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{{short description|2014 Hindi film directed by Sajid-Farhad}}
{{short description|Film by Sajid-Farhad}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Entertainment
| name           = Entertainment
| image = Its Entertainment.jpg
| image         = Its Entertainment.jpg
| alt = Entertainment
| alt           = Entertainment
| director = [[Sajid-Farhad]]
| director       = [[Sajid-Farhad]]
| producer = [[Ramesh S. Taurani]]
| producer       = Ramesh S. Taurani
| writer = [[Sajid-Farhad]]
| writer         = Sajid-Farhad
| story = [[K. Subhash]]
| story         = [[K. Subhash]]
| starring =[[Akshay Kumar]]<br/>[[Tamannaah]]<br/>[[Mithun Chakraborty]]<br/>[[Johnny Lever]]<br/>[[Prakash Raj]]<br/>[[Sonu Sood]]<br/>[[Krushna Abhishek]]
| starring       = {{plainlist|
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Sachin - Jigar]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Sachin - Jigar]]<br>White Noise Productions
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]]
* [[Mithun Chakraborty]]
* [[Sonu Sood]]
* [[Krushna Abhishek]]
* [[Johnny Lever]]
* [[Prakash Raj]]}}
| music         = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| cinematography = Manoj Soni
| cinematography = Manoj Soni
| editing = Steven H. Bernard
| editing       = Steven H. Bernard
| studio = [[Tips Industries Limited]]
| studio         = [[Tips Industries]]
| distributor = [[Pen India Limited]]<br>[[White Hill Studio]]
| distributor   = [[Pen Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|08|08}}
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|08|08}}
| runtime = 145 minutes<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2288|title=Entertainment – Movie – Box Office India|access-date=19 November 2016}}</ref>
| runtime       = 145 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| country       = [[India]]
| language = Hindi
| language       = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}75 crore<ref>{{cite news|title=Entertainment (2014) – Box Office Earnings|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/600589|access-date=10 April 2016|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
| budget         = {{INR|88 crore}}<ref name="budget" />
| gross = {{INR}}94.85 crore<ref>{{Cite web| title = Entertainment's 3rd Weekend Box Office Collections | work = koimoi.com| date = 4 April 2016| access-date = 2016-04-10| url = http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/entertainments-3rd-weekend-box-office-collections/}}</ref>
| gross         = {{INR|115.93 crore}}<ref name="boc" />
}}


}}
'''''Entertainment''''' is a 2014 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film|comedy film]] written and directed by screenwriter duo [[Sajid-Farhad]] and produced by Ramesh S. Taurani under the [[Tips Industries Limited]] banner. Based on an original story by [[K. Subash]], the film stars Junior: The Wonder Dog as the titular protagonist and [[Akshay Kumar]], along with [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Sonu Sood]], [[Krushna Abhishek]], [[Johnny Lever]] and [[Prakash Raj]]. The film's music was composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], with cinematography by Manoj Soni and editing by Steven H. Bernard.<ref name="budget">{{Cite web |title=Entertainment – Movie – Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2288 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119094407/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2288 |archive-date=19 November 2016 |access-date=19 November 2016}}</ref>


'''''Entertainment''''' is a 2014 [[India]]n [[Hindi]]-language [[action comedy film]] written and directed by popular screenwriter duo [[Sajid-Farhad]] and produced by Ramesh S. Taurani under [[Tips Industries Limited]]. Based on an original story by [[K. Subash]], the film stars Junior - The wonder dog as the titular protagonist and [[Akshay Kumar]] in lead roles,<ref name="BOI Report" /> along with [[Tamannaah]], [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Johnny Lever]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Sonu Sood]]. The Film was released on 8 August 2014.
''Entertainment'' was released theatrically worldwide on 8 August 2014. The film received mixed reviews and grossed ₹115.93 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹88 crore, falling short of breaking even.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sehgal |first=Geety |date=22 August 2014 |title=Tamannaah, a television serial actress, in It's Entertainment and a VJ in Humshakals |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/tamannaah-a-television-serial-actress-in-its-entertainment-and-a-vj-in-humshakals/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516022000/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/tamannaah-a-television-serial-actress-in-its-entertainment-and-a-vj-in-humshakals/ |archive-date=16 May 2015 |access-date=16 May 2015 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The film starts with Akhil Lokhande ([[Akshay Kumar]]) getting paid for doing an ad, where he gets into a fight, as he wasn't paid the full amount of money that they had promised. This continues with a few other assignments, where Akhil constantly gets underpaid, resulting in a fight, ends the fight when he gets a phone call, and says he has to go somewhere. He then arrives on a shoot where Sakshi ([[Tamannaah]]) is shooting for her television series. After her shoot lets out, they go for a walk around the park, observing other couples. At the end of their walk, Akhil proposes Saakshi. Akhil and Saakshi go to her father's ([[Mithun Chakraborty]]) house, where they are told that until Akhil becomes rich, he can't marry Saakshi.
The film begins with Akhil Lokhande getting paid for an advertisement, but a fight ensues when he is not given the full amount he was promised. This pattern of underpayment and resulting fights continues through several other assignments. Each fight ends when Akhil receives a phone call, prompting him to leave. He then arrives on a shoot where Saakshi is filming her television series. After her shoot, they go for a walk in the park, observing other couples. At the end of their walk, Akhil proposes to Saakshi.
 
Akhil and Saakshi visit her father's house, where her father insists that Akhil must become rich, (become a crorepati) before he can marry Saakshi. Determined, Akhil visits his film-obsessed friend Jugnu's shop and informs him that he is going to visit his father in the hospital due to chest pain. However, Akhil's father, Mr Lokhande, is actually faking his illness and enjoying the hospital's luxury services. Akhil arrives just in time to witness this and goes to confront Mr Lokhande, who reveals that Akhil is adopted. He explains that Akhil's real father was not ready for a child, so Akhil's mother left, only to be killed in a train crash. Akhil survived, and Mr Lokhande adopted him to claim compensation from the railway officers. In a fit of rage, Akhil beats up Mr Lokhande.


Akhil goes to his film-obsessed friend, Jugnu's ([[Krushna Abhishek]]) shop. He tells him that he is going to visit his father at the hospital because he has chest pain. However, his father Mr. Lokhande ([[Darshan Jariwala]]), is actually acting and is dancing around with the nurse, only staying in the hospital because it has service like a 5-star hotel. Akhil arrives just in time to hear and see this, and goes to beat up Mr. Lokhande when he reveals that Akhil is adopted and his real father wasn't ready for a child so his mother left, but was killed in a train crash. Luckily Akhil survived, and when the railway officers were giving one lakh rupees for the families who are even one member dies, he adopted Akhil to claim the compensation. Akhil, in a fit of rage, beats him up. He goes back to his house, and opens the chest that he never had before, which contains love letters from his real father, to his mother, and a locket with his father and mother's pictures. He discovers that his father is Pannalal Johri ([[Dalip Tahil]]) who is a billionaire in Bangkok. Right as he finds this, on the television comes news that Pannalal Johri is dead and his 30&nbsp;billion's($480,000,000 in 2014) will go to anyone who can prove that they are related to Pannalal Johri.  
Back at his house, Akhil opens a chest containing love letters from his real father to his mother, along with a locket with their pictures. He discovers that his father is Pannalal Johri, a billionaire in Bangkok. Just then, the news on television announces Pannalal Johri's death and that his 30 billion fortune will go to anyone who can prove they are related to him. Upon arriving at his father's house in Bangkok, Pannalal Johri's lawyer informs Akhil that the dog named "Entertainment" is the heir to Johri's property. Akhil tells Jugnu, and they plot to kill Entertainment by having Akhil become the dog's caretaker, but they fail.


After arriving at his father's house at Bangkok, Pannalal Johri's lawyer ([[Johny Lever]]) tells Akhil  that a dog named 'Entertainment' is the owner of Johri's property, and is actually Johri's pet dog. He relays this to Jugnu, and they try to kill Entertainment, by having Akhil become Entertainment's caretaker, but fail. Saakshi and her father surprise Akhil at the mansion, and discover that Entertainment is the heir, causing the father to declare that Saakshi will never marry Akhil. At this time 2 brothers, Karan Johri ([[Prakash Raj]]) and Arjun Johri ([[Sonu Sood]]), the 2nd cousins of Johri, escape jail. Karan and Arjun want to kill Akhil, because they figure that the dog will die in a couple of years anyway, and thus while Akhil is attempting to kill Entertainment, they do the same to Akhil by drowning him under a thinly iced lake. Karan and Arjun hit the ground at the same time as Akhil causing him to nearly fall in, but Entertainment saves the former, and falls into the lake instead. After a lot of efforts, Akhil fails to save Entertainment but he comes out of the water and survives. Akhil realizes his mistake and learns that Entertainment is a good hearted dog so he becomes his friend and leaves the mansion. Karan and Arjun, citing their legal connections very well, inappropriately acquire the property from Entertainment.
Saakshi and her father visit Akhil at the mansion and learn that Entertainment is the heir, leading Saakshi's father to declare that she will never marry Akhil. At this time, two brothers, Karan and Arjun Johri, second cousins of Johri, escape from jail. They plan to kill Akhil, believing the dog will die soon, thus inheriting the fortune themselves. While Akhil attempts to kill Entertainment, Karan and Arjun try to kill Akhil by drowning him in a thinly iced lake. Both brothers hit the ground simultaneously, causing Akhil to nearly fall in, but Entertainment saves him and falls into the lake instead. Despite Akhil's efforts, he fails to save Entertainment, but the dog survives.


