Romeo Akbar Walter(2019)
Hindi145 mins
A spy thriller set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971.
Director:Robby Grewal
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Romeo Akbar Walter is streaming on Hotstar and Prime Video since 15 March 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 15 March 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 5 April 2019
- Director
- Robby Grewal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Before the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, an Indian banker is trained as a spy by India's intelligence agency. He is sent undercover into Pakistan, where he must navigate a dangerous mission while caught between his own feelings and the violence around him.
“A spy torn between duty and his heart.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 April 2019
Also Known AsRomeo Akbar Walter · ปฏิบัติการสะท้านแผ่นดิน · RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a tribute to the 1975 Bollywood spy thriller 'Sarfarosh', which also featured a character named Akbar.
- Actor John Abraham performed many of his own stunts, including a fight scene in a moving train, without a body double.
- The film's budget was around 45 crore rupees, but it underperformed at the box office, earning about 40 crore rupees worldwide.
- Director Robby Grewal is the son of veteran actor and filmmaker Pravin Bhatt, known for his work in horror films.
- The movie's climax was shot in the snowy landscapes of Kashmir, requiring the crew to work in sub-zero temperatures.
- It was originally titled 'Romeo Akbar Walter' but was briefly changed to 'RAW' before reverting to the full name for release.
- The film's soundtrack includes a patriotic song, 'Hindustani', which was promoted as a tribute to Indian soldiers.
