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{{Short description|2023 Indian film directed by Raj Mehta}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Selfiee
| image = Selfiee film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Raj Mehta]]
| writer = Rishabh Sharma
| story =
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Driving Licence (film)|Driving Licence]]'' (2019)|[[Sachy (writer)|Sachy]]}}
| producer = {{ubl|Hiroo Yash Johar|Aruna Bhatia|[[Supriya Menon]]|[[Karan Johar]]|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]|[[Apoorva Mehta]]|[[Listin Stephen]]}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Emraan Hashmi]]
* [[Diana Penty]]
* [[Nushrratt Bharuccha]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| editing = Ritesh Soni
| music = [[Anu Malik]] [[Tanishk Bagchi]] [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] [[The PropheC]] Lijo George-DJ Chetas [[Vikram Montrose]] Aditya Yadav Tarun
| studio = [[Dharma Productions]] [[Cape of Good Films]] [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj Productions]] [[Magic Frames]]
| distributor = [[Star Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=no|2023|02|24}}
| runtime = 148 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=Selfiee|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/selfiee-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdexmdk5 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=21 February 2023}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{estimated}} {{INR|110}} [[crore]] <ref>{{cite web|title=Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi's Action-Dramedy Tanks on Second Day - Check Report|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/selfiee-box-office-collection-day-2-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmis-action-dramedy-tanks-on-second-day-check-report-bollywood-news-5916870/|work=[[India.com]]|date=26 February 2023|access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-24 |title=Selfiee Budget |url=https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2023/02/selfiee-budget-day-1-box-office-collection.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Bollymoviereviewz |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-24 |title=Selfie (Selfiee) Movie Budget |url=https://streamingdue.com/selfie-selfiee-movie-budget-box-office-verdict/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=StreamingDue.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimated}} {{INR|23.33}} crore<ref>{{cite web|title=SELFIEE BOX OFFICE|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/box-office/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=28 February 2023|access-date=28 February 2023}}</ref>
}}

'''''Selfiee''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] language [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Raj Mehta]] and produced by [[Dharma Productions]], [[Magic Frames]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj Productions]], [[Cape of Good Films]] with [[Star Studios]] as distributor. The film stars [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Emraan Hashmi]] in lead roles while [[Diana Penty]] and [[Nushrratt Bharuccha]] play supporting roles.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar to Star in Thrilling Drama "Selfiee" |url=https://www.rwmedia.tech/2023/02/bollywood-superstar-akshay-kumar-to.html |website=Rwmedia |access-date=21 February 2023 |language=en |date=21 February 2023}}</ref> A remake of the 2019 Malayalam film, [[Driving Licence (film)|Driving Licence]], the film revolves around a rivalry between an RTO Inspector and a prominent actor.

Filming commenced in March 2022. It was theatrically released on 24 February 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-01-22 |title=Selfiee trailer: Akshay Kumar goes meta in superstar vs superfan film with Emraan Hashmi as he says 'mujhe saal mein 4 movies karni hoti' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-trailer-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-main-khiladi-tu-anari-meta-film-video-8397501/ |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics alike. However, the film was a huge [[Box office bomb|commercial failure]], earning only ₹23.33 crore at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selfiee Box Office Collection till Now {{!}} Box Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/box-office/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref>Selfiee just gathered 40 Lakhs ahead of time booking selling just 8200 tickets in the public multiplexes despite the fact that advance opened late on Wednesday.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raju |first=Patel |date=2023-03-17 |title=Selfiee Box Office Collection (2023) {{!}} India {{!}} Worldwide » Explorekaro |url=https://explorekaro.com/selfiee-box-office-collection/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.explorekaro.com |language=English}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Om Prakash Aggarwal, a Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) based in [[Bhopal]], is a passionate fan of film actor Vijay Kumar. Vijay is preparing to leave for the United States for his wife Naina's diagnosis, delaying the filming of his next film, which already incurred a [[budget overrun]]. With the climax still remaining to be shot at an [[Indian Navy]] leased land, the crew learns that Vijay's driving licence, that needs to be submitted to get clearance, is missing. The producer is outraged as the film has to be [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] as soon as possible. Due to a [[clerical error]] while shifting between RTO buildings, Vijay cannot apply for a duplicate licence as issuing a new licence would take time. Hence, Vijay's politician friend meets Om for [[Influence peddling|speeding the procedure]]. Om agrees to issue licence illicitly without Vijay even attending the test. In return, he summons Vijay to the RTO to meet him in person and as proof in case of an inquiry.