Akhil learns this news and returns. He vows that he'll get the property back for Entertainment. Akhil's strategy is to divide the two brothers and conquer. He manages to get a job as a servant at the mansion, now owned by Karan and Arjun. Akhil attempts to split the two brothers, first by introducing Saakshi who seduces the two brothers separately. However, the scheme fails. Akhil again attempts trying to split the two brothers, this time by introducing a false impression of a ghost of Entertainment the dog. The two brothers quarrel and accuse each other of illegally disguising as Entertainment and having tricked the other. Akhil's friends tape this conversation in a CD slyly, however, the CD drops accidentally and Karan and Arjun realize that all this was planned by Akhil.
Akhil realises his mistake, befriends Entertainment, and leaves the mansion. Karan and Arjun illegally acquire the property from Entertainment using their legal connections. Akhil learns of this and vows to retrieve the property for Entertainment. His strategy is to divide and conquer the brothers. He gets a job as a servant at the mansion, now owned by Karan and Arjun, and tries to split the brothers by introducing Saakshi, who pretends to love each brother separately. The scheme fails.


Entertainment runs with the CD. Karan, Arjun and their gang chase the dog, Akhil, and his friends. Akhil manages to beat them all. Later, Karan shoots Akhil, but Entertainment takes the bullet by jumping in front of Akhil. Akhil gets angry and beats up Karan black and blue.
Akhil then creates a false impression of Entertainment's ghost, causing the brothers to quarrel and accuse each other of disguising as the dog. Akhil's friends secretly tape their conversation, but the CD drops accidentally, and Karan and Arjun realise Akhil's plan. Entertainment runs with the CD, and Karan, Arjun, and their gang chase the dog, Akhil, and his friends. Akhil manages to defeat them. Later, Karan shoots at Akhil, but Entertainment takes the bullet. Akhil, enraged, beats up Karan and Arjun.


Entertainment is taken to the hospital but is unable to come back to life. Akhil, in a fit of anger, punches him but at this process, he had saved him. Karan and Arjun come to apologize to Entertainment, who forgives them. Saakshi's father gets Akhil and Saakshi married while Entertainment also marries a female dog in the same ceremony. This film ends when it shows that Akhil Johri and Saakshi Johri live a life with Entertainment and his wife (the female dog) with both of them having Kids and finally at the end it shows the social message ''Love your pets and they will entertain you all your life.''
Entertainment is taken to the hospital but cannot be revived. In a fit of anger, Akhil punches Entertainment, inadvertently saving him. Karan and Arjun apologise to Entertainment, who forgives them. Saakshi's father consents to Akhil and Saakshi's marriage, while Entertainment marries a female dog in the same ceremony. The film concludes with Mr and Mrs Johri living happily with Mr and Mrs Entertainment and their children, delivering a social message: ''Love your pets, and they will entertain you all your life.''


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Akhil Pannalal Johri a.k.a. Akhil Lokhande, Entertainment's human step-brother, Pannalal Johri's biological son and Mr. Lokhande's adoptive son
{{cast listing|
* [[Junior – The Wonder Dog]] as Entertainment Johri
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Akhil Lokhande / Akhil Johari, Pannalal's biological son and Mr Lokhande's adoptive son
* [[Tamannaah]] as Saakshi Akhil Johri / Sonia / Saavitri
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as Saakshi
* [[Mithun Chakraborty]] as Saakshi's father
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Arjun Singh Johari,  Pannalal's nephew
* [[Krushna Abhishek]] as Jugnu
* [[Krushna Abhishek]] as Jugnu
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Johnny Habbibullah
* [[Johnny Lever]] as Habibullah Sheikh, Pannalal's lawyer
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Karan Singh Johri ; Pannlal's cousin
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Karan Singh Johari,  Pannalal's nephew
* [[Sonu Sood]] as Arjun Singh Johri ; Pannlal's cousin
* [[Golden Retriever]] Junior the Wonder Dog as Entertainment Dog<ref>{{cite web |title=It's Entertainment: Dogs in films that we have loved |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-entertainment-dogs-in-films-that-we-have-loved/articleshow/38548417.cms |website=The Times of India |date=18 July 2014}}</ref>
* [[Mithun Chakraborty]] as Saakshi's father
}}
* [[Riteish Deshmukh]] as Jagtap Capsules television shopping host (cameo)<ref name="gabar">[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a588011/riteish-deshmukh-shreyas-talpade-make-cameos-in-entertainment.html Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade make cameos in Entertainment]. 1 August 2014.</ref>
 
* [[Shreyas Talpade]] as cricketer (cameo)<ref name="gabar" />
=== Cameo appearance ===
* [[Remo D'Souza]] as a choreographer (cameo)
{{cast listing|
* [[Dalip Tahil]] as Pannalal Johri  ; Akhil's biological father and entertainment's adoptive Father. (cameo)
* [[Dalip Tahil]] as Pannalal Johari, Akhil's biological father
* [[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as wannabe groom (cameo)
* [[Riteish Deshmukh]] as TV host
* [[Darshan Jariwala]] as Mr. Lokhande ; Akhil's adoptive father (cameo)
* [[Shreyas Talpade]] as cricketer
* [[Hiten Tejwani]] as the show actor (cameo)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702093713/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-02 |title=Hiten Tejwani to star in 'It's Entertainment' with Akshay Kumar |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=2014-08-11}}</ref>
* [[Remo D'Souza]] as a choreographer
* [[Sajid-Farhad]] as commentators (cameo)
* [[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as wannabe groom
* [[Kashmera Shah]] as Jugnu's Bride (Special Appearance)
* [[Darshan Jariwala]] as Mr Lokhande, Akhil's adoptive father
* [[Hiten Tejwani]] as the show actor
* [[Sajid-Farhad]] as commentators
* [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] as Akhil's sidekick
* [[Kashmera Shah]] as Jugnu's bride
}}


== Production ==
== Production ==
In February 2013, Ramesh S. Taurani announced a film starring [[Akshay Kumar]] and directed by [[Sajid-Farhad]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bollywood Hungama News Network |date=8 February 2013 |title=Akshay's next to be directed by Sajid-Farhad |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1711235/Akshays-next-to-be-directed-by-Sajid-Farhad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231215359/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1711235/Akshays-next-to-be-directed-by-Sajid-Farhad |archive-date=31 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] was confirmed as female lead in the following month.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Press Trust of India |author-link=Press Trust of India |date=6 March 2013 |title=Tamannaah to do a 'masala' entertainer with Akshay Kumar |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamannaah-to-do-a-masala-entertainer-with-akshay-kumar/377032-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309203020/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamannaah-to-do-a-masala-entertainer-with-akshay-kumar/377032-8-66.html |archive-date=9 March 2013 |access-date=31 December 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]}}</ref> In April, Taurani confirmed that [[Sonu Sood]] and [[Prakash Raj]] will be playing the antagonists, with [[Johnny Lever]] in key role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bollywood Hungama News Network |date=23 April 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar to battle Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj in Ramesh Taurani's next |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-to-battle-sonu-sood-and-prakash-raj-in-ramesh-tauranis-next/1106546/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141231153540/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-to-battle-sonu-sood-and-prakash-raj-in-ramesh-tauranis-next/1106546/ |archive-date=31 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref> The film was tentatively titled ''Entertainment''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sahgal |first=Geety |date=5 May 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar's next tentatively titled 'Entertainment' |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-next-tentatively-titled-entertainment/1110578/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141231153608/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-next-tentatively-titled-entertainment/1110578/ |archive-date=31 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> In an interview, Sajid-Farhad said that Kumar had motivated them to start their directing career and they had prepared the script for their directorial venture a long time ago.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=17 June 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar is our godfather, says Sajid-Farhad |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshay-kumar-is-our-godfather-says-sajidfarhad/399518-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622132809/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshay-kumar-is-our-godfather-says-sajidfarhad/399518-8-66.html |archive-date=22 June 2013 |access-date=31 December 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bollywood Hungama News Network |date=17 April 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia start shooting for Sajid-Farhan's film from July 1 |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-tamannaah-bhatia-start-shooting-for-sajidfarhans-film-from-july-1/1103740/0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524131824/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-tamannaah-bhatia-start-shooting-for-sajidfarhans-film-from-july-1/1103740/0 |archive-date=24 May 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> Shooting started on 3 June 2013 in Mumbai, where the mahurat shot was filmed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=KBR |first=Upala |date=5 June 2013 |title=All the best: Rohit Shetty |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-the-best-rohit-shetty-1843935 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924092007/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-the-best-rohit-shetty-1843935 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |publisher=Diligent Media Corporation}}</ref> Television actor [[Hiten Tejwani]] also made a special appearance as a TV presenter.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Press Trust of India |author-link=Press Trust of India |date=30 June 2013 |title=Hiten Tejwani to do film with Akshay Kumar |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/television/hiten-tejwani-to-do-film-with-akshay-kumar-612583 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424213242/http://movies.ndtv.com/television/hiten-tejwani-to-do-film-with-akshay-kumar-612583 |archive-date=24 April 2016 |access-date=31 December 2014 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> An audition was conducted in Bangkok for the role of the dog, Entertainment. A [[Golden Retriever]] named Wonder Dog was chosen from a total of 50 dogs to play the role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Garima |date=10 June 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar to work with a dog in Ramesh Taurani's next |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-to-work-with-a-dog-in-Ramesh-Tauranis-next/articleshow/20507200.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412212640/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-to-work-with-a-dog-in-Ramesh-Tauranis-next/articleshow/20507200.cms |archive-date=12 April 2020 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 June 2014 |title=It's Entertainment / Slurpy kiss |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/its-entertainment-slurpy-kiss/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508212035/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/its-entertainment-slurpy-kiss/ |archive-date=8 May 2016 |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> In June 2013, the producers, directors and Kumar discussed about shooting locations. Kumar expressed his wish to shoot the film in [[Bangkok]], where he had worked as a waiter and trained in martial arts. The finalised locations included Baanpradhana Bungalow in Ongkuruk, Asiatique Mall, Ancient City, Bangkok University and Ongkuruk Railway Station.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Das |first=Anirban |date=19 June 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar returns to Bangkok |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-returns-to-bangkok/article1-1078795.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231193402/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-returns-to-bangkok/article1-1078795.aspx |archive-date=31 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kulkarni |first=Onkar |date=22 June 2013 |title=Akshay Kumar's It's Entertainment travels from India to Bangkok |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-its-entertainment-travels-from-india-to-bangkok/1131611/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220233024/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-its-entertainment-travels-from-india-to-bangkok/1131611 |archive-date=20 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref>


