Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Explained

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Director:Karan Johar
Cinematography:Manush Nandan
Editing:Nitin Baid
Music:Pritam
Runtime:168 minutes[1]
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Budget: crore[2]
Gross: crore[3]

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy family drama directed by Karan Johar and written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy. The film stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as a couple with contrasting personalities who decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married. Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog play their family members.

Produced under Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, the film was announced in July 2021, marking Johar's feature film comeback after the musical romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Principal photography took place from August 2021 to March 2023 in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. Filming and release were delayed by a few months due to Bhatt's pregnancy. The music of the film was composed by Pritam and the cinematography was handled by Manush Nandan.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released on 28 July 2023 to positive reviews from critics. Made on a production budget of and a marketing cost of, it has grossed over worldwide, emerging as the year's tenth highest-grossing Indian film and seventh highest-grossing Hindi film.[2] [3] [4] At the 69th Filmfare Awards, the film received a leading 20 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor (Singh), and won four awards, including Best Actress (Bhatt) and Best Supporting Actress (Azmi).

Plot

The Randhawas are a Punjabi family who own the prosperous business of Dhanlakshmi Sweets, named after their matriarch Dhanlakshmi Randhawa. Her husband, Kanwal Lund, is an amnesiac and wheelchair-bound after an accident. Their son, Tijori, is much like Dhanlakshmi, and they commandeer over the household. The family includes Tijori's meek wife, Punam, and his two adult children, Rocky and Gayatri. One day, Kanwal mistakes a lady for a woman named Jamini, and tries to kiss her. Rocky tries to find out more about who Jamini is, because he deeply cares about his grandfather. He finds a photograph of Jamini and starts looking for her.

Jamini is the grandmother of Rani Chatterjee, a famous television news anchor. Rani comes from an intellectual Bengali family. Her mother, Anjali, is an English professor, and father, Chandon, is a professional Kathak dancer. Rocky and Rani decide to unite Jamini and Kanwal. Kanwal eventually recognises Jamini and kisses her in front of his family. It is revealed that they had a brief extra-marital affair back in 1978. Rocky and Rani set up meetings between their grandparents during which they start their own relationship.

Rocky tries to propose to Rani, but she rejects him, dismissing their relationship as a fling. However, she eventually realises her love for him. Because of the cultural differences between the two households, the two switch houses for three months to break the patriarchal cycle prevalent in Indian society.

Rani tries to make the women of Rocky's family more independent, much to the anger of Dhanlakshmi and Tijori. Rocky finds himself being ridiculed by the Chatterjees for his lack of general knowledge. During a wedding ceremony for Rocky's friend, Chandon is laughed at by the crowd when he performs an effeminate Kathak dance. Rocky apologises and endears himself to the Chatterjees by being willing to change his patriarchal ways. He also starts attending Chandon's dance classes.

At the Durga Puja celebrations, Rocky and Chandon dance together to "Dola Re Dola," which angers Tijori. During the confrontation that follows, Rani, in a fit of anger, pushes Tijori. Rocky finds it disrespectful and the two end their relationship. Back home, Tijori tries to hit Punam when she tries to assert herself. Seeing this, Rocky stands up to his father for the first time and decides to leave the household along with his sister and mother. Kanwal finally recognises his son but dies.

A few months later, Tijori, a changed man, visits the Chatterjee household to apologise. Rocky and Rani finally get married and Dhanlakshmi sends the secret recipe of their sweets to Rani, accepting her as a family member, but does not attend the wedding.

Cast

The cast is listed below:[5]

Production

The film was announced as Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani on 6 July 2021, by director Karan Johar on his social media accounts.[6] It was also announced that the principal cast would consist of Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt playing the titular roles.[7] It marked Johar's comeback to feature film direction after Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).[8] He decided to work on the film after his period drama Takht about the Mughal Empire, also co-starring Singh and Bhatt, could not start production due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Johar put together a writer's room consisting of Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy.[10]

The film marked Bachchan's acting comeback after over a decade; she had previously worked with Johar in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003).[11] The octogenarian Dharmendra agreed to the project believing that the role "suit[ed] my age and image"; he was also pleased to reunite with both Bachchan and Azmi after many decades.[12] Initially, the role of Jamini was to be essayed by Dharmendra's frequent co-star Sharmila Tagore, but she backed out due to being diagnosed with cancer pre-production.[13] Television actress Anjali Anand was cast in her first film role.[14] Saswata Chatterjee was initially approached for the part of Chandon Chatterjee, but he turned down the offer and Tota Roy Chowdhury was cast instead. Chatterjee later called it "the biggest regret of my life".[15]

Johar has said that the inspiration for the film came to him during the pandemic, when he discovered several influencers on Instagram who were gym rats from West Delhi. He decided to base the character of Rocky on them.[16] In preparation, Ranveer Singh spent time with influencer Yuvraj Dua, learning his dialect and mannerisms.[17] The Randhawa household shown in the film was filmed at Gaursons India's luxury residential complex Gaur Mulberry Mansions in Noida.[18] For the character of Chandon Chatterjee, a Kathak dancer, Johar drew on his own experiences as a child who would dance effeminately.[19] To prepare, Roy Chowdhury trained in Kathak for six months. Singh too trained for over a month, for the "Dola Re Dola" dance sequence that he performed with Chowdhury.[16] Vaibhavi Merchant choreographed the sequence, and has said that Singh was extremely nervous to film it as he was not a trained classical dancer.[20]