Meanwhile, Vijay's professional rival Suraj Diwan is plotting to suppress competition from Vijay by means of occult. Even though he realises going to the RTO might give away clues for his visit, Vijay hesitatingly agrees, hoping that an unadvertised visit calls for less visibility. On his arrival, he sees TV channels surrounding the premises, amidst Vijay's peon Vimla gives a misinformation to a reporter that Vijay, an avid driver has been driving without a licence. The news spreads, and an infuriated Vijay scolds Om in front of his son and superiors for the leak and leaves. Angered, Om informs the reporters that Vijay was arrogant and wanted a licence without going through the normal procedures. Vijay's reputation has been severely damaged and to worsen the situation, Suraj's fans community head organises a [[Hit-and-run tactics|hit-and-run attack]] on Om. He also has masked gang cast stones at his house and Om's son suffers a head injury, which makes Om to believe that Vijay 's men were behind this.

Meanwhile, Vijay reluctantly cancels his US trip on the producer's insistence. While rushing his son to the hospital, a frustrated Vijay calls Om by phone and threatens him, which affirms Om's conviction. On police inquiry, Om and his wife Minty accuse Vijay, but Vijay is not charged as his involvement was inconclusive. Protesting it, Om and his family perform [[Satyagraha]] in front of Vijay's residence, where media and fans also assemble. Addressing media, Vijay states that Om is a crazy fan and a kind of stalker who finds gratification by being a part in his idol's life through disruption. He shows Om's fan messages as evidence and announces that he has decided to attend the test in the supervision of Om. Vijay gets permission for an open test, which can be viewed by media and can be telecast live, the [[Electronic assessment|computer-based test]] is replaced with a direct question-answer session with Om. Om asks difficult and unusual questions, still Vijay manages to pass the [[Learner's permit|learner's test]].

Om's son is bullied by Vijay's fan-boys in school. With that, Om decides not to send him to school until Vijay has failed and is determined to fail him using [[Discretion|maximum discretion]]. Meanwhile, Naina requires a surgery, and a flight is charted to reach there as soon as the test is completed. On the practical assessment day, Vijay smoothly completes the "H test", but Om fails him pointing petty mistakes. The decision is overruled by his superior and passes Vijay. Om makes Vijay wait until noon for the follow up "road test". At noon, he postpones the test by two days, which happens to be the day of Naina's surgery. Vijay announces to the onlooking fans and media that he is forfeiting driving forever because Om has totally [[Power harassment|misused his power]] and he will retire from acting if this disrupts his life further. Enraged, the fans begin [[lynching]] Om, but Vijay saves him and flees from the place.

While en route, they clear the misunderstandings. Om reveals that Vijay's licence was in the gift box which was thrown earlier by Vijay in RTO office. Vijay brings Om and his family to his house, where he scolds Suraj and Vimla for their mistakes. Two days later, before leaving to the airport Vijay interacts with the press about their reconciliation and tells that he has received his driving licence. Vijay then drives off in his car to the airport.

