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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Syed Ahmad Afzal
| director = Syed Ahmad Afzal
| producer = Nitika Thakur, Krian Media<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/bollywood/seeing-red-randeep-hooda-is-out-for-blood-in-laal-rang|title=Seeing red: Randeep Hooda is out for blood in Laal Rang - The National|website=thenational.ae|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref>
| producer = Nitika Thakur, Krian Media<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/seeing-red-randeep-hooda-is-out-for-blood-in-laal-rang-1.136914/|title=Seeing red: Randeep Hooda is out for blood in Laal Rang - The National|website=thenational.ae|date=19 April 2016 |access-date=29 May 2017}}</ref>
| writer = Syed Ahmad Afzal<br />Pankaj Matta  
| writer = Syed Ahmad Afzal<br />Pankaj Matta  
| starring = [[Randeep Hooda]]<br/>[[Akshay Oberoi]]<br/>[[Rajneesh Duggal]]<br/>[[Pia Bajpai]]<br/>[[Meenakshi Dixit]]<br/>[[Shreya Narayan]]
| starring = [[Randeep Hooda]]<br/>[[Akshay Oberoi]]<br/>[[Rajneesh Duggal]]<br/>[[Pia Bajpai]]<br/>[[Meenakshi Dixit]]<br/>[[Shreya Narayan]]
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| distributor = Krian Media
| distributor = Krian Media
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|4|22}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|4|22}}
| runtime = 147 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/laal-rang-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotkwmju2|title=Laal Rang|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/laal-rang-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotkwmju2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612112940/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/laal-rang-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotkwmju2|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 June 2021|title=Laal Rang|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}} 10 [[crore]]<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3268|title=Laal Rang - Movie - Box Office India|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|accessdate=30 December 2019}}</ref>
| budget = {{INR}} 10 [[crore]]<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3268|title=Laal Rang - Movie - Box Office India|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|accessdate=30 December 2019}}</ref>
| gross = <!--Do not remove-->{{Estimation}}<!--per WT:ICTF consensus-->{{INR}} 2.68 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
| gross = <!--Do not remove-->{{Estimation}}<!--per WT:ICTF consensus-->{{INR}} 2.26 crore<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
}}
}}


'''''Laal Rang''''' ({{translation|Red colour}}) is a 2016 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[black comedy]] [[crime drama film]]<ref name=GENRE>{{cite web|url=https://filmcity.one/all-of-the-characters-are-a-part-of-me-but-i-am-none-of-them/|title=All Of The Characters Are A Part Of Me, But I Am None Of Them|website=Filmcity.one|quote=An entertaining dark comedy. It is about crime – kind of a mafia crime, a dark comedy, and a bromance.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-laal-rang/20160422.htm|title=Review: Randeep Hooda shines in Laal Rang|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=22 April 2016|quote=Laal Rang is a crime drama set in Karnal, Haryana, and is about the blood trading business. }}</ref> directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal and produced by Nitika Thakur and Krian Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/5878050|title=Yeh Laal Rang|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> [[Randeep Hooda]], [[Akshay Oberoi]] and [[Piaa Bajpai]] star in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Randeep-Hooda-is-chilled-out-says-Pia-Bajpai/articleshow/48579818.cms|title=Randeep Hooda is chilled out, says Pia Bajpai|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> Set in [[Haryana]], the film depicts the theft of blood from [[blood banks]] and how the lives of two friends involved in the trade get affected. The film released on 22 April 2016.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> It received mixed reviews, with praise for the story, performances and production values but criticism towards the slow screenplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/laal-rang-movie-review-by-audience-live-update-675794|title='Laal Rang' movie review: Randeep Hooda's performance impresses audience|website=[[International Business Times]]|access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref>
'''''Laal Rang''''' ({{translation|Red colour}}) is a 2016 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[black comedy]] [[crime drama film]]<ref name=GENRE>{{cite web|url=https://filmcity.one/all-of-the-characters-are-a-part-of-me-but-i-am-none-of-them/|title=All Of The Characters Are A Part Of Me, But I Am None Of Them|website=Filmcity.one|quote=An entertaining dark comedy. It is about crime – kind of a mafia crime, a dark comedy, and a bromance.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-laal-rang/20160422.htm|title=Review: Randeep Hooda shines in Laal Rang|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=22 April 2016|quote=Laal Rang is a crime drama set in Karnal, Haryana, and is about the blood trading business. }}</ref> directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal and produced by Nitika Thakur and Krian Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/5878050|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906211247/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/5878050|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2015|title=Yeh Laal Rang|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> [[Randeep Hooda]], [[Akshay Oberoi]] and [[Piaa Bajpai]] star in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Randeep-Hooda-is-chilled-out-says-Pia-Bajpai/articleshow/48579818.cms|title=Randeep Hooda is chilled out, says Pia Bajpai|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> Set in [[Haryana]], the film depicts the theft of blood from [[blood banks]] and how the lives of two friends involved in the trade get affected. The film was released on 22 April 2016.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> It received mixed reviews, with praise for the story, performances and production values but criticism towards the slow screenplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/laal-rang-movie-review-by-audience-live-update-675794|title='Laal Rang' movie review: Randeep Hooda's performance impresses audience|website=[[International Business Times]]|date=22 April 2016 |access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref>In later years it has gained a [[Cult film|Cult status]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2025-04-23 |title=Randeep Hooda on 9 Years of ‘Laal Rang’: What began as a bold story became a cult classic |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/randeep-hooda-on-9-years-of-laal-rang-what-began-as-a-bold-story-became-a-cult-classic-1503423653.html |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==


