Bullett Raja Explained

Bullet Raja
Director:Tigmanshu Dhulia
Producer:Rahul Mittra
Nitin Tej Ahuja
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Starring:Saif Ali Khan
Jimmy Sheirgill
Vidyut Jammwal
Sonakshi Sinha
Chunky Pandey
Ravi Kishan
Vishwajeet Pradhan
Gulshan Grover
Raj Babbar
Music:Sajid–Wajid
Guest Composer:
RDB
Cinematography:P. S. Vinod
Editing:Rahul Srivastava
Studio:BrandSmith Motion Pictures
Moving Pictures
Rahul Mittra Films
Distributor:Fox Star Studios
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Budget:51 crore[1]
Gross:53.60 crore

Bullett Raja is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced by Rahul Mittra, Nitin Tej Ahuja and Tigmanshu Dhulia under the banner of BrandSmith Motion Pictures, Rahul Mittra Films and Moving Pictures. The film features Saif Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead roles, while Vidyut Jammwal, Chunky Pandey, Ravi Kishan, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Gulshan Grover and Raj Babbar appear in supporting roles.

The film is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh-based mafia while dealing with the political and industrial powers of the state.

Bullett Raja was the opening film at the 8th annual Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) 2014 in Toronto and was released on 29 November 2013.[2] [3] [4]

Plot

Raja Mishra (Saif Ali Khan) gatecrashes into a marriage while trying to escape from a brawl. The bride's cousin, Rudra Tripathi (Jimmy Sheirgill), and Raja form a friendship and Raja revealing that he is an uninvited guest. While in the process of seducing the mujra dancer, Raja overhears a plot by Lallan Tiwari (Chunky Pandey) to execute everyone in the wedding upon instructions from Akhand Vir (Vishwajeet Pradhan) wanting to use Rudra's uncle's land for poppy farming. Raja warns everyone about the impending attack, and Raja and Rudra to fight off the attacking Lallan Tiwari's gang. Rudra's uncle (Sharat Saxena) sees the potential in Raja and Rudra forming an alliance for offering protection to political personalities and offers them to join his gang. Not wanting to enter the world of politics, they refuse, and Rudra's uncle advises them to take refuge from Lallan's gang in jail. In a later incident, Rudra's uncle is killed by the Akhand Vir with the help of Lallan Singh.

In jail, Raja and Rudra meet Shirivastav Ji - a political advisor having knowledge of everything happening in Uttar Pradesh politics. He arranges for Raja and Rudra to leave jail and avenge the death of Rudra's uncle by killing Lallan. Their success creates news in political circles, and Shirivastav advises them to join hands with Ram Babu Shukla in order to take revenge against the Akhand Vir.

They start working for Ram Babu Shukla (Raj Babbar), a politician, and in the process kill the Akhand Vir, gain credibility and support in the political circles, which brings them fortune and fame amongst youth. Their friendship and partnership are the talks of the town, making the otherwise preferred hitman Sumer Yadav rendering useless.

While representing Ram Babu Shukla in an important meeting, Raja and Rudra are insulted by Bajaj (Gulshan Grover). In order to teach him a lesson, Raja and Rudra kidnap Bajaj while he is in the process of pretend interviewing a girl named Mitali (Sonakshi Sinha) for the role of an actress. They extort money from Bajaj, and in the process, Raja started to develop feelings for Mitali. On the advice of Shukla, Raja, Rudra, and Mitali, go to Mumbai until matters settle and avoid any attacked from Bajaj. Raja proposes to Mitali, and Rudra approves of their relationship. Later they return to UP, and while Raja is getting his sister's engagement done, Bajaj arrives at their house with a shooter Sumer Yadav (Ravi Kishan), and kills Rudra.

Raja takes his revenge by killing Bajaj, which turns all political and business fraternity against him. They all want him dead in order to gain Bajaj's money which is needed to fund their election campaigns but is being held by Shirivastav. They plot to kill him by appointing a police officer from Chambal, Arun Singh Munna (Vidyut Jammwal). Raja meanwhile moves to Kolkata with Mitali, where their romance furthers. Upon returning from Kolkata, Raja finds Sumer and kills him in front of Arun, and in the following fight, he spares Arun's life. A mole in Raja's gang (Gaurav Dixit), ordered by Shukla, plots to kill Raja. According to the plan, Arun will kill Raja, but then the mole will kill Arun to appease the youth that supports Raja. Raja finds out about the plan and reveals it to Arun. Together, they kill the mole and fake Raja's death. In the end, it shows Raja leaving with Mitali for a new life, and Arun is also shown to be leaving with them.

