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{{Short description|Film directed by Rohit Dhawan}}
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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Rohit Dhawan]]
| director      = [[Rohit Dhawan]]
| screenplay    = Rohit Dhawan
| writer        = '''Adapted Screenplay:'''<br>Rohit Dhawan<br/>'''Dialogues:'''<br>[[Hussain Dalal]]
| story          = [[Trivikram Srinivas]]
| story          = [[Trivikram Srinivas]]
| producer      = {{ubl|[[Bhushan Kumar]]|[[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]|[[Aman Gill]]|[[Allu Aravind]]|[[S. Radha Krishna]]|[[Kartik Aaryan]]}}
| producer      = {{ubl|[[Bhushan Kumar]]|[[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]]|[[Aman Gill]]|[[Allu Aravind]]|[[S. Radha Krishna]]|[[Kartik Aaryan]]}}
| based_on      = {{Based on|''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''| [[Trivikram Srinivas]]}}
| based_on      = {{Based on|''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''| Trivikram Srinivas}}
| starring      = {{plainlist|
| starring      = {{plainlist|
*[[Kartik Aaryan]]
*[[Kartik Aaryan]]
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*[[Paresh Rawal]]
*[[Paresh Rawal]]
*[[Manisha Koirala]]
*[[Manisha Koirala]]
*[[Ronit Roy]]
}}
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| cinematography = [[Sudeep Chatterjee]]<br />Sanjay F. Gupta
| cinematography = [[Sudeep Chatterjee]]<br />Sanjay F. Gupta
| editing        = Ritesh Soni
| editing        = Ritesh Soni
| music          = [[Pritam]]<!--Per [[Template:Infobox film]] only the original music score composer should be listed.-->
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br/>[[Pritam]]<br>'''Guest Composer:'''<br>[[Abhijit Vaghani]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br/>[[Julius Packiam]]
| studio        = {{Ubl|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]|[[Geetha Arts ]]|[[S. Radha Krishna|Haarika & Hassine Creations]]|Brat Films}}
| studio        = {{Ubl|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]]|[[Geetha Arts#Allu Entertainment|Allu Entertainment]]|[[S. Radha Krishna|Haarika & Hassine Creations]]|Brat Films}}
| distributors  = [[AA Films]]
| distributor    = [[AA Films]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|02|17}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2023|02|17}}
| runtime        = 145 minutes<ref>{{cite news |title=Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada certified 'U/A' by CBFC with duration of 2 hours 25 minutes|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-certified-u-cbfc-duration-2-hours-25-minutes/|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=11 February 2023|access-date=11 February 2023 }}</ref>
| runtime        = 145 minutes<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 February 2023 |title=Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada certified 'U/A' by CBFC with duration of 2 hours 25 minutes |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-certified-u-cbfc-duration-2-hours-25-minutes/ |access-date=11 February 2023 |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
| budget        = {{INR|65}} crore<!-- --><ref>{{cite web|title=Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/understanding-economics-kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-much-film-needs-earn-make-profit/|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=13 February 2023 |access-date=14 February 2023|quote=Made on a budget of Rs. 85 cr. (Rs. 65 cr. as Cost of Production and Rs. 20 cr. on Print and Advertisement)}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR|65}} crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2023 |title=Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/understanding-economics-kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-much-film-needs-earn-make-profit/ |access-date=14 February 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |quote=Made on a budget of Rs. 85 cr. (Rs. 65 cr. as Cost of Production and Rs. 20 cr. on Print and Advertisement)}}</ref>
| gross          = {{estimation}} {{INR|47.43}} crore<ref name="bh" >{{cite web |title=SHEHZADA BOX OFFICE|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/shehzada-2/box-office/|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref>
| gross          = {{estimation}} {{INR|47.43 crore}}<ref name="bh">{{Cite web |date=17 February 2023 |title=SHEHZADA BOX OFFICE |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shehzada-2/box-office/ |access-date=18 March 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
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'''''Shehzada''''' ({{Translation|Prince}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/cover-story-shehzada-is-my-first-all-out-action-entertainer-says-kartik-aaryan-56989.html|title=Cover Story: Shehzada is my first all-out action entertainer, says Kartik Aaryan|website=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=16 February 2023|quote=Shehzada is my first all-out action entertainer. I had to make sure that I left no stone unturned, and Rohit (Dhawan) had such amazing action sequences and moments that I was sure from day one that khoon pasina ek karna hai.}}</ref> directed by [[Rohit Dhawan]] and co-produced by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]], [[S. Radha Krishna|Haarika & Hassine Creations]], [[Geetha Arts]] and Brat Films. A remake of the 2020 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]'', it stars [[Kartik Aaryan]], who also co-produced the film, alongside [[Kriti Sanon]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Manisha Koirala]], [[Rajpal Yadav]], [[Ronit Roy]] and [[Sachin Khedekar]].
'''''Shehzada''''' ({{Translation|Prince}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-12 |title=Shehzada trailer: Kartik Aaryan takes on action and comedy scenes, talks about 'real nepotism'. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-trailer-kartik-aaryan-talks-about-real-nepotism-watch-101673516545716.html |access-date=2026-01-06 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> directed by [[Rohit Dhawan]]. A remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]'' (2020), the film stars [[Kartik Aaryan]], [[Kriti Sanon]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[Manisha Koirala]] and [[Ronit Roy]].


