Raees(2017)
Raees is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language gangster action film directed by Rahul Dholakia. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mahira Khan. The story follows a poor boy who becomes a powerful bootlegger in Gujarat during the 1980s and 1990s. He builds a vast illegal liquor empire while evading a determined police officer. The film blends action, drama, and romance with a strong anti-hero narrative. It received mixed reviews but was a commercial success, grossing over ₹200 crore worldwide. The movie was released on January 25, 2017, during the Republic Day weekend.
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- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2017
- Director
- Rahul Dholakia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A poor boy with thick glasses rises from nothing to become Gujarat's most feared bootlegger. He builds schools and hospitals while running an illegal liquor empire. But an honest cop will stop at nothing to bring him down. Their cat-and-mouse game ends in a tragic showdown.
“Business is bigger than religion”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raees
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Farhan Akhtar (3 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Ram Sampath (3 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Sheeba Chaddha (2 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Jaideep Ahlawat (2 films together), Nawazuddin Siddiqui & K. U. Mohanan (2 films together), and Sheeba Chaddha & K. U. Mohanan (2 films together).
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