While working on ''[[Phata Poster Nikhla Hero]]'' in June 2013 producer Ramesh Taurani confirmed that the film's cast will include Kumar, Bhatia, Chakraborty, Sood, Prakash Raj, Lever and Abhishek.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kulkarni|first1=Onkar|title=Akshay Kumar's It's Entertainment travels from India to Bangkok|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-its-entertainment-travels-from-india-to-bangkok/1131611/|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=22 June 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref>
On 1 July, shooting started in Bangkok for a three-month-long schedule, during which 80% of the film was shot.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=22 October 2013 |title=Akshay-Tamannah's 'It's Entertainment' to have an item number |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshaytamannahs-its-entertainment-to-have-an-item-number/429782-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025204018/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshaytamannahs-its-entertainment-to-have-an-item-number/429782-8-66.html |archive-date=25 October 2013 |access-date=28 December 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]}}</ref> The remaining 10% of the film was shot in Mumbai, with one song in [[Goa]] during late 2013. The shooting was wrapped up in April 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Times News Network |date=11 April 2014 |title=Tamannaah wraps up shooting for Akshay Kumar's film |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tamannaah-wraps-up-shooting-for-Akshay-Kumars-film/movie-review/33624459.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910143117/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tamannaah-wraps-up-shooting-for-Akshay-Kumars-film/movie-review/33624459.cms |archive-date=10 September 2015 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=R Kanabar |first=Ankita |date=18 April 2013 |title=Akshay, Abhishek, Riteish confirmed for Housefull 3 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/akshay-abhishek-riteish-confirmed-for-housefull-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521215609/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/akshay-abhishek-riteish-confirmed-for-housefull-3/ |archive-date=21 May 2014 |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> A few songs and an [[item number]] were shot in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=23 October 2013 |title=A promotional song in Akshay Kumar's next |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/a-promotional-song-in-akshay-kumar-s-next/article1-1138967.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520140903/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/a-promotional-song-in-akshay-kumar-s-next/article1-1138967.aspx |archive-date=20 May 2014 |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref> During the film's censoring process, the Indian Censor Board objected to the name Abdullah for Johnny Lever's character, citing its sacred nature and frequent mispronunciations in the film, which could offend religious sentiments. Consequently, Sajid-Farhad changed the character's name to Habibullah a week before the film's release. The Board also objected to a joke involving the word HIV, leading to its removal from the film. Additionally, Kumar's character using a trident was objected to, resulting in the removal of the scene.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 August 2014 |title=Censor Board objects to Johnny Lever's character name in Entertainment |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/entertainment-akshay-kumar-johnny-lever-censor-slams-bollywood-203170-2014-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810070318/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/entertainment-akshay-kumar-johnny-lever-censor-slams-bollywood/1/375961.html |archive-date=10 August 2014 |access-date=10 August 2014 |work=[[India Today]] |url-status=live |publisher=[[Living Media]]}}</ref>
 
{{quote box|quote="This film is full of love and laughter. Apart from working with Tamannaah, the best bit is that for the first time in my career, I'll be working with a dog! I've romanced women; I've played with babies; I've done every stunt under the sun. Now, it's time for me to take a cue from a canine. This film promises fun and it has got what everyone loves – dogs, dogs and more dogs."{{undue weight inline|date=January 2015}}| source=[[Akshay Kumar]] on ''Entertainment''.<ref name="WDog" />|align=right|width=50%}}In February 2013, Taurani confirmed that the film will feature Kumar in the lead role.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Akshay's next to be directed by Sajid-Farhad|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1711235/Akshays-next-to-be-directed-by-Sajid-Farhad|access-date=31 December 2014|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=8 February 2013}}</ref> Bhatia's involvement with the project was confirmed the following month.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Press Trust of India|title=Tamannaah to do a 'masala' entertainer with Akshay Kumar|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamannaah-to-do-a-masala-entertainer-with-akshay-kumar/377032-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309203020/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamannaah-to-do-a-masala-entertainer-with-akshay-kumar/377032-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 March 2013|access-date=31 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=6 March 2013|author1-link=Press Trust of India}}</ref> In April, Taurani confirmed that Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj will be playing the antagonists and that Johnny Lever was also part of the project.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Akshay Kumar to battle Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj in Ramesh Taurani's next|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-to-battle-sonu-sood-and-prakash-raj-in-ramesh-tauranis-next/1106546/|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=23 April 2013|location=New Delhi}}</ref> Sood had earlier acted alongside Kumar in the comedy drama ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kotwani|first1=Hiren|title=Punjabi mundas Akshay Kumar and Sonu Sood bond|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Punjabi-mundas-Akshay-Kumar-and-Sonu-Sood-bond/articleshow/20047017.cms|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=15 May 2013}}</ref> The film was tentatively titled ''Entertainment''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sahgal|first1=Geety|title=Akshay Kumar's next tentatively titled 'Entertainment'|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumars-next-tentatively-titled-entertainment/1110578/|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=5 May 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref> In an interview, Sajid-Farhad said that Kumar had motivated them to start their directing career.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Indo-Asian News Service|title=Akshay Kumar is our godfather, says Sajid-Farhad|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshay-kumar-is-our-godfather-says-sajidfarhad/399518-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622132809/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshay-kumar-is-our-godfather-says-sajidfarhad/399518-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 June 2013|access-date=31 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=17 June 2013|location=Mumbai|author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref> They said that they had prepared the script for their directorial venture a long time ago.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia start shooting for Sajid-Farhan's film from July 1|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshay-kumar-tamannaah-bhatia-start-shooting-for-sajidfarhans-film-from-july-1/1103740/0|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=17 April 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref> Shooting started on 3 June 2013 in Mumbai where the mahurat shot was filmed.<ref>{{cite news|last1=KBR|first1=Upala|title=All the best: Rohit Shetty|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-all-the-best-rohit-shetty-1843935|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|date=5 June 2013}}</ref> Television actor [[Hiten Tejwani]] also did a special appearance as a TV presenter.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Press Trust of India|title=Hiten Tejwani to do film with Akshay Kumar|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/television/hiten-tejwani-to-do-film-with-akshay-kumar-612583|access-date=31 December 2014|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=30 June 2013|location=Mumbai|author1-link=Press Trust of India}}</ref> An audition was conducted in Bangkok for the role of the dog–Entertainment. A [[Golden Retriever]] named Wonder Dog was chosen from a total of 50 dogs to play the role.<ref name="WDog">{{cite news|last1=Sharma|first1=Garima|title=Akshay Kumar to work with a dog in Ramesh Taurani's next|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-to-work-with-a-dog-in-Ramesh-Tauranis-next/articleshow/20507200.cms|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=10 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=It's Entertainment / Slurpy kiss|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/its-entertainment-slurpy-kiss/|access-date=1 January 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=20 June 2014|location=Mumbai}}</ref> In June 2013, the producers, directors and Kumar discussed about shooting locations. Kumar expresses his wish to shoot the film in [[Bangkok]], where he had worked as a waiter and trained in martial arts. The finalised locations included Baanpradhana Bungalow in Ongkuruk, Asiatique Mall, Ancient City, Bangkok University and Ongkuruk Railway Station.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Das |first1=Anirban |title=Akshay Kumar returns to Bangkok |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-returns-to-bangkok/article1-1078795.aspx |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |date=19 June 2013 |location=Mumbai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231193402/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-returns-to-bangkok/article1-1078795.aspx |archive-date=31 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>
 
The film was scheduled to premiere on 28 March 2014.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Ramesh Taurani's It's Entertainment targets extended weekend release|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1866227/Ramesh-Tauranis-Its-Entertainment-targets-extended-weekend-release|access-date=31 December 2014|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=1 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Tuteja|first1=Joginder|title=Akki follows in Sallu's footsteps|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Akki-follows-in-Sallus-footsteps/articleshow/20808924.cms|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=28 June 2013}}</ref> On 1 July, shooting started in Bangkok for a three months long schedule where 80% of the film was shot,<ref>{{cite news|author1=Indo-Asian News Service|title=Akshay-Tamannah's 'It's Entertainment' to have an item number|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshaytamannahs-its-entertainment-to-have-an-item-number/429782-8-66.html|access-date=28 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=22 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025204018/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/akshaytamannahs-its-entertainment-to-have-an-item-number/429782-8-66.html|archive-date=25 October 2013|url-status=dead|author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref> remaining 10% of the film was shot in Mumbai with one song in [[Goa]] during late 2013. The shooting was wrapped up in April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Times News Network|title=Tamannaah wraps up shooting for Akshay Kumar's film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tamannaah-wraps-up-shooting-for-Akshay-Kumars-film/movie-review/33624459.cms|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=11 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=R Kanabar|first1=Ankita|title=Akshay, Abhishek, Riteish confirmed for Housefull 3|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/akshay-abhishek-riteish-confirmed-for-housefull-3/|access-date=1 January 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=18 April 2013|location=Mumbai}}</ref> A few songs and an item number were shot in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Indo-Asian News Service |title=A promotional song in Akshay Kumar's next |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/a-promotional-song-in-akshay-kumar-s-next/article1-1138967.aspx |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |date=23 October 2013 |location=New Delhi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520140903/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/a-promotional-song-in-akshay-kumar-s-next/article1-1138967.aspx |archive-date=20 May 2014 |df=dmy |author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service }}</ref> The Censor Board of Film Certification in India had objected to Abdullah, the name of Johnny Lever's character in the film. The board's objection was based on the fact that the name of the character is sacred and it was mispronounced by several other characters throughout the film and this would have hurt the religious sentiments of people. The board had asked Sajid Farhad to change the character's name. They complied with the board's instructions and changed the name to Habibullah. The changes were made just a week before the release of the film. The board had also objected to using the word HIV during a joke in the film and subsequently, it was muted. Another of the board's objection was the use of trident by Kumar's character in the film. The shot was removed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Censor Board objects to Johnny Lever's character name in Entertainment|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/entertainment-akshay-kumar-johnny-lever-censor-slams-bollywood/1/375961.html|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[Living Media]]|access-date=10 August 2014|date=7 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810070318/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/entertainment-akshay-kumar-johnny-lever-censor-slams-bollywood/1/375961.html|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref>


