Love Games(2016)
Love Games (also titled Love Games: Love Dangerously) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner. The film stars Patralekhaa Paul, Gaurav Arora, Tara-Alisha Berry, and Hiten Tejwani. The story follows Ramona, a nymphomaniac who, after her husband's suspicious death, enters a dangerous seduction competition with a fellow nymphomaniac named Sam. The competition escalates into betrayal, revenge, and murder. The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who praised its fast pace but criticized the weak script, poor acting, and illogical plot points. It was noted for its bold sexual content and was released with an Adults Only (A) certificate in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 April 2016
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
After her rich husband dies in a fall, Ramona meets Sam, a charming nymphomaniac. They start a game to see who can seduce more married couples. But the game turns deadly when a target dies. Ramona discovers Sam has a secret plan for revenge. Now she must fight to survive.
“Love is a game. Lust is the prize.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Love Games
Cast reunions in this film: Mahesh Bhatt & Vikram Bhatt (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Love Games: Play or Die' but was shortened for release.
- It was shot in just 20 days, a common practice for director Vikram Bhatt's thrillers at the time.
- Actor Gaurav Arora made his Bollywood debut with this film after working in Telugu cinema.
- The movie faced criticism for its bold theme and received an 'A' (Adults only) certificate in India.
- It was produced by Vikram Bhatt's own banner, BVG Films, which often focused on low-budget thrillers.
- The soundtrack included a song by Pakistani singer Shiraz Uppal, which was uncommon after 2016 tensions.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film's marketing heavily emphasized its romantic and erotic elements.
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