Race(2008)
'Race' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action crime film directed by Abbas-Mustan. It stars Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif, and Sameera Reddy. The story follows two brothers, Ranvir and Rajiv Singh, who run a horse breeding business in Durban, South Africa. Their relationship turns deadly when greed and betrayal take over. The film is known for its stylish presentation, multiple plot twists, and a soundtrack composed by Pritam. It received critical acclaim for its editing, screenplay, and cast performances. 'Race' was a commercial success, grossing over ₹103 crore worldwide. It became the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2008. The film was released on 21 March 2008 by UTV Motion Pictures.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 March 2008
- Director
- Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Ranvir Singh runs a successful horse ranch in Durban. His younger brother Rajiv is an alcoholic who wants his brother dead for a 100 million dollar insurance payout. Rajiv uses a model named Sonia to seduce and kill Ranvir. But everyone has a secret plan. Trust is a weapon. And only the smartest will survive.
“Trust no one. Everyone has a plan.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Race
Cast reunions in this film: Katrina Kaif & Pritam Chakraborty (10 films together), Abbas-Mustan & Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla (8 films together), Bipasha Basu & Pritam Chakraborty (6 films together), Saif Ali Khan & Pritam Chakraborty (5 films together), Anil Kapoor & Akshaye Khanna (5 films together), and Bipasha Basu & Saif Ali Khan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Race' was chosen because the story revolves around horse racing and the competitive lives of the characters.
- A special horse named 'Solomon' was brought from South Africa for the racing scenes to ensure authenticity.
- The song 'Zara Zara Touch Me' was originally composed for another film but was included in Race after being reworked.
- Director Abbas-Mustan used split screens in many scenes, a technique they became known for in thrillers.
- The film's success led to a sequel, Race 2, which was released five years later in 2013.
- Actor Akshaye Khanna's role was initially offered to another actor, but he was finalized later in the casting process.
- The movie was shot in various international locations including Australia, South Africa, and Dubai to give it a global appeal.