All the costumes used in the filming were donated to the youth organization in Defense of Animals. It auctioned the clothes and the money collected in this way was used for the benefit of stray animals. Kumar also bought one clothing item. The lead actress Tammanah Bhatia stated that she would donate all the costumes used by her in her future film projects to such initiatives.<ref>{{cite news|title=Akshay Kumar auctions Entertainment clothes for strays|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/akshay-kumar-auctions-entertainment-clothes-for-strays-yoda-tamannaah-bhatia/1/375512.html|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[Living Media]]|access-date=10 August 2014|date=4 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810070559/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/akshay-kumar-auctions-entertainment-clothes-for-strays-yoda-tamannaah-bhatia/1/375512.html|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> Earlier titled ''It's Entertainment'', the teaser trailer of the movie unveiled on 14 May<ref>{{cite news|title=First Look: Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Romance In It's Entertainment|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-akshay-kumar-tamannaah-romance-in-its-entertainment-148176.html|access-date=28 December 2014|publisher=[[Times Internet]] ([[The Times Group]])|date=14 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515021655/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-akshay-kumar-tamannaah-romance-in-its-entertainment-148176.html|archive-date=15 May 2014}}</ref> whilst the theatrical trailer was released on 19 May.<ref>{{cite news|title=Trailer out: Akshay Kumar on all fours in It's Entertainment|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/its-entertainment-akshay-kumar-trailer-tamannaah-bhatia/1/362617.html|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[Living Media]]|date=19 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520060600/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/its-entertainment-akshay-kumar-trailer-tamannaah-bhatia/1/362617.html|archive-date=20 May 2014|location=New Delhi}}</ref> Politician and animal rights activist [[Maneka Gandhi]] was the chief guest at the trailer launch ceremony.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maniar|first1=Parag|title=Canine presence tempts Maneka to launch Akshay's trailer|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Canine-presence-tempts-Maneka-to-launch-Akshays-trailer/articleshow/35167028.cms|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=16 May 2014}}</ref> The producers initially wanted the film to be titled ''Entertainment'' but [[Amole Gupte]] had already registered for his upcoming film but in July 2014 Gupte donated it to the Sajid-Farhad as a friendly gesture.<ref>{{cite news|title=Akshay Kumar starrer 'It's Entertainment' undergoes title change|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/akshay-kumar-starrer-its-entertainment-undergoes-title-change/15442185|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=12 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228170332/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/akshay-kumar-starrer-its-entertainment-undergoes-title-change/15442185|archive-date=28 December 2014}}</ref> Kumar decided that the credit for the dog Junior should appear before his.<ref>{{cite news|title=Junior- the wonder dog to have his name appear before Akshay Kumar in 'It's Entertainment'|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/junior-the-wonder-dog-to-have-his-name-appear-before-akshay-kumar-in-its-entertainment/488026-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726155418/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/junior-the-wonder-dog-to-have-his-name-appear-before-akshay-kumar-in-its-entertainment/488026-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2014|access-date=28 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=24 July 2014|location=New Delhi}}</ref> Some fraudsters released a poster of the film and invited people to attend the music launch at Birla Matoshree. Producer Taurani warned people about the fraud posters.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Maniar|first1=Parag|title=It's Entertainment: Makers warn about fraudsters|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Its-Entertainment-Makers-warn-about-fraudsters/articleshow/36549480.cms|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=15 June 2014}}</ref> The film's satellite right were sold to [[Zee TV]]; though the producers did not disclose the amount, media speculated that the deal was worth {{INRConvert|1|b}}.<ref>{{cite news|last1=KBR|first1=Upala|title=Akshay Kumar follows Salman Khan as his next film 'It's Entertainment' fetches Rs 100 crore|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-follows-salman-khan-as-his-next-film-its-entertainment-fetches-rs100-crore-1951013|access-date=31 December 2014|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|date=15 January 2014}}</ref>
== Music ==
 
== Soundtrack ==


{{Infobox album
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| name         = Entertainment
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| producer     = Ramesh S. Taurani
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| next_title   = [[Bey Yaar]]
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| producer   = Ramesh S. Taurani
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The soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], with their new A&R platform White Noise Productions, including only the duo at that point, composing the background score. This marked the first time the duo worked with Kumar. The song "Teri Mahima Aprampar" was taken from the Telugu film ''[[D for Dopidi]]''. Kumar also sang one of the tracks of the film. The [[YouTube]] link of the making of the song was uploaded on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{cite news|author1=Indo-Asian News Service|title=After Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar sings for his film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/After-Salman-Khan-Akshay-Kumar-sings-for-his-film/articleshow/39051724.cms|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=26 July 2014|author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref>
The soundtrack is composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]], with their new A&R platform White Noise Productions, including only the duo at that point, composing the background score. This marked the first time the duo worked with Kumar. The song "Teri Mahima Aprampar" was lifted from the duo's composition of a song "Rowdy Fellows" for the Telugu film ''[[D for Dopidi]]''. Kumar also sang one of the tracks of the film. The [[YouTube]] link of the making of the song was uploaded on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=26 July 2014 |title=After Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar sings for his film |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/After-Salman-Khan-Akshay-Kumar-sings-for-his-film/articleshow/39051724.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819005238/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/After-Salman-Khan-Akshay-Kumar-sings-for-his-film/articleshow/39051724.cms |archive-date=19 August 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref>


The party single "Johnny Johnny" was released first. Based on a nursery rhyme, the song featured Kumar lip-synching to a female voice. The directors said about the song "...in a small subtle way, we are showing our support for women empowerment".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Indo-Asian News Service|title=Akshay Kumar lip-syncs to woman's voice for It's Entertainment|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-lip-syncs-to-womans-voice-johnny-johnny-its-entertainment-199581-2014-07-07|access-date=1 January 2015|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[Living Media]]|date=7 July 2014|author1-link=Indo-Asian News Service}}</ref> Sunitra Pacheco of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' said that it had "all the ingredients to become a new party anthem".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pacheco|first1=Sunitra|title=Watch: Akshay Kumar hit the dance floor in 'Johnny Johnny' song from 'It's Entertainment'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-akshay-kumar-hit-the-dance-floor-in-johnny-johnny-song-from-its-entertainment/|access-date=1 January 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=11 June 2014}}</ref> In a review for [[Rediff.com]] Joginder Tuteja said that the film's music "is entertaining, providing good fun at a frantic pace."<ref name="Tuteja">{{cite news|last1=Tuteja|first1=Joginder|title=Review: It's Entertainment's music is well, entertaining!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-its-entertainments-music-is-well-entertaining/20140803.htm|access-date=1 January 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=3 August 2014|location=Mumbai}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref> He called "Veerey Di Wedding" "an infectious number" and praised Mika's voice. About the song "Johnny Johnny", he said, "it has addictive beats that get you hooked at the first listening" and praised the lyrics and singers. He added that the song "will be played for many months, till the next New Year party at least."<ref name="Tuteja" />
The party single "Johnny Johnny" was released first. Based on a nursery rhyme, the song featured Kumar lip-synching to a female voice. The directors said about the song "...in a small subtle way, we are showing our support for women empowerment".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=7 July 2014 |title=Akshay Kumar lip-syncs to woman's voice for It's Entertainment |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-lip-syncs-to-womans-voice-johnny-johnny-its-entertainment-199581-2014-07-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119072904/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/akshay-kumar-lip-syncs-to-womans-voice-johnny-johnny-its-entertainment-199581-2014-07-07 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[India Today]] |publisher=[[Living Media]]}}</ref> Sunitra Pacheco of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' said that it had "all the ingredients to become a new party anthem".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pacheco |first=Sunitra |date=11 June 2014 |title=Watch: Akshay Kumar hit the dance floor in 'Johnny Johnny' song from 'It's Entertainment' |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-akshay-kumar-hit-the-dance-floor-in-johnny-johnny-song-from-its-entertainment/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212063338/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-akshay-kumar-hit-the-dance-floor-in-johnny-johnny-song-from-its-entertainment/ |archive-date=12 February 2015 |access-date=1 January 2015 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]}}</ref> In a review for [[Rediff.com]] Joginder Tuteja said that the film's music "is entertaining, providing good fun at a frantic pace." He called "Veerey Di Wedding" "an infectious number" and praised Mika's voice. About the song "Johnny Johnny", he said, "it has addictive beats that get you hooked at the first listening" and praised the lyrics and singers. He added that the song "will be played for many months, till the next New Year party at least."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=3 August 2014 |title=Review: It's Entertainment's music is well, entertaining! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-its-entertainments-music-is-well-entertaining/20140803.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195347/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-its-entertainments-music-is-well-entertaining/20140803.htm |archive-date=1 January 2015 |access-date=1 January 2015 |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |location=Mumbai}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>


