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Rocky Handsome(2016)

6.6/10
Hindi 127 minstheatrical

Rocky Handsome is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Nishikant Kamat. It stars John Abraham as Kabir Ahlawat, a reclusive pawn shop owner. The supporting cast includes Nishikant Kamat, Sharad Kelkar, and Diya Chalwad. The story follows Kabir, a former special forces agent hiding from his past, who embarks on a violent quest for revenge when a local gang kidnaps his young neighbour Naomi. The gang is involved in drug trafficking and organ harvesting. The film is a remake of the 2010 South Korean film The Man from Nowhere. It features brutal hand-to-hand combat and stylized action sequences choreographed by international stunt teams. Rocky Handsome received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action but criticized the predictable plot. It was a box office disappointment, earning only $69,289 worldwide against a budget of ₹30 crore. The film was released on 25 March 2016.

Filmed In:India (Studio)
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV, Netflix, JioTV
Theatrical Release
25 March 2016
Director
Nishikant Kamat
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

Kabir Ahlawat is a quiet pawn shop owner in Goa. His only friend is Naomi, a seven-year-old girl who lives next door. When Naomi is kidnapped by a ruthless gang involved in organ trafficking, Kabir must use his hidden past as a special forces agent to find her. He fights his way through the criminal underworld to save the only person he loves.

How far will one man go?

Film Details

6.6Rating
127Minutes
Hindi Language
UACertificate
Release Date25 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InIndia (Studio)

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rocky Handsome

Cast reunions in this film: John Abraham & Ankit Tiwari (2 films together), and John Abraham & Nora Fatehi (2 films together).

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