The Rally(2017)
The Rally is a 2017 Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Deepak Anand. The film stars Mirza as Kamlapati Dogra, a young mechanic from a small hill town who dreams of winning the Himalayan Rally. The supporting cast includes Arshin Mehta, Sachin Chhabra, Shezali, and Chandan Singh Gill. The story follows Kamlapati as he faces financial hardship, family opposition, and a rich rival on his path to the race. The film is set against the scenic backdrop of the Himalayan mountains. It features rally race sequences and a soundtrack composed by Viju Shah. The Rally was released in India on August 25, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2017
- Director
- Deepak Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A poor mechanic from a small hill town dreams of winning the Himalayan Rally. He has no money, no proper car, and no support from his family. A rich rival mocks him. His car is sabotaged. But his best friend and his town refuse to let him give up. He must find the strength to race one last time.
“One dream. One race. One chance.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in real rally locations in Uttarakhand, including challenging mountain roads.
- It was produced by a small independent studio, not a major Bollywood production house.
- The lead actor, Ankit Gupta, was relatively unknown before this film.
- The movie's soundtrack included a song that was not widely promoted on mainstream radio.
- It had a limited theatrical release, primarily in North Indian regions.
- Some rally scenes used actual amateur rally drivers as extras for authenticity.
- The director also wrote the screenplay, drawing from local stories about rally enthusiasts.