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|extra4= [[Udit Narayan]], [[Sachin–Jigar]] & [[Anushka Manchanda]]
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== Critical reception ==
== Marketing ==
Previously titled ''It's Entertainment'', the teaser trailer for the film was unveiled on 14 May 2014, with the theatrical trailer following on 19 May.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 May 2014 |title=First Look: Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Romance In It's Entertainment |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-akshay-kumar-tamannaah-romance-in-its-entertainment-148176.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515021655/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/first-look-akshay-kumar-tamannaah-romance-in-its-entertainment-148176.html |archive-date=15 May 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |publisher=[[Times Internet]] ([[The Times Group]])}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 May 2014 |title=Trailer out: Akshay Kumar on all fours in It's Entertainment |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/its-entertainment-akshay-kumar-trailer-tamannaah-bhatia-193598-2014-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520060600/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/its-entertainment-akshay-kumar-trailer-tamannaah-bhatia/1/362617.html |archive-date=20 May 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[India Today]] |publisher=[[Living Media]] |url-status=live |location=New Delhi}}</ref> Politician and animal rights activist [[Maneka Gandhi]] was the chief guest at the trailer launch ceremony.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maniar |first=Parag |date=16 May 2014 |title=Canine presence tempts Maneka to launch Akshay's trailer |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Canine-presence-tempts-Maneka-to-launch-Akshays-trailer/articleshow/35167028.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119072938/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertag&topUrl=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |archive-date=19 November 2023 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref> Initially, the producers intended to title the film ''Entertainment'', but this was already registered for another upcoming film by [[Amole Gupte]]. However, in July 2014, Gupte donated the title to Sajid-Farhad as a friendly gesture.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 July 2014 |title=Akshay Kumar starrer 'It's Entertainment' undergoes title change |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/akshay-kumar-starrer-its-entertainment-undergoes-title-change/15442185 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228170332/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/akshay-kumar-starrer-its-entertainment-undergoes-title-change/15442185 |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref> Akshay Kumar decided that the credit for the dog Junior should appear before his own.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 July 2014 |title=Junior- the wonder dog to have his name appear before Akshay Kumar in 'It's Entertainment' |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/junior-the-wonder-dog-to-have-his-name-appear-before-akshay-kumar-in-its-entertainment/488026-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726155418/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/junior-the-wonder-dog-to-have-his-name-appear-before-akshay-kumar-in-its-entertainment/488026-8-66.html |archive-date=26 July 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref> Some fraudsters released a poster of the film and falsely invited people to attend the music launch at Birla Matoshree. Producer Taurani issued a warning about these fraudulent posters.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maniar |first=Parag |date=15 June 2014 |title=It's Entertainment: Makers warn about fraudsters |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Its-Entertainment-Makers-warn-about-fraudsters/articleshow/36549480.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140806170157/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Its-Entertainment-Makers-warn-about-fraudsters/articleshow/36549480.cms |archive-date=6 August 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}</ref> The film's satellite rights were sold to [[Zee TV]] for approximately ₹100 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |last=KBR |first=Upala |date=15 January 2014 |title=Akshay Kumar follows Salman Khan as his next film 'It's Entertainment' fetches Rs 100 crore |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-follows-salman-khan-as-his-next-film-its-entertainment-fetches-rs100-crore-1951013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231185000/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-follows-salman-khan-as-his-next-film-its-entertainment-fetches-rs100-crore-1951013 |archive-date=31 December 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |publisher=Diligent Media Corporation}}</ref>
 
== Release ==
''Entertainment'' was theatrically released worldwide on 2850 screens on 8 August 2014.<ref name="budget" />


Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' praised the film's humour, Kumar's performance and his chemistry with Junior, especially in comic scenes. She stated that though the dog was not a good actor yet "his eyes can melt your heart." She said that the directors could have kept the film "tight".<ref>{{cite news |last=Iyer|first=Meena| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Entertainment/movie-review/39875295.cms | title=Entertainment | work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]| date=8 August 2014 | access-date=8 August 2014}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Mihir Fadnavis of ''[[Firstpost]]'' called it a "sheer genius" and said that it was Kumar's funniest film since ''Hera Pheri''. He wrote that the film satirised all of the Sajid-Farhad films and took "potshots at everything that is wrong with desi cinema and television." He also appreciated the scene transitions and called it "technically great."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fadnavis|first1=Mihir|title=Entertainment review: It is Akshay Kumar's funniest film since Hera Pheri|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/entertainment-review-it-is-akshay-kumars-funniest-film-since-hera-pheri-1655673.html|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[Firstpost]]|publisher=[[Network 18]]|date=10 August 2014}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]''{{'s}} Sweta Kaushal criticised the screenplay, Kumar and Prakash Raj's acting. She said that Bhatia "[did not] have much to do" and Chakraborty did not have much screenspace. However, she praised Abhishek's comedy and said that it was the "[only] bright spark in the film." She concluded her review by saying that the film was neither a "great piece of art" nor entertaining.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kaushal |first1=Sweta |title=Movie review: Akshay Kumar's Entertainment is a film you can totally miss |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-entertainment-fails-to-entertain/article1-1249700.aspx |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |date=8 August 2014 |location=New Delhi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228114415/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-entertainment-fails-to-entertain/article1-1249700.aspx |archive-date=28 December 2014 |df=dmy }}{{rating|1|5}}</ref> Prior to the film's release, ''Hindustan Times'' published an article titled ''Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment'' and criticed the film's story, songs and dialogues.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kaushal |first1=Sweta |title=Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/four-reasons-why-you-shouldn-t-waste-your-time-on-entertainment/article1-1249231.aspx |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |date=7 August 2014 |location=New Delhi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228114407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/four-reasons-why-you-shouldn-t-waste-your-time-on-entertainment/article1-1249231.aspx |archive-date=28 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> Shubha Shetty-Saha of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' wrote "''Entertainment'' pleasantly surprises with its delightful absurdity and sure gets you roaring with laughter at several points." She called it a child friendly film and appreciated the dialogues and the performance given by the actors. However, Saha stated that the pace of the film's second half was slowed down by the excessive melodrama.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shetty-Saha|first1=Shubha|title=Movie Review: 'Entertainment'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-entertainment/15515188|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=8 August 2014}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Indian Express]]'', Shubhra Gupta called the film "dull and loud". She criticised the film's story and dialogues.<ref name="Review">{{cite news|last1=Gupta|first1=Shubhra|title='Entertainment' movie review: Akshay Kumar's film is dull and loud|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/entertainment-movie-review-akshay-kumars-film-is-dull-and-loud/|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=8 August 2014|location=New Delhi}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref> Rohit Khilnani of ''[[India Today]]'' appreciated Kumar, Bhatia and Lever's performance and wrote that the rest of the cast was wasted. He criticised the plot and called it "senseless and full of loopholes."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khilnani|first1=Rohit|title=Movie review: It's called Entertainment but only if that was enough!|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-entertainment-akshay-kuamr-tamannash-bhatia--sajid-farhad/1/376078.html|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[Living Media]]|date=8 August 2014}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref>
== Reception ==
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=== Critical response ===
| quote = "[Entertainment] is the film which misses the point entirely : it is dull and loud, with a brow so lowered that it reaches the floor."|source = &nbsp;– Shubhra Gupta in her review for ''[[The Indian Express]]''.<ref name="Review" />|align = left|width =25%}}
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] wrote "''Entertainment'' is unapologetically filmi in its trappings, treatment, thought." She further wrote that the film was "mostly a garrulous, occasionally comical farce that intermittently serves as reminder that in the search of "entertainment, entertainment, entertainment" one can always rely on the delightfully loony Johnny Lever."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Verma|first1=Sukanya|title=Review: Entertainment is a comical farce|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-entertainment-is-a-comical-farce/20140808.htm|access-date=28 December 2014|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=8 August 2014|location=Mumbai}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Gayatri Sankar of [[Zee News]] called Kumar's acting one of the best comic performances he had given so far. She also appreciated the film's screenplay, cinematography, dialogues and the actor's portrayal of their respective characters. She wrote that a few of the songs could have been removed and the directors had succeeded in giving the message of treating "animals with respect and love".<ref>{{cite news |last=Sankar|first=Gayatri| url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/entertainment-review-simple-lighthearted-comedy-total-paisa-vasool_159736.html | title='Entertainment' review: Simple lighthearted comedy, total paisa vasool
| publisher=[[Zee News]] | date=8 August 2014 | access-date=8 August 2014}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Writing for [[CNN-IBN]], [[Rajeev Masand]] termed the film's humour repetitive and lazy. He criticised the film's story but appreciated Lever's performance by calling him "the single saving grace in this overcooked, misguided comedy".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Masand|first1=Rajeev|author-link1=Rajeev Masand|title='Entertainment' review: The humour isn't just slapstick , it's also repetitive and lazy|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/entertainment-review-the-humour-isnt-just-slapstick--its-also-repetitive-and-lazy/491077-47-84.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811171938/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/entertainment-review-the-humour-isnt-just-slapstick--its-also-repetitive-and-lazy/491077-47-84.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2014|access-date=28 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=9 August 2014}}{{rating|0.5|5}}</ref> In his review for [[Bollywood Hungama]], critic [[Taran Adarsh]] praised the humorous writing and the comedic acting talents of the actors. He called the film "a joy ride that lives up to its title."<ref>{{cite news | last=Adarsh|first= Taran| author-link= Taran Adarsh
| url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/600589 | title=Entertainment (2014) : Hindi movie critic review by Taran Adarsh| publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=7 August 2014 | access-date=7 August 2014}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> However, ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' called it a commercial failure and Tamannah Bhatia's third disaster in a row.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rakshit |first1=Nayandeep |title=Akshay Kumar's 'Entertainment' fails to weave magic at the box office |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-s-entertainment-fails-to-weave-magic-at-the-box-office-2011191 |access-date=27 December 2014 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |publisher=Diligent Media Corporation |date=16 August 2014 |location=Mumbai }}{{cite news|title=Entertainment |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/entertainment |access-date=27 December 2014 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227161706/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/entertainment |archive-date=27 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>