Principal photography commenced on 20 August 2021.[21] The first schedule took place in Mumbai.[22] [23] In October 2021, the second schedule commenced in Delhi.[24] The next schedule was scheduled for early 2022, but it was delayed due to the Omicron variant spreading.[25] Finally, the third schedule kicked off in April 2022 near Mumbai and Delhi.[26] [27] In August 2022, it was announced that television actors Arjun Bijlani, Shraddha Arya, Sriti Jha, and Arjit Taneja had filmed a small sequence for the film.[28] In the same month, Dharma Productions released a video announcing the film's wrap except for a song, whose shoot was delayed due to Bhatt's pregnancy. The song, "Tum Kya Mile", was filmed in March 2023 in Jammu & Kashmir, thus wrapping the film.[29] Johar has said that the "Tum Kya Mile" sequence was inspired by the romantic songs in Yash Chopra's films while the "Dhindora Baje Re" sequence was inspired by the scale and grandeur of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films.[16] He also paid tribute to actress Sadhana with the song "What Jhumka?", adapted from her song "Jhumka Gira Re" in the film Mera Saaya (1966).

The first cut of the film was 3 hours and 12 minutes long. Johar held several test screenings for the film for over 500 people, and after an editing process of over six months with editor Nitin Baid, the final cut was brought down to 2 hours and 48 minutes.[30]

Soundtrack

See main article: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (soundtrack).

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Pritam
Released:31 July 2023
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:56:21
Language:Hindi
Label:Saregama

The music of the film is composed by Pritam and lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Pritam described the album as a "homage" to Hindi film music of the 1960s and 1970s.[31] Saregama bought the music rights for .[2] Johar termed it both a strategic and emotional decision, as Saregama (then-named HMV) had released the music for his company Dharma Production's early films Gumrah (1993) and Duplicate (1998).[32] The sale also allowed Johar to use Saragema's catalogue of old Hindi film music without buying additional rights.[33]

The first single, titled "Tum Kya Mile" was released on 28 June 2023.[34] The second single, "What Jhumka?", adapted from Madan Mohan's 1966 song "Jhumka Gira Re", was released on 12 July.[35] The third single, titled "Ve Kamleya" was released on 18 July,[36] and the fourth single, titled "Dhindhora Baje Re", was released on 24 July.[37]

The entire album, consisting of 13 tracks, was released on 31 July 2023.[38]

Marketing and release

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was initially scheduled to release on 10 February 2023, but was postponed to 28 April 2023, due to shooting delays arising from Bhatt's pregnancy.[39] [40] The film's release was again postponed to avoid competition with Mani Ratnam's , a much more expensive film.[41] It was eventually released theatrically on 28 July 2023.[42] The film was selected to be screened at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 9 October 2023 in their "Open Cinema" section.[43] It also had three special screenings at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2023.[44] On 10 December 2023, it was selected to be screened at the 23rd River to River Florence Indian Film Festival,[45] where it won the award for the best feature film.

The streaming rights for the film were sold to Amazon Prime Video for and the television broadcasting rights were sold to Colors TV for .[2]

The first teaser of the film was launched by actor Shah Rukh Khan, a frequent collaborator of Johar, on 20 June 2023.[46] [47] The film's official trailer was released on 4 July 2023.[48] To promote the film, Bhatt and Singh embarked on a five-city tour of India, including Kolkata, Chandigarh and Jaipur.[49] The Central Board of Film Certification demanded a few modifications before release, including changes to profanity and removing a reference to politician Mamata Banerjee.[50] Bhatt insisted that the changes were minor, and that it would not hamper the flow of the film.[51]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has an approval rating of 82% from 22 reviews, with an average score of 7/10.[52]

Anupama Chopra described the film as "delicious eye-candy with a rebellious core", and praised the performances of the ensemble cast.[53] Mayank Shekhar deemed it "a top of the pop-culture moment" and particularly praised Ranveer Singh's performance, adding that he "owns this role like nothing short of an inimitable rock-star".[54] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama found it a "well-packaged entertainer that has ample merits to strike a chord with the youth as well as families".[55] Tushar Joshi of India Today termed it a gentle reminder of Karan’s legacy.[56] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India wrote that it is "a full-on entertaining and sweet love story, with flashy and feisty characters given to us in a well-wrapped shiny package".[57] The Telegraph Priyanka Roy labelled it a return to form for Johar, terming it a "vastly entertaining film which doesn't forget to be meaty and meaningful".[58] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com termed it a "shrewd subversion of traditions and values by the same man who popularised and glamorised its virtues to the hilt".[59] Her colleague, Mayur Sanap, believed that the film "blends old charm with the newness of fresh ideas".[60] Reya Malhotra of The Week termed it a feminist retelling of Johar's own Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).[61]