Rajesh is a youngster who is in love with a fellow student Poonam. Rajesh meets Shankar, the owner of an illegal blood bank. Shankar also has had a heartbreak through a Punjabi girl Rashi whom he still misses. Though initially, Rajesh is not aware of Shankar's illegal trades, he likes it the instant he learns about it and becomes involved in earning quick money to impress Poonam. Slowly as the business kicks off, Rajesh starts showing off his money to Poonam. The cops who have got the hint of this business are also closing in on the illegal activity led by the Superintendent of police. Shankar confesses his crime and is arrested, saving Rajesh and Poonam's relationship. Five years later, Shankar is released from the prison and he reunites with Rajesh and Poonam. The couple have a son named Shankar.
Rajesh, a youngster, is in love with fellow student Poonam. Rajesh meets Shankar, the owner of an illegal blood bank. Shankar has recently had his heart broken by a Punjabi girl called Rashi, whom he still misses. Though initially, Rajesh is not aware of Shankar's illegal trades, he likes it the instant he learns about it and becomes involved in earning quick money to impress Poonam. Slowly, as the business kicks off, Rajesh starts showing off his money to Poonam. The cops, who have a hint of this business, are also closing in on the illegal activity. Shankar confesses his crime and is arrested, saving Rajesh and Poonam's relationship. Five years later, Shankar is released from prison, and he reunites with Rajesh and Poonam. The couple has a son that they have named after Shankar.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*Rajendra Sethi as Pushpendra
*Rajendra Sethi as Pushpendra
*[[Ashutosh Kaushik]] as Vishnu
*[[Ashutosh Kaushik]] as Vishnu
*Priya Gupta as Sunita
*Jaihind Kumar as Harnaam
*Jaihind Kumar as Harnaam
*Abhimanue Arun as Suraj aka Draculla
*Abhimanue Arun as Suraj aka Draculla
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*Atul Chouthmal as Sub Inspector Swaraj
*Atul Chouthmal as Sub Inspector Swaraj
*Pushkar Anand as Prahlad
*Pushkar Anand as Prahlad
== Production ==
The film was largely filmed in and around [[Karnal]], [[Haryana]]. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2016-04-25 |title=Director Syed Ahmad Afzal gets a thumbs up from Haryana CMO for Laal Rang |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/250416/director-syed-ahmad-afzal-gets-a-thumbs-up-from-haryana-cm-for-laal-rang.html |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==


