'' as his next project, her immediate response was that the city does not exist any more, how would they shoot the film. To which Ashutosh responded: "We put up the whole city!"<ref name="auto5"/> The film sets ultimately built to recreate the ancient city of [[Mohenjo-Daro]] spanned more than 25 acres.<ref name="auto6">Ashutosh Gowariker & Pooja Hegde interview with Indian film industry trade journal Box Office India at http://boxofficeindia.co.in/old-world-charm/</ref>

Painstaking effort was made to ensure precise accuracy of the city's film set construction, matching its proportions and architecture to the actual archaeological ruins. The famous [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro|Great Bath]], for instance, is built exactly to scale,<ref name="auto6"/> as are the houses in the film.<ref name="auto6"/> To quote lead actress Pooja Hegde, "The sets were so detailed that once we stepped onto them, you were enveloped by the ambience. Ashu sir's detailing is so great that if there's a ''mashal'', the wall behind it would be blackened to resemble soot. Whenever I stepped onto the sets, I automatically got into the mood ... Ashu sir made you feel like you were already there."<ref>Ashutosh Gowariker & Pooja Hegde interview with Indian film industry trade journal Box Office India at http://boxofficeindia.co.in/old-world-charm</ref>

However, construction was delayed in mid-September 2014, when workers belonging to [[Federation of Western India Cine Employees|Allied Mazdoor Union and Film Studio Setting]] refused to complete the [[pre-production]] work, alleging non-payment of their regular expenses and remuneration. To this stalled situation, Gowariker took a legal route and [[Lawsuit|lodged a complaint]] with the 'Indian Film and Television Producers Council' accusing the members of stalling work that would result in losses to the company. Lawrence D'Souza, the executive producer of the film, maintained that though their payments were ready, the remote filming locations of Bhuj delayed the reception of the same.<ref name="shoot1">{{cite web |title=Ashutosh Gowariker files complaint against union members for disrupting shoot |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2651027/Ashutosh-Gowariker-files-complaint-against-union-members-for-disrupting-shoot |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925084524/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2651027/Ashutosh-Gowariker-files-complaint-against-union-members-for-disrupting-shoot |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 September 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=27 September 2014 |date=23 September 2014}}</ref>

[[Ayananka Bose]] had originally been signed as the cinematographer. Still, when the film was delayed, he took up other projects as he was paid on a [[Project management|project-to-project]] basis. Bose failed to join the discussions prior to filming and requested Gowariker to be allowed to join the set directly after he was done with his other commitments. A displeased Gowariker replaced Bose with [[C. K. Muraleedharan]].<ref>{{cite web |title='Mohenhjo Daro' DOP fired for taking up other projects during film's delay |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150129/entertainment-bollywood/article/mohenhjo-daro-dop-fired-taking-other-projects-during-films |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=2 February 2015 |date=2 February 2015}}</ref>