WION's Shomini Sen credited both Singh and Alia Bhatt for "salvag[ing] a predictable script credibly".[62] Mint Lounge Uday Bhatia too credited Singh's charm and energy for making the film "more fun than it has a right to be".[63] Conversely, Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express dismissed it as a "loud and melodramatic film" with "a lot of emotions, but little originality".[64] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in found it "ostentatious" and "pretentious", and criticised its "overly long, tonally jittery, and stereotype-filled narrative".[65] NDTV's Saibal Chatterjee concluded that "the film is a shiny but shallow family drama that uses disappointingly obsolete methods to serve up contemporary, pertinent theories about the need to be mindful in love, loyalty and language"; however, he praised the performances, particularly that of Bhatt.[66]

Internationally, Ryan Gilbey of The Guardian opined that "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is fascinating in its attempts to address the clash between progressiveness and tradition".[67] IndieWire's Proma Khosla termed it "the kind of Bollywood bliss audiences have been craving", and praised the performances of the "genuinely talented actors", particularly Singh, Bhatt, and Bachchan.[68]

Year-end lists

Subhash K. Jha crowned Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the best Hindi film of 2023.[69] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express listed it as one of the best films of 2023.[70] Anupama Chopra of Film Companion ranked it as the third best film of 2023.[71] Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu it listed as one of the ten best Hindi films of 2023.[72] Vogue India staff listed it as one of the fifteen best Bollywood movies of 2023.[73] Film Companion listed it as one of the top ten Pan-Indian films of 2023.[74] In addition, they also listed it as one of the top five Hindi films of 2023.[75] Adit Ganguly of Harper's Bazaar India listed it as one of the best Indian movies of 2023.[76] Aseem Chhabra of Rediff ranked it as the eighth best Indian film of the year.[77] Swati Chopra of The Quint listed it as one of the top five films of the year.[78] WION listed it as one of the best Hindi films of 2023.[79] Sounak Mukhopadhyay of Mint listed it as one of the top ten movies of 2023 released in theaters.[80] Journalists based at ThePrint listed it as one of the top ten films of 2023.[81] Tatsam Mukherjee of The Wire listed it as one of the best Hindi films of 2023.[82] Suparna Sharma of Rolling Stone India ranked it as the second best Bollywood film of 2023.[83]

Garima Satija of Indiatimes listed both Bhatt and Singh's performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as one of the fifteen best performances of 2023.[84] Bollywood Hungama named Bhatt the best actress of the year for her performance in the film.[85] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times listed Singh's performance in the film as one of the best male performances of 2023 in Hindi Cinema.[86]

Box office

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has grossed in India, with a further in overseas, for a worldwide total of .[3] It emerged as a commercial success, ranking as the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[4] [87]

The film had a fair first day at the box office, earning around nett.[88] It showed good growth on Saturday, netting .[89] Over the weekend, the film netted a total of .[90] It performed particularly well in the overseas markets of North America and Canada, United Kingdom, Gulf, and Australia, grossing US$4 million over its first weekend.[91] In the UK, it had the second-biggest opening for a Hindi film in 2023, after Pathaan;[92] it ranked seventh over the weekend, grossing £370,882.[93] On Monday, the film had a strong hold both domestically, netting, and in overseas, grossing US$ $770,000.[94] [95] It showed no drop in domestic collections on Tuesday.[96] Over the first week, the film performed best in the overseas markets and in the urban multiplexes of India.[97] [98]

In its second weekend, the film had a very strong hold, dropping 30% domestically, netting .[99] In North America, it dropped less than 5%, grossing US$1.64 million for a total of US$4.72 million.[100] In all other overseas markets, the drop was just 20%.[101] It continued to perform well in its third weekend, despite strong competition from new releases Gadar 2 and OMG 2.[102] Grossing over US$15 million internationally by its third week, it emerged as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films in overseas.[103] [104]

Accolades

AwardDate of the ceremonyCategoryRecipientsResult
GQ Men of the Year Awards22 November 2023Director of the YearKaran Johar[105]
River to River Florence Indian Film Festival13 December 2023Best Feature FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[106] [107]
Filmfare Awards28 January 2024Best FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[108] [109]
Best DirectorKaran Johar
Best ActorRanveer Singh
Best ActressAlia Bhatt
Best Supporting ActorTota Roy Chowdhuryrowspan="2"
Best Supporting ActressJaya Bachchan
Shabana Azmi
Best Music DirectorPritamrowspan="7"
Best Lyricist
Best Male Playback Singer
Best Female Playback Singer
Shreya Ghoshal
Best StoryIshita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy
Best ScreenplayIshita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, Sumit Roy
Best DialogueIshita Moitra
Best CinematographyManush Nandanrowspan="3"
Best Production DesignAmrita Mahal Nakai
Best Costume DesignManish Malhotra, Eka Lakhani
Best Choreography
Bollywood Hungama Best of 202312 – 17 January 2024Best Actor Alia Bhatt
Best Supporting Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury[110]
Best Supporting Actor Shabana Azmi
Best DialogueIshita Moitra[111]
Best Lyrics[112]
Best Playback Singer
Best Choreography
News 18 Reel Awards9 March 2024Best FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[113] [114]
Best DirectorKaran Johar
Best Actor Ranveer Singhrowspan="2"
Best Actor Alia Bhatt
Best Supporting Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury
Best Supporting Actor Jaya Bachchan
Shabana Azmi
Churni Gangulyrowspan="5"
Best MusicPritam
Best Singer
Best Singer
Zee Cine Awards10 March 2024Best FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[115]
Best ActorRanveer Singh
Best ActressAlia Bhatt
Best Costume Design
Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards18 March 2024Best Film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[116]
Best Director Karan Johar[117]
Best Actor Ranveer Singh[118]
Best Actress Alia Bhatt[119]
Best Director Karan Johar[120] [121]
Best Actress Alia Bhatt
Best Supporting ActressShabana Azmi
Best Music AlbumPritam[122]
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne17 August 2014Best FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[123] [124]
People's Choice Award
Best DirectorKaran Joharrowspan="3"
Best ActorRanveer Singh
Best ActressAlia Bhatt
International Indian Film Academy AwardsTBABest FilmRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani[125]
Best DirectorKaran Johar
Best ActorRanveer Singh
Best ActressAlia Bhatt
Best Supporting Actor
Tota Roy Chowdhury
Best Supporting ActressJaya Bachchan
Shabana Azmi
Best Music DirectorPritam
Best Playback Singer Female

