Roy(2015)
Roy is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Vikramjit Singh. It stars Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles, with Ranbir Kapoor in the title role. The film follows Kabir Garewal, a successful filmmaker struggling with writer's block and a broken heart, as he tries to complete the third part of his film series about an art thief named Roy. The narrative alternates between Kabir's real-life romance with Ayesha and the fictional story of Roy and Tia. The film received negative reviews for its slow screenplay and confusing plot but was praised for its soundtrack, cinematography, and performances. It won several music awards, including Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. The film was released worldwide on 13 February 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 February 2015
- Director
- Vikramjit Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A famous filmmaker named Kabir cannot finish his movie about a clever art thief named Roy. He travels to Malaysia and falls in love with Ayesha, but she leaves him when she learns about his past. As Kabir struggles with heartbreak, the thief Roy in his film also faces a choice between love and crime.
“Love is the greatest heist.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Roy' is also the name of the main character played by Ranbir Kapoor, but it was originally planned to be called 'The Gun'.
- Director Vikramjit Singh made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director on movies like 'Love Aaj Kal'.
- The song 'Sooraj Dooba Hai' became a hit and was later recreated in the Tamil film 'Remo' with the same tune.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie had a strong opening weekend but saw a big drop in collections later.
- Parts of the film were shot in Malaysia, including Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur, to give it a stylish international look.
- Arjun Rampal played a double role as a filmmaker and a thief, which was a unique challenge for the actor.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ankit Tiwari, Meet Bros, and Amaal Mallik, featuring multiple popular singers.
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