Road(2002)
Road is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language road comedy thriller film directed by Rajat Mukherjee and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The cast includes Vivek Oberoi, Antara Mali, and Manoj Bajpayee. The story follows a young couple, Arvind and Lakshmi, who elope from Delhi to Rajasthan. On a deserted highway, they pick up a hitchhiker named Babu, who turns out to be a serial killer. The film explores themes of trust, survival, and love under extreme pressure. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its tense atmosphere and Bajpayee's performance. The music was composed by Sandesh Shandilya and Nitin Raikwar. Road was released in theaters on September 27, 2002.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Rajat Mukherjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Arvind and Lakshmi run away to get married. On a lonely highway, they give a ride to a stranger named Babu. Babu pulls a gun and takes Lakshmi hostage. Now Arvind must fight a serial killer to save the woman he loves.
“Love on the highway. Death in the backseat.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Road
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bajpai & Manoj Bajpayee (29 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Vijay Raaz & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Antara Mali (6 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Manoj Bajpai (5 films together), and Ram Gopal Varma & Manoj Bajpayee (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Road' was inspired by the 1994 Australian film of the same name, which also revolves around a road trip and crime.
- Vivek Oberoi, who played Arvind, was a newcomer and this was only his second film after his hit debut in 'Company'.
- The movie's soundtrack became popular, especially the song 'Chalo Tumko Lekar Chalein', composed by Vishal-Shekhar early in their career.
- A major portion of the film was shot on location in the desert landscapes of Rajasthan to emphasize the road journey.
- The film faced censorship issues for its violent content, leading to cuts before release to secure a U/A certificate.
- Director Rajat Mukherjee had previously worked as an assistant director on several major films, including '1942: A Love Story'.
- Despite a thriller plot, the film underperformed at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.