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani . . 21 July 2023 . 21 July 2023 . 21 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721125408/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde0mzk5 . live .
  2. News: 23 July 2023 . Budgeted at Rs. 178 cr, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani recovers 90% of investment from sale of satellite, digital and music rights . . 23 July 2023 . 23 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723095335/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/budgeted-rs-178-cr-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-recovers-90-investment-sale-satellite-digital-music-rights/ . live .
  3. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Box Office . . 28 July 2023 . 10 September 2023 . 29 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230729154202/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/box-office/ . live .
  4. Web site: Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide 2023. 10 September 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 26 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126125943/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2023/. live.
  5. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Cast & Crew . . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230728064010/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/cast/ . live .
  6. News: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani full cast out. Meet Ranveer, Alia, Dharmendra, Jaya, Shabana. 6 July 2021. 20 August 2021. India Today. 20 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820045232/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-full-cast-out-meet-ranveer-alia-dharmendra-jaya-shabana-1824534-2021-07-06. live.
  7. News: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi join Karan Johar movie starring Ranveer-Alia. 7 July 2021. 20 August 2021. The Indian Express. 20 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820044712/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/. live.
  8. News: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi join Karan Johar movie starring Ranveer-Alia. 7 July 2021. 1 August 2023. The Indian Express. 20 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820044712/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-direct-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-watch-video-7391029/. live.
  9. News: Karan Johar clarifies his 'passion project' Takht not shelved: 'Will make it right after Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'. 21 October 2021. 1 August 2023. Hindustan Times. 25 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220925164727/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-clarifies-his-passion-project-takht-not-shelved-will-make-it-right-after-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-101634786803360.html. live.
  10. Web site: Khosla. Proma. Filmmaker Karan Johar Reads Every Review — with Hit 'Rocky Aur Rani,' Critics Finally Caught Up with His Fans. 4 August 2023. IndieWire. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230429/https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/rocky-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-karan-johar-interview-1234891617/. live.
  11. News: Jaya Bachchan's journey from meek wife in K3G to matriarch in 'Rocky Aur Rani…'. 31 July 2023. 1 August 2023. India Today. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731044501/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/jaya-bachchan-timid-wife-in-kabhi-khushi-kabhie-ghan-to-the-matriarch-in-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-2413888-2023-07-31. live.
  12. Web site: Dharmendra: Agreed to Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' because I've a fantastic role. 16 November 2021. 1 August 2023. WION. 30 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130065518/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-dharmendra-agreed-to-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-because-ive-a-fantastic-role-429696. live.
  13. Web site: 2023-12-28 . Sharmila Tagore Reveals She Battled Cancer, Says Rejected Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Due to Health . 2023-12-28 . News18 . en.
  14. News: Farzeen. Sana. Anjali Anand says Jaya Bachchan was in tears during Gayatri's showdown scene in Rocky Aur Rani: 'As I was crying…'. 7 August 2023. The Indian Express. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230808014008/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anjali-anand-says-jaya-bachchan-was-in-tears-during-gayatris-showdown-scene-in-rocky-aur-rani-as-i-was-crying-8879704/. live.
  15. News: Ghosh. Sankha. Saswata Chatterjee on 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani': 'Turning down Karan Johar's film will always be the biggest regret!'. 10 August 2023. The Times of India. 10 August 2023. 11 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230811070843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/saswata-chatterjee-on-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-turning-down-karan-johars-film-will-always-be-the-biggest-regret/articleshow/102599150.cms?from=mdr. live.
  16. Karan Johar Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra. 31 July 2023. 1 August 2023. Film Companion. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731180334/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-RMyqeL9BE&gl=US&hl=en. live.
  17. News: Yuvraj Dua on how he turned Ranveer Singh into a West Delhi boy for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: 'For 12 days, we sat and talked'. 28 July 2023. 1 August 2023. The Indian Express. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731161811/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yuvraj-dua-on-how-he-turned-ranveer-singh-into-a-west-delhi-boy-for-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-for-12-days-we-sat-and-talked-8863363/. live.
  18. News: Sonavane. Gaurav. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: This ultra-lavish bungalow in Noida is shown as Rocky Randhawa's mansion in the film. 11 August 2023. 14 August 2023. GQ India. 14 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230814075305/https://www.gqindia.com/content/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-this-ultra-lavish-bungalow-in-noida-is-shown-as-rocky-randhawas-mansion-in-the-film. live.
  19. News: Karan Johar says Tota's character in Rocky Aur Rani was borrowed from his childhood: 'I was effeminate, used to dance'. 31 July 2023. 1 August 2023. Hindustan Times. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731214534/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-borrowed-from-childhood-tota-roy-chowdhury-101690820847160.html. live.
  20. News: Ranveer Singh was a wreck when he shot for Rocky Aur Rani's 'Dola Re Dola', reveals Vaibhavi Merchant: 'He was nervous about…'. 1 August 2023. 1 August 2023. The Indian Express. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052113/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-was-a-wreck-when-he-shot-for-rocky-aur-ranis-dola-re-dola-reveals-vaibhavi-merchant-8870982/. live.
  21. News: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani: Alia Bhatt And Ranveer Singh Kick Start The Shoot Of Karan Johar's Film. 20 August 2021. 20 August 2021. NDTV. 20 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220620212703/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-alia-bhatt-and-ranveer-singh-kick-start-the-shoot-of-karan-johars-film-2514632. live.
