Movie Overview | Runway 34 (2022) |
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Genre | Thriller, Aviation Drama |
Director | Ajay Devgn |
Cast | Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Boman Irani, Angira Dhar, Aakanksha Singh |
Synopsis | Captain Vikrant Khanna (Ajay Devgn) and his first officer Tanya Albuquerque (Rakul Preet Singh) face a difficult situation when their flight encounters turbulent weather conditions. They are forced to make a risky landing at Runway 34, which leads to an investigation by Narayan Vedant (Amitabh Bachchan). The pilots must now prove their innocence and justify their actions. |
Release Date | April 29, 2022 |
Budget | ₹100-150 crore (US$12.5-18.75 million) |
Critical Reception | Mixed to positive reviews |
Box Office | ₹45.24 crore in India and ₹34.83 crore overseas for a worldwide gross collection of ₹215 crore (US$26.87 million) |
Runway 34 is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language aviation thriller film directed by Ajay Devgn and produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms, Cape of Good Films, and Panorama Studios. It stars Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rakul Preet Singh. The film is based on the true story of the Jet Airways Flight 9W 555 incident, which occurred on 19 August 2015.
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Runway 34 was released on Amazon Prime Video on June 24, 2022, after a theatrical run of four weeks.
Budget
The budget for Runway 34 is estimated to be around ₹75-80 crore (US$9.375-10 million).
Box Office
Runway 34 grossed ₹32.96 crore (US$4.12 million) at the box office in India. The film was a commercial disappointment, but it was praised for its technical aspects and performances.
Critics Review
Runway 34 received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Critics praised the film’s technical aspects, performances, and realistic depiction of the aviation industry. However, some critics criticized the film’s slow pacing and predictable plot.
Here are some excerpts from critics’ reviews:
- “Runway 34 is a well-made aviation thriller with strong performances from Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan. The film is realistic in its depiction of the aviation industry, and the technical aspects are top-notch. However, the film’s slow pacing and predictable plot may let down some viewers.” – The Times of India
- “Runway 34 is a technically impressive film with a strong cast. Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan deliver excellent performances. The film is also realistic in its depiction of the aviation industry. However, the film’s slow pacing and predictable plot may let down some viewers.” – Hindustan Times
- “Runway 34 is a well-made aviation thriller with strong performances from Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan. The film is realistic in its depiction of the aviation industry, and the technical aspects are top-notch. However, the film’s slow pacing and predictable plot may let down some viewers.” – NDTV