== Cast ==
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Vijay Kumar
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as [[Regional Transport Office|RTO]] Inspector Om Prakash Aggarwal
* [[Diana Penty]] as Naina, Vijay's wife
* [[Nushrratt Bharuccha]] as Minty Aggarwal, Om's wife
* [[Mahesh Thakur]] as Naveen
* [[Meghna Malik]] as Vimla Tiwari
* [[Abhimanyu Singh]] as Suraj Diwan
* [[Adah Sharma]] as Meera
* [[Kusha Kapila]] as Tara
* [[Mrunal Thakur]] as dancer in song "Kudiyee Ni Teri" (special appearance)
* [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] as himself in song "Kudiyee Ni Teri" (special appearance)
* [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] as dancer in song "Deewane" (special appearance)

== Production ==
The film was announced in January 2022 ([[Selfiee#Release|see below]]) with a motion poster by [[Dharma Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akshay Kumar's next film announced |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/jul/11/akshay-kumars-next-film-announced-2475069.html |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced in March 2022 in [[Mumbai]] and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Production begins for Driving Licence remake Selfiee |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/mar/11/production-beginsfor-driving-licenceremake-selfiee-2428591.html |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yadav |first=Nikita |date=21 April 2022 |title=Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi celebrate schedule wrap of Selfiee with cake|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-celebrate-schedule-wrap-selfiee-cake-watch-video/ |access-date=21 November 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

==Music==
The music of the film is composed by [[Anu Malik]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[The PropheC]], Lijo George-DJ Chetas, [[Vikram Montrose]], Aditya Yadav and Tarun. The first song, "Main Khiladi" was released on 1 February 2023. It is the remixed version of the title song from the 1994 blockbuster, ''[[Main Khiladi Tu Anari]]''.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=1 February 2023 |title= Selfiee song Main Khiladi: Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi leave fans nostalgic with Tanishk Bagchi's remix of 1994 track|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-song-main-khiladi-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-leave-fans-nostalgic-watch-101675245090456.html |website=Hindustan Times|date= February 2023}}</ref> The second single titled "Kudiyee Ni Teri" was released on 9 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=9 February 2023 |title=Selfiee: Akshay Kumar and Mrunal Thakur redefine groovy vibe with 'Kudiyee Ni Teri' |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/selfiee-akshay-kumar-mrunal-thakur-redefine-groovy-vibe-kudiyee-ni-teri/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=9 February 2023 }}</ref> The third single titled "Kudi Chamkeeli" was released on 19 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 February 2023 |title=Selfiee song Kudi Chamkeeli: Akshay Kumar and Diana Penty groove to Yo Yo Honey Singh's mellow composition |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-song-kudi-chamkeeli-akshay-kumar-diana-penty-groove-to-honey-singh-s-mellow-track-101676794249102.html |website=Hindustan Times|date=19 February 2023 }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Main Khiladi
| music1 = [[Anu Malik]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| lyrics1 = [[Maya Govind]]
| extra1 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]]
| length1 = 3:07
| title2 = Kudiyee Ni Teri
| length2 = 3:39
| lyrics2 = [[The PropheC]] Tanishk Bagchi
| music2 = Tanishk Bagchi, The PropheC
| extra2 = The PropheC, Zahrah S Khan
| title3 = Kudi Chamkeeli
| length3 = 4:07
| lyrics3 = [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]]
| music3 = Yo Yo Honey Singh
| extra3 = Yo Yo Honey Singh
| title4 = Selfiee Title Song
| length4 = 3:34
| lyrics4 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]], Azeem Dayani
| music4 = Lijo George-DJ Chetas
| extra4 = [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Akasa Singh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]], Lijo George-DJ Chetas
| title5 = Sher
| length5 = 2:36
| lyrics5 = Abhinav Shekhar
| music5 = [[Vikram Montrose]]
| extra5 = MC Square
| title6 = Selfiee Theme
| length6 = 0:57
| music6 = Lijo George
| extra6 = Nakash Aziz
| title7 = Selfiee (Aggressive Theme)
| length7 = 2:03
| music7 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| title8 = Vaar
| length8 = 2:51
| music8 = [[Vikram Montrose]]
| extra8 = Abhinav Shekhar, Ali Aslam Shah
| title9 = Deewane
| length9 = 3:57
| music9 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| extra9 = Aditya Yadav, [[Stebin Ben]]
| total_length = 26:51
}}