  22. News: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt Begin Shooting for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. 20 August 2021. 20 August 2021. News18. 20 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820050527/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-begin-shooting-for-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-4106072.html. live.
  23. News: Karan Johar commences first shoot schedule of 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'. 20 August 2021. 24 August 2021. ANI. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824091553/https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-commences-first-shoot-schedule-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani20210820103905/. live.
  24. News: First Look: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt begin Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shoot. 20 August 2021. 24 August 2021. India TV. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824091545/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/first-look-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-begin-karan-johar-film-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-727697. live.
  25. Web site: Day 91 Of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Filming. See Karan Johar's BTS Clip Inside . 2022-06-01 . NDTV.com . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/day-91-of-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-filming-see-karan-johars-bts-clip-inside-2930853 . live .
  26. Web site: 2022-04-27 . Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt to wrap up Delhi schedule of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in four days; Reports . 2022-06-01 . Pinkvilla . en . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-wrap-delhi-schedule-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-four-days-reports-1077572 . live .
  27. Web site: 25 April 2022 . Anindita . Mukherjee . Newlywed Alia Bhatt leaves with Ranveer Singh for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani shoot . 2022-06-01 . India Today . en . 1 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220601090950/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/newlywed-alia-bhatt-leaves-with-ranveer-singh-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-shoot-1941760-2022-04-25 . live .
  28. Web site: Karan Johar ropes in Arjun Bijlani, Shraddha Arya, Sriti Jha and Arjit Taneja for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani . Bollywood Hungama . 5 August 2022 . 9 August 2022 . 9 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809124422/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/karan-johar-ropes-in-arjun-bijlani-shraddha-arya-sriti-jha-and-arjit-taneja-for-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/ . live .
  29. Web site: 4 March 2023. Alia Bhatt resumes work after pregnancy, shoots for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in Kashmir. APN Live. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620093645/https://m.apnlive.com/article/alia-bhatt-kashmir-rocky-aur-rani/452901. 20 June 2023. live.
  30. News: Karan Johar says he conducted test screening of Rocky Aur Rani with 500 people, made changes in the film: 'Added back few key moments of romance…'. 2 August 2023. 2 August 2023. The Indian Express.
  31. News: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani music album is homage to '60s and '70s Hindi films, says Pritam. 14 July 2023. The Telegraph India. 31 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728123352/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-music-album-is-homage-to-60s-and-70s-hindi-films-says-pritam/cid/1951998. live.
  32. Web site: Karan Johar sells music rights of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to Saregama-HMV. 18 November 2021. Bollywood Hungama. 2 August 2023. 29 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221129151854/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-sells-music-rights-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-saregama-hmv-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-may-sing/. live.
  33. News: Iyer. Meena. How filmmakers are paying big bucks to reprise Bollywood retro music. 30 June 2023. Hindustan Times. 2 August 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731003921/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/old-songs-in-new-films-filmmakers-paying-premium-for-recasting-old-music-companies-to-boost-sales-101690659060250.html. live.
  34. Web site: Tum Kya Mile out: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh romance in picturesque Kashmir; fans heap praises for Arijit Singh. 28 June 2023. India TV. 4 July 2023. 4 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230704135202/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/tum-kya-mile-out-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-romance-in-kashmir-2023-06-28-878248. live.
  35. News: What Jhumka Song: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt Join Arijit Singh To Give a Nod To Jhoomka Gira Re. News18. 12 July 2023. 12 July 2023. 12 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230712070252/https://www.news18.com/movies/what-jhumka-song-arijit-singh-jhoomka-gira-re-remake-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-8314015.html. live.
  36. News: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani song Ve Kamleya: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh's new love track is tinged with melancholy . Hindustan Times . 18 July 2023 . 18 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230718131555/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-ve-kamleya-music-video-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101689657745034.html . live .
  37. Web site: 24 July 2023 . Dhindhora Baje Re: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh dance fearlessly in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's Durga Puja song . Hindustan Times . 24 July 2023 . 24 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724095100/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-dhindhora-baje-re-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-101690175429288-amp.html . live .
  38. Web site: 31 July 2023 . Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . Apple Music . 31 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120706/https://music.apple.com/us/album/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-original-motion-picture/1700197952 . live .
  39. News: Exclusive: Karan Johar's Dharma Production announces Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to release on February 10, 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 29 November 2021. 29 November 2021. 29 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211129091234/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-dharma-production-announces-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-starring-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-release-february-10-2023/. live.