=== Critical reception ===
=== Critical reception ===
Mohar Basu of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 2 stars out of 5, wrote that film is half-baked and unconvincing. Despite the grit, it never becomes a riveting film.<ref name=timesreview>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/laal-rang/movie-review/51922772.cms|title=Laal Rang Movie Review|website=The Times of India|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Rohit Vats of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave it 3 stars out of 5, wrote that movie has a shade grey and is much more high voltage than an ordinary thriller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-this-dark-haryanvi-tale/story-ymMM3YZMQ6ph5wB2AdHsbJ.html|title=Laal Rang review: Randeep Hooda shines in this dark Haryanvi tale|date=22 April 2016|website=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, quoted that film is meant to be based on two `real life’ incidents, but it doesn't tell us which.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/laal-rang-movie-review-randeep-hooda-one-and-half-stars-2765417/|title=Laal Rang movie review: Randeep Hooda is a true-blue Jat and can and does sound authentic|date=22 April 2016|website=indianexpress.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad of ''[[Firstpost]]'' criticized that title is hot but film is not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/laal-rang-review-randeep-hooda-and-the-topic-are-hot-the-film-is-not-2743036.html|title='Laal Rang' review: Randeep Hooda, the topic are hot, but the film is not|date=23 April 2016|website=firstpost.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref>
Mohar Basu of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 2 stars out of 5, wrote that film is half-baked and unconvincing. Despite the grit, it never becomes a riveting film.<ref name=timesreview>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/laal-rang/movie-review/51922772.cms|title=Laal Rang Movie Review|website=The Times of India|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Rohit Vats of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave it 3 stars out of 5, wrote that movie has a shade grey and is much more high voltage than an ordinary thriller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-this-dark-haryanvi-tale/story-ymMM3YZMQ6ph5wB2AdHsbJ.html|title=Laal Rang review: Randeep Hooda shines in this dark Haryanvi tale|date=22 April 2016|website=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, quoted that film is meant to be based on two `real life’ incidents, but it doesn't tell us which.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/laal-rang-movie-review-randeep-hooda-one-and-half-stars-2765417/|title=Laal Rang movie review: Randeep Hooda is a true-blue Jat and can and does sound authentic|date=22 April 2016|website=indianexpress.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> Anna MM Vetticad of ''[[Firstpost]]'' criticized that title is hot but film is not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/laal-rang-review-randeep-hooda-and-the-topic-are-hot-the-film-is-not-2743036.html|title='Laal Rang' review: Randeep Hooda, the topic are hot, but the film is not|date=23 April 2016|website=firstpost.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref>


Namrata Thakker of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' praised actor and criticized film by giving it 2.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-laal-rang/20160422.htm|title=Review: Randeep Hooda shines in Laal Rang|website=rediff.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] said that the characters aren't insignificant.<ref name="Chatterjee">{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |title=''Laal Rang'' Movie Review |url=https://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-movie-review-1256 |work=NDTV |date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125200835/https://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-movie-review-1256 |archive-date=25 November 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Namrata Thakker of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' praised actor and criticized film by giving it 2.5 stars out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-randeep-hooda-shines-in-laal-rang/20160422.htm|title=Review: Randeep Hooda shines in Laal Rang|website=rediff.com|accessdate=29 May 2017}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] said that the characters aren't insignificant.<ref name="Chatterjee">{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |title=''Laal Rang'' Movie Review |url=https://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-movie-review-1256 |work=NDTV |date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125200835/https://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/laal-rang-movie-review-1256 |archive-date=25 November 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The music for ''Laal Rang'' was composed by [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Vipin Patwa]] & [[Mathias Duplessy]]. The [[Music licensing|music rights]] of the film were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].
The music for ''Laal Rang'' was composed by [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Vipin Patwa]] & [[Mathias Duplessy]]. The [[Music licensing|music rights]] of the film were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].