Cast

Production

Development

The film's proposed name was Jai Ram Ji Ki but on the suggestion of Saif Ali Khan to producer Rahul Mittra it was named Bullett Raja to give it a more gangster feel.[5] [6] Sonakshi Sinha expressed excitement about working with Saif Ali Khan and called it a fresh pairing and joined the crew in February 2013.[7] All male characters have grown a moustache to fit the role in the film.[8] Earlier, actor Irrfan Khan was revealed to be a part of the film but he walked out because of hectic schedule and date clashes for his other projects.[9] Later, producer Rahul Mittra replaced him with martial artist[10] turned actor Vidyut Jamwal.[11] Jamwal decided to design his stunts himself and without any body double.[12] Later, Gulshan Grover was hired to play a negative role as a powerful industrialist in the film.[13] The first teaser of Soha Ali Khan's starrer film Mr Joe B. Carvalho and trailer of Dedh Ishqiya were attached with Bullet Raja.[14] [15]

Filming

On 6 November 2012, the shooting of the film began in Lucknow, Raebareli, Kolkata and Mumbai were the other cities for filming later.[16] [17] The first leg of shooting came to an end in Lucknow on 10 December[18] making it the first Bollywood film & producer Rahul Mittra the first film-maker to qualify for the film subsidy from Film Bandhu Uttar Pradesh while the second leg began at Kolkata at around last week of February 2013.[19] Both real and fake guns are used during shooting while Saif used real guns for realistic look.[20] The actors shot in the Dalhousie area of central Kolkata and other locations such as Princep Ghat, Kumartuli, flower market and the famous Laha Bari.[21] After completion of schedule in Kolkata, the crew turned back to Lucknow to resume and then to Nashik for the final leg of the shooting.[22] [23]

Release

The film was released on 28 November 2013 in the USA and on 29 November in India.

Critical reception

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, 33% of 6 reported critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6/10.[24]

Faheem Ruhani of India Today gave 3.5 out of 5 stars to the film and said, "Bullet Rajas slogan claims 'aayenge toh garmi badyaenge.' To the film's credit, it delivers what it promises."[25] Sarita A Tanwar of Daily News and Analysis gave 3 of 5 stars to the film and said, "Watch it if you’re a fan of some edgy dialogues. As for the rest of it, you’ll want to rain bullets on this Raja".[26]

Pre-release business

The worldwide distribution rights were sold for to Fox Star studios. Its satellite rights were sold for .[27]

Box office

Bullet Raja opened below average mark at the box office as it grossed around on its opening day and the second day. On the third day, it collected about [28] bringing up the total first weekend to at the box office.[29] The film grossed in its first week.[30] In overseas markets, Bullett Raja grossed $1.25 million in ten days.[31]

Soundtrack

Bullett Raja
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Sajid–Wajid
RDB
Recorded:Geet Audio Craft Studio
Ashok Honda Studio
Genre:Soundtrack
Label:T-Series
Producer:Sajid–Wajid, RDB
Chronology:Sajid–Wajid
Prev Title:Ishkq in Paris
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Heropanti[32]
Next Year:2014

The soundtrack album was released on 25 October 2013 on iTunes[33] consisting of 7 tracks composed by RDB and Sajid–Wajid and lyrics written by Sandeep Nath, Kausar Munir, Shabbir Ahmed and Raftaar.[34]