The initial outdoor schedule of principal photography had been projected to begin in November 2014. However, the further delay occurred when lead actor [[Hrithik Roshan]] ripped apart his shoulder during training in late October 2014. Because ''Mohenjo Daro'' was a physically demanding film with challenging action sequences that were to be shot starting with the very first schedule, and no body doubles were to be used, producer-director [[Ashutosh Gowariker]] postponed the shoot six weeks until January 2015. Confirming this delay, producer Sunita Gowariker of AGPPL stated, "Ashutosh and I want Hrithik to recuperate fully before beginning the film, since we plan to start with action sequences. Now we will start shooting in the first week of January. It is important to us that Hrithik is 100% fit, and shifting the shooting dates by a few weeks makes a lot of sense."<ref>{{cite AV media |date=28 October 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGXaueVOng |title=Hrithik Roshan's injury pushes Mohenjo Daro to January - TOI |publisher=[[Times of India]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129014221/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGXaueVOng |archive-date=29 November 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in [[Bhuj]] on 27 January 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-in-bhuj-to-start-shooting-for-mohejo-daro/ |title=Hrithik Roshan in Bhuj to shoot for 'Mohenjo Daro' |date=27 January 2015 |access-date=27 January 2015 |agency=Entertainment Feature Service |work=The Indian Express |place=New Delhi}}</ref> But the demanding action sequences needed by the film took a hard physical toll on the cast which resulted in delays due to injury, especially when an accident involved the lead actor, Hrithik Roshan, who was required for the maximum number of scenes. For instance, shooting was delayed for several days in March 2015, when Hrithik sprained his neck during a fight sequence.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/Hrithik-Roshan-injured-on-the-sets-of-Mohenjodaro/videoshow/46445467.cms |title=Hrithik Roshan injured on the sets of 'Mohenjodaro' |date=3 March 2016 |website=The Times of India|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> The first schedule of 101 days nonetheless wrapped up in Bhuj by 23 May 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's a wrap! Hrithik Roshan completes shooting for 'Mohenjo Daro' |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150523/entertainment-bollywood/article/its-wrap-hrithik-roshan-completes-shooting-mohenjo-daro |access-date=23 September 2015 |date=23 May 2015 |work=Deccan Chronicle |page=1}}</ref> In June 2015, Hrithik started training to fight with tigers in one of the sequences of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-taking-training-to-fight-with-tigers-for-mohenjo-daro/ |title=Hrithik Roshan to train to fight with tigers for 'Mohenjo Daro' |date=19 June 2015 |website=The Indian Express|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-will-fight-tigers-in-mohenjo-daro-772515 |title=Hrithik Roshan Will Fight Tigers in Mohenjo Daro |date=17 June 2015 |publisher=NDTV|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> A second, shorter outdoor schedule resumed in Bhuj in late summer and was completed by October 2015.

Another outdoor schedule of filming began in [[Jabalpur]] on 2 November 2015, where a fight sequence with [[crocodile]]s was completed on the banks of river [[Narmada]] at [[Bhedaghat]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohenjo-daro-leaked-pictures-show-hrithik-roshan-20-feet-long-crocodile-movie-set-photos-653055 |title=Mohenjo Daro: Leaked Pictures show Hrithik Roshan with 20 feet-long crocodile on movie set |date=3 November 2015 |website=International Business Times|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/hrithik-asks-fans-to-maintain-decorum-in-jabalpur-115110201137_1.html |title=Hrithik asks fans to maintain decorum in Jabalpur |date=2 November 2015 |website=Business Standard|access-date=4 November 2015}}</ref>

In December 2015, the next schedule began at [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]] in Mumbai, where most interior sets used for the film had been constructed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Shaandar-to-Raees-First-looks-that-impressed/Revealed-Hrithiks-first-look-from-Mohenjo-Daro/photostory/50180778.cms |title=Revealed: Hrithik's first look from 'Mohenjo Daro' |date=22 January 2016 |website=The Times of India |page=18|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> Unfortunately, however, an on-set accident during an action sequence in January 2016 tore two ligaments and severely sprained the ankle of lead actor Hrithik Roshan, which kept him home on crutches and doctor-ordered bed rest for two whole months before primary photography could resume in late March.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Post-injury-Hrithik-Roshan-to-resume-shooting/articleshow/51395558.cms |title=Post injury, Hrithik Roshan to resume shooting |website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>

On 4 April 2016, the crew filmed the climax of the film at China Creek in [[Thane]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/When-Hrithik-lost-his-cool-over-a-pic/articleshow/51688739.cms |title=When Hrithik lost his cool over a pic |date=5 April 2016 |website=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> Principal photography of ''Mohenjo Daro'' finally wrapped on 8 April 2016.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1082202/mohenjo-daro-to-hit-screens-on-august-12/ |title='Mohenjo Daro' to hit screens on August 12 – The Express Tribune |date=10 April 2016 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en-US|access-date=11 April 2016}}</ref>