{{track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 15:52
| total_length = 15:52
|-
| title1= Bhaang Ragad Ke
| title1= Bhaang Ragad Ke
| extra1= Vikas Kumar, [[Vipin Patwa]]
| extra1= Vikas Kumar, [[Vipin Patwa]]
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| lyrics1= Mange Ram Koch
| lyrics1= Mange Ram Koch
| length1= 5:54
| length1= 5:54
|-
| title2=  Bawli Booch
| title2=  Bawli Booch
| extra2=  Vikas Kumar
| extra2=  Vikas Kumar
| music2=  [[Mathias Duplessy]]
| music2=  [[Mathias Duplessy]]
| lyrics2= Vikas Kumar
| lyrics2= Vikas Kumar
| length2= 3:49  
| length2= 3:49
|-
| title3= Mera Mann
| title3= Mera Mann
| extra3= [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Kashif Ali]]
| extra3= [[Shiraz Uppal]], [[Kashif Ali (singer)|Kashif Ali]]
| music3= Shiraz Uppal
| music3= Shiraz Uppal
| lyrics3= Shakeel Sohail
| lyrics3= Shakeel Sohail
| length3= 4:21
| length3= 4:21
|-
| title4= Aye Khuda
| title4= Aye Khuda
| extra4= Mukhtiyar Ali, Sameer Khan
| extra4= Mukhtiyar Ali, Sameer Khan
| music4= Shiraz Uppal
| music4= Shiraz Uppal
| lyrics4= [[Kausar Munir]]
| lyrics4= [[Kausar Munir]]
| length4=3:18  
| length4=3:18
|-
| title5= Laali
| title5= Laali
| extra5= Sameer Khan
| extra5= Sameer Khan
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| lyrics5= Kausar Munir
| lyrics5= Kausar Munir
| length5=3:23
| length5=3:23
|-
| title6= Kharch Karod
| title6= Kharch Karod
| extra6= Vikas Kumar,  Fazilpuria, [[Randeep Hooda]], Vipin Patwa
| extra6= Vikas Kumar,  Fazilpuria, [[Randeep Hooda]], Vipin Patwa
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| lyrics6= Vikas Kumar, (Rap By Fazilpuria)
| lyrics6= Vikas Kumar, (Rap By Fazilpuria)
| length6=2:24
| length6=2:24
|-
| title7= Kharch Karod (Slow)
| title7= Kharch Karod (Slow)
| extra7= Vikas Kumar
| extra7= Vikas Kumar
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| lyrics7= Vikas Kumar
| lyrics7= Vikas Kumar
| length7=2:26
| length7=2:26
|-
}}
}}


=== Box office ===
=== Box office ===
According to ''[[Box Office India]]'', movie collected {{INR}}2.68 [[crore]] in its lifetime on a budget of 10 crores.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
According to ''[[Box Office India]]'', movie collected {{INR}}2.68 [[crore]] in its lifetime on a budget of 10 crores.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/>
== Sequel ==
''Laal Rang 2: Khoon Chusva'', a sequel to the film by director Afzal was announced in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2023 |title=Randeep Hooda announces his return as Shankar in Laal Rang 2 with first look poster, shoot to begin soon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/randeep-hooda-announces-his-return-as-shankar-in-laal-rang-2-with-first-look-poster-shoot-to-begin-soon-2324269-2023-01-20 |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* {{Bollywood Hungama title|5878050}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama title|5878050}}


[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2016 Hindi-language films]]
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[[Category:Films scored by Vipin Patwa]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vipin Patwa]]
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[[Category:2016 black comedy films]]
[[Category:2016 black comedy films]]
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian crime drama films]]
[[Category:Indian crime drama films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]

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Laal Rang
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySyed Ahmad Afzal
Produced byNitika Thakur, Krian Media[1]
Written bySyed Ahmad Afzal
Pankaj Matta
StarringRandeep Hooda
Akshay Oberoi
Rajneesh Duggal
Pia Bajpai
Meenakshi Dixit
Shreya Narayan
Music byMathias Duplessy
Shiraz Uppal
Vipin Patwa
CinematographyDhirendra Shukla
Edited byShounok Ghosh
Production
company
Krian Media
Distributed byKrian Media
Release date
  • 22 April 2016 (2016-04-22)
Running time
150 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget 10 crore[3]
Box officeest. 2.26 crore[3]

