Jai Veeru(2009)
Jai Veeru is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Puneet Sira. The film stars Fardeen Khan, Kunal Khemu, Dia Mirza, Anjana Sukhani, and Arbaaz Khan. The story follows two best friends in Bangkok who discover they are on opposite sides of the law. Jai is an undercover police officer while Veeru is a small-time criminal working for a drug lord. Their friendship is tested when the truth is revealed and a ruthless gangster wants them both dead. The film is a remake of the 1996 Hollywood film Bulletproof. It features six songs, car chases, and fight sequences. The film received poor reviews and has a low IMDb rating of 3.8. It was produced by Siddhi Vinayak Movies and Venus Records & Tapes. The film was released on March 11, 2009.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 March 2009
- Director
- Puneet Sira
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Best friends Jai and Veeru live in Bangkok. Jai is secretly an undercover police officer. Veeru is a small-time crook working for a drug lord named Tejpal. When Veeru discovers Jai's true identity, their friendship is shattered. Now, Tejpal wants both of them dead. They must escape together and survive while learning to trust each other again.
“Friendship tested by betrayal and bullets”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jai Veeru
Cast reunions in this film: Govind Namdev & Govind Namdeo (4 films together), Rakesh Bedi & Dinesh Hingoo (4 films together), Arbaaz Khan & Dia Mirza (3 films together), Fardeen Khan & Dinesh Hingoo (2 films together), and Dinesh Hingoo & Govind Namdeo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a nod to the iconic duo Jai and Veeru from the classic Bollywood film 'Sholay'.
- It was shot extensively in Bangkok, Thailand, to capture its vibrant and gritty urban setting.
- Director Puneet Sira is also known for his work as a producer on other action-oriented films.
- The movie faced tough competition upon release, as several bigger Bollywood films were running in theaters at the same time.
- Actor Kunal Khemu, who plays Jai, performed many of his own stunts for the action sequences.
- The soundtrack featured a song by singer Mika Singh, who was gaining popularity at the time.
- Despite its action-thriller plot, the film heavily centers on the theme of friendship and betrayal.