===Post-production===

Post-production of ''Mohenjo Daro'' was supervised by director Ashutosh Gowariker in conjunction with editor Sandeep Francis. Sound re-recording was performed at Futureworks by Justin Jose K. according to the sound design by Parikshit Lalwani and Kunal Mehta. Digital intermediate was done by Prime Focus, colorist Makarand Surte. Visual effects were completed by the firm Drishyam VFX under the guidance of VFX consultant [[Karen Goulekas]] in conjunction with VFX supervisor Govardhan Vigraham.<ref name="UTV Motion Pictures"/>

On 3 August 2016, the Bombay High Court not only rejected into allegations by [[Akashaditya Lama]] that ''Mohenjo Daro'' (2016) film director Ashutosh Gowariker had stolen his script, but also "... imposed exemplary and punitive costs of Rs. 150,000 against Lama for putting false allegations and harassing makers of the film. The court has also slammed Lama for giving interviews, media articles and related material put on social media to harass the director and other stars of the film."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/court-decision-revealed-on-hrithik-roshans-mohenjo-daro-script-copied/338298 |title=Court Decision Revealed On Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro Script Copied |date=3 August 2016 |website=Businessofcinema.com |access-date=9 August 2016 }}</ref> Gowariker donated the entire fine received (approx. $2,246) to the [[Naam Foundation]], a charity to benefit Maharashtra's drought-hit farmers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/mohenjo-daro-not-plagiarised-court-imposes-fine-on-petitioner/22865/ |title='Mohenjo Daro' not plagiarised; Court imposes fine on petitioner }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/mohenjo-daro-not-plagiarised-court-imposes-fine-on-petitioner/22865/ |title='Mohenjo Daro' not plagiarised; Court imposes fine on petitioner |last=Das |first=Sheela |date=3 August 2016 |website=Bollywood Mantra|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

India's mandatory [[Central Board of Film Certification]] cleared ''Mohenjo Daro'' for release without any cuts, awarding it a "U/A" certificate.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kisses-uncut-mohenjo-daro-gets-passed-by-censor-board-without-any-cut-2239835 |title=Kisses Uncut: Mohenjo Daro gets passed by Censor Board without any cut! |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=1 August 2016 |newspaper=DNA India|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/mohenjo-daro-passed-with-ua-certificate-is-cbfc-partial-towards-hrithik-roshan-starrer-1373971/ |title=Mohenjo Daro passed with U/A certificate: Is CBFC partial towards Hrithik Roshan starrer? |last=Shetty |first=Akshata |date=1 August 2016 |publisher=India.com|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mohenjo Daro
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 6 July 2016
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=36|s=47}}
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| prev_title = [[Pelé: Birth of a Legend]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = [[OK Jaanu]]
| next_year = 2017
}}

The music for the film was composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], marking his fourth collaboration with Gowariker, after ''[[Lagaan]]'', ''[[Swades]]'', and ''[[Jodhaa Akbar]]''. The lyrics were penned by [[Javed Akhtar]]. The music rights were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. The song album of the film was released on 6 July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/mohenjo-daro-original-motion/id1131143743 |title=Mohenjo Daro (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by A. R. Rahman on iTunes |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] |access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref>
{{track_listing
| headline= ''Mohenjo Daro'' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column= Singer(s)
| total_length= 36:47
|-
| title1= Mohenjo Mohenjo
| extra1= A. R. Rahman, [[Arijit Singh]], [[Bela Shende]], [[Sanah Moidutty]]
| length1= 6:22
|-
| title2= Sindhu Ma
| extra2= A. R. Rahman, Sanah Moidutty
| length2= 5:47
|-
| title3= Sarsariya
| extra3= Shashwat Singh, [[Shashaa Tirupati]]
| length3= 6:10
|-
| title4= [[Tu Hai]]
| extra4= A. R. Rahman, Sanah Moidutty
| length4= 3:59
|-
| title5= Whispers of the Mind
| extra5= [[Arjun Chandy]]
| length5= 4:16
|-
| title6= Whispers of the Heart
| extra6= Arjun Chandy
| length6= 3:51
|-
| title7= The Shimmer of Sindhu
| extra7= [[Keba Jeremiah]], Kareem Kamalakar
| length7= 3:21
|-
| title8= Lakh Lakh Thora
| extra8= Tapas Roy, Naveen Kumar
| length8= 3:01
|-
}}