  40. Web site: Exclusive: Karan Johar's Alia Bhatt – Ranveer Singh starrer Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani to NOT release on February 10, 2023; release rescheduled due to Alia's pregnancy . . 16 July 2022 . 16 July 2022 . 16 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220716083830/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-karan-johars-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-starrer-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-not-release-february-10-2023-release-rescheduled-due-alias-pregnancy/ . live .
  41. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-real-reason-karan-johar-shifted-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahaani-release-date-to-july/articleshow/97556370.cms
  42. News: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani postponed to July 28; averts clash with Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2. 2 February 2023. 2 February 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 2 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202075558/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-postponed-july-28-averts-clash-ponniyin-selvan-part-2/. live.
  43. News: 5 September 2023. 'Rocky Aur Rani...' selected for Busan International Film Festival, KJo reacts. 5 September 2023. India Today. 5 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905100914/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-gets-selected-for-busan-film-festival-open-cinema-section-karan-johar-reacts-2431222-2023-09-05. live.
  44. Web site: Rocky and Rani's Love Story - Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2023. Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards. 3 December 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203082719/https://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/film/programme/films/detail/3763?search_year=2023&search_category=FF. 3 December 2023.
  45. Web site: River to River Florence Indian Film Festival - Programme - 12 December 2023. www.rivertoriver.it. 3 December 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203093934/https://www.rivertoriver.it/programma-10-dicembre-2023/. 3 December 2023.
  46. News: 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt promise sizzling chemistry in this larger-than-life Karan Johar world - WATCH. 20 June 2023. The Times of India. 20 June 2023. 20 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620112014/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-teaser-ranveer-singh-and-alia-bhatt-promise-sizzling-chemistry-in-this-larger-than-life-karan-johar-world-watch/articleshow/101127464.cms. live.
  47. News: Shah Rukh Khan to launch the teaser of Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. 19 June 2023. The Times of India. 2 August 2023. 28 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230628011220/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-to-launch-the-teaser-of-karan-johars-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/101111550.cms?from=mdr. live.
  48. Web site: 4 July 2023 . Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Trailer: Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt bring the madness of Punjabi vs Bengali families in this dramatic entertainer . Bollywood Hungama . 4 July 2023 . 4 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230704073636/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-trailer-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-bring-madness-punjabi-vs-bengali-families-dramatic-entertainer/ . live .
  49. Web site: 2 August 2023 . Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia Bhatt Wanted 3-City Promotional Tour, Here's Why KJo Objected . Zoom TV . 26 July 2023 . 5 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052113/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/celebrity/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-wanted-3-city-promotional-tour-heres-why-kjo-objected-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-102125396 . live .
  50. News: 2 August 2023 . CBFC cuts abusive words, Mamata Banerjee references from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani . The Times of India . 24 July 2023 . 23 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230723113239/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cbfc-cuts-abusive-words-mamata-banerjee-references-from-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/articleshow/102050130.cms?from=mdr . live .
  51. Web site: 2 August 2023 . Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Alia Bhatt reacts as CBFC asks to remove abusive words, references to Mamata Banerjee and Khela Hobe: "The final cut is seamlessly flowing regardless of these minor cuts" . Bollywood Hungama . 25 July 2023 . 26 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726145409/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-alia-bhatt-reacts-cbfc-asks-remove-abusive-words-references-mamata-banerjee-khela-hobe-final-cut-seamlessly-flowing-regardless/ . live .
  52. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Rotten Tomatoes. 17 September 2023. 29 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230729133255/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_aur_rani_kii_prem_kahaani. live.
  53. Web site: Chopra. Anupama. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review. Film Companion. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728072518/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-movie-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-is-delicious-eye-candy-with-a-rebellious-core-karan-johar. live.
  54. News: Shekhar. Mayank. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Just hand Ranveer an Oscar, someone!. Mid Day. 28 July 2023. 1 August 2023. 30 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230730080704/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-just-hand-ranveer-an-oscar-someone-23300582. live.
  55. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Movie Review. Bollywood Hungama. 27 July 2023. 27 July 2023. 27 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230727051741/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani/critic-review/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-is-a-well-packaged-entertainer/. live.
  56. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Ranveer, Alia shine bright like diamonds in KJo's return to form. India Today. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728033419/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-bright-karan-johars-film-2412818-2023-07-28. live.
  57. News: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Movie Review: This glamorous entertainer comes with a meaningful message. The Times of India. 28 July 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120705/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani/movie-review/102181636.cms?from=mdr&from=mdr. live.
  58. News: Roy. Priyanka. A review of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. The Telegraph. 29 July 2023. 30 July 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120743/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/a-review-of-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani/cid/1955229. live.
  59. Web site: Verma. Sukanya. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi. Rediff.com. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728065801/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahani-review/20230728.htm. live.
  60. Web site: Sanap. Mayur. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood. Rediff.com. 31 July 2023. 1 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052115/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review/20230731.htm. live.