Laal Rang (transl. Red colour) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime drama film[4][5] directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal and produced by Nitika Thakur and Krian Media.[6] Randeep Hooda, Akshay Oberoi and Piaa Bajpai star in the lead roles.[7] Set in Haryana, the film depicts the theft of blood from blood banks and how the lives of two friends involved in the trade get affected. The film was released on 22 April 2016.[3] It received mixed reviews, with praise for the story, performances and production values but criticism towards the slow screenplay.[8]In later years it has gained a Cult status.[9]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Rajesh, a youngster, is in love with fellow student Poonam. Rajesh meets Shankar, the owner of an illegal blood bank. Shankar has recently had his heart broken by a Punjabi girl called Rashi, whom he still misses. Though initially, Rajesh is not aware of Shankar's illegal trades, he likes it the instant he learns about it and becomes involved in earning quick money to impress Poonam. Slowly, as the business kicks off, Rajesh starts showing off his money to Poonam. The cops, who have a hint of this business, are also closing in on the illegal activity. Shankar confesses his crime and is arrested, saving Rajesh and Poonam's relationship. Five years later, Shankar is released from prison, and he reunites with Rajesh and Poonam. The couple has a son that they have named after Shankar.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Randeep Hooda as Shankar Singh Malik
  • Akshay Oberoi as Rajesh Dhiman
  • Rajniesh Duggall as SP Gajraj Singh
  • Pia Bajpai as Poonam Sharma
  • Meenakshi Dixit as Raashi
  • Shreya Narayan as Neelam
  • Rajendra Sethi as Pushpendra
  • Ashutosh Kaushik as Vishnu
  • Priya Gupta as Sunita
  • Jaihind Kumar as Harnaam
  • Abhimanue Arun as Suraj aka Draculla
  • Kumar Saurabh as Shani Baba
  • Rehan Kidwai as Dr. Sabharwal
  • Sanjay Dumroo as Mithuniya
  • Kulvinder Baksshish as Naresh
  • Pall Singh as Prakash
  • Atul Chouthmal as Sub Inspector Swaraj
  • Pushkar Anand as Prahlad

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was largely filmed in and around Karnal, Haryana. [10]

Release[edit | edit source]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Mohar Basu of The Times of India gave it 2 stars out of 5, wrote that film is half-baked and unconvincing. Despite the grit, it never becomes a riveting film.[11] Rohit Vats of Hindustan Times gave it 3 stars out of 5, wrote that movie has a shade grey and is much more high voltage than an ordinary thriller.[12] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 1.5 stars out of 5, quoted that film is meant to be based on two `real life’ incidents, but it doesn't tell us which.[13] Anna MM Vetticad of Firstpost criticized that title is hot but film is not.[14]

Namrata Thakker of Rediff.com praised actor and criticized film by giving it 2.5 stars out of 5.[15] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV said that the characters aren't insignificant.[16]

Music[edit | edit source]

The music for Laal Rang was composed by Shiraz Uppal, Vipin Patwa & Mathias Duplessy. The music rights of the film were acquired by T-Series.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bhaang Ragad Ke"Mange Ram KochVipin PatwaVikas Kumar, Vipin Patwa5:54
2."Bawli Booch"Vikas KumarMathias DuplessyVikas Kumar3:49
3."Mera Mann"Shakeel SohailShiraz UppalShiraz Uppal, Kashif Ali4:21
4."Aye Khuda"Kausar MunirShiraz UppalMukhtiyar Ali, Sameer Khan3:18
5."Laali"Kausar MunirMathias DuplessySameer Khan3:23
6."Kharch Karod"Vikas Kumar, (Rap By Fazilpuria)Vipin PatwaVikas Kumar, Fazilpuria, Randeep Hooda, Vipin Patwa2:24
7."Kharch Karod (Slow)"Vikas KumarVipin PatwaVikas Kumar2:26
Total length:15:52

Box office[edit | edit source]

According to Box Office India, movie collected 2.68 crore in its lifetime on a budget of 10 crores.[3]

Sequel[edit | edit source]

Laal Rang 2: Khoon Chusva, a sequel to the film by director Afzal was announced in 2023.[17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Seeing red: Randeep Hooda is out for blood in Laal Rang - The National". thenational.ae. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  2. "Laal Rang". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Laal Rang - Movie - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
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