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Atrangi Re(2021)

6.5/10
Hindi138 mins

A drama film directed by Aanand L Rai, starring Akshay Kumar, Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles.

Director:Aanand L Rai
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar
Theatrical Release
24 December 2021
Director
Aanand L Rai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A runaway woman is forced to marry a man who is already engaged. They agree to separate, but things get complicated when her old lover returns and the husband begins to fall for her.

A runaway bride. A reluctant groom. An unexpected love.

Film Details

6.5Rating
138Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date24 December 2021

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Atrangi Re

Cast reunions in this film: Dhanush & A. R. Rahman (3 films together), and A. R. Rahman & Akshay Kumar (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Atrangi' is a Hindi word meaning 'colorful' or 'eccentric', reflecting the film's unusual love story.
  • Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Chaka Chak' with singer Shreya Ghoshal in just one take.
  • Actor Dhanush performed his own stunts for the train sequence where his character is introduced.
  • The character Sajjad, played by Akshay Kumar, was originally written to be much older before the actor was cast.
  • Parts of the film were shot in real locations across Madhya Pradesh, including the city of Mandu.
  • Director Aanand L. Rai has said the story was inspired by the idea of 'love beyond logic'.
  • The film's climax underwent several rewrites to balance its dramatic and fantastical elements.

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