== Release ==
The film was officially announced on 12 January 2022. The film's [[Trailer (promotion)|official trailer]] was released on 22 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-22 |title=Selfiee trailer: Akshay Kumar goes meta in superstar vs superfan film with Emraan Hashmi as he says 'mujhe saal mein 4 movies karni hoti' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-trailer-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-main-khiladi-tu-anari-meta-film-video-8397501/ |access-date=2023-02-23 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

An [[Instagram]] reel featuring Akshay Kumar and [[Salman Khan]] dancing together on the film's song "Main Khiladi" went viral and became the most viewed and most liked reel by an Indian celebrity on Instagram.<ref name=":1" /> At a promotional event for the film, Akshay Kumar clicked 184 selfies with fans in three minutes, breaking the [[Guinness World Records|Guiness World Record]] for the most number of selfies clicked in three minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-22 |title=Selfiee actor Akshay Kumar breaks Guinness World Record for most selfies in 3 minutes, calls it a tribute to his fans |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-akshay-kumar-breaks-guinness-world-record-for-most-selfies-8461219/ |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

===Theatrical===
The film released on 24 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi's film Selfiee to release on February 24, 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-and-emraan-hashmi-s-film-selfiee-to-release-on-february-24-2023-1976566-2022-07-17 |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Selfiee Official Trailer {{!}} Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Diana Penty {{!}} Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/selfiee-official-trailer-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-nushrratt-bharuccha-diana-penty/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=22 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==

===Critical response===
The ''[[Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Overall, Selfiee is an easy-breezy watch, with some good performances and several laugh-out-loud moments. If you're looking for a rib-tickling comedy over the weekend, this one could be a good pick."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Selfiee Movie Review : A rib-tickling comedy peppered with good performances |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/selfiee/movie-review/98189997.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-02-24 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote " SELFIEE works due to the plot, direction, dialogues and faceoff between the actors. At the box office, the film will have to rely on strong word of mouth and spot bookings to make a mark."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Selfiee Movie Review: SELFIEE works due to the plot, direction, dialogues and face-off between the actors|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/critic-review/selfiee-movie-review/selfiee-works-due-to-the-plot-direction-dialogues-and-face-off-between-the-actors/ |access-date=2023-02-24 |language=en}}</ref>

Zinia Bandyopadhyay of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi roll out a good remake that’s genuinely fun".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selfiee Movie Review: Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi roll out a good remake that's genuinely fun |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/selfiee-movie-review-akshay-kumar-emraan-hashmi-roll-out-a-good-remake-thats-genuinely-fun-2338899-2023-02-24 |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Monika Rawal Kukreja of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "Akshay Kumar gets up, close and personal with his superstardom in this mass entertainer".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-24 |title=Selfiee movie review: Akshay Kumar gets up, close and personal with his superstardom in this mass entertainer |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/selfiee-movie-review-akshay-kumar-gets-up-close-and-personal-with-his-superstardom-101677215814085.html |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad of ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 2.25 out of 5 stars and wrote "A reasonably entertaining Akshay Kumar starrer after a long time".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-24 |title=Selfiee movie review: A reasonably entertaining Akshay Kumar starrer after a long time-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/selfiee-movie-review-a-reasonably-entertaining-akshay-kumar-starrer-after-a-long-time-12200442.html |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film collected {{INRConvert|2.55|c}} India net on its opening day becoming one of the lowest openings of Akshay Kumar.<ref name="bh" >{{Cite web |date=25 February 2023 |title=Selfiee Box Office collection report|url= https://baapofmovies.com/selfiee-day-2-box-office-collection/|access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref>

{{As of|2023|03|10}}, the film has grossed {{INRConvert|19.76|c}} in India and {{INRConvert|3.57|c}} overseas for a worldwide gross collection of {{INRConvert|23.33|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Selfiee Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/box-office/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt15516726}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/selfiee/ Selfiee] at [[Bollywood Hungama]]
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|id=selfiee}}
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