== Box office ==
Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' praised the film's humour, Kumar's performance and his chemistry with Junior, especially in comic scenes. She stated that though the dog was not a good actor yet "his eyes can melt your heart." She said that the directors could have kept the film "tight".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Iyer |first=Meena |date=8 August 2014 |title=Entertainment |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Entertainment/movie-review/39875295.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929040144/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Entertainment/movie-review/39875295.cms |archive-date=29 September 2014 |access-date=8 August 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]]}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> Mihir Fadnavis of ''[[Firstpost]]'' called it a "sheer genius" and said that it was Kumar's funniest film since ''Hera Pheri''. He wrote that the film satirised all of the Sajid-Farhad films and took "potshots at everything that is wrong with desi cinema and television." He also appreciated the scene transitions and called it "technically great."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fadnavis |first=Mihir |date=10 August 2014 |title=Entertainment review: It is Akshay Kumar's funniest film since Hera Pheri |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/entertainment-review-it-is-akshay-kumars-funniest-film-since-hera-pheri-1655673.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106082536/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/entertainment-review-it-is-akshay-kumars-funniest-film-since-hera-pheri-1655673.html |archive-date=6 January 2015 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Firstpost]] |publisher=[[Network 18]]}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]''{{'s}} Sweta Kaushal criticised the screenplay, Kumar and Prakash Raj's acting. She said that Bhatia "[did not] have much to do" and Chakraborty did not have much screenspace. However, she praised Abhishek's comedy and said that it was the "[only] bright spark in the film." She concluded her review by saying that the film was neither a "great piece of art" nor entertaining.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=8 August 2014 |title=Movie review: Akshay Kumar's Entertainment is a film you can totally miss |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-entertainment-fails-to-entertain/article1-1249700.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228114415/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-entertainment-fails-to-entertain/article1-1249700.aspx |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |location=New Delhi}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref>


''Entertainment'' was a commercial success, earning {{INRConvert|1.03|b}} worldwide at the box office.
Prior to the film's release, ''Hindustan Times'' published an article titled ''Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment'' and criticised the film's story, songs and dialogues.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=7 August 2014 |title=Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/four-reasons-why-you-shouldn-t-waste-your-time-on-entertainment/article1-1249231.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228114407/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/four-reasons-why-you-shouldn-t-waste-your-time-on-entertainment/article1-1249231.aspx |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref> Shubha Shetty-Saha of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' wrote "''Entertainment'' pleasantly surprises with its delightful absurdity and sure gets you roaring with laughter at several points." She called it a child friendly film and appreciated the dialogues and the performance given by the actors. However, Saha stated that the pace of the film's second half was slowed down by the excessive melodrama.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shetty-Saha |first=Shubha |date=8 August 2014 |title=Movie Review: 'Entertainment' |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-entertainment/15515188 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228112957/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/movie-review-entertainment/15515188 |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[Mid-Day]]}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote, "[Entertainment] is the film which misses the point entirely : it is dull and loud, with a brow so lowered that it reaches the floor." She also criticised the film's story and dialogues.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=8 August 2014 |title='Entertainment' movie review: Akshay Kumar's film is dull and loud |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/entertainment-movie-review-akshay-kumars-film-is-dull-and-loud/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209034756/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/entertainment-movie-review-akshay-kumars-film-is-dull-and-loud/ |archive-date=9 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=New Delhi}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref> Rohit Khilnani of ''[[India Today]]'' appreciated Kumar, Bhatia and Lever's performance and wrote that the rest of the cast was wasted. He criticised the plot and called it "senseless and full of loopholes."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Khilnani |first=Rohit |date=8 August 2014 |title=Movie review: It's called Entertainment but only if that was enough! |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/movie-review-entertainment-akshay-kuamr-tamannash-bhatia-sajid-farhad-203257-2014-08-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228122327/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-entertainment-akshay-kuamr-tamannash-bhatia--sajid-farhad/1/376078.html |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |work=[[India Today]] |publisher=[[Living Media]]}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref>


The film released on 8 August and collected {{INRConvert|112|m}} on the same day.<ref name="Three-Days" /> However, the performance at multiplexes in metropolitan areas was low.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network|title=Entertainment First Day Business Early Estimate|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentfirstdaybusinessearlyestimate|access-date=27 December 2014|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227153257/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentfirstdaybusinessearlyestimate|archive-date=27 December 2014}}</ref> On the third day of release it collected about {{INRConvert|140|m}}.<ref name="Three-Days">{{cite news|last1=Mehta|first1=Ankita|title='Entertainment' Box Office Collection: Akshay Starrer Performs Well but Fails to Beat 'Tees Maar Khan' 3 Day Total|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/entertainment-box-office-collection-akshay-starrer-performs-well-fails-beat-tees-maar-khan-3-606563|access-date=27 December 2014|work=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> During its first weekend it managed to gross {{INRConvert|367|m}} and Indian film website [[Bollywood Hungama]] declared it Akshay Kumar's 7th highest opening weekend grosser.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Box Office: Entertainment becomes Akshay's 7th Highest Opening Weekend grosser|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/371|access-date=27 December 2014|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> ''Entertainment'' recorded the ninth highest opening weekend collection of 2014.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network|title=Top Ten Opening Weekends 2014 – Kick Tops Entertainment Ninth|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/toptendomesticopeningweekends2014kicktopsentertainmentninth|access-date=27 December 2014|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> In its first 5 days of screening it collected around {{INRConvert|420|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network |title=Entertainment Tuesday Business |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmenttuesdaybusiness |access-date=27 December 2014 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=13 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227180449/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmenttuesdaybusiness |archive-date=27 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> In its first week the film grossed {{INRConvert|565|m}} at the Indian Box office.<ref>{{cite news|title='Entertainment' box office collections hit Rs 60 cr, Akshay Kumar continues to cruise|url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/entertainment-box-office-collections-hit-rs-60-cr-akshay-kumar-continues-to-cruise/1279770|access-date=27 December 2014|work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|date=16 August 2014|location=Mumbai}}</ref>
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] wrote "''Entertainment'' is unapologetically filmi in its trappings, treatment, thought." She further wrote that the film was "mostly a garrulous, occasionally comical farce that intermittently serves as reminder that in the search of "entertainment, entertainment, entertainment" one can always rely on the delightfully loony Johnny Lever."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=8 August 2014 |title=Review: Entertainment is a comical farce |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-entertainment-is-a-comical-farce/20140808.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228103446/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-entertainment-is-a-comical-farce/20140808.htm |archive-date=28 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |location=Mumbai}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Gayatri Sankar of [[Zee News]] called Kumar's acting one of the best comic performances he had given so far. She also appreciated the film's screenplay, cinematography, dialogues and the actor's portrayal of their respective characters. She wrote that a few of the songs could have been removed and the directors had succeeded in giving the message of treating "animals with respect and love".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sankar |first=Gayatri |date=8 August 2014 |title='Entertainment' review: Simple lighthearted comedy, total paisa vasool |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/entertainment-review-simple-lighthearted-comedy-total-paisa-vasool_159736.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809094303/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/entertainment-review-simple-lighthearted-comedy-total-paisa-vasool_159736.html |archive-date=9 August 2014 |access-date=8 August 2014 |publisher=[[Zee News]]}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Writing for [[CNN-IBN]], [[Rajeev Masand]] termed the film's humour repetitive and lazy. He criticised the film's story but appreciated Lever's performance by calling him "the single saving grace in this overcooked, misguided comedy".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |author-link=Rajeev Masand |date=9 August 2014 |title='Entertainment' review: The humour isn't just slapstick , it's also repetitive and lazy |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/entertainment-review-the-humour-isnt-just-slapstick--its-also-repetitive-and-lazy/491077-47-84.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811171938/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/entertainment-review-the-humour-isnt-just-slapstick--its-also-repetitive-and-lazy/491077-47-84.html |archive-date=11 August 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]}}{{rating|0.5|5}}</ref> In his review for [[Bollywood Hungama]], critic [[Taran Adarsh]] praised the humorous writing and the comedic acting talents of the actors. He called the film "a joy ride that lives up to its title."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |author-link=Taran Adarsh |date=7 August 2014 |title=Entertainment (2014) : Hindi movie critic review by Taran Adarsh |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/600589 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015020248/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/600589 |archive-date=15 October 2013 |access-date=7 August 2014 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> However, ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' called it a commercial failure and Tamannaah Bhatia's third disaster in a row.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rakshit |first=Nayandeep |date=16 August 2014 |title=Akshay Kumar's 'Entertainment' fails to weave magic at the box office |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-s-entertainment-fails-to-weave-magic-at-the-box-office-2011191 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227172101/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-s-entertainment-fails-to-weave-magic-at-the-box-office-2011191 |archive-date=27 December 2014 |access-date=27 December 2014 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |publisher=Diligent Media Corporation |location=Mumbai}}</ref>


It grossed {{INRConvert|155|m}} on its second Friday, which was a national holiday. The film received tough competition from [[Ajay Devgan]] starrer ''[[Singham Returns]]'' which released on the same day. ''Entertainment'' was declared a hit film and trade analysts expected that it would be able to gross {{INRConvert|700|m}} during its total run.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mehta|first1=Ankita|title='Entertainment' Box Office Collection: Akshay Starrer Benefits from Independence Day Holiday|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/entertainment-box-office-collection-akshay-starrer-benefits-independence-day-holiday-606950|access-date=27 December 2014|work=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|date=16 August 2014}}</ref> In its second weekend it added approx. {{INRConvert|82.5|m}} more to its total collection.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network |title=Entertainment Grosses 58 Crore in Ten Days |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentgrosses58croreintendays |access-date=27 December 2014 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |date=18 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227184739/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentgrosses58croreintendays |archive-date=27 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> Till second week the film's total collection had reached approx. {{INRConvert|620|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network|title=Entertainment Has Decent Second Week|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmenthasdecentsecondweek|access-date=27 December 2014|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|date=22 August 2014}}</ref> However, it performed poorly during the third weekend and collected around {{INRConvert|13.0|m}}.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Box Office India Trade Network|title=Entertainmnet Third Weekend Business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmnetthirdweekendbusiness|access-date=27 December 2014|publisher=[[Box Office India]]|date=25 August 2014}}</ref> The film's producer Ramesh Taurani expected the film to do better business but was happy with the overall performance.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rege|first1=Harshada|title=Akshay Kumar is the real king of box office every year|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-akshay-kumar-is-the-real-king-of-box-office-every-year-2012603|access-date=27 December 2014|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|date=22 August 2014|location=Mumbai}}</ref>
=== Box office ===
''Entertainment'' earned approximately ₹11 crore on its first day at the box office and grossed ₹56.50 crore in its first week.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Box Office India Trade Network |date=8 August 2014 |title=Entertainment First Day Business Early Estimate |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentfirstdaybusinessearlyestimate |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227153257/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/entertainmentfirstdaybusinessearlyestimate |archive-date=27 December 2014 |access-date=27 December 2014 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2014 |title='Entertainment' box office collections hit Rs 60 cr, Akshay Kumar continues to cruise |url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/entertainment-box-office-collections-hit-rs-60-cr-akshay-kumar-continues-to-cruise/1279770 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227153052/http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/entertainment-box-office-collections-hit-rs-60-cr-akshay-kumar-continues-to-cruise/1279770 |archive-date=27 December 2014 |access-date=27 December 2014 |work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]] |location=Mumbai}}</ref> The film collected a total of ₹115.93 crore during its theatrical run.<ref name="boc">{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=5 January 2024 |title=Entertainment Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/entertainment/box-office/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803053256/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/600589 |archive-date=3 August 2016 |access-date=1 June 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>


