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| name = Go Goa Gone | | name = Go Goa Gone | ||
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| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]] | | director = [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]] | ||
| producer = [[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Dinesh Vijan]]<br /> | | producer = [[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Dinesh Vijan]]<br />Sunil Lulla | ||
| | | screenplay = Raj and D.K.<br />[[Sita Menon]] {{infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | label1 = | ||
Dialogues by | data1 = Kunal Khemu | |||
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| starring = [[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Kunal Khemu]]<br />[[Vir Das]]<br />[[Anand Tiwari]]<br />[[Puja Gupta]] | | starring = [[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Kunal Khemu]]<br />[[Vir Das]]<br />[[Anand Tiwari]]<br />[[Puja Gupta]] | ||
| music = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | | music = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | ||
| cinematography = Dan | | cinematography = [[Dan Macarthur]]<br />Lukasz Pruchnik | ||
| editing = Arindam S Ghatak | | editing = Arindam S. Ghatak | ||
| released ={{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|10}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|10}} | ||
| runtime = 112 minutes (A version)<ref name=Runtime>{{cite web|title=''Go Goa Gone'' (15)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/go-goa-gone-2013|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref> | | runtime = 112 minutes (A version)<ref name=Runtime>{{cite web|title=''Go Goa Gone'' (15)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/go-goa-gone-2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617151622/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/go-goa-gone-2013|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 June 2013|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=15 May 2013}}</ref> | ||
100 minutes (U/A version) | 100 minutes (U/A version) | ||
| studio = Illuminati Films | |||
| distributor = [[Eros International]] | | distributor = [[Eros International]] | ||
| country = India | | country = [[India]] | ||
| language = Hindi | | language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| budget = {{INRConvert| | | budget = {{INRConvert|19|c}}<ref name="boxofficeindia1">{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=762|title=Go Goa Gone - Movie - Box Office India}}</ref> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Go Goa Gone''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[zombie | '''''Go Goa Gone''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[zombie film|zombie]] [[Action comedy|action comedy film]] directed by [[Raj & DK]]. The film stars [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]], [[Anand Tiwari]], and [[Puja Gupta]]. Set partly in [[Mauritius]], where nearly one-third of the film was shot, the narrative follows a group of friends who travel to [[Goa]] for a [[Rave|rave party]] and find themselves trapped on an island overrun by [[zombie]]s. It is widely regarded as India’s first zombie film and has also been described as the country's first [[Stoner film|stoner comedy]]. | ||
''Go Goa Gone'' was | The film was released theatrically in India on May 10, 2013.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200135/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/go_goa_gone Go Goa Gone]. Box Office India</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its pacing, editing, and inventive use of genre elements while criticizing the screenplay and its second half. Despite this, ''Go Goa Gone'' was a commercial success and gradually attained [[cult film|cult status]] for its offbeat humor and genre-bending approach. | ||
A sequel, ''Go Goa Gone 2'', was officially announced but remained in development limbo as of 2024. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Hardik | Hardik and Luv are two friends living in [[Mumbai]] with their roommate Bunny. After Hardik loses his job and Luv experiences a [[breakup]], the two accompany Bunny on a business trip to [[Goa]] in search of the distraction and relaxation. There, Luv meets Luna, who invites them to a rave party hosted by the [[Russian mafia]] on a secluded island. At the party, a powerful new drug called D2RF is introduced, though the three friends choose not to consume it due to its high cost. | ||
The next morning, the island is overrun by zombies. Attempting to flee, the group discovers that Luna is still on the island and ventures to a villa to find her. Inside, Luna explains that her friend became ill after taking the drug, subsequently turned into a zombie, and attacked the others. The group escapes the villa and encounters Boris, a Russian mafioso, who is originally Indian and his associate Nikolai, who are armed and experienced in fighting the undead. | |||
