Guddu Rangeela(2015)
Guddu Rangeela is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action black comedy film directed by Subhash Kapoor. It stars Arshad Warsi, Amit Sadh, and Ronit Roy in lead roles. The story follows two small-town cousins who work as wedding musicians and informants for thieves. They kidnap a young woman for ransom, but she turns out to be the niece of a ruthless politician who runs a khap panchayat. The film blends dark humor with a critique of honor killing practices in North India. It received mixed reviews, with praise for its performances and music but criticism for its uneven tone. The movie was released on July 3, 2015, and is available on streaming platforms like Hotstar.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 3 July 2015
- Director
- Subhash Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Two cousins, Guddu and Rangeela, play music at weddings and tip off thieves for extra cash. Desperate for a big score, they kidnap a rich young woman named Baby. But Baby is the niece of Billu Pahalwan, a violent politician who orders honor killings. Now the cousins must survive his wrath and save themselves.
“Two cousins. One kidnap. A world of trouble.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Guddu Rangeela
Cast reunions in this film: Arshad Warsi & Subhash Kapoor (2 films together), Brijendra Kala & Amit Sial (2 films together), and Amit Sadh & Ronit Roy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title characters are named after real-life small-time criminals from Bihar known for their kidnapping exploits.
- Director Subhash Kapoor initially planned to make a serious film on honor killings but later infused dark comedy into the script.
- Ronit Roy's menacing character, Billu Pahalwan, was partly inspired by a controversial political figure from Haryana.
- The movie was shot extensively in Punjab, including locations in Patiala, to capture the rustic North Indian setting.
- Despite starring established actors, the film had a modest theatrical release with around 800 screens in India.
- Amit Sadh and Arshad Warsi performed most of their own stunts, including the chaotic chase sequences in the climax.
- The soundtrack features a folk-based song, "Daru Desi," which became more popular than the film itself.
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