==Release==
''Mohenjo Daro'' released in 2600–2700 screens in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2234 |title=Rustom Is Third Best Opening Of 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/11209 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821185207/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/11209 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 August 2016 |title=Mohenjo Daro touched over 2600 screens against 2317 for Rustom|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2233 |title=Mohenjo Daro has opened on 2100 theatres which will be 2500 screens.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/boxoffice-report-rustom-vs-mohenjo-daro-15065.html |title=Box-office report: Rustom vs Mohenjo Daro }}</ref> [[Disney India]] announced in September 2016, that the company would end production of Bollywood films and instead would shift focus on releasing Disney films produced in the United States.<ref name=DisneyIndia>{{cite news |last1=Bhushan |first1=Nyay |title=Disney India Confirms Focus on Hollywood Films, Cites "Challenges" With Bollywood "Economic Model" |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-india-confirms-focus-hollywood-924929 |access-date=1 September 2016 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=1 September 2016}}</ref> Initially this film Announced to release on 14 January 2016, 19 December 2015 and 10 March 2016.

===Locarno International Film Festival===
Even before the film's theatrical release to the public, ''Mohenjo Daro'' had been honoured by selection as the Closing Film of the 69th [[Locarno International Film Festival]] in Switzerland. Thus on 13 August 2016, ''Mohenjo Daro'' was screened at the Piazza Grande, immediately before Locarno's award ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pardolive.ch/pardo/pardo-live/today-at-festival/2016/line-up-2016/13-luglio-piazzagrande.html |title=The Big Piazza of Cinema |website=pardolive.ch |language=en-US|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-s-mohenjo-daro-to-close-locarno-film-festival/article_9326c2e2-4a05-11e6-9690-df359b76a6d2.html |title=Hrithik Roshan's 'Mohenjo Daro' to Close Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland |last=IANS|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/locarno-international-film-festival-mohenjo-daro-is-the-closing-film/story-CjZ3VYf5P98wTa5OrIvihO.html |title=Locarno International Film Festival: Mohenjo Daro is the closing film |date=14 July 2016|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

===Special screenings===
''Mohenjo Daro'' was screened at the 45th Annual Conference on South Asia in [[Madison, Wisconsin]] (United States) on 23 October 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/archaeology-conference-in-us-to-screen-hrithik-roshan-starrer-mohenjo-daro-2998952.html |title=Archaeology conference in US to screen Hrithik Roshan-starrer Mohenjo Daro}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mohenjo-daro-starring-hrithik-roshan-pooja-hegde-to-be-screened-at-us-conference-3020745/ |title=Mohenjo Daro starring Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde to be screened at US conference}}</ref> A special screening of the film was also arranged for the officials of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in New Delhi on 18 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mohenjo-Daro-to-be-screened-for-IB-Ministry-officials/articleshow/54388380.cms |title='Mohenjo Daro' to be screened for I&B Ministry officials|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mohenjo-daro-to-be-screened-for-i-b-ministry-officials-116091700634_1.html |title='Mohenjo Daro' to be screened for I&B Ministry officials |agency=Press Trust of India |date=17 September 2016 |via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/170916/hrithik-roshan-starrer-mohenjo-daro-to-be-screened-for-ib-ministry-officials.html |title=Hrithik Roshan starrer Mohenjo Daro to be screened for I&B Ministry officials |date=17 September 2016 }}</ref>

==Reception==

===Critical reception===
On the [[review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] the film has a rating of 43%, based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10.<ref name=RT>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mohenjo_daro/ |title=Mohenjo Daro (2016) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=19 August 2016}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a normalised rating, gives the film a score of 39 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally unfavourable reviews".<ref name=Meta>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/mohenjo-daro |title=Mohenjo Daro Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=19 August 2016}}</ref>

