Heropanti(2014)
Heropanti is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic action film directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film introduced Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon as lead actors, with Prakash Raj in a supporting role. It is a remake of the 2008 Telugu film Parugu. The story is set in a Haryana village where a strict patriarch tries to control his daughters' lives. The film blends high-energy action sequences with a love story that challenges traditional family values. Heropanti received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and action but criticized the screenplay. Despite this, the film was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹82 crore worldwide. It was released on 23 May 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 23 May 2014
- Director
- Sabbir Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A young man named Bablu accidentally gets caught in a family conflict when a powerful patriarch's daughter runs away. To find her, the patriarch captures Bablu and his friends. But Bablu falls in love with the patriarch's other daughter, Dimpy. He must now win her heart while surviving the wrath of her father.
“Love is the biggest heropanti.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Heropanti
Cast reunions in this film: Kriti Sanon & Tiger Shroff (2 films together), Tiger Shroff & Sabbir Khan (2 films together), and Tiger Shroff & Sajid Nadiadwala (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Heropanti: The Return of a Rebel' before being shortened.
- Tiger Shroff performed all his own stunts, including a complex 360-degree kick, without a body double.
- The film's climax was shot in a single 22-minute continuous take, which is rare for Bollywood action sequences.
- Kriti Sanon made her Bollywood debut with this film after being selected from over 1000 auditioning actresses.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Rabba', that reuses the melody of a 2009 Pakistani pop hit by the same name.
- Director Sabbir Khan stated the film was inspired by the Telugu blockbuster 'Parugu', but with a North Indian setting.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, earning over ₹72 crore globally on a modest budget.