Race 2(2013)
Race 2 is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action crime film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Ameesha Patel. The story follows Ranvir Singh, a businessman who seeks revenge against Turkish mafia don Armaan Malik for the murder of his wife. The film is set in Cyprus, Turkey, and Bangkok. It features elaborate heists, car chases, and multiple double-crosses. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences. It grossed ₹173.36 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹94 crore. The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, became popular with songