Banana Brothers(2004)
Banana Brothers is a 2004 Hindi-language stoner action-comedy film. It is an unofficial remake of the 2008 American film Pineapple Express. The film stars Rajkummar Rao as Dale Denton and Vicky Kaushal as Saul Silver. The story follows a process server and his weed dealer who go on the run after witnessing a drug lord commit murder. The film blends slapstick comedy with violent action sequences. It became a cult favorite for its energetic performances and buddy chemistry. The movie was released in theaters in 2004.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Girja Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.5/10
Storyline
A lazy process server named Dale Denton witnesses a drug lord murder a rival. He runs to his weed dealer Saul Silver for help. Together, they must escape hitmen, a corrupt cop, and the entire drug empire. Their only weapons are a rare strain of weed and their growing friendship.
“Two stoners. One murder. No plan.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Banana Brothers
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Gulshan Grover (20 films together), Johnny Lever & Gulshan Grover (4 films together), and Anupam Kher & Johnny Lever (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Canada, not the United States, despite its American setting.
- It was one of the few Hindi films directed by Girja Shankar, who mainly worked as a cinematographer.
- The movie was a box office failure and received very little theatrical distribution in India.
- It features East Indian actors from Canada, not major Bollywood stars, in the lead roles.
- The title 'Banana Brothers' refers to the characters selling bananas as part of their business plan.
- The film's comedy relies on cultural clashes between Indian immigrants and Western society.
- It is rarely mentioned in histories of Hindi cinema and is not available on major streaming platforms.