Julie 2(2017)
Julie 2 is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Deepak Shivdasani. The film stars Raai Laxmi in a dual role, alongside Nishikant Kamat, Rati Agnihotri, Ravi Kishan, and Pankaj Tripathi. It follows a small-town girl who rises to become a Bollywood star but discovers the dark, exploitative side of the film industry. The story is loosely based on the life of actress Nagma. The film was produced by Vijay Nair under the banner Triumph Talkies. It received negative reviews from critics, who criticized its weak script and excessive sexual content. The film has an IMDb rating of 2.2 out of 10. It was released on November 24, 2017, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 24 November 2017
- Director
- Deepak Shivdasani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 2.5/10
Storyline
Julie is a simple girl who dreams of becoming a Bollywood actress. She moves to Mumbai and faces a harsh reality: powerful men demand sexual favours in exchange for roles. She gives in to the system and becomes a star. But her success puts her life in danger when a corrupt politician tries to kill her to stop a controversial biopic.
“Fame has a dark side.”
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Trivia
- The film was a sequel to the 2004 movie 'Julie', but it had a completely new story and characters.
- It was shot in multiple locations including Mumbai, Mauritius, and Bangkok to show Julie's glamorous life.
- The lead actress, Raai Laxmi, had to learn Hindi for the role as she primarily worked in South Indian films before.
- Director Deepak S. Shivdasani is known for thrillers and erotic dramas, which influenced the film's dark tone.
- The movie faced criticism for its bold scenes and was compared unfavorably to the original 'Julie'.
- It performed poorly at the box office, earning very little during its theatrical run.
- A promotional song titled 'Julie 2' was released to attract audiences but did not help the film's success.