Srijana Mitra Das of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film a rating of 4/5 and wrote "Straight away, if you want to enjoy Mohenjo Daro, leave your disbelief by the door for Ashutosh Gowarikar's newest blast from the past only works as a fairy tale, not nailed in history, but hanging somewhere between Game of Thrones and Baahubali."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohenjo Daro Movie Review |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/mohenjo-daro/movie-review/53635275.cms |access-date=15 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' gave the film rating of 3/5 and termed Mohenjo Daro as good.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review: Mohenjo Daro |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-mohenjo-daro/articleshow/53672472.cms |access-date=15 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film rating of 2.5/5 and wrote "Mohenjo Daro comes across as a grand historical fictional tale which appeals only in parts."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohenjo Daro Movie Review |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/mohenjo-daro/critic-review/mohenjo-daro-movie-review/ |access-date=15 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' gave the film a rating of 2.5/5 and wrote "Full marks to director Ashutosh Gowariker and the Mohenjo Daro team for making a film that’s detailed and a very good insight into the lost Indus Valley Civilisation. The close attention to detail, especially on the production design is the strength of this movie. If you’ve ever wondered what the ancient cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa must’ve looked like, this movie is a must watch."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review: Mohenjo Daro |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-mohenjo-daro-15059.html |access-date=15 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

==Box office==
''Mohenjo Daro'' and clashed with Akshay Kumar's ''[[Rustom (film)|Rustom]]''. ''Mohenjo Daro'' grossed {{INRConvert|1.03|b}} worldwide in its first 10 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2264 |title=Worldwide 2016 – Sultan 1st Rustom 5th Dishoom 8th}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/mohenjo-daro-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-worldwide/articleshow/53811516.cms |title=MUMBAI: Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker's film "Mohenjo Daro", starring Hrithik Roshan in the lead, has grossed Rs 102.82 crore worldwide in 10 days.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/box-office-hrithik-roshans-mohenjo-daro-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-worldwide/17550193 |title=Box office: Hrithik Roshan's 'Mohenjo Daro' crosses Rs 100 crore-mark worldwide }}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|590|m}} worldwide in its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2244 |title=Rustom 4th MJD 7th – Worldwide Weekend 2016}}</ref> Its final worldwide gross was {{INRConvert|1.08|b}}, including {{INRConvert|806|m}} in India and {{INRConvert|272|m}} overseas.<ref name="gross"/> In addition to its box office gross, the film also earned {{INRConvert|600|m}} from satellite rights ({{INR}}450 million) and music rights ({{INR}}150 million).<ref>{{cite news |title=Before release, Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro has earned Rs 60 crore |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-mohenjo-daro-pre-release-collections-earns-rs-60-crore-2961697/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=8 August 2016}}</ref>

===India===
The film has a lifetime [[Net income|net]] of {{INRConvert|537|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3358/ |title=Mohenjo Daro – Movie – Box Office India |website=www.boxofficeindia.com|access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref>

===Overseas===
''Mohenjo Daro'' grossed US$3.9 million in first 10 days in overseas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/644 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825162936/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/644 |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 August 2016 |title='Rustom' gallops; 'Mohenjo Daro' slows down|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref> The film grossed $991,239 in North America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=mohenjodaro.htm |title=North America boxoffice}}</ref>

==Further reading==
* {{cite web |author1=Raminder Kaur |title=Mohenjo Daro at the Movies: Perceptions of the Past |url=https://www.harappa.com/blog/mohenjo-daro-movies-perceptions-past |website=Harappa.com |date=6 January 2017}}

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col"| Award{{efn|Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.}}
! scope="col"| Year
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Stardust Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| Best Debut – Female
| [[Pooja Hegde]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-stardust-awards-2016/|title=Nominations for Stardust Awards 2016|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=19 December 2016|access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
| Best Actor in a negative role
| [[Kabir Bedi]]
| {{nom}}
|}

