Speed(2007)
Speed is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The cast includes Zayed Khan, Sanjay Suri, Urmila Matondkar, Aftab Shivdasani, Aashish Chaudhary, and Tanushree Dutta. The story follows Sandy, a man who accidentally receives a call from a kidnapped woman named Richa. Richa is held hostage by terrorists who want to force her husband, an MI5 agent, to assassinate the Indian Prime Minister. The film is set in London and involves international espionage, a coded message, and a race against time. It is an unofficial remake of the 2004 American film Cellular. The music was composed by Pritam. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising the performances of Urmila Matondkar and Zayed Khan, while others criticized the plot. The film was released on 19 October 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Sandy comes to London to win back his girlfriend. He gets a random call from a terrified woman named Richa. She has been kidnapped and needs his help. Sandy must find her before the kidnappers force her husband to kill the Indian Prime Minister. The clock is ticking, and Sandy is the only one who can save her.
“One wrong call can change everything.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Speed
Cast reunions in this film: Aftab Shivdasani & Vikram Bhatt (7 films together), Aftab Shivdasani & Amrita Arora (3 films together), Aashish Chaudhary & Amrita Arora (3 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Sanjay Suri (2 films together), and Vikram Bhatt & Amrita Arora (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in London, but it was a low-budget production compared to other Bollywood thrillers of that time.
- Zayed Khan, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous car chase sequence.
- The movie's plot was inspired by Hollywood thrillers, but it added a typical Bollywood family drama angle.
- Urmila Matondkar's role as the kidnapped wife was small but crucial, and she shot her scenes in just a few days.
- The soundtrack, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, included a hit song 'Speed' that became popular in clubs.
- Despite being an action film, it underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.
- Director Vikram Bhatt used handheld cameras for some scenes to create a more intense and realistic feel.