Don: The Chase Begins Again(2006)
Don: The Chase Begins Again is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Farhan Akhtar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as Don and Vijay, with Priyanka Chopra as Roma. The story follows a poor man who is forced to impersonate a ruthless drug lord after the real Don falls into a coma. Set in Kuala Lumpur, the film involves a secret mission to infiltrate a drug cartel and retrieve a computer disc with vital information. The film is a modern reboot of the 1978 classic, featuring international locations, martial arts choreography, and a twist ending. It was a major commercial success, grossing ₹106 crore worldwide, and received positive reviews for its action sequences, soundtrack, and Khan's performance. The film won Best Asian Film at the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival and earned nine Filmfare nominations. It was released on 20 October 2006, coinciding with Diwali.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Farhan Akhtar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A ruthless drug lord named Don is the most wanted criminal in Asia. When he falls into a coma, a police officer recruits Vijay, a poor man who looks exactly like Don, to impersonate him. Vijay must infiltrate the drug cartel and find a secret disc. But Don's enemies, including a woman seeking revenge, are closing in. And the real Don may not be as dead as everyone thinks.
“The chase begins again.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Don: The Chase Begins Again
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Boman Irani (8 films together), Om Puri & Kareena Kapoor (7 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Boman Irani (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Om Puri (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Kareena Kapoor (4 films together), and Boman Irani & Om Puri (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1978 Hindi film 'Don', but it changes the ending to surprise fans of the original.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed many of his own stunts, including a fight scene where he hung from a moving bus.
- The song 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' was originally from the 1978 film and was recreated as a tribute.
- Farhan Akhtar cast Priyanka Chopra after seeing her in a magazine, marking her first major action role.
- The chase scene in Kuala Lumpur used over 100 cars and required special permission to shut down major roads.
- The film's success led to a sequel, 'Don 2', which was shot extensively in Germany and Berlin.
- Amitabh Bachchan, the original Don, made a cameo in the 2006 version's song 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala'.