Bhaag Johnny(2015)
Bhaag Johnny is a 2015 Hindi thriller film directed by Shivam Nair and Amit Patel. The cast includes Kunal Kemmu, Zoa Morani, Mandana Karimi, and Manasi Scott. The story follows Johnny, a Bangkok-based party lover who is blackmailed by his employer Ramona into murdering a girl named Tanya. A mysterious man offers Johnny two pills that allow him to experience two different realities based on his choice. The film explores themes of choice, consequence, and redemption. It received mixed reviews from critics but gained attention for its unique narrative structure. The movie was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Vikram Bhatt. It was released on 4 September 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- WatchO, JioHotstar, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 25 September 2015
- Director
- Shivam Nair
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
Johnny is a carefree young man in Bangkok. His boss Ramona catches him stealing and forces him to kill a girl named Tanya. A stranger gives him two pills. One lets him see the life where he commits the murder. The other shows the life where he refuses. Johnny must choose his fate.
“Two pills. Two lives. One choice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhaag Johnny
Cast reunions in this film: Ankit Tiwari & Mithoon Sharma (3 films together), Kunal Khemu & Mithoon Sharma (2 films together), and Vikram Bhatt & Mithoon Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Johnny Bhaag' before being renamed to 'Bhaag Johnny'.
- It was produced by Vikram Bhatt, known for his work in the horror genre, making this a rare thriller from his banner.
- Kunal Khemu's character was initially offered to several other actors before he was finalized for the lead role.
- Parts of the film were shot in Bangkok, Thailand, to depict the protagonist's life on the run.
- The movie's plot structure, showing two parallel lives, was compared to the Hollywood film 'Sliding Doors'.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film's soundtrack featured romantic songs composed by Mithoon and others.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office, becoming a quick commercial failure.