[[Principal photography]] commenced in October 2021 and ended in January 2023. The film is shot extensively in [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]] and [[Mauritius]]. The [[film score]] and [[soundtrack album]] are composed by [[Pritam]]. Initially scheduled for theatrical release on 10 February 2023, ''Shehzada'' was released a week later on 17 February, due to the success of ''[[Pathaan (film)|Pathaan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shehzada release pushed to February 17 as Pathaan continues record-breaking run at box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-release-pushed-to-feb-17-as-pathaan-continues-record-breaking-run-at-box-office-8413655/|work=The Indian Express |date=30 January 2023|access-date=30 January 2023 }}</ref> The film received negative reviews from critics and was a [[Box office flop|commercial failure]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Box Office Collection Day 3: Kartik Aaryan's Film Below Expectations With Rs 20 Crore |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shehzada-box-office-collection-day-3-kartik-aaryans-film-below-expectations-with-rs-20-crore-3797579 |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] began in October 2021 and ended in January 2023 with filming held in [[Mumbai]], [[Mauritius]] and [[Delhi]]. The music was scored by [[Pritam]]. Released on 17 February 2023, it was a critical and [[box-office bomb|commercial failure]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 January 2023 |title=Shehzada release pushed to February 17 as Pathaan continues record-breaking run at box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-release-pushed-to-feb-17-as-pathaan-continues-record-breaking-run-at-box-office-8413655/ |access-date=30 January 2023 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Box Office Collection Day 3: Kartik Aaryan's Film Below Expectations With Rs 20 Crore |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shehzada-box-office-collection-day-3-kartik-aaryans-film-below-expectations-with-rs-20-crore-3797579 |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Valmiki and Randeep start their career as clerks in the company of Aditya Jindal. Randeep, who marries Jindal's daughter Yashoda "Yashu", becomes wealthy while Valmiki remains poor. On the day of the birth of both their children, Randeep's son appears to be dead. When nurse Sulochana informs Valmiki about this, he pities Randeep and offers to exchange his baby with the dead one since the Jindals have done so much for him.
Valmiki and Randeep start their careers as clerks in the company of Aditya Jindal. Randeep, who marries Jindal's daughter Yashoda "Yashu," becomes wealthy while Valmiki remains poor. On the day of the birth of both their children, Randeep's son appears to be dead. When nurse Sulochana informs Valmiki about this, he pities Randeep and offers to exchange his baby with the dead one since the Jindals have done so much for him.


After switching them, however, Randeep's child begins to cry, having not died after all. Valmiki, sensing that his son would have a better life growing up in a rich family, prevents Sulochana from switching the babies back and accidentally pushes her off a ledge. Sulochana goes into a coma, keeping Valmiki's secret from coming out.  
However, after switching them, Randeep's child begins to cry, having not died after all. Valmiki, sensing that his son would have a better life growing up in a rich family, prevents Sulochana from switching the babies back and accidentally pushes her off a ledge. Sulochana goes into a coma, keeping Valmiki's secret from coming out.


25 years later, Raj, raised at Jindal's house, is timid and innocent while Bantu, raised by Valmiki, is street-smart and outspoken. Valmiki, who favours his own son Raj, treats Bantu badly. Bantu gets a job at a law firm headed by Samara, who is impressed by his knowledge and quick-wittedness. Meanwhile, Raj returns from his studies abroad. Jindal sends Raj to reject Sarang, a powerful man who offers to buy their company's shares but deals with drugs. Randeep watches the deal from a restaurant where Samara has a meeting. When the client misbehaves with Samara, Bantu interferes. Randeep is disappointed by Raj's inability to say no to Sarang but beams at Bantu and Samara when they defend themselves against the rowdy client. Following this, Raj becomes engaged to Samara but she and Bantu have fallen in love.
25 years later, Raj, raised at Jindal's house, is timid and innocent, while Bantu, raised by Valmiki, is street-smart and outspoken. Valmiki, who favours his own son, Raj, treats Bantu badly. Bantu gets a job at a law firm headed by Samara, who is impressed by his knowledge and quick-wittedness. Meanwhile, Raj returns from his studies abroad. Jindal sends Raj to reject Sarang, a powerful man who offers to buy their company's shares but deals with drugs. Randeep watches the deal from a restaurant where Samara has a meeting. When the client misbehaves with Samara, Bantu interferes. Randeep is disappointed by Raj's inability to say no to Sarang but beams at Bantu and Samara when they defend themselves against the rowdy client. Following this, Raj becomes engaged to Samara but she and Bantu have fallen in love.


Sarang attempts to kill Randeep for getting in his way. Bantu saves Randeep; at the hospital, he meets Sulochana, who has come out of her coma. She reveals Bantu's true parentage before dying. Bantu denounces Valmiki as his father. Aditya Jindal, Bantu's true grandfather, is fond of Bantu for saving Randeep and hires him.
Sarang attempts to kill Randeep for getting in his way. Bantu saves Randeep; at the hospital, he meets Sulochana, who has come out of her coma. She reveals Bantu's true parentage before dying. Bantu denounces Valmiki as his father. Aditya Jindal, Bantu's true grandfather, is fond of Bantu for saving Randeep and hires him.


Bantu begins to address the issues plaguing the house by patching up Randeep relationship with Yashu, which had been strained since Randeep's affair seven years ago. He also settles the dispute with Sarang and reforms the corrupt family members. He and Samara tell Raj about their relationship; Raj calls off his marriage with Samara and confronts his parents, telling them he should be allowed to make his own decisions rather than have everything handed to him. Sarang kidnaps Yashu and threatens to kill her unless Randeep gives him money.
Bantu begins to address the issues plaguing the house by patching up Randeep relationship with Yashu, which has been strained since Randeep's affair seven years ago. He also settles the dispute with Sarang and reforms the corrupt family members, Kailash and Arun. He and Samara tell Raj about their relationship; Raj calls off his marriage with Samara and confronts his parents, telling them he should be allowed to make his own decisions rather than have everything handed to him. Sarang kidnaps Yashu and threatens to kill her unless Randeep gives him money.


