Title | Shehzada |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Language | Hindi |
Release Date | 10 February 2023 |
Director | Rohit Dhawan |
Producer | Bhushan Kumar |
Production Company | T-Series |
Star Cast | Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Ronit Roy |
IMDb Rating: 5.5/10 (based on 131 reviews)
Budget: ₹90 crore (US$11 million)
Collection: ₹47.43 crore (US$5.9 million) worldwide
Review:
Shehzada is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Dhawan and produced by T-Series and Allu Entertainment. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). It stars Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Ronit Roy and Sachin Khedekar. Filmy4wap
The film tells the story of Bantu (Aaryan), a young man who is raised by a middle-class family. However, he soon discovers that he is the illegitimate son of a wealthy businessman, Valmiki Jindal (Rawal). Bantu sets out to win his father’s love and respect, and to protect his newfound family from a dangerous threat.
Shehzada is a typical Bollywood masala film, with all the ingredients that you would expect: action, comedy, romance, drama, and music. The film is well-produced and the performances are generally good, with Aaryan standing out in the lead role. However, the film is let down by a weak script and a lack of originality.
The plot of Shehzada is very predictable and there are no surprises to be found. The film also borrows heavily from other Bollywood films, particularly the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. The film’s screenplay is also quite flawed, with many plot holes and inconsistencies.
Despite its flaws, Shehzada is a watchable film, thanks to the performances of the cast and the entertainment value provided by the action and comedy sequences. However, the film is unlikely to stay with you long after you have seen it.
Critical reception:
Shehzada received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the performances of the cast and the entertainment value provided by the action and comedy sequences. However, other critics criticized the film’s weak script and lack of originality.
Box office:
Shehzada had a lukewarm box office performance, grossing ₹47.43 crore (US$5.9 million) worldwide against a budget of ₹90 crore (US$11 million).
Conclusion:
Shehzada is a lukewarm Bollywood remake that falls short of expectations. The film is well-produced and the performances are generally good, but it is let down by a weak script and a lack of originality. If you are looking for a mindless entertainer, then Shehzada may be worth watching. However, if you are looking for a film with substance, then you should look elsewhere.