  61. News: Malhotra. Reya. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani review: A maturely conceived entertainer. The Week. 28 July 2023. 2 August 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728150706/https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2023/07/28/25-years-of-karan-johar-rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-is-a-maturely-conceived-entertainer.html. live.
  62. Web site: Sen. Shomini. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt shine in a predictable, fun family film. WION. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728043446/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-shine-in-a-predictable-fun-family-film-620135. live.
  63. News: Bhatia. Uday. 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' review: The Ranveer Show is enough. Mint Lounge. 28 July 2023. 1 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052116/https://lifestyle.livemint.com/how-to-lounge/movies-tv/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt-karan-johar-111690522663465.html. live.
  64. News: Gupta. Shubhra. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani movie review: Karan Johar packs a few surprises in Alia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh's loud and melodramatic film. The Indian Express. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728042129/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-movie-review-karan-johar-alia-bhatt-ranveer-singh-8864475/. live.
  65. Web site: Ramnath. Nandini. 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' review: An old-fashioned romance gets an unnecessary update. Scroll.in. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728020752/https://scroll.in/reel/1053097/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-an-old-fashioned-romance-gets-an-unnecessary-update. live.
  66. Web site: Chatterjee. Saibal. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Shiny But Shallow Family Drama. NDTV. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728095339/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-shiny-but-shallow-family-drama-2-stars-4248187#pfrom-movies-reviews. live.
  67. News: Gilbey. Ryan. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review – Karan Johar's eye-popping culture wars sendup. The Guardian. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728101722/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/28/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-review-karan-johar-ranveer-singh-alia-bhatt. live.
  68. News: Khosla. Proma. 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' Is the First Bonafide Bollywood Blockbuster in Years. IndieWire. 31 July 2023. 1 August 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731170603/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-film-review-1234889864/. live.
  69. News: Subhash. K. Jha. Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Hindi films of 2023. The National Herald. 29 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  70. News: Shubhra. Gupta. The Best Films of 2023: Shah Rukh's Jawan and Pathaan, OMG 2 and 12th Fail feature in Shubhra Gupta's list. The Indian Express. 30 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  71. Web site: Best Films of 2023 - Anupama Chopra. YouTube & Reviews and More by Film Companion. 27 December 2022.
  72. News: Shilajit. Mitra. The best Hindi films of 2023: '12th Fail' and 'Jawan' to 'Rocky Aur Rani..'. The Hindu. 26 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  73. News: 15 best Bollywood movies of 2023, according to Vogue India. Vogue India. 23 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  74. News: 2023 Wrap: Top 10 Pan-Indian Films Of 2023. Film Companion. 26 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  75. News: 2023 Wrap: Top 5 Hindi Films. Film Companion. 29 December 2023. 31 December 2023.
  76. News: Adit. Ganguly. Best Indian movies of 2023 that entertained us and where to watch them. Harper's Bazaar India. 29 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  77. News: Aseem. Chhabra. 10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best. Rediff. 27 December 2023. 30 December 2023.
  78. News: Swati. Chopra. 'Rocky Aur Rani...' to 'Thank You For Coming': Five Films That We Needed In 2023. The Quint. 28 December 2023. 31 December 2023.
  79. News: 12th Fail to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: The best Hindi films of 2023. WION. 29 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  80. News: Sounak. Mukhopadhyay. Year-Ender 2023: Top 10 Hindi movies released in theatres; Animal, Jawan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and more. Mint. 26 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  81. News: Tina. Das. Top 10 films of 2023—from ThePrint journalists. ThePrint. 29 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  82. News: Tatsam. Mukherjee. Big Action, Small, Intimate Stories and Some Subversive Turns: The Best Hindi Films of 2023. The Wire. 23 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  83. News: Suparna. Sharma. The 10 Best Bollywood Films of 2023. Rolling Stone India. 26 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  84. News: Garima. Satija. 15 Best Performances We Watched In Theatres In 2023 That Will Stay With Us For A Long Time. Indiatimes. 30 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  85. News: Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Ranbir Kapoor walks away with Best Actor honour; Alia Bhatt, Vikrant Massey and Saiyami Kher win as well. Bollywood Hungama. 17 January 2024. 25 January 2024.
  86. News: Rishabh. Suri. Celebrating excellence & the best male performances of 2023 In Hindi cinema. Hindustan Times. 24 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  87. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Emerges HIT Due to Overseas. Box Office India. 24 August 2023. 24 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824075755/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7962. live.
  88. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has A Fair First Day. Box Office India. 29 July 2023. 29 July 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120705/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7889. live.
  89. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Second Day Business. Box Office India. 30 July 2023. 30 July 2023.
  90. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Does Well Over First Weekend. Box Office India. 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120707/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7893. live.
  91. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Is A Hit Overseas. Box Office India. 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731120919/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7894. live.
  92. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani becomes the 2nd highest weekend grosser of 2023 at the U.K box office overtaking Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Bollywood Hungama. 31 July 2023. 2 August 2023. 31 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731204744/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-becomes-2nd-highest-weekend-grosser-2023-u-k-box-office-overtaking-kisi-ka-bhai-kisi-ki-jaan/. live.
