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{{Infobox film
| name = Go Goa Gone
| image = Go Goa Gone poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]]
| producer = [[Saif Ali Khan]] [[Dinesh Vijan]] [[Sunil Lulla]]
| story = [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]] [[Sita Menon]]
| starring = [[Saif Ali Khan]] [[Kunal Khemu]] [[Vir Das]] [[Anand Tiwari]] [[Puja Gupta]]
| music = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| cinematography = Dan MacArthur Lukasz Pruchnik
| editing = Arindam S Ghatak
| released ={{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|10}}
| runtime = 112 minutes (A version)<ref name=Runtime>{{cite web|title=''Go Goa Gone'' (15)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/go-goa-gone-2013|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref>
100 minutes (U/A version)
| distributor = [[Eros International]]
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|190|m}}<ref name="boxofficeindia1">https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=762</ref>
| gross = {{INRConvert|384|m}}<ref name="boxofficeindia1"/>
}}

'''''Go Goa Gone''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[zombie apocalypse]] [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]] The film features [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]], [[Puja Gupta]] and [[Anand Tiwari]]. It was released on 10 May 2013.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200135/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/go_goa_gone Go Goa Gone]. Box Office India</ref> Almost one third of the film was shot in [[Mauritius]].<ref name="indi">{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/mauritius-bound/ | title=Mauritius bound | work=The Indian Express | date=5 September 2014 | access-date=3 September 2014 | author=Geety Sahgal}}</ref> It is the first [[India]]n [[zombie film]].

''Go Goa Gone'' was successful at the box office, and a sequel titled ''Go Goa Gone 2'' is set for a release by 2022.

== Plot ==
Hardik ([[Kunal Khemu]]) and Luv ([[Vir Das]]) are two young men, living with their roommate/friend Bunny ([[Anand Tiwari]]). After Hardik loses his job and Luv gets dumped by his girlfriend, both decide to tag along with Bunny to [[Goa]] to relax. In Goa, Luv falls for Luna ([[Puja Gupta]]), and she invites the guys to a rave party, organised by the [[Russian mafia]], which is being held on a secluded island. At the party, a new drug, D2RF, is launched. None of the friends takes it as it's very expensive. The next morning, the three roommates find that the island has been infected by [[zombie]]s, and the three men save Luna from her villa and stay together in hopes of surviving. A [[Russian mafia|Russian mafioso]], Boris ([[Saif Ali Khan]]), originally from [[Delhi]], arrives and reveals himself as a zombie slayer.

Boris, his partner Nikolai, the three boys and Luna plan to use the boat they had used to travel to the island to escape from it. Finally, after escaping the forest, they discover that the mainland has also been infested by the zombies, forcing them to find another way to survive. Boris tells them the boat will come back to the original place due to the cyclic nature of water currents. However, the boat has been taken by a zombie. They find a home fully vacant and decide to stay there. Boris leaves the four of them in the house, saying he has important work with Nikolai. At night after Boris leaves, the zombies find the house and attack the four of them. They run away from the zombies and reach the rave party area, looking for food. There, too, they are attacked by zombies. Bunny gets trapped in a tent and is seemingly killed by zombies. The three manage to escape with the help of Boris and Nikolai: who arrive just in time. On the way, Nicolai gets bitten by a zombie, so he stays behind in the forest. The four are grief-stricken.

Luna realises Boris had gone back to obtain his expensive cocaine. Whilst waiting for the boat to arrive, Hardik gets a call from Bunny saying he's alive and on top of a tower. The four of them go to rescue him, where Boris is surrounded by the zombies, and the four youngsters escape.

When they reach Boris's jeep, Bunny tells them that he threw cocaine at the zombies which were coming to attack him. The mixing of the red pill and cocaine made them still. They go back to save Boris, and throw the cocaine packets towards the sky and ask Boris to shoot them. This trick works, and all the zombies come to a stand still.

They leave the island coming to the conclusion that drugs ruin one’s life.

When they arrive at the shore of Goa, they see that the settlement is burning and everything is damaged. All five take their guns out, and the movie ends there on the note – "The End..is near", signalling a [[zombie apocalypse]].