Boris and Nikolai plan to escape the island using the boat that brought them there. They provide Luv and Hardik with the firearms and instruct them to conserve ammunition, but the duo wastes their bullets on a single zombie. Boris later explains that the drug D2RF shuts down all bodily functions except the hypothalamus, leaving users driven only by hunger. | |||
While attempting to reach the boat, the group is forced to hide from a horde of zombies. Boris kills one of the attackers with a knife, saving Hardik. As they navigate the forest, they learn that the mainland has also been infected. Taking shelter in a vacant house, the group finds food and rests for the night. Boris, suspecting Hardik is infected, tries to eliminate him but relents after his friends intervene. Boris departs with Nikolai, warning the others to remain vigilant. | |||
That night, zombies locate the house and attack. The group flees and returns to the site of the rave party in search of supplies. Bunny is caught in a tent and presumed dead. As the others are overwhelmed, Boris and Nikolai arrive to rescue them, though Nikolai is bitten and chooses to stay behind. | |||
The group later discovers that Boris returned to retrieve his hidden stash of [[cocaine]]. Hardik receives a call from Bunny, who is alive and stranded on a tower. They launch a rescue mission, but Boris is surrounded by the zombies during the effort. Bunny explains that he repelled the zombies by throwing cocaine at them, which, when combined with D2RF, immobilized them. The group replicates this tactic by dispersing cocaine into the air, allowing Boris to shoot the packets and freeze the surrounding zombies. Boris is then forced to kill Nikolai, who has turned, using a rocket launcher. | |||
The group reaches the seaside and prepares to depart. As they board the boat, Boris nearly shoots Ariana, a zombie, but is stopped by Hardik, who tricks her into disembarking. The group sails away, reflecting on the destructive consequences of drug use. | |||
Upon returning to the shores of Goa, they find the city in ruins. Armed with their weapons, they brace for further danger as the screen fades to black with the message: "The End... is near." | |||
== Cast == | |||
{{cast list| | |||
* [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Boris | * [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Boris | ||
* [[Kunal Khemu]] as Hardik | * [[Kunal Khemu]] as Hardik | ||
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* [[Anand Tiwari]] as Bunny | * [[Anand Tiwari]] as Bunny | ||
* [[Puja Gupta]] as Luna (voice dubbed by [[Urvi Ashar]]) | * [[Puja Gupta]] as Luna (voice dubbed by [[Urvi Ashar]]) | ||
* [[ | * [[Fahim Fazli]] as Aziz | ||
* Meenal Thakur as Priyanka | * Meenal Thakur as Priyanka | ||
* Suparn Verma as Boss (cameo) | * Suparn Verma as Boss (cameo) | ||
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* Anuradha Sharma as Interested Girl at the Bar | * Anuradha Sharma as Interested Girl at the Bar | ||
* Avinash Serrao as Leetle Zombie | * Avinash Serrao as Leetle Zombie | ||
* [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]] as Pharmacist (cameo) | * [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]] as Pharmacist (cameo) | ||
* [[Pitobash Tripathy]] as Drug Dealer in the song "Slowly Slowly" (cameo) | * [[Pitobash Tripathy]] as the Drug Dealer in the song "Slowly Slowly" (cameo) | ||
* [[Soha Ali Khan]] as Hardik's Ex-Girlfriend (cameo) | * [[Soha Ali Khan]] as Hardik's Ex-Girlfriend (cameo) | ||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
=== Development === | === Development === | ||
''Go Goa Gone'' was originally conceived as a crime comedy before evolving into a [[zombie comedy]], blending horror with humor in what became India's first zombie film.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 May 2013 |title=Go Goa Gone: Saif's zombie research |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Go-Goa-Gone-Saifs-zombie-research/articleshow/19818844.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506005951/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-02/news-interviews/38958674_1_zombie-hunter-goa-gone-zombie-comedy |archive-date=6 May 2013 |access-date=17 January 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Kunal Khemu]], who was involved in the writing process, suggested casting [[Saif Ali Khan]] in the role of Boris. Khan, intrigued by the genre, was the directors’ first choice for the role. To prepare, he was given ''[[The Zombie Survival Guide]]'' by [[Max Brooks]], as he had no prior experience in the genre. | |||
=== Casting === | |||
Khan was cast as Boris, a [[Russian mafia|Russian mafioso]] turned zombie hunter. The lead cast also included Khemu, [[Vir Das]], [[Anand Tiwari]], and [[Puja Gupta]]. | |||
=== Filming === | |||