Bantu saves Yashu. Jindal reveals that he knew all along who Bantu was, which is why he brought him home; he had overheard the conversation between Sulochana and Bantu right before her death. Bantu unites with Randeep but asks him not to reveal the truth to Yashu, fearing she might be disheartened to know that Raj, who she dotes on so much, is not her real child. Yashu remarks that Bantu is like her son, as he saved her and the family. Yashu asks Valmiki to train Raj to be as competent as Bantu and become the CEO of their company. Bantu forgives Valmiki and mends his relationship with him.
Bantu saves Yashu. Jindal reveals that he knew all along who Bantu was, which is why he brought him home; he had overheard the conversation between Sulochana and Bantu right before her death. Bantu unites with Randeep but asks him not to reveal the truth to Yashu, fearing she might be disheartened to know that Raj, who she dotes on so much, is not her real child. Yashu remarks that Bantu is like her son, as he saved her and the family. Yashu asks Valmiki to train Raj to be as competent as Bantu and become the CEO of their company. Bantu forgives Valmiki and mends his relationship with him.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|* [[Kartik Aaryan]] as Bantu Nanda
{{Cast listing|
* [[Kriti Sanon]] as Samara Singh
* [[Kartik Aaryan]] as Bantu Nanda
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Valmiki Upadhyay, Bantu's foster father
* [[Kriti Sanon]] as Samara Singh, Bantu's love interest
* [[Manisha Koirala]] as Yashoda 'Yashu' Jindal, Bantu's biological mother
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Valmiki, Bantu's foster father and Raj's father  
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Randeep Nanda, Bantu's biological father
* [[Manisha Koirala]] as Yashoda "Yashu" Jindal Nanda, Bantu's biological mother and Raj's foster mother  
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Inspector Satish Yadav [[Delhi Police|DP]] (special appearance)
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Randeep Nanda, Bantu's biological father and Raj's foster father
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Aditya Jindal, Yashu's father and Bantu's biological grandfather
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Aditya Jindal, Bantu's grandfather
* [[Debattama Saha]] as Nisha Upadhyay, Bantu's foster sister and Raj's biological sister
* [[Debattama Saha]] as Nisha, Bantu's foster sister and Raj's biological sister
* [[Ankur Rathee]] as Raj Upadhyay, Valmiki's biological son
* [[Ankur Rathee]] as Raj, Valmiki's biological son
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Inspector Satish Yadav, [[Delhi Police|DP]]
* [[Rakesh Bedi]] as Satyanarayan Singh, Samara's father
* [[Sunny Hinduja]] as Sarang Paul
* [[Sunny Hinduja]] as Sarang Paul
* [[Vin Rana]] as Vikrant Paul
* [[Vin Rana]] as Vikrant Paul, Sarang's brother
* [[Ashwin Mushran]] as Kailash Jindal
* [[Ashwin Mushran]] as Kailash Jindal
* [[Ali Asgar (actor)|Ali Asgar]] as Arun Jindal, Aarti's brother
* [[Ali Asgar (actor)|Ali Asgar]] as Arun Jindal
* [[Shalini Kapoor (actress)|Shalini Kapoor]] as Aarti Jindal}}
* [[Shalini Kapoor Sagar]] as Aarti Jindal
* [[Aishwarya Narkar]] as Veena, Bantu's foster mother
* Sharvari Lohokare as Nurse Sulochana
}}


==Production==
==Production==


The film was announced on 12 October 2021.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-09 |title=Shehzada: Kartik Aryan to Star in Hindi Remake of Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shehzada-kartik-aryan-to-star-in-hindi-remake-of-allu-arjuns-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-3960977.html |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=News 18}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-09 |title=Shehzada: Kriti Sanon will be in the lead role in the film and Kartik Aaryan opposite lead role play |url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/shehzada-release-date-star-cast-trailer-budget-more?amp |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=JanBharat Times}}</ref> Principal photography began on the next day i.e. 13 October 2021 in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2021-10-13 |title=Shehzada: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon reunite for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Hindi remake |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2021/oct/13/shehzada-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-reunite-for-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-hindi-remake-27250.html |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The next schedule took place in [[Delhi]].<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2021-12-18 |title=Kartik Aaryan Says 'Dhuein Nikal Gaye' As He Shoots For Shehzada Amid Delhi Winters |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/kartik-aaryan-says-dhuein-nikal-gaye-as-he-shoots-for-shehzada-amid-delhi-winters-5144680/ |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=India.com}}</ref> After many sequences were shot in [[Mauritius]], filming wrapped up on 10 January 2023.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Kriti Sanon Wraps Shooting For Shehzada; Shares BTS Photos With Kartik Aaryan and Manisha Koirala |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kriti-sanon-wraps-shooting-for-shehzada-shares-bts-photos-with-kartik-aaryan-and-manisha-koirala-6801949.html |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=News18}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Kriti Sanon announces Shehzada wrap-up with Kartik Aaryan, shares celebratory pics from sets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kriti-sanon-announces-shehzada-wrap-up-with-kartik-aaryan-shares-celebratory-pics-from-sets-2319748-2023-01-10 |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=India Today}}</ref>
The film was announced on 12 October 2021.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-09 |title=Shehzada: Kartik Aryan to Star in Hindi Remake of Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shehzada-kartik-aryan-to-star-in-hindi-remake-of-allu-arjuns-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-3960977.html |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=News 18}}</ref> Principal photography began on the next day i.e. 13 October 2021 in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2021-10-13 |title=Shehzada: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon reunite for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Hindi remake |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2021/oct/13/shehzada-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-reunite-for-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-hindi-remake-27250.html |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> The next schedule took place in [[Delhi]].<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2021-12-18 |title=Kartik Aaryan Says 'Dhuein Nikal Gaye' As He Shoots For Shehzada Amid Delhi Winters |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/kartik-aaryan-says-dhuein-nikal-gaye-as-he-shoots-for-shehzada-amid-delhi-winters-5144680/ |access-date=9 April 2022 |website=India.com}}</ref> After many sequences were shot in [[Mauritius]], filming wrapped up on 10 January 2023.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Kriti Sanon Wraps Shooting For Shehzada; Shares BTS Photos With Kartik Aaryan and Manisha Koirala |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kriti-sanon-wraps-shooting-for-shehzada-shares-bts-photos-with-kartik-aaryan-and-manisha-koirala-6801949.html |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=News18}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Kriti Sanon announces Shehzada wrap-up with Kartik Aaryan, shares celebratory pics from sets |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kriti-sanon-announces-shehzada-wrap-up-with-kartik-aaryan-shares-celebratory-pics-from-sets-2319748-2023-01-10 |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=India Today}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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All the songs are composed by [[Pritam]] while the song "Character Dheela 2.0" from 2011 film [[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]] has been recreated by [[Abhijit Vaghani]] and Pritam. The lyrics are written by [[Kumaar]], [[Mayur Puri]], Shloke Lal and IP Singh.
All the songs are composed by [[Pritam]] while the song "Character Dheela 2.0" from the 2011 film [[Ready (2011 film)|''Ready'']] has been recreated by [[Abhijit Vaghani]] and Pritam. The lyrics are written by [[Kumaar]], [[Mayur Puri]], Shloke Lal and IP Singh. The background score was composed by [[Julius Packiam]].