==See also==
* [[Moriro]]
* [[List of Asian historical drama films]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Mojo movie}}
* {{BH movie|mohenjo-daro}}
* {{IMDb title}}

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Ansh: The Deadly Part

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{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ansh: The Deadly Part
| director = Sai Thalvar
| writer = Sandeep Joshi
| starring = [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]] [[Ashutosh Rana]] [[Om Puri]] [[Milind Gunaji]] [[Rajat Bedi]] [[Sharbani Mukherjee]] [[Shama Sikander]] [[Ashish Vidyarthi]]
| music = [[Nadeem–Shravan]]
| editing = Arun-Shekhar
| cinematography = V. Subbarao
| producer = Suresh Sharma
| studio = Rukamanee Arts
| released = {{Film date|2002|04|26|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
}}
'''''Ansh : The Deadly Part''''' is a 2002 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime thriller]] film written and directed by Rajan Jori, starring [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]] (In his Hindi film debut), [[Ashutosh Rana]], [[Om Puri]] and [[Rajat Bedi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/12ansh.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The Rediff Review: Ansh -- The Deadly Part|website=www.rediff.com|accessdate=26 March 2023|archive-date=16 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016002143/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/12ansh.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date= |title=Ansh Movie Review: On the whole, ANSH is an ordinary fare that may find some patronage at small centres. |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ansh/critic-review/ansh-movie-review/ |website=Bollywood |access-date=26 September 2025}}</ref>

==Plot==
Deputy Superintendent of Police Bhagat Pandey, is thorough, and honest, having an excellent track record of apprehending criminals. This background creates problems for him with other criminals, who are closely connected to powerful politicians. As a result, he is transferred to Bombay (now known as Mumbai). He takes charge of his post, and transforms everything into a diligent and honest policing machine. Unfortunately, politicians and criminals alike do not like his diligence, and talk about transferring him to Kashmir, where he will be killed in an encounter with a terrorist. Bhagat also comes in touch with suspended Police Inspector Sukhdev Singh, and gang leader, Rajnath Guru, the son of a freedom-fighter, Dinanathji.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]] as Rajnaath Guru
*[[Om Puri]] as Bhagath Pandey
*[[Ashutosh Rana]] as Sukhdev Singh
*[[Sharbani Mukherji]] as Shweta
*[[Shama Sikander]] as Kusum
*[[Rajat Bedi]] as Munna
*[[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Dawoo
*[[Sayaji Shinde]] as Govind Edda
*[[Milind Gunaji]] as Babu Bakshi
*[[Alok Nath]] as Dina Nathji
*[[Ravi Kishan]] as Dhoble
*[[Pankaj Berry]] as Inspector Patil
*[[Ishrat Ali]] as Bhawani Chaudhary
*[[Mushtaq Khan]] as M. P. Patel
*[[Yunus Parvez]] as Yadav

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ansh: The Deadly Part
| type = [[Soundtrack album]]
| artist = [[Nadeem–Shravan]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2001
| recorded = 2001
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 44:00
| label = [[Saregama]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
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}}

The music of the film was composed by [[Nadeem–Shravan]] with the lyrics written by [[Sameer Anjaan]].
{| class="wikitable sortable tracklist" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1.
| "Masoom Chehra"
| [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
|-
| 2.
| "Hum Apni Taraf Se"
| [[Kumar Sanu]], Alka Yagnik
|-
| 3.
| "Dhoom Machi Hai"
| [[Udit Narayan]], Dimple
|-
| 4.
| "Mumbai Mein"
| [[K. K.]], [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], Hozef Perrera & Tauseef Akhtar
|-
| 5.
| "Beech Bajaria"
| [[Sapna Awasthi]]
|-
| 6.
| "Sirf Sunday Ko"
| [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]
|-
| 7.
| "Desh Ko Yaaro"
| [[Mohammed Aziz]]
|-
|8.
|"Masoom Chehra" (slow)
|Sonu Nigam
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt0315777}}

[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Nadeem–Shravan]]
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[[Category:Indian crime action films]]
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