[[Principal photography]] began in 2012, with about one-third of the film shot on location in [[Mauritius]]. The island served as the stand-in for the fictional zombie-infested setting, with additional scenes filmed in [[Goa]] and [[Mumbai]].<sup>[4]</sup> | |||
== Marketing == | |||
=== Promotion === | === Promotion === | ||
''Go Goa Gone'' was marketed as India's first "Zom-Com," a term used to highlight its blend of zombie horror and comedy.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 March 2013 |title=Go Goa Gone trailer goes viral |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Go-Goa-Gone-trailer-goes-viral/Article1-1033675.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502080217/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Go-Goa-Gone-trailer-goes-viral/Article1-1033675.aspx |archive-date=2 May 2013 |access-date=27 April 2013 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> | |||
As part of its promotional campaign, the filmmakers partnered with [[Volkswagen India]] for a unique cross-branding initiative. A specially selected [[Volkswagen Polo]] featured in the film was chosen through a public contest titled "My Car Superstar!" conducted in collaboration with the company.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pune owner's Volkswagen Polo selected winner of 'My Car Superstar' contest |url=https://www.rushlane.com/pune-owners-volkswagen-polo-selected-winner-of-my-car-superstar-contest-1239123.html |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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The music was composed by the duo [[Sachin–Jigar]] | The film's music was composed by the duo [[Sachin–Jigar]], with lyrics written by Priya Panchal and [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The soundtrack features vocal performances by Jigar Saraiya, Talia Bentson, Sachin Sanghvi, Priya Panchal, and [[Shreya Ghoshal]]. | ||
{{track listing | {{track listing | ||
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| title1 = Slowly Slowly | | title1 = Slowly Slowly | ||
| extra1 = Jigar Saraiya & Talia | | extra1 = Jigar Saraiya & Talia Bentson | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Priya Saraiya|Priya Panchal]] | | lyrics1 = [[Priya Saraiya|Priya Panchal]] | ||
| music1 = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | | music1 = [[Sachin–Jigar]] | ||
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== | == Reception == | ||
The film received mixed reviews | |||
=== Box office === | |||
''Go Goa Gone'' was released on 10 May 2013 and had a production budget of approximately ₹19 crore. The film collected around ₹3.75 crore on its opening day and ₹12.9 crore over its opening weekend in India. By the end of its theatrical run, it had earned a total of ₹25.16 crore net domestically (₹32.26 crore gross) and approximately ₹5.56 crore overseas, bringing its worldwide gross to ₹37.82 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2013-05-10 |title=Go Goa Gone Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Box Office - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/go-goa-gone/box-office/ |access-date=2025-05-11 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== Critical response === | |||
''Go Goa Gone'' received mixed reviews upon its release but has since garnered a [[cult following]] within the horror-comedy genre. Critics praised its innovative blend of zombie horror and comedy, though some noted shortcomings in its screenplay and pacing.<ref>{{cite web |date=3 July 2018 |title=Saif Ali Khan will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2, shooting starts in January |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-will-return-as-boris-in-go-goa-gone-2-shooting-starts-in-january/story-qVDyuLiYSawbO46aaqc6XK.html |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=22 January 2018 |title=Why is Saif Ali Khan un-'Saif' today? |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/saif-ali-khan-un-saif-today/ |access-date=31 July 2018 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=24 May 2017 |title=GO GOA GONE 2: 'Zombie Hunter' Saif Ali Khan Is Returning Back To 'Kill Dead People'! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2017/go-goa-gone-2-zombie-hunter-saif-ali-khan-is-returning-back-to-kill-dead-people-261593.html |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=29 August 2017 |title=The days are not gone for 'Go Goa Gone': Raj and DK |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/days-not-gone-go-goa-gone-raj-dk-1502477459.html |access-date=31 July 2018 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]}}</ref> | |||
Piyasree Dasgupta of [[Firstpost]] | Piyasree Dasgupta of ''[[Firstpost]]'' likened the film's appeal to that of ''Delhi Belly'', commending its "superb pace" and "smart editing."<ref>{{cite web |author=Dasgupta, Piyasree |date=10 May 2013 |title=Go Goa Gone review: Saif's not the only star in the laughathon |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/go-goa-gone-review-saifs-not-the-only-star-in-the-laughathon-769705.html}}</ref> Lisa Tsering of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' described the film as starting "promisingly," highlighting its "infectious" soundtrack, but criticized the screenplay for "fizzling out halfway through."<ref>{{cite web |author=Tsering, Lisa |date=10 May 2013 |title=Go Goa Gone: Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/go-goa-gone-film-review-520986 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> | ||
