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Machine(2017)

2.7/10
Hindi148 mins

Machine is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film stars debutant Mustafa Burmawalla and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The story follows Sarah Thapar, a wealthy racing enthusiast, who falls in love with Ransh, a mysterious newcomer. After their marriage, Ransh attempts to kill Sarah for her inheritance. The plot unravels a dark family secret involving Sarah's adoptive father Balraj. The film was extensively shot in Georgia. It was released on 17 March 2017. Machine received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a major box office failure. The film is noted for being the debut of Mustafa Burmawalla, son of director Abbas Burmawalla.

Director:Abbas-Mustan
Filmed In:Georgia
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
17 March 2017
Director
Abbas-Mustan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 28m
Rating
2.7/10

Storyline

A rich girl named Sarah falls for a charming racer named Ransh. After they marry, Ransh tries to kill her for her money. Sarah survives and discovers a shocking secret about her own family. She must decide between revenge and love.

Love can be a dangerous machine.

Film Details

2.7Rating
148Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 March 2017
Filmed InGeorgia

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Machine' refers to the characters' passion for racing cars and bikes.
  • It was the first film directed by only one of the Abbas-Mustan duo, Abbas Burmawalla, without his usual partner Mustan Burmawalla.
  • Actor Kiara Advani performed many of her own stunts in the racing sequences without a body double.
  • The movie was a major box office failure, earning very little compared to its budget.
  • Some scenes were shot in Georgia, a location not commonly used in Hindi films at the time.
  • The soundtrack included a remake of the 1990s hit song 'Tumse Milke' from the film 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari'.
  • Mustafa Burmawalla, the other half of the director duo, served as a producer on this project instead of co-directing.

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