== Cast and crew ==

=== Cast ===
* [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Boris
* [[Kunal Khemu]] as Hardik
* [[Vir Das]] as Luv
* [[Anand Tiwari]] as Bunny
* [[Puja Gupta]] as Luna (voice dubbed by [[Urvi Ashar]])
* [[Ross Bucharn]] as Nikolai
* [[Abhishek Kapoor]] as Fucker
* Meenal Thakur as Priyanka
* Suparn Verma as Boss (cameo)
* Larrisa Bonesi as Simone
* [[Krishna D.K.]] as Guy Devoured by Zombies
* Jasleen Jil as Uninterested Girl at the Bar
* Anuradha Sharma as Interested Girl at the Bar
* Avinash Serrao as Leetle Zombie
* Nagaraju Jalli as Boatman
* [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]] as Pharmacist (cameo)
* [[Pitobash Tripathy]] as Drug Dealer in the song "Slowly Slowly" (cameo)
* [[Soha Ali Khan]] as Hardik's Ex-Girlfriend (cameo)

== Production ==

=== Development ===
For his role in the film as [[Russian mafia|Russian mafioso]] turned [[Zombie (fictional)|zombie hunter]], Boris, [[Saif Ali Khan]] who had no experience of portraying such a character, was given the book ''[[The Zombie Survival Guide]]'' by the directors as khan was the first choice. Kunal Khemu was associated with the film writing, and it was his idea to get Saif Ali Khan on board.

The initial idea for the film was to make a crime comedy genre film, but then a zombie comedy was eventually finalised.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-02/news-interviews/38958674_1_zombie-hunter-goa-gone-zombie-comedy | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506005951/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-02/news-interviews/38958674_1_zombie-hunter-goa-gone-zombie-comedy | url-status=dead | archive-date=6 May 2013 | title=Go Goa Gone: Saif's zombie research | date=2 May 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=17 January 2014}}</ref>

=== Promotion ===
The film was publicised as India's first "Zom-Com".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Go-Goa-Gone-trailer-goes-viral/Article1-1033675.aspx |title=Go Goa Gone trailer goes viral |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=28 March 2013 |access-date=27 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502080217/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Go-Goa-Gone-trailer-goes-viral/Article1-1033675.aspx |archive-date=2 May 2013 }}</ref>

The [[Volkswagen Polo]] used in the film was selected from a car audition named "My Car Superstar!" in association with [[Volkswagen India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rushlane.com/pune-owners-volkswagen-polo-selected-winner-of-my-car-superstar-contest-1239123.html|title= Pune owner's Volkswagen Polo selected winner of 'My Car Superstar' contest|access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Go Goa Gone
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 10 May 2013
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length =
| label = [[Sony Music India]] [[Eros Music]]
| producer = [[Illuminati Films]]
| prev_title = [[I, Me Aur Main]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Ramaiya Vastavaiya]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
The music was composed by the duo [[Sachin–Jigar]]. The lyrics were written by [[Priya Saraiya|Priya Panchal]] and [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]], and songs feature the voices of Jigar Saraiya, Talia Bentson, Sachin Sanghvi, Priya Panchal, and [[Shreya Ghoshal]].

{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Slowly Slowly
| extra1 = Jigar Saraiya & Talia Benston
| lyrics1 = [[Priya Saraiya|Priya Panchal]]
| music1 = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| length1 = 3:21
| title2 = Khoon Choos Le
| extra2 = [[Arjun Kanungo]], [[Suraj Jagan]] & Priya Panchal
| lyrics2 = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| music2 = Sachin – Jigar
| length2 = 3:20
| title3 = Babaji Ki Booti
| extra3 = [[Anand Tiwari]], [[Sachin–Jigar]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]], [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| lyrics3 = Amitabh Bhattacharya
| music3 = Sachin – Jigar
| length3 = 3:46
| title4 = Khushamdeed
| extra4 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| lyrics4 = Priya Panchal
| music4 = Sachin – Jigar
| length4 = 3:35
| title5 = I Keel Ded Peepul
| lyrics5 = [[Raj & DK]]
| extra5 = [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Anand Tiwari]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]]
| music5 = Sachin – Jigar
| length5 = 1:42
}}

== Critical reception ==
The film received mixed reviews from critics and has gathered a cult status in horror comedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-will-return-as-boris-in-go-goa-gone-2-shooting-starts-in-january/story-qVDyuLiYSawbO46aaqc6XK.html|title= Saif Ali Khan will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2, shooting starts in January|access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/saif-ali-khan-un-saif-today/|title= Why is Saif Ali Khan un-'Saif' today? |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2017/go-goa-gone-2-zombie-hunter-saif-ali-khan-is-returning-back-to-kill-dead-people-261593.html|title= GO GOA GONE 2: 'Zombie Hunter' Saif Ali Khan Is Returning Back To 'Kill Dead People'!|access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/days-not-gone-go-goa-gone-raj-dk-1502477459.html|title= The days are not gone for 'Go Goa Gone': Raj and DK|access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref>