[[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] | [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating, "On the whole, ''Go Goa Gone'' is experimental since something like this has never been attempted earlier. But it's fun, witty, amusing and yes, thoroughly entertaining."<ref>{{cite web |author=Taran Adarsh |title=Review: Go Goa Gone |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/546910 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421161232/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/546910 |archive-date=21 April 2012 |access-date=10 May 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars, noting, "''Go Goa Gone'' is positively different from anything you have seen before. And for the young and restless or even those who like whacked-out fun, it's a great ride."<ref>{{cite news |author=Meena Iyer |title=Review: Go Goa Gone Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/19947015.cms |access-date=10 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, summarizing it as "fun, sharp, smart and irreverent," and noted that it "pushes many of our sanctimonious envelopes."<ref>{{cite web |author=Joshi, Namrata |date=27 May 2013 |title=Go Goa Gone |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?285444}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> | ||
[[Rajeev Masand]] gave the film a 3 | [[Rajeev Masand]] gave the film a 3 out of 5 rating, writing, "So much in this film is good until it all goes nowhere in the end."<ref>{{cite web |author=Masand, Rajeev |date=10 May 2013 |title=Zombie High |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/zombie-high/ |access-date=31 July 2018 |archive-date=22 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822101857/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/zombie-high/ |url-status=dead }}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Shubir Rishi of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars, stating, "''Go Goa Gone'' is a fun watch. There are plenty of innocent-sounding, slow-exploding one-liners, which are funny."<ref>{{cite web |author=Shubir Rishi |title=Review: Go Goa Gone could have used more fun-gore |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2013/may/10review-go-goa-gone-could-have-used-more-fun-gore.htm |access-date=10 May 2013 |work=Rediff.com}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> [[Anupama Chopra]] of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' also gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, commenting, "The problem with ''Go Goa Gone'' is too much cleverness and not enough plot."<ref>{{cite web |author=Chopra, Anupama |date=11 May 2013 |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Go Goa Gone |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-go-goa-gone/story-g7pDhYkKxz0m3wvgHIKHRJ.html}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, writing, "The film would have been funnier if the second act hadn't gone into a slide. And also if Khan hadn't played Boris so straight."<ref>{{cite web |author=Gupta, Shubhra |date=10 May 2013 |title=Review: 'Go Goa Gone' aims to make us laugh |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/review-go-goa-gone-aims-to-make-us-laugh/}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> | ||
== Accolades == | |||
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | |||
! scope="col" |Award | |||
! scope="col" |Date of the ceremony | |||
! scope="col" |Category | |||
! scope="col" |Recipients | |||
! scope="col" |Result | |||
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |{{Refh}} | |||
|- | |||
| scope="row" |[[Chicago International Film Festival]] | |||
|16–18 October 2013 | |||
|Gold Hugo | |||
|''Go Goa Gone'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brayton |first=Tim |date=2013-10-24 |title=Go Goa Gone - Movie Review |url=https://www.alternateending.com/2013/10/chicago-international-film-festival-13-go-goa-gone-krishna-d-k-raj-nidimoru-india.html |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Alternate Ending}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|[[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]] | |||
|18 December 2013 | |||
|Best Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film | |||