The first single titled "Munda Sona Hoon Main" was released on 16 January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=16 January 2023 |title=Shehzada's Munda Sona Hoon Main: There is nothing beyond the picturesque location in this Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon song |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-song-munda-sona-hoon-main-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-8385333/ |website=The Indian Express|date=16 January 2023 }}</ref> The second single titled "Chedkhaniyan" was released on 24 January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 January 2023 |title=Shehzada's new song Chedkhaniyan is for Kartik Aaryan's dance fans. Watch video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-shehzada-song-chedkhaniyan-dance-fans-watch-video-8401836/ |website=The Indian Express|date=24 January 2023 }}</ref> The third single titled "Mere Sawaal Ka" was released on 2 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 February 2023 |title=Shehzada song Mere Sawaal Ka: Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon share an easy chemistry in this song about first love |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-song-mere-sawaal-ka-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-romantic-video-watch-8419376/ |website=The Indian Express|date=2 February 2023 }}</ref> The fourth single titled "Character Dheela 2.0" was released on 9 February 2023. The song, ''Character Dheela 2.0'', is a remix of the same song, ''Character Dheela'', from [[Salman Khan]]'s ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 February 2023 |title=BREAKING: Kartik Aaryan's tribute to Salman Khan with 'Character Dheela Hai 2.0' to release on February 9 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-kartik-aaryans-tribute-salman-khan-character-dheela-hai-2-0-release-february-9-2-pm/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=8 February 2023 }}</ref>
The first single titled "Munda Sona Hoon Main" was released on 16 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2023 |title=Shehzada's Munda Sona Hoon Main: There is nothing beyond the picturesque location in this Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon song |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-song-munda-sona-hoon-main-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-8385333/ |access-date=16 January 2023 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The second single titled "Chedkhaniyan" was released on 24 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 January 2023 |title=Shehzada's new song Chedkhaniyan is for Kartik Aaryan's dance fans. Watch video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-shehzada-song-chedkhaniyan-dance-fans-watch-video-8401836/ |access-date=24 January 2023 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The third single titled "Mere Sawaal Ka" was released on 2 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2023 |title=Shehzada song Mere Sawaal Ka: Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon share an easy chemistry in this song about first love |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shehzada-song-mere-sawaal-ka-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-romantic-video-watch-8419376/ |access-date=2 February 2023 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The fourth single titled "Character Dheela 2.0" was released on 9 February 2023. The song, "Character Dheela 2.0", is a remix of the song "Character Dheela" from [[Salman Khan]]-starrer ''Ready''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2023 |title=BREAKING: Kartik Aaryan's tribute to Salman Khan with 'Character Dheela Hai 2.0' to release on February 9 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-kartik-aaryans-tribute-salman-khan-character-dheela-hai-2-0-release-february-9-2-pm/ |access-date=8 February 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>


{{Tracklist
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline     = Track listing
| all_music = [[Pritam]] except where noted
| all_music     = [[Pritam]] except where noted.
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:29
| total_length = 21:29
| title1 = Munda Sona Hoon Main
| title1       = Munda Sona Hoon Main
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| extra1       = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| lyrics1 = [[Kumaar]]
| lyrics1       = [[Kumaar]]
| length1 = 3:50
| length1       = 3:50
| title2 = Chedkhaniyan
| title2       = Chedkhaniyan
| extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| extra2       = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]]
| lyrics2 = Shloke Lal, IP Singh
| lyrics2       = Shloke Lal, IP Singh
| length2 = 3:51
| length2       = 3:51
| title3 = Mere Sawaal Ka
| title3       = Mere Sawaal Ka
| extra3 = Shashwat Singh, [[Shalmali Kholgade]]
| extra3       = [[Shashwat Singh]], [[Shalmali Kholgade]]
| lyrics3 = Shloke Lal
| lyrics3       = Shloke Lal
| length3 = 4:15
| length3       = 4:15
| title4 = Character Dheela 2.0
| title4       = Character Dheela 2.0
| extra4 = [[Neeraj Shridhar]], Style Bai
| extra4       = [[Neeraj Shridhar]], Style Bai
| note4 = Recreated by [[Abhijit Vaghani]]
| note4         = Recreated by [[Abhijit Vaghani]]
| lyrics4 = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]], Ashish Pandit
| lyrics4       = [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]], Ashish Pandit
| length4 = 2:37
| length4       = 2:37
| title5 = Shehzada Title Track
| title5       = Shehzada Title Track
| extra5 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| extra5       = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| lyrics5 = [[Mayur Puri]]
| lyrics5       = [[Mayur Puri]]
| length5 = 3:47
| length5       = 3:47
| title6 = Mere Sawaal Ka
| title6       = Mere Sawaal Ka
| extra6 = King
| extra6       = King
| note6   = King Version
| note6         = King Version
| lyrics6 = Shloke Lal
| lyrics6       = Shloke Lal
| length6 = 3:09
| length6       = 3:09
}}
}}


