99(2009)
99 is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. The film stars Kunal Khemu, Cyrus Broacha, Boman Irani, and Soha Ali Khan. Set in 1999 during the Y2K panic, the story follows two small-time thieves who are sent by their gangster boss to collect a debt. Their mission goes wrong, leading to a chaotic chase across Mumbai. The film is notable for its lighthearted tone and nostalgic references to the late 1990s. It received positive reviews for its performances and humor. 99 was released in theaters on May 15, 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV
- Theatrical Release
- 27 March 2009
- Director
- Krishna D. K.
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Two unlucky thieves, Sachin and Zaramud, work for a dangerous gangster named John. John orders them to collect a large debt from a man named Rahul. But Rahul tricks them and runs away. Now Sachin and Zaramud must chase him across Mumbai to get the money back before John kills them.
“The year everything went wrong”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 99
Cast reunions in this film: Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D. K. (6 films together), Soha Ali Khan & Kunal Khemu (3 films together), and Vinod Khanna & Mahesh Manjrekar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled '99: The Movie' but was shortened to just '99' before release.
- It was one of the first Hindi films to be shot almost entirely in Singapore, using many local landmarks.
- The character Sachin was named after cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, reflecting the film's 1999 setting.
- Directors Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru made their feature film debut with this movie after working in advertising.
- Actor Boman Irani, who played the boss, improvised many of his humorous lines during filming.
- The film's plot was loosely inspired by real-life match-fixing scandals in cricket during the late 1990s.
- Despite mixed reviews, it gained a cult following over the years for its quirky humor and unique setting.