Blue(2009)
Blue is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Anthony D'Souza. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan, and Rahul Dev. Katrina Kaif and Kabir Bedi appear in cameo roles. The story follows a haunted diver in the Bahamas who must confront his past to save his family from a gangster. He is drawn into a dangerous treasure hunt for a sunken ship called the Lady in Blue. The film was the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time, with a budget over $21 million. It received mixed reviews from critics and failed to recover its budget at the box office. The music was composed by A.R. Rahman and featured a special appearance by pop star Kylie Minogue. The film was released during the Diwali festival on 16 October 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 16 October 2009
- Director
- Anthony D'souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A haunted diver named Sagar must face his painful past when his brother gets into trouble with a ruthless gangster. To save his kidnapped girlfriend, Sagar agrees to search for a hidden treasure on a sunken ship. But the ocean holds dark secrets, and not everyone can be trusted.
“Dive into danger. Rise for honour.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Blue
Cast reunions in this film: Lara Dutta & Akshay Kumar (12 films together), Katrina Kaif & Akshay Kumar (6 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Kabir Bedi (5 films together), Rahul Dev & Akshay Kumar (4 films together), Akshay Kumar & Sanjay Dutt (4 films together), and Lara Dutta & Rahul Dev (3 films together).
Trivia
- It was India's first film shot entirely in high-definition digital format.
- The underwater scenes were filmed in the Bahamas with a crew that worked on 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
- Akshay Kumar performed many of his own underwater stunts without a body double.
- The film's budget was over ₹80 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by A.R. Rahman, who recorded parts in a studio built inside a ship.
- Despite the high costs, it was a major box office disappointment upon release.
- The film's promotion included a special 'Blue' credit card launched in partnership with a bank.