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Not to be confused with Entertainment (2015 film).
Entertainment
Entertainment
Directed bySajid-Farhad
Produced byRamesh S. Taurani
Written bySajid-Farhad
Story byK. Subhash
Starring
Music bySachin–Jigar
CinematographyManoj Soni
Edited bySteven H. Bernard
Production
company
Distributed byPen Studios
Release date
  • 8 August 2014 (2014-08-08)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹88 crore[1]
Box office₹115.93 crore[2]

Entertainment is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by screenwriter duo Sajid-Farhad and produced by Ramesh S. Taurani under the Tips Industries Limited banner. Based on an original story by K. Subash, the film stars Junior: The Wonder Dog as the titular protagonist and Akshay Kumar, along with Tamannaah Bhatia, Mithun Chakraborty, Sonu Sood, Krushna Abhishek, Johnny Lever and Prakash Raj. The film's music was composed by Sachin–Jigar, with cinematography by Manoj Soni and editing by Steven H. Bernard.[1]

Entertainment was released theatrically worldwide on 8 August 2014. The film received mixed reviews and grossed ₹115.93 crore at the box office against a budget of ₹88 crore, falling short of breaking even.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film begins with Akhil Lokhande getting paid for an advertisement, but a fight ensues when he is not given the full amount he was promised. This pattern of underpayment and resulting fights continues through several other assignments. Each fight ends when Akhil receives a phone call, prompting him to leave. He then arrives on a shoot where Saakshi is filming her television series. After her shoot, they go for a walk in the park, observing other couples. At the end of their walk, Akhil proposes to Saakshi.

Akhil and Saakshi visit her father's house, where her father insists that Akhil must become rich, (become a crorepati) before he can marry Saakshi. Determined, Akhil visits his film-obsessed friend Jugnu's shop and informs him that he is going to visit his father in the hospital due to chest pain. However, Akhil's father, Mr Lokhande, is actually faking his illness and enjoying the hospital's luxury services. Akhil arrives just in time to witness this and goes to confront Mr Lokhande, who reveals that Akhil is adopted. He explains that Akhil's real father was not ready for a child, so Akhil's mother left, only to be killed in a train crash. Akhil survived, and Mr Lokhande adopted him to claim compensation from the railway officers. In a fit of rage, Akhil beats up Mr Lokhande.

Back at his house, Akhil opens a chest containing love letters from his real father to his mother, along with a locket with their pictures. He discovers that his father is Pannalal Johri, a billionaire in Bangkok. Just then, the news on television announces Pannalal Johri's death and that his 30 billion fortune will go to anyone who can prove they are related to him. Upon arriving at his father's house in Bangkok, Pannalal Johri's lawyer informs Akhil that the dog named "Entertainment" is the heir to Johri's property. Akhil tells Jugnu, and they plot to kill Entertainment by having Akhil become the dog's caretaker, but they fail.

Saakshi and her father visit Akhil at the mansion and learn that Entertainment is the heir, leading Saakshi's father to declare that she will never marry Akhil. At this time, two brothers, Karan and Arjun Johri, second cousins of Johri, escape from jail. They plan to kill Akhil, believing the dog will die soon, thus inheriting the fortune themselves. While Akhil attempts to kill Entertainment, Karan and Arjun try to kill Akhil by drowning him in a thinly iced lake. Both brothers hit the ground simultaneously, causing Akhil to nearly fall in, but Entertainment saves him and falls into the lake instead. Despite Akhil's efforts, he fails to save Entertainment, but the dog survives.

Akhil realises his mistake, befriends Entertainment, and leaves the mansion. Karan and Arjun illegally acquire the property from Entertainment using their legal connections. Akhil learns of this and vows to retrieve the property for Entertainment. His strategy is to divide and conquer the brothers. He gets a job as a servant at the mansion, now owned by Karan and Arjun, and tries to split the brothers by introducing Saakshi, who pretends to love each brother separately. The scheme fails.

Akhil then creates a false impression of Entertainment's ghost, causing the brothers to quarrel and accuse each other of disguising as the dog. Akhil's friends secretly tape their conversation, but the CD drops accidentally, and Karan and Arjun realise Akhil's plan. Entertainment runs with the CD, and Karan, Arjun, and their gang chase the dog, Akhil, and his friends. Akhil manages to defeat them. Later, Karan shoots at Akhil, but Entertainment takes the bullet. Akhil, enraged, beats up Karan and Arjun.

Entertainment is taken to the hospital but cannot be revived. In a fit of anger, Akhil punches Entertainment, inadvertently saving him. Karan and Arjun apologise to Entertainment, who forgives them. Saakshi's father consents to Akhil and Saakshi's marriage, while Entertainment marries a female dog in the same ceremony. The film concludes with Mr and Mrs Johri living happily with Mr and Mrs Entertainment and their children, delivering a social message: Love your pets, and they will entertain you all your life.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Cameo appearance[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

In February 2013, Ramesh S. Taurani announced a film starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Sajid-Farhad.[5] Tamannaah Bhatia was confirmed as female lead in the following month.[6] In April, Taurani confirmed that Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj will be playing the antagonists, with Johnny Lever in key role.[7] The film was tentatively titled Entertainment.[8] In an interview, Sajid-Farhad said that Kumar had motivated them to start their directing career and they had prepared the script for their directorial venture a long time ago.[9][10] Shooting started on 3 June 2013 in Mumbai, where the mahurat shot was filmed.[11] Television actor Hiten Tejwani also made a special appearance as a TV presenter.[12] An audition was conducted in Bangkok for the role of the dog, Entertainment. A Golden Retriever named Wonder Dog was chosen from a total of 50 dogs to play the role.[13][14] In June 2013, the producers, directors and Kumar discussed about shooting locations. Kumar expressed his wish to shoot the film in Bangkok, where he had worked as a waiter and trained in martial arts. The finalised locations included Baanpradhana Bungalow in Ongkuruk, Asiatique Mall, Ancient City, Bangkok University and Ongkuruk Railway Station.[15][16]

On 1 July, shooting started in Bangkok for a three-month-long schedule, during which 80% of the film was shot.[17] The remaining 10% of the film was shot in Mumbai, with one song in Goa during late 2013. The shooting was wrapped up in April 2014.[18][19] A few songs and an item number were shot in Mumbai.[20] During the film's censoring process, the Indian Censor Board objected to the name Abdullah for Johnny Lever's character, citing its sacred nature and frequent mispronunciations in the film, which could offend religious sentiments. Consequently, Sajid-Farhad changed the character's name to Habibullah a week before the film's release. The Board also objected to a joke involving the word HIV, leading to its removal from the film. Additionally, Kumar's character using a trident was objected to, resulting in the removal of the scene.[21]

Music[edit | edit source]

Entertainment
Soundtrack album by
Sachin–Jigar
Released2014
Length19:13
LabelTips Industries Limited
ProducerRamesh S. Taurani
Sachin–Jigar chronology
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
(2014) 		Entertainment
(2014) 		Bey Yaar
(2014)

The soundtrack is composed by Sachin–Jigar, with their new A&R platform White Noise Productions, including only the duo at that point, composing the background score. This marked the first time the duo worked with Kumar. The song "Teri Mahima Aprampar" was lifted from the duo's composition of a song "Rowdy Fellows" for the Telugu film D for Dopidi. Kumar also sang one of the tracks of the film. The YouTube link of the making of the song was uploaded on Twitter.[22]

The party single "Johnny Johnny" was released first. Based on a nursery rhyme, the song featured Kumar lip-synching to a female voice. The directors said about the song "...in a small subtle way, we are showing our support for women empowerment".[23] Sunitra Pacheco of The Indian Express said that it had "all the ingredients to become a new party anthem".[24] In a review for Rediff.com Joginder Tuteja said that the film's music "is entertaining, providing good fun at a frantic pace." He called "Veerey Di Wedding" "an infectious number" and praised Mika's voice. About the song "Johnny Johnny", he said, "it has addictive beats that get you hooked at the first listening" and praised the lyrics and singers. He added that the song "will be played for many months, till the next New Year party at least."[25]

Track Listing
No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Johnny Johnny"Mayur PuriJigar Saraiya, Priya Panchal & Madhav Krishna3:38
2."Tera Naam Doon"Priya SaraiyaAtif Aslam & Shalmali Kholgade4:44
3."Veerey Di Wedding"Mayur PuriMika Singh3:34
4."Teri Mahima Aprampar"Ashish PanditUdit Narayan, Sachin–Jigar & Anushka Manchanda3:45
5."Nahi Woh Saamne"Priya SaraiyaAtif Aslam1:48
6."Veerey Di Wedding (Remix)"Mayur PuriMika Singh3:37
7."Johnny Johnny (Remix)"Mayur PuriMika Singh3:38

Marketing[edit | edit source]