==Release==
==Release==
=== Theatrical ===
=== Theatrical ===
''Shehzada'' was released on 17 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Movie Budget, Box Office, Cast, Release Date - Cinereveal |url=https://cinereveal.com/movie/shehzada-2023/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> Initially the film was scheduled for theatrical release on 4 November 2022 but was delayed due to production''.<ref name="release date">{{cite web |title= Kartik Aaryan announces new film Shehzada with Kriti Sanon, to theatrically release on 04 November 2022, 2022|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kartik-aaryan-announces-new-film-shehzada-with-kriti-sanon-to-release-on-nov-4-2022-1864241-2021-10-13|date=13 October 2021|work=IndiaToday|access-date=13 October 2021}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kartik-aaryan-s-shehzada-to-release-in-theatres-on-feb-10-2023-actor-shares-his-first-look-from-film-1976337-2022-07-16|title=Kartik Aaryan's Shehzada to release in theatres on Feb 10, 2023. Actor shares his first look from film|work=[[India Today]]|date=16 July 2022|access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shehzada Official Trailer - Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon - Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/shehzada-official-trailer-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=13 January 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Munda Sona Hoon Main (From 'Shehzada').Diljit Dosanjh & Nikhita Gandhi has sung this beautiful masterpiece |url=https://www.hungama.com/song/munda-sona-hoon-main-from-shehzada/99389360/ |website=Hungama Music |access-date=17 January 2023 }}</ref>
''Shehzada'' was released on 17 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Movie Budget, Box Office, Cast, Release Date - Cinereveal |url=https://cinereveal.com/movie/shehzada-2023/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> Initially the film was scheduled for theatrical release on 4 November 2022 but was delayed due to production.<ref name="release date">{{Cite web |date=13 October 2021 |title=Kartik Aaryan announces new film Shehzada with Kriti Sanon, to theatrically release on 04 November 2022, 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kartik-aaryan-announces-new-film-shehzada-with-kriti-sanon-to-release-on-nov-4-2022-1864241-2021-10-13 |access-date=13 October 2021 |website=IndiaToday}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite news |date=16 July 2022 |title=Kartik Aaryan's Shehzada to release in theatres on Feb 10, 2023. Actor shares his first look from film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kartik-aaryan-s-shehzada-to-release-in-theatres-on-feb-10-2023-actor-shares-his-first-look-from-film-1976337-2022-07-16 |access-date=16 July 2022 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Official Trailer - Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon - Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/shehzada-official-trailer-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon/ |access-date=13 January 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Munda Sona Hoon Main (From 'Shehzada').Diljit Dosanjh & Nikhita Gandhi has sung this beautiful masterpiece |url=https://www.hungama.com/song/munda-sona-hoon-main-from-shehzada/99389360/ |access-date=17 January 2023 |website=Hungama Music}}</ref>


=== Home media===
=== Home media ===
The digital streaming rights of the film are acquired by [[Netflix]] in ₹40 [[crore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/understanding-economics-kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-much-film-needs-earn-make-profit/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=13 February 2023|access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shehzada OTT Rights: Kartik's film 'Shehzada' has already collected more than the budget before its release, know how much digital rights were sold|url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/kartik-aaryan-film-shehzada-has-collected-more-than-the-budget-before-its-release-know-how-much-ott-rights-were-sold-2335751/|work=[[ABP News]]|date=16 February 2023|access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shehzada OTT Rights: Karthik Aryan's 'Shehzada' rocked before release, film digital rights sold in crores!|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zee-hindustan/entertainment/karthik-aryan-shehzada-cost-recover-before-release-film-digital-rights-sold-in-big-amount/1574178/|work=[[Zee News]]|date=16 February 2023|access-date=16 February 2023}}</ref> On the platform, the film was premiered on 14 April 2023.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=13 April 2023 |title=Shehzada on OTT: When and where to watch Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's action-comedy online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shehzada-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-kartik-aaryan-and-kriti-sanons-action-comedy-online/b407588ceb609 |website=ottplay.com}}</ref>
The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Netflix]] for ₹40 [[crore]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2023 |title=Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/understanding-economics-kartik-aaryan-starrer-shehzada-much-film-needs-earn-make-profit/ |access-date=16 February 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2023 |title=Shehzada OTT Rights: Kartik's film 'Shehzada' has already collected more than the budget before its release, know how much digital rights were sold |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/kartik-aaryan-film-shehzada-has-collected-more-than-the-budget-before-its-release-know-how-much-ott-rights-were-sold-2335751/ |access-date=16 February 2023 |website=[[ABP News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2023 |title=Shehzada OTT Rights: Karthik Aryan's 'Shehzada' rocked before release, film digital rights sold in crores! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zee-hindustan/entertainment/karthik-aryan-shehzada-cost-recover-before-release-film-digital-rights-sold-in-big-amount/1574178/ |access-date=16 February 2023 |website=[[Zee News]]}}</ref> On the platform, the film premiered on 14 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada on OTT: When and where to watch Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's action-comedy online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/shehzada-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-kartik-aaryan-and-kriti-sanons-action-comedy-online/b407588ceb609 |access-date=13 April 2023 |website=ottplay.com}}</ref> Goldmines Telefilms who also previously dubbed and released ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]'' in Hindi bought the telecast rights and aired the film on their TV channel on 24 October 2023.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===
On review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 38% based on 8 reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada - Movie Reviews |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shehzada_2023/reviews |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>
''Shehzada'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shehzada vs Ant-Man vs Pathaan box office and review: Which one to watch this weekend? |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/shehzada-vs-ant-man-vs-pathaan-box-office-review-11676701856201.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216154242/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/shehzada-vs-ant-man-vs-pathaan-box-office-review-11676701856201.html |archive-date=16 February 2025 |access-date=16 February 2025 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |quote=Shehzada has received mixed reviews upon its release.}}</ref>