| rowspan="2" |[[Kunal Khemu]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-19 |title=Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013: Winners List |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/big-star-entertainment-awards-2013-winners-list/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124205059/https://www.bizasialive.com/big-star-entertainment-awards-2013-winners-list/ |archive-date=2025-01-24 |access-date=2025-05-11 |work=BizAsiaLive |language=en-GB}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Screen Awards]] | |||
|14 January 2014 | |||
|[[Screen Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-15 |title=20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards: List of winners |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/20th-annual-life-ok-screen-awards-list-of-winners/ |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" |[[Producers Guild Film Awards]] | |||
| rowspan="2" |15 January 2014 | |||
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role]] | |||
|[[Saif Ali Khan]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-17 |title=Nominations for 9th Renault Star Guild Awards {{!}} Latest Celebrity Features - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/6028 |access-date=2025-05-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117182833/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/6028 |archive-date=17 January 2014 }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]] | |||
|Kunal Khemu | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|} | |||
== Sequel == | == Sequel == | ||
A sequel to ''Go Goa Gone'' was initially announced with production scheduled to begin in January 2019. However, filming was postponed to September 2020 due to scheduling conflicts among the lead cast. On 15 January 2020, [[Maddock Films]] released the first-look poster of ''[[Go Goa Gone 2]]'' on its social media platforms, announcing a planned release for March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2020 |title=Go Goa Gone 2 confirmed: 'We are thrilled to bring the characters back to life' says Dinesh Vijan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/go-goa-gone-2-confirmed-we-are-thrilled-to-bring-the-characters-back-to-life-says-dinesh-vijan/story-79JecbO5cxFMfyHArIopvM.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The project was subsequently delayed as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]]. The sequel was expected to continue the story from the first film, with [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Kunal Khemu]], [[Vir Das]], [[Anand Tiwari]], and [[Puja Gupta]] all set to reprise their roles.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rakshit, Nayandeep |date=3 July 2018 |title='I will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2': Saif Ali Khan |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-i-will-return-as-boris-in-go-goa-gone-2-saif-ali-khan-2632356 |access-date=31 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 March 2019 |title=Release of Saif Ali Khan starrer Go Goa Gone 2 pushed to 2020 due to actors' unavailability of dates |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-starrer-go-goa-gone-2-release-2020-due-unavailability-dates-actors/ |access-date=18 March 2019 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> | |||
As of 2024, the sequel remains stalled and is not in active production. In an interview, actor Anand Tiwari stated that he would be open to returning for the sequel, but noted that the decision ultimately rests with directors [[Raj & DK]] and producer [[Dinesh Vijan]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Simran Singh |date=September 6, 2024 |title=Anand Tiwari talks about his series Cadets, reveals if Go Goa Gone 2 is still possible: 'They want...' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-anand-tiwari-discusses-his-series-cadets-reveals-if-go-goa-gone-2-is-still-possible-kunal-kemmu-saif-ali-khan-3106363 |work=DNA India}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| File:Go Goa Gone poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Raj and D.K. |
| Produced by | Saif Ali Khan Dinesh Vijan Sunil Lulla |
| Screenplay by | Raj and D.K. Sita Menon |
| Dialogues by | Kunal Khemu |
| Starring | Saif Ali Khan Kunal Khemu Vir Das Anand Tiwari Puja Gupta |
| Music by | Sachin–Jigar |
| Cinematography | Dan Macarthur Lukasz Pruchnik |
| Edited by | Arindam S. Ghatak |
Production company | Illuminati Films |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes (A version)[1] 100 minutes (U/A version) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹19 crore (US$2.7 million)[2] |
| Box office | ₹39 crore (US$5.5 million)[2] |
Go Goa Gone is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language zombie action comedy film directed by Raj & DK. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, and Puja Gupta. Set partly in Mauritius, where nearly one-third of the film was shot, the narrative follows a group of friends who travel to Goa for a rave party and find themselves trapped on an island overrun by zombies. It is widely regarded as India’s first zombie film and has also been described as the country's first stoner comedy.
