Fugly(2014)
Fugly is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama social thriller film directed by Kabir Sadanand and produced by Ashvini Yardi and Alka Bhatia. The lead cast includes Mohit Marwah, Kiara Advani in her debut role, Vijender Singh, Arfi Lamba, and Jimmy Shergill. The story follows four college friends in Delhi whose carefree lives are shattered when a corrupt police officer frames them for a murder he committed. The film blends comedy, drama, and thriller elements to critique systemic corruption in Indian society. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Jimmy Shergill's performance but criticized the uneven tone and weak screenplay. The film grossed approximately ₹14.3 crore worldwide at the box office. It was released in theaters on June 13, 2014.
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- OTT Release Date
- 26 May 2015
- Theatrical Release
- 13 June 2014
- Director
- Kabir Sadanand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Four young friends in Delhi live a happy, carefree life. After one of them is molested, they kidnap the molester to teach him a lesson. On the way back, they accidentally hit a police van. The corrupt officer R.S. Chautala blames them for a murder he committed and demands a huge bribe. The friends must fight to clear their names and survive.
“Fight against the ugly.”
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- The film's title 'Fugly' is a slang term combining 'f---ing' and 'ugly', reflecting the harsh reality the characters face.
- Actor Jimmy Sheirgill, who plays the corrupt cop, said his character was inspired by real-life stories of police brutality.
- The movie was shot extensively in Delhi, using real locations like college campuses to create an authentic feel.
- It features a cameo by comedian Vir Das in a party scene, though his role is uncredited in many sources.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song called 'Dhanda' performed by Mika Singh, which comments on corruption.
- Despite its serious themes, the movie was marketed heavily as a youth comedy, which confused some audiences.
- Director Kabir Sadanand also co-wrote the story, drawing from contemporary social issues in urban India.