[[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] wrote: "Kartik's No Allu Arjun" and went ahead to add on that: "It's nearly not enough to make an already brainless movie a better one."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |title=Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shehzada-review/20230217.htm |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref> Rahul Desai in this review for [[Anupama Chopra|''Film Companion'']] wrote: "A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer that forgets to entertain"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |title=Shehzada Review: A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer That Forgets to Entertain |url=https://twitter.com/FilmCompanion/status/1626560400681730048?s=20 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en}}</ref> whereas another critic labelled Aaryan as a "Royal Bore" synonymous to the film title. Nandini Ramnath of [[Scroll.in]] stated: "Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Shehzada' review: Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1044048/shehzada-review-rehash-of-telugu-hit-is-catnip-for-kartik-aaryan-fans |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating "With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shehzada Movie Review : With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shehzada/movie-review/98005961.cms |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of [[NDTV|''NDTV Movies'']] stated: "Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left. The obsolescence of the film's essence is difficult to shrug off."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Review: Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shehzada-review-take-kartik-aaryan-out-there-might-not-be-much-left-2-5-stars-3791189 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
[[Sukanya Verma]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote: "Kartik's No Allu Arjun" and went ahead to add on that: "It's nearly not enough to make an already brainless movie a better one."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |title=Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shehzada-review/20230217.htm |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref> Rahul Desai in this review for [[Anupama Chopra|''Film Companion'']] wrote: "A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer that forgets to entertain"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |title=Shehzada Review: A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer That Forgets to Entertain |url=https://twitter.com/FilmCompanion/status/1626560400681730048?s=20 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=www.filmcompanion.in |language=en}}</ref> whereas another critic labelled Aaryan as a "Royal Bore" synonymous to the film title. Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' stated: "Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=17 February 2023 |title='Shehzada' review: Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1044048/shehzada-review-rehash-of-telugu-hit-is-catnip-for-kartik-aaryan-fans |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}</ref> Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating "With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shehzada Movie Review : With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shehzada/movie-review/98005961.cms |access-date=2023-02-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' stated: "Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left. The obsolescence of the film's essence is difficult to shrug off."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Review: Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shehzada-review-take-kartik-aaryan-out-there-might-not-be-much-left-2-5-stars-3791189 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>


Shalini Langer of The Indian Express stated: "Only Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy come out of this Kartik Aaryan starrer with some dignity intact. That’s more than can be said about the audience. It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Shehzada movie review: It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/shehzada-movie-review-crime-to-make-such-films-in-21st-century-8450839/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Ziniya Bandhyopadhyay wrote for [[India Today]] that the film was a disappointment of massive proportions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Movie Review: Kartik Aaryan's film is a disappointment of massive proportions |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-film-disappointment-of-massive-proportion-allu-arjun-2336056-2023-02-17 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In his review for [[The Hindu]], Anuj wrote :Kartik Aaryan can’t salvage this prince of pointless banter. It's the wrong vehicle to launch Kartik Aaryan into the universe of a mass entertainer.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=2023-02-17 |title='Shehzada' movie review: Kartik Aaryan can't salvage this prince of pointless banter |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-cant-salvage-this-prince-of-pointless-banter/article66520509.ece |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Pratyusha Mishra for The Quint Magazine called the film "A Royally Painful Massy Film"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Pratikshya |date=2023-02-17 |title='Shehzada' Review: Kartik Aaryan-starrer Is a Royally Painful Massy Film |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/shehzada-full-movie-review-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-remake-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-allu-arjun |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> At Firstpost, Vinamra Mathur wrote: "The problem with the remake is it never earns the mood it wants to create."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Shehzada movie review: Kartik Aaryan has swag, but the film can't match up to Allu Arjun's original-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-has-swag-but-the-film-cant-match-up-to-allu-arjuns-original-12168852.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' opined: "Don’t expect anything to make sense because it doesn’t. The original was extremely loud and over the top, so the remake can hardly be less so."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/shehzada-movie-review-57013.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
Shalini Langer of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 0.5 out of 5 and stated: "Only Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy come out of this Kartik Aaryan starrer with some dignity intact. That's more than can be said about the audience. It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Shehzada movie review: It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/shehzada-movie-review-crime-to-make-such-films-in-21st-century-8450839/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Ziniya Bandhyopadhyay wrote for ''[[India Today]]'' that the film was a disappointment of massive proportions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2023 |title=Shehzada Movie Review: Kartik Aaryan's film is a disappointment of massive proportions |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-film-disappointment-of-massive-proportion-allu-arjun-2336056-2023-02-17 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> ''India Today'' later included the film as one of the five worst Hindi films of 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title='The Kerala Story' to 'Ganapath': Worst Hindi films of 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/adah-sharmas-the-kerala-story-to-ganapath-salman-khan-worst-hindi-films-of-2023-yearender-2478284-2023-12-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220163025/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/adah-sharmas-the-kerala-story-to-ganapath-salman-khan-worst-hindi-films-of-2023-yearender-2478284-2023-12-20 |archive-date=20 February 2025 |access-date=20 February 2025 |work=[[India Today]]}}</ref> In his review for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Anuj wrote :Kartik Aaryan can't salvage this prince of pointless banter. It's the wrong vehicle to launch Kartik Aaryan into the universe of a mass entertainer.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=2023-02-17 |title='Shehzada' movie review: Kartik Aaryan can't salvage this prince of pointless banter |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-cant-salvage-this-prince-of-pointless-banter/article66520509.ece |access-date=2023-02-19 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Pratyusha Mishra for ''[[The Quint]]'' called the film "A Royally Painful Massy Film"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Pratikshya |date=2023-02-17 |title='Shehzada' Review: Kartik Aaryan-starrer Is a Royally Painful Massy Film |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/shehzada-full-movie-review-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-remake-kartik-aaryan-kriti-sanon-allu-arjun |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> At ''[[Firstpost]]'', Vinamra Mathur wrote: "The problem with the remake is it never earns the mood it wants to create."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Shehzada movie review: Kartik Aaryan has swag, but the film can't match up to Allu Arjun's original |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shehzada-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-has-swag-but-the-film-cant-match-up-to-allu-arjuns-original-12168852.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' opined: "Don't expect anything to make sense because it doesn't. The original was extremely loud and over the top, so the remake can hardly be less so."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shehzada Movie Review |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/shehzada-movie-review-57013.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Shehzada movie review: It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/shehzada-movie-review-crime-to-make-such-films-in-21st-century-8450839/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


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Shehzada
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRohit Dhawan
Produced by
Written byAdapted Screenplay:
Rohit Dhawan
Dialogues:
Hussain Dalal
Story byTrivikram Srinivas
Based onAla Vaikunthapurramuloo
by Trivikram Srinivas
Starring
Music bySongs:
Pritam
Guest Composer:
Abhijit Vaghani
Background Score:
Julius Packiam
CinematographySudeep Chatterjee
Sanjay F. Gupta
Edited byRitesh Soni
Production
company
Distributed byAA Films
Release date
  • 17 February 2023 (2023-02-17)
Running time
145 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹65 crore[2]
Box officeest. ₹47.43 crore[3]

Shehzada (transl. Prince) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film[4] directed by Rohit Dhawan. A remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), the film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy.