The film was released theatrically in India on May 10, 2013.[3] It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its pacing, editing, and inventive use of genre elements while criticizing the screenplay and its second half. Despite this, Go Goa Gone was a commercial success and gradually attained cult status for its offbeat humor and genre-bending approach.
A sequel, Go Goa Gone 2, was officially announced but remained in development limbo as of 2024.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Hardik and Luv are two friends living in Mumbai with their roommate Bunny. After Hardik loses his job and Luv experiences a breakup, the two accompany Bunny on a business trip to Goa in search of the distraction and relaxation. There, Luv meets Luna, who invites them to a rave party hosted by the Russian mafia on a secluded island. At the party, a powerful new drug called D2RF is introduced, though the three friends choose not to consume it due to its high cost.
The next morning, the island is overrun by zombies. Attempting to flee, the group discovers that Luna is still on the island and ventures to a villa to find her. Inside, Luna explains that her friend became ill after taking the drug, subsequently turned into a zombie, and attacked the others. The group escapes the villa and encounters Boris, a Russian mafioso, who is originally Indian and his associate Nikolai, who are armed and experienced in fighting the undead.
Boris and Nikolai plan to escape the island using the boat that brought them there. They provide Luv and Hardik with the firearms and instruct them to conserve ammunition, but the duo wastes their bullets on a single zombie. Boris later explains that the drug D2RF shuts down all bodily functions except the hypothalamus, leaving users driven only by hunger.
While attempting to reach the boat, the group is forced to hide from a horde of zombies. Boris kills one of the attackers with a knife, saving Hardik. As they navigate the forest, they learn that the mainland has also been infected. Taking shelter in a vacant house, the group finds food and rests for the night. Boris, suspecting Hardik is infected, tries to eliminate him but relents after his friends intervene. Boris departs with Nikolai, warning the others to remain vigilant.
That night, zombies locate the house and attack. The group flees and returns to the site of the rave party in search of supplies. Bunny is caught in a tent and presumed dead. As the others are overwhelmed, Boris and Nikolai arrive to rescue them, though Nikolai is bitten and chooses to stay behind.
The group later discovers that Boris returned to retrieve his hidden stash of cocaine. Hardik receives a call from Bunny, who is alive and stranded on a tower. They launch a rescue mission, but Boris is surrounded by the zombies during the effort. Bunny explains that he repelled the zombies by throwing cocaine at them, which, when combined with D2RF, immobilized them. The group replicates this tactic by dispersing cocaine into the air, allowing Boris to shoot the packets and freeze the surrounding zombies. Boris is then forced to kill Nikolai, who has turned, using a rocket launcher.
The group reaches the seaside and prepares to depart. As they board the boat, Boris nearly shoots Ariana, a zombie, but is stopped by Hardik, who tricks her into disembarking. The group sails away, reflecting on the destructive consequences of drug use.
Upon returning to the shores of Goa, they find the city in ruins. Armed with their weapons, they brace for further danger as the screen fades to black with the message: "The End... is near."