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Saif Ali Khan's Action Avatar In 'Bullet Raja'. 11 August 2012. businessofcinema. 10 November 2012. 14 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120814171946/http://businessofcinema.com/news/saif-ali-khans-action-avatar-in-bullet-raja/48643. live.
  4. News: Release date. https://web.archive.org/web/20120818034913/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/566240. dead. 18 August 2012. Bollywood Hungama.
  5. Web site: Saif bags Bullet Raja. deccanchronicle. 13 August 2012. 13 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120813100946/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/saif-bags-bullet-raja-771. dead.
  6. Web site: Saif suggests Bullet Raja title. https://web.archive.org/web/20130713041801/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-06/news-interviews/34926444_1_bullet-raja-saif-ali-khan-nawab. dead. 13 July 2013. The Times of India. 6 November 2012.
  7. Web site: Sonakshi excited to work with Saif in Bullet Raja. https://web.archive.org/web/20121117223348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonakshi-excited-to-work-with-Saif-in-Bullet-Raja/Article1-960511.aspx. dead. 17 November 2012. Hindustan Times. 17 November 2012.
  8. Web site: Rishad Rizvi in Tigmanshu's 'Bullet Raja'. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053526/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-27/news-interviews/35365749_1_moustache-sheirgill-and-ravi-kishan-rishad-rizvi. dead. 21 September 2013. The Times of India. 27 November 2012.
  9. Web site: Irrfan Khan not in Bullet Raja?. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053847/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-07/news-interviews/37530809_1_bullet-raja-irrfan-khan-saif-ali-khan. dead. 21 September 2013. The Times of India. 7 March 2013.
  10. Web site: John Abraham's opponent to display his martial arts skills. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054331/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-21/news-interviews/30183898_1_martial-arts-john-abraham-vidyut-jamwal. dead. 21 September 2013. The Times of India. 21 September 2011.
  11. Web site: Vidyut replaces Irrfan in Bullet Raja. https://web.archive.org/web/20130314233655/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1757225/Vidyut-replaces-Irrfan-in-Bullet-Raja. dead. 14 March 2013. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 12 March 2013.
  12. Web site: Vidyut to design his own stunts for Bullet Raja. https://web.archive.org/web/20130316013007/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Vidyut-to-design-his-own-stunts-for-Bullet-Raja/Article1-1026413.aspx. dead. 16 March 2013. IANS. Hindustan Times. 14 March 2013.
  13. Web site: Gulshan Grover plays Mr. Bajaj in 'Bullet Raja'. Onkar Kulkarni. Indian Express. 10 May 2013.
  14. Web site: Saif Ali Khan's BULLETT RAJA to introduce sis Soha's MR. JOE B. CARVALHO!. 17 November 2013. 2 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233953/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/saif-ali-khans-bullett-raja-introduce-sis-sohas-135613924.html. live.
  15. Web site: New 'Dedh Ishqiya' trailer to be attached with 'Bullet Raja'. https://web.archive.org/web/20131116001610/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/new-dedh-ishqiya-trailer-to-be-attached-with-bullet-raja/434322-8-66.html. dead. 2013-11-16.
  16. Web site: Sonakshi to star opposite Saif in Bullet Raja. https://web.archive.org/web/20120909090720/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonakshi-to-star-opposite-Saif-in-Bullet-Raja/Article1-926572.aspx. dead. 9 September 2012. Hindustan Times. 8 September 2012.
  17. Web site: Bullet Raja: Kareena joins hubby Saif Ali Khan. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004114237/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-25/news-interviews/35347327_1_saif-ali-khan-kareena-bullet-raja. dead. 4 October 2013. The Times of India. 25 November 2012.
  18. Web site: 'Bullet Raja' team to wrap up first leg of shooting schedule. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201111/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-04/news-interviews/35594206_1_bullet-raja-saif-ali-khan-ravi-kishan. dead. 29 October 2013. The Times of India. 4 December 2012.
  19. Web site: Bullet Raja: Saif-Sonakshi to shoot in Kolkata. https://web.archive.org/web/20130429135518/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-25/news-interviews/36546990_1_bullet-raja-sonakshi-sinha-lootera. dead. 29 April 2013. The Times of India. 25 January 2013.
  20. News: Real guns for Saif in 'Bullet Raja'. The Times of India. 25 December 2012 . 25 December 2012. 25 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121225161910/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Real-guns-for-Saif-in-Bullet-Raja/articleshow/17744003.cms. live.
  21. Web site: 'Bullet Raja': Saif Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha romance in Kolkata bylanes. 10 February 2013. zeenews. 10 February 2013. 12 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130212075051/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/bullet-raja-saif-ali-khan-sonakshi-sinha-romance-in-kolkata-bylanes_127736.htm. live.
  22. Web site: Saif Ali Khan shoots for Bullet Raja in Lucknow, wife Kareena for Satygraha. Sarika Sharma. Indian Express. 8 April 2013. 9 April 2013. 4 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131104012330/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/saif-ali-khan-shoots-for-bullet-raja-in-lucknow-wife-kareena-for-satygraha/1099343. live.
  23. Web site: Saif Ali Khan shoots for Bullet Raja in Nashik. https://web.archive.org/web/20131005062524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-24/news-interviews/39500912_1_bullet-raja-nashik-vidyut-jamwal. dead. 5 October 2013. Gayatri Deshmukh. The Times of India. 24 May 2013.
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  26. Web site: Film review: Watch 'Bullett Raja' if you're a fan of some edgy dialogues . 29 November 2013 . DNA . 29 November 2013 . 30 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131130093503/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-film-review-watch-bullett-raja-if-you-re-a-fan-of-some-edgy-dialogues-1926887 . live .
  27. Web site: The Bollywood gravy train just got juicier . 21 May 2013 . 15 September 2014 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112129/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/big-deal-bollywood-salman-khan-aamir-khan-shah-rukh-khan/1/272330.html . live .
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  30. Web site: Bullet Raja Week One Territorial Breakdown . Box Office India . 9 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212211150/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6302&nCat= . 12 December 2013 . dead.
  31. Web site: R... Rajkumar is Dull Overseas . Box Office India . 2013-12-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225161141/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6307&nCat= . 25 December 2013.
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  33. Web site: iTunes - Music - Bullett Raja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by RDB & Sajid - Wajid . 25 October 2013 . Itunes.apple.com . 26 October 2013 . 9 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109112428/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/bullett-raja-original-motion/id732809408 . live .
  34. News: Bullett Raja (2013) | Movie Review, Trailers, Music Videos, Songs, Wallpapers . https://web.archive.org/web/20120818034913/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/566240 . dead . 18 August 2012 . Bollywood Hungama . 26 October 2013.

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