Principal photography began in October 2021 and ended in January 2023 with filming held in Mumbai, Mauritius and Delhi. The music was scored by Pritam. Released on 17 February 2023, it was a critical and commercial failure.[5][6]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Valmiki and Randeep start their careers as clerks in the company of Aditya Jindal. Randeep, who marries Jindal's daughter Yashoda "Yashu," becomes wealthy while Valmiki remains poor. On the day of the birth of both their children, Randeep's son appears to be dead. When nurse Sulochana informs Valmiki about this, he pities Randeep and offers to exchange his baby with the dead one since the Jindals have done so much for him.

However, after switching them, Randeep's child begins to cry, having not died after all. Valmiki, sensing that his son would have a better life growing up in a rich family, prevents Sulochana from switching the babies back and accidentally pushes her off a ledge. Sulochana goes into a coma, keeping Valmiki's secret from coming out.

25 years later, Raj, raised at Jindal's house, is timid and innocent, while Bantu, raised by Valmiki, is street-smart and outspoken. Valmiki, who favours his own son, Raj, treats Bantu badly. Bantu gets a job at a law firm headed by Samara, who is impressed by his knowledge and quick-wittedness. Meanwhile, Raj returns from his studies abroad. Jindal sends Raj to reject Sarang, a powerful man who offers to buy their company's shares but deals with drugs. Randeep watches the deal from a restaurant where Samara has a meeting. When the client misbehaves with Samara, Bantu interferes. Randeep is disappointed by Raj's inability to say no to Sarang but beams at Bantu and Samara when they defend themselves against the rowdy client. Following this, Raj becomes engaged to Samara but she and Bantu have fallen in love.

Sarang attempts to kill Randeep for getting in his way. Bantu saves Randeep; at the hospital, he meets Sulochana, who has come out of her coma. She reveals Bantu's true parentage before dying. Bantu denounces Valmiki as his father. Aditya Jindal, Bantu's true grandfather, is fond of Bantu for saving Randeep and hires him.

Bantu begins to address the issues plaguing the house by patching up Randeep relationship with Yashu, which has been strained since Randeep's affair seven years ago. He also settles the dispute with Sarang and reforms the corrupt family members, Kailash and Arun. He and Samara tell Raj about their relationship; Raj calls off his marriage with Samara and confronts his parents, telling them he should be allowed to make his own decisions rather than have everything handed to him. Sarang kidnaps Yashu and threatens to kill her unless Randeep gives him money.

Bantu saves Yashu. Jindal reveals that he knew all along who Bantu was, which is why he brought him home; he had overheard the conversation between Sulochana and Bantu right before her death. Bantu unites with Randeep but asks him not to reveal the truth to Yashu, fearing she might be disheartened to know that Raj, who she dotes on so much, is not her real child. Yashu remarks that Bantu is like her son, as he saved her and the family. Yashu asks Valmiki to train Raj to be as competent as Bantu and become the CEO of their company. Bantu forgives Valmiki and mends his relationship with him.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was announced on 12 October 2021.[7] Principal photography began on the next day i.e. 13 October 2021 in Mumbai.[8] The next schedule took place in Delhi.[9] After many sequences were shot in Mauritius, filming wrapped up on 10 January 2023.[10][11]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Shehzada
Soundtrack album by
Pritam and Abhijit Vaghani
Released28 February 2023[12]
Recorded2022–2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length21:29
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
ProducerBhushan Kumar
Official audio
Shehzada - Full Album at YouTube

All the songs are composed by Pritam while the song "Character Dheela 2.0" from the 2011 film Ready has been recreated by Abhijit Vaghani and Pritam. The lyrics are written by Kumaar, Mayur Puri, Shloke Lal and IP Singh. The background score was composed by Julius Packiam.

The first single titled "Munda Sona Hoon Main" was released on 16 January 2023.[13] The second single titled "Chedkhaniyan" was released on 24 January 2023.[14] The third single titled "Mere Sawaal Ka" was released on 2 February 2023.[15] The fourth single titled "Character Dheela 2.0" was released on 9 February 2023. The song, "Character Dheela 2.0", is a remix of the song "Character Dheela" from Salman Khan-starrer Ready.[16]

All music is composed by Pritam except where noted..

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Munda Sona Hoon Main"KumaarDiljit Dosanjh, Nikhita Gandhi3:50
2."Chedkhaniyan"Shloke Lal, IP SinghArijit Singh, Nikhita Gandhi3:51
3."Mere Sawaal Ka"Shloke LalShashwat Singh, Shalmali Kholgade4:15
4."Character Dheela 2.0" (Recreated by Abhijit Vaghani)Amitabh Bhattacharya, Ashish PanditNeeraj Shridhar, Style Bai2:37
5."Shehzada Title Track"Mayur PuriSonu Nigam3:47
6."Mere Sawaal Ka" (King Version)Shloke LalKing3:09
Total length:21:29

Release[edit | edit source]

Theatrical[edit | edit source]

Shehzada was released on 17 February 2023.[17] Initially the film was scheduled for theatrical release on 4 November 2022 but was delayed due to production.[18][19][20][21]

Home media[edit | edit source]