Cast[edit | edit source]
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
Go Goa Gone was originally conceived as a crime comedy before evolving into a zombie comedy, blending horror with humor in what became India's first zombie film.[4] Kunal Khemu, who was involved in the writing process, suggested casting Saif Ali Khan in the role of Boris. Khan, intrigued by the genre, was the directors’ first choice for the role. To prepare, he was given The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks, as he had no prior experience in the genre.
Casting[edit | edit source]
Khan was cast as Boris, a Russian mafioso turned zombie hunter. The lead cast also included Khemu, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, and Puja Gupta.
Filming[edit | edit source]
Principal photography began in 2012, with about one-third of the film shot on location in Mauritius. The island served as the stand-in for the fictional zombie-infested setting, with additional scenes filmed in Goa and Mumbai.[4]
Marketing[edit | edit source]
Promotion[edit | edit source]
Go Goa Gone was marketed as India's first "Zom-Com," a term used to highlight its blend of zombie horror and comedy.[5]
As part of its promotional campaign, the filmmakers partnered with Volkswagen India for a unique cross-branding initiative. A specially selected Volkswagen Polo featured in the film was chosen through a public contest titled "My Car Superstar!" conducted in collaboration with the company.[6]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Go Goa Gone | ||||
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| Released | 3 May 2013 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Label | Sony Music India Eros Music | |||
| Producer | Illuminati Films | |||
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The film's music was composed by the duo Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics written by Priya Panchal and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The soundtrack features vocal performances by Jigar Saraiya, Talia Bentson, Sachin Sanghvi, Priya Panchal, and Shreya Ghoshal.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Slowly Slowly" | Priya Panchal | Sachin–Jigar | Jigar Saraiya & Talia Bentson | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Khoon Choos Le" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Sachin – Jigar | Arjun Kanungo, Suraj Jagan & Priya Panchal | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Babaji Ki Booti" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Sachin – Jigar | Anand Tiwari, Sachin–Jigar, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Amitabh Bhattacharya | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Khushamdeed" | Priya Panchal | Sachin – Jigar | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:35 |
| 5. | "I Keel Ded Peepul" | Raj & DK | Sachin – Jigar | Saif Ali Khan, Anand Tiwari, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das | 1:42 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Box office[edit | edit source]
Go Goa Gone was released on 10 May 2013 and had a production budget of approximately ₹19 crore. The film collected around ₹3.75 crore on its opening day and ₹12.9 crore over its opening weekend in India. By the end of its theatrical run, it had earned a total of ₹25.16 crore net domestically (₹32.26 crore gross) and approximately ₹5.56 crore overseas, bringing its worldwide gross to ₹37.82 crore.[7]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
Go Goa Gone received mixed reviews upon its release but has since garnered a cult following within the horror-comedy genre. Critics praised its innovative blend of zombie horror and comedy, though some noted shortcomings in its screenplay and pacing.[8][9][10][11]
Piyasree Dasgupta of Firstpost likened the film's appeal to that of Delhi Belly, commending its "superb pace" and "smart editing."[12] Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as starting "promisingly," highlighting its "infectious" soundtrack, but criticized the screenplay for "fizzling out halfway through."[13]
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating, "On the whole, Go Goa Gone is experimental since something like this has never been attempted earlier. But it's fun, witty, amusing and yes, thoroughly entertaining."[14] Meena Iyer of The Times of India gave it 3 out of 5 stars, noting, "Go Goa Gone is positively different from anything you have seen before. And for the young and restless or even those who like whacked-out fun, it's a great ride."[15] Namrata Joshi of Outlook rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, summarizing it as "fun, sharp, smart and irreverent," and noted that it "pushes many of our sanctimonious envelopes."[16]