Piyasree Dasgupta of [[Firstpost]] noted that "Go Goa Gone works in a manner similar to why Delhi Belly did" commending it for its "superb pace" and "smart editing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/go-goa-gone-review-saifs-not-the-only-star-in-the-laughathon-769705.html|title= Go Goa Gone review: Saif's not the only star in the laughathon|author=Dasgupta, Piyasree |date=10 May 2013}}</ref> Lisa Tsering of [[The Hollywood Reporter]] stated that "the film starts out promisingly" calling its soundtrack "infectious" while also criticising its screenplay for "fizzling out halfway through".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/go-goa-gone-film-review-520986|title= Go Goa Gone: Film Review|author=Tsering, Lisa |date=10 May 2013}}</ref>

[[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the movie 3.5/5 stars and stated that "On the whole, GO GOA GONE is experimental since something like this has never been attempted earlier. But it’s fun, witty, amusing and yes, thoroughly entertaining".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/546910| title=Review: Go Goa Gone | author=Taran Adarsh | publisher=bollywoodhungama.com | access-date=10 May 2013}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Meena Iyer of [[Times of India]] gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said "Go Goa Gone is positively different from anything you have seen before. And for the young and restless or even those who like whacked-out fun, it’s a great ride.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19947015.cms| title=Review: Go Goa Gone Review | author=Meena Iyer | work=[[The Times of India]]| access-date=10 May 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and summarised by saying "It's fun, sharp, smart and irreverent. Go Goa Gone pushes many of our sanctimonious envelopes."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?285444|title= Go Goa Gone|author=Joshi, Namrata |date=27 May 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

[[Rajeev Masand]] gave the film a 3/5 rating and wrote, "So much in this film is good, until it all goes nowhere in the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/zombie-high/|title= Zombie High |author=Masand, Rajeev |date=10 May 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

Shubir Rishi of [[Rediff.com]] gave it 2.5/5 stars and said: "Go Goa Gone" is a fun watch. There are plenty of innocent-sounding, slow-exploding one-liners, which are funny".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2013/may/10review-go-goa-gone-could-have-used-more-fun-gore.htm| title=Review: Go Goa Gone could have used more fun-gore | author=Shubir Rishi | work=Rediff.com | access-date=10 May 2013}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> [[Anupama Chopra]] of [[Hindustan Times]] gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars stating that, "The problem with Go Goa Gone is too much cleverness and not enough plot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-go-goa-gone/story-g7pDhYkKxz0m3wvgHIKHRJ.html|title= Anupama Chopra's review: Go Goa Gone |author=Chopra, Anupama |date=11 May 2013}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta [[The Indian Express]] rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film would have been funnier if the second act hadn't gone into a slide. And also if Khan hadn't played Boris so straight."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/review-go-goa-gone-aims-to-make-us-laugh/|title= Review: 'Go Goa Gone' aims to make us laugh |author=Gupta, Shubhra|date=10 May 2013}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

== Sequel ==
Shooting for ''[[Go Goa Gone 2]]'' was to start in January 2019 but was pushed to September 2020 due to actors’ unavailability of dates. The first look poster of the film was released by [[Maddock Films]] on 15 January 2020 on their social media handles with a release date of March 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MaddockFilms/status/1217318718667153413|title=One can try, but never really escape this trip! Prepare yourself for the craziest sequel of the best "zom-com" as Go Goa Gone 2 releases in March 2021!|date=15 January 2020|website=Twitter|access-date=15 January 2020}}{{Primary source inline|date=May 2020}}</ref> The sequel will see [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]] and [[Anand Tiwari]] reprising their roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-i-will-return-as-boris-in-go-goa-gone-2-saif-ali-khan-2632356|title= 'I will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2': Saif Ali Khan|author= Rakshit, Nayandeep |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-starrer-go-goa-gone-2-release-2020-due-unavailability-dates-actors/|title=Release of Saif Ali Khan starrer Go Goa Gone 2 pushed to 2020 due to actors' unavailability of dates|date=16 March 2019|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Go Goa Gone}}
* {{IMDb title|2436516}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|go-goa-gone}}

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