Previously titled It's Entertainment, the teaser trailer for the film was unveiled on 14 May 2014, with the theatrical trailer following on 19 May.[26][27] Politician and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi was the chief guest at the trailer launch ceremony.[28] Initially, the producers intended to title the film Entertainment, but this was already registered for another upcoming film by Amole Gupte. However, in July 2014, Gupte donated the title to Sajid-Farhad as a friendly gesture.[29] Akshay Kumar decided that the credit for the dog Junior should appear before his own.[30] Some fraudsters released a poster of the film and falsely invited people to attend the music launch at Birla Matoshree. Producer Taurani issued a warning about these fraudulent posters.[31] The film's satellite rights were sold to Zee TV for approximately ₹100 crore.[32]

Release[edit | edit source]

Entertainment was theatrically released worldwide on 2850 screens on 8 August 2014.[1]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Meena Iyer of The Times of India praised the film's humour, Kumar's performance and his chemistry with Junior, especially in comic scenes. She stated that though the dog was not a good actor yet "his eyes can melt your heart." She said that the directors could have kept the film "tight".[33] Mihir Fadnavis of Firstpost called it a "sheer genius" and said that it was Kumar's funniest film since Hera Pheri. He wrote that the film satirised all of the Sajid-Farhad films and took "potshots at everything that is wrong with desi cinema and television." He also appreciated the scene transitions and called it "technically great."[34] Hindustan Times's Sweta Kaushal criticised the screenplay, Kumar and Prakash Raj's acting. She said that Bhatia "[did not] have much to do" and Chakraborty did not have much screenspace. However, she praised Abhishek's comedy and said that it was the "[only] bright spark in the film." She concluded her review by saying that the film was neither a "great piece of art" nor entertaining.[35]

Prior to the film's release, Hindustan Times published an article titled Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment and criticised the film's story, songs and dialogues.[36] Shubha Shetty-Saha of Mid-Day wrote "Entertainment pleasantly surprises with its delightful absurdity and sure gets you roaring with laughter at several points." She called it a child friendly film and appreciated the dialogues and the performance given by the actors. However, Saha stated that the pace of the film's second half was slowed down by the excessive melodrama.[37] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express wrote, "[Entertainment] is the film which misses the point entirely : it is dull and loud, with a brow so lowered that it reaches the floor." She also criticised the film's story and dialogues.[38] Rohit Khilnani of India Today appreciated Kumar, Bhatia and Lever's performance and wrote that the rest of the cast was wasted. He criticised the plot and called it "senseless and full of loopholes."[39]

Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com wrote "Entertainment is unapologetically filmi in its trappings, treatment, thought." She further wrote that the film was "mostly a garrulous, occasionally comical farce that intermittently serves as reminder that in the search of "entertainment, entertainment, entertainment" one can always rely on the delightfully loony Johnny Lever."[40] Gayatri Sankar of Zee News called Kumar's acting one of the best comic performances he had given so far. She also appreciated the film's screenplay, cinematography, dialogues and the actor's portrayal of their respective characters. She wrote that a few of the songs could have been removed and the directors had succeeded in giving the message of treating "animals with respect and love".[41] Writing for CNN-IBN, Rajeev Masand termed the film's humour repetitive and lazy. He criticised the film's story but appreciated Lever's performance by calling him "the single saving grace in this overcooked, misguided comedy".[42] In his review for Bollywood Hungama, critic Taran Adarsh praised the humorous writing and the comedic acting talents of the actors. He called the film "a joy ride that lives up to its title."[43] However, Daily News and Analysis called it a commercial failure and Tamannaah Bhatia's third disaster in a row.[44]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Entertainment earned approximately ₹11 crore on its first day at the box office and grossed ₹56.50 crore in its first week.[45][46] The film collected a total of ₹115.93 crore during its theatrical run.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Entertainment – Movie – Box Office India". Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hungama, Bollywood (5 January 2024). "Entertainment Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  3. ↑ Sehgal, Geety (22 August 2014). "Tamannaah, a television serial actress, in It's Entertainment and a VJ in Humshakals". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 May 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "It's Entertainment: Dogs in films that we have loved". The Times of India. 18 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Bollywood Hungama News Network (8 February 2013). "Akshay's next to be directed by Sajid-Farhad". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  6. ↑ Press Trust of India (6 March 2013). "Tamannaah to do a 'masala' entertainer with Akshay Kumar". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  7. ↑ Bollywood Hungama News Network (23 April 2013). "Akshay Kumar to battle Sonu Sood and Prakash Raj in Ramesh Taurani's next". The Indian Express. New Delhi: Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 31 December 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ Sahgal, Geety (5 May 2013). "Akshay Kumar's next tentatively titled 'Entertainment'". The Indian Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 31 December 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (17 June 2013). "Akshay Kumar is our godfather, says Sajid-Farhad". Mumbai: CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  10. ↑ Bollywood Hungama News Network (17 April 2013). "Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia start shooting for Sajid-Farhan's film from July 1". The Indian Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  11. ↑ KBR, Upala (5 June 2013). "All the best: Rohit Shetty". Daily News and Analysis. Diligent Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  12. ↑ Press Trust of India (30 June 2013). "Hiten Tejwani to do film with Akshay Kumar". Mumbai: NDTV. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  13. ↑ Sharma, Garima (10 June 2013). "Akshay Kumar to work with a dog in Ramesh Taurani's next". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "It's Entertainment / Slurpy kiss". The Indian Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. 20 June 2014. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  15. ↑ Das, Anirban (19 June 2013). "Akshay Kumar returns to Bangkok". Hindustan Times. Mumbai: HT Media. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  16. ↑ Kulkarni, Onkar (22 June 2013). "Akshay Kumar's It's Entertainment travels from India to Bangkok". The Indian Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  17. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (22 October 2013). "Akshay-Tamannah's 'It's Entertainment' to have an item number". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  18. ↑ Times News Network (11 April 2014). "Tamannaah wraps up shooting for Akshay Kumar's film". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  19. ↑ R Kanabar, Ankita (18 April 2013). "Akshay, Abhishek, Riteish confirmed for Housefull 3". The Indian Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  20. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (23 October 2013). "A promotional song in Akshay Kumar's next". Hindustan Times. New Delhi: HT Media. Archived from the original on 20 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  21. ↑ "Censor Board objects to Johnny Lever's character name in Entertainment". India Today. Living Media. 7 August 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  22. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (26 July 2014). "After Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar sings for his film". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  23. ↑ Indo-Asian News Service (7 July 2014). "Akshay Kumar lip-syncs to woman's voice for It's Entertainment". India Today. Living Media. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  24. ↑ Pacheco, Sunitra (11 June 2014). "Watch: Akshay Kumar hit the dance floor in 'Johnny Johnny' song from 'It's Entertainment'". The Indian Express. Indian Express Limited. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  25. ↑ Tuteja, Joginder (3 August 2014). "Review: It's Entertainment's music is well, entertaining!". Mumbai: Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.3.5/5 stars
  26. ↑ "First Look: Akshay Kumar, Tamannaah Romance In It's Entertainment". Times Internet (The Times Group). 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  27. ↑ "Trailer out: Akshay Kumar on all fours in It's Entertainment". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media. 19 May 2014. Archived from the original on 20 May 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  28. ↑ Maniar, Parag (16 May 2014). "Canine presence tempts Maneka to launch Akshay's trailer". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  29. ↑ "Akshay Kumar starrer 'It's Entertainment' undergoes title change". Mid-Day. 12 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  30. ↑ "Junior- the wonder dog to have his name appear before Akshay Kumar in 'It's Entertainment'". New Delhi: CNN-IBN. 24 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  31. ↑ Maniar, Parag (15 June 2014). "It's Entertainment: Makers warn about fraudsters". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 6 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  32. ↑ KBR, Upala (15 January 2014). "Akshay Kumar follows Salman Khan as his next film 'It's Entertainment' fetches Rs 100 crore". Daily News and Analysis. Diligent Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  33. ↑ Iyer, Meena (8 August 2014). "Entertainment". The Times of India. The Times Group. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.3/5 stars
  34. ↑ Fadnavis, Mihir (10 August 2014). "Entertainment review: It is Akshay Kumar's funniest film since Hera Pheri". Firstpost. Network 18. Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  35. ↑ Kaushal, Sweta (8 August 2014). "Movie review: Akshay Kumar's Entertainment is a film you can totally miss". Hindustan Times. New Delhi: HT Media. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.1/5 stars
  36. ↑ Kaushal, Sweta (7 August 2014). "Four reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on Entertainment". Hindustan Times. New Delhi: HT Media. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  37. ↑ Shetty-Saha, Shubha (8 August 2014). "Movie Review: 'Entertainment'". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.3.5/5 stars
  38. ↑ Gupta, Shubhra (8 August 2014). "'Entertainment' movie review: Akshay Kumar's film is dull and loud". The Indian Express. New Delhi: Indian Express Limited. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.1/5 stars
  39. ↑ Khilnani, Rohit (8 August 2014). "Movie review: It's called Entertainment but only if that was enough!". India Today. Living Media. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.1/5 stars
  40. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (8 August 2014). "Review: Entertainment is a comical farce". Mumbai: Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.2/5 stars
  41. ↑ Sankar, Gayatri (8 August 2014). "'Entertainment' review: Simple lighthearted comedy, total paisa vasool". Zee News. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.4/5 stars
  42. ↑ Masand, Rajeev (9 August 2014). "'Entertainment' review: The humour isn't just slapstick , it's also repetitive and lazy". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.0.5/5 stars
  43. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (7 August 2014). "Entertainment (2014) : Hindi movie critic review by Taran Adarsh". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2014.3.5/5 stars
  44. ↑ Rakshit, Nayandeep (16 August 2014). "Akshay Kumar's 'Entertainment' fails to weave magic at the box office". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai: Diligent Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  45. ↑ Box Office India Trade Network (8 August 2014). "Entertainment First Day Business Early Estimate". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  46. ↑ "'Entertainment' box office collections hit Rs 60 cr, Akshay Kumar continues to cruise". The Financial Express. Mumbai: Indian Express Limited. 16 August 2014. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.

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