Rajeev Masand gave the film a 3 out of 5 rating, writing, "So much in this film is good until it all goes nowhere in the end."[17] Shubir Rishi of Rediff.com rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars, stating, "Go Goa Gone is a fun watch. There are plenty of innocent-sounding, slow-exploding one-liners, which are funny."[18] Anupama Chopra of Hindustan Times also gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, commenting, "The problem with Go Goa Gone is too much cleverness and not enough plot."[19] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, writing, "The film would have been funnier if the second act hadn't gone into a slide. And also if Khan hadn't played Boris so straight."[20]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Award | Date of the ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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| Chicago International Film Festival | 16–18 October 2013 | Gold Hugo | Go Goa Gone | Nominated | [21] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 18 December 2013 | Best Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film | Kunal Khemu | Nominated | [22] |
| Screen Awards | 14 January 2014 | Best Comedian | Nominated | [23] | |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 15 January 2014 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Saif Ali Khan | Nominated | [24] |
| Best Actor in a Comic Role | Kunal Khemu | Nominated |
Sequel[edit | edit source]
A sequel to Go Goa Gone was initially announced with production scheduled to begin in January 2019. However, filming was postponed to September 2020 due to scheduling conflicts among the lead cast. On 15 January 2020, Maddock Films released the first-look poster of Go Goa Gone 2 on its social media platforms, announcing a planned release for March 2021.[25] The project was subsequently delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sequel was expected to continue the story from the first film, with Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Anand Tiwari, and Puja Gupta all set to reprise their roles.[26][27]
As of 2024, the sequel remains stalled and is not in active production. In an interview, actor Anand Tiwari stated that he would be open to returning for the sequel, but noted that the decision ultimately rests with directors Raj & DK and producer Dinesh Vijan.[28]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Go Goa Gone (15)". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Go Goa Gone - Movie - Box Office India".
- ↑ Go Goa Gone. Box Office India
- ↑ "Go Goa Gone: Saif's zombie research". The Times of India. 2 May 2013. Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ "Go Goa Gone trailer goes viral". Hindustan Times. 28 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ↑ "Pune owner's Volkswagen Polo selected winner of 'My Car Superstar' contest". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (10 May 2013). "Go Goa Gone Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Saif Ali Khan will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2, shooting starts in January". 3 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "Why is Saif Ali Khan un-'Saif' today?". Bollywood Hungama. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "GO GOA GONE 2: 'Zombie Hunter' Saif Ali Khan Is Returning Back To 'Kill Dead People'!". 24 May 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "The days are not gone for 'Go Goa Gone': Raj and DK". The Statesman. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Piyasree (10 May 2013). "Go Goa Gone review: Saif's not the only star in the laughathon".
- ↑ Tsering, Lisa (10 May 2013). "Go Goa Gone: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Taran Adarsh. "Review: Go Goa Gone". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Meena Iyer. "Review: Go Goa Gone Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Joshi, Namrata (27 May 2013). "Go Goa Gone".
- ↑ Masand, Rajeev (10 May 2013). "Zombie High". Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ Shubir Rishi. "Review: Go Goa Gone could have used more fun-gore". Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Chopra, Anupama (11 May 2013). "Anupama Chopra's review: Go Goa Gone".
- ↑ Gupta, Shubhra (10 May 2013). "Review: 'Go Goa Gone' aims to make us laugh".
- ↑ Brayton, Tim (24 October 2013). "Go Goa Gone - Movie Review". Alternate Ending. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013: Winners List". BizAsiaLive. 19 December 2013. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards: List of winners". The Indian Express. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Nominations for 9th Renault Star Guild Awards | Latest Celebrity Features - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 17 January 2014. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Go Goa Gone 2 confirmed: 'We are thrilled to bring the characters back to life' says Dinesh Vijan". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2020.
- ↑ Rakshit, Nayandeep (3 July 2018). "'I will return as Boris in Go Goa Gone 2': Saif Ali Khan". Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ↑ "Release of Saif Ali Khan starrer Go Goa Gone 2 pushed to 2020 due to actors' unavailability of dates". Bollywood Hungama. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ↑ Simran Singh (6 September 2024). "Anand Tiwari talks about his series Cadets, reveals if Go Goa Gone 2 is still possible: 'They want...'". DNA India.