The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Netflix for ₹40 crore.[22][23][24] On the platform, the film premiered on 14 April 2023.[25] Goldmines Telefilms who also previously dubbed and released Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo in Hindi bought the telecast rights and aired the film on their TV channel on 24 October 2023.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

As of 17 March 2023, the film has grossed ₹38.33 crore (US$5.4 million) in India and ₹9.1 crore (US$1.3 million) overseas for a worldwide gross collection of ₹47.43 crore (US$6.6 million).[3]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Shehzada received mixed reviews from critics.[26]

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com wrote: "Kartik's No Allu Arjun" and went ahead to add on that: "It's nearly not enough to make an already brainless movie a better one."[27] Rahul Desai in this review for Film Companion wrote: "A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer that forgets to entertain"[28] whereas another critic labelled Aaryan as a "Royal Bore" synonymous to the film title. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated: "Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans"[29] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating "With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer".[30] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV stated: "Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left. The obsolescence of the film's essence is difficult to shrug off."[31]

Shalini Langer of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 and stated: "Only Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy come out of this Kartik Aaryan starrer with some dignity intact. That's more than can be said about the audience. It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century."[32] Ziniya Bandhyopadhyay wrote for India Today that the film was a disappointment of massive proportions.[33] India Today later included the film as one of the five worst Hindi films of 2023.[34] In his review for The Hindu, Anuj wrote :Kartik Aaryan can't salvage this prince of pointless banter. It's the wrong vehicle to launch Kartik Aaryan into the universe of a mass entertainer.[35] Pratyusha Mishra for The Quint called the film "A Royally Painful Massy Film"[36] At Firstpost, Vinamra Mathur wrote: "The problem with the remake is it never earns the mood it wants to create."[37] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare opined: "Don't expect anything to make sense because it doesn't. The original was extremely loud and over the top, so the remake can hardly be less so."[38][39]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada certified 'U/A' by CBFC with duration of 2 hours 25 minutes". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit". Bollywood Hungama. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023. Made on a budget of Rs. 85 cr. (Rs. 65 cr. as Cost of Production and Rs. 20 cr. on Print and Advertisement)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "SHEHZADA BOX OFFICE". Bollywood Hungama. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shehzada trailer: Kartik Aaryan takes on action and comedy scenes, talks about 'real nepotism'. Watch". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Shehzada release pushed to February 17 as Pathaan continues record-breaking run at box office". The Indian Express. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "Shehzada Box Office Collection Day 3: Kartik Aaryan's Film Below Expectations With Rs 20 Crore". NDTV.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Shehzada: Kartik Aryan to Star in Hindi Remake of Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo". News 18. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  8. ↑ "Shehzada: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon reunite for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Hindi remake". Cinema Express. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  9. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan Says 'Dhuein Nikal Gaye' As He Shoots For Shehzada Amid Delhi Winters". India.com. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  10. ↑ "Kriti Sanon Wraps Shooting For Shehzada; Shares BTS Photos With Kartik Aaryan and Manisha Koirala". News18. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Kriti Sanon announces Shehzada wrap-up with Kartik Aaryan, shares celebratory pics from sets". India Today. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "Shehzada – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 28 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "Shehzada's Munda Sona Hoon Main: There is nothing beyond the picturesque location in this Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon song". The Indian Express. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Shehzada's new song Chedkhaniyan is for Kartik Aaryan's dance fans. Watch video". The Indian Express. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  15. ↑ "Shehzada song Mere Sawaal Ka: Kartik Aaryan-Kriti Sanon share an easy chemistry in this song about first love". The Indian Express. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  16. ↑ "BREAKING: Kartik Aaryan's tribute to Salman Khan with 'Character Dheela Hai 2.0' to release on February 9". Bollywood Hungama. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  17. ↑ "Shehzada Movie Budget, Box Office, Cast, Release Date - Cinereveal". Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  18. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan announces new film Shehzada with Kriti Sanon, to theatrically release on 04 November 2022, 2022". IndiaToday. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  19. ↑ "Kartik Aaryan's Shehzada to release in theatres on Feb 10, 2023. Actor shares his first look from film". India Today. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  20. ↑ "Shehzada Official Trailer - Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon - Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  21. ↑ "Munda Sona Hoon Main (From 'Shehzada').Diljit Dosanjh & Nikhita Gandhi has sung this beautiful masterpiece". Hungama Music. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "Understanding the Economics of the Kartik Aaryan starrer Shehzada and, how much the film needs to earn to make a profit". Bollywood Hungama. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  23. ↑ "Shehzada OTT Rights: Kartik's film 'Shehzada' has already collected more than the budget before its release, know how much digital rights were sold". ABP News. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  24. ↑ "Shehzada OTT Rights: Karthik Aryan's 'Shehzada' rocked before release, film digital rights sold in crores!". Zee News. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  25. ↑ "Shehzada on OTT: When and where to watch Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's action-comedy online". ottplay.com. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  26. ↑ "Shehzada vs Ant-Man vs Pathaan box office and review: Which one to watch this weekend?". Mint. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025. Shehzada has received mixed reviews upon its release.
  27. ↑ Verma, Sukanya. "Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun". Rediff. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  28. ↑ Desai, Rahul. "Shehzada Review: A Kartik Aaryan Entertainer That Forgets to Entertain". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  29. ↑ Ramnath, Nandini (17 February 2023). "'Shehzada' review: Rehash of Telugu hit is catnip for Kartik Aaryan fans". Scroll.in. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  30. ↑ "Shehzada Movie Review : With campy humour and action, this is just a mass entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  31. ↑ "Shehzada Review: Take Kartik Aaryan Out, There Might Not Be Much Left". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  32. ↑ "Shehzada movie review: It should be a crime to make such films in 21st century". The Indian Express. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  33. ↑ "Shehzada Movie Review: Kartik Aaryan's film is a disappointment of massive proportions". India Today. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  34. ↑ "'The Kerala Story' to 'Ganapath': Worst Hindi films of 2023". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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