  93. News: Ramachandran. Naman. 'Barbenheimer' Juggernaut Continues U.K. Box Office Domination After Second Weekend of Release. Variety. 1 August 2023. 2 August 2023.
  94. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has Solid Monday. Box Office India. 1 August 2023. 1 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052607/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7896. live.
  95. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Super Hold Overseas. Box Office India. 1 August 2023. 1 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052610/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7898. live.
  96. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Holds Steady On Tuesday. Box Office India. 2 August 2023. 2 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052608/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7899. live.
  97. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Has Decent First Week. Box Office India. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052607/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7901. live.
  98. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Scores Big Overseas. Box Office India. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023. 5 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230805052612/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7902. live.
  99. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Excellent Hold In Second Weekend. Box Office India. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807080133/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7907. live.
  100. Web site: Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani box office: Alia, Ranveer film cross USD 10M overseas, Rs 200 crores worldwide. Pinkvilla. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807080134/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/rocky-aur-rani-ki-prem-kahani-box-office-alia-ranveer-film-cross-usd-10m-overseas-rs-200-crores-worldwide-1234358. live.
  101. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Sees Extraordinary Holds Overseas. Box Office India. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. 7 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807115004/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7908. live.
  102. News: 'Gadar 2,' 'OMG 2,' and 'Rocky Aur Rani' shatter 'Pathaan's' record with historic single-day collection. India Today. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230814074052/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/gadar-2-omg-2-and-rocky-aur-rani-shatter-pathaans-record-with-historic-single-day-collection-2420667-2023-08-14. live.
  103. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Is Blockbuster Overseas. Box Office India. 16 August 2023. 16 August 2023. 16 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816120202/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7940. live.
  104. Web site: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani Third Week Business. Box Office India. 18 August 2023. 18 August 2023. 18 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818170730/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7946. live.
  105. News: Meet the winners of GQ Men Of The Year 2023. GQ India. 22 November 2023. 23 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123082710/https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-winners-of-gq-men-of-the-year-2023. 23 November 2023. live.
  106. News: Ranveer Singh And Alia Bhatt's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' Wins Big, Karan Johar Reacts. Times of India. 14 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  107. News: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani wins big at River To River Florence Indian Film Festival; Karan Johar REACTS. Pinkvilla. 14 December 2023. 1 January 2024.
  108. News: Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out. Filmfare. 15 January 2024. 15 January 2024.
  109. News: Winners of the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out. Filmfare. 29 January 2024. 29 January 2024.
  110. News: Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Bobby Deol's mute and menacing act from Animal earns him Best Actor in a Negative Role honour. Bollywood Hungama. 15 January 2024. 25 January 2024.
  111. News: Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: OMG 2 walks away with Best Story honour; Animal gets the Best Screenplay. Bollywood Hungama. 13 January 2024. 25 January 2024.
  112. News: Bollywood Hungama Best of 2023: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani rules the music honours. Bollywood Hungama. 12 January 2024. 25 January 2024.
  113. News: Showsha Reel Awards 2024: SRK, Ranbir Kapoor Nominated for Best Actor, Rocky Aur Rani For Best Film. CNN-News18. 28 January 2024. 5 February 2024.
  114. News: Dishya. Sharma. News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024 Winners: Animal Wins Best Film; Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor Best Actors. CNN-News18. 10 March 2024. 10 March 2024.
  115. News: ZCA 2024 VIEWER'S CHOICE NOMINATIONS. Zee Cine Awards. 18 February 2024. 18 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218081748/https://zeecineawards.com/zca24-voting/. 18 February 2024. live.
  116. News: Apeksha. Juneja. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Jawan to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, nominees for Best Film Popular Choice. Pinkvilla. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
  117. News: Krishma. Sharma. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Karan Johar to Sandeep Reddy Vanga, nominees for Best Director Popular Choice. Pinkvilla. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
  118. News: Rajni. Singh. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Shah Rukh Khan to Ranbir Kapoor, nominees for Best Actor Male Popular Choice. Pinkvilla. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
  119. News: Arpita. Sarkar. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt, nominees for Best Actor Female Popular Choice. Pinkvilla. 17 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
  120. News: Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons - Jury's Choice Nominees. Pinkvilla. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318093013/https://www.pinkvilla.com/screen-style-icons. 18 March 2024. live.
  121. News: Apeksha. Juneja. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Complete list of winners ft. Kiara Advani, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar and more. Pinkvilla. 19 March 2024. 19 March 2024.
  122. News: Gautam. Batra. Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Animal to Pathaan, check out nominees for Best Music Album. Pinkvilla. 18 March 2024. 18 March 2024.
  123. News: 'Laapataa Ladies', 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' lead in nominations for IFFM 2024. CNBC TV18. 10 July 2024. 10 July 2024. live.
  124. News: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 full winners list: 12th Fail is Best Film, Kartik Aaryan declared Best Actor. Hindustan Times. 17 August 2024. 17 August 2024. live.
  125. News: IIFA 2024 full list of nominations: Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer get Best Actor nods; Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt for Actress. Hindustan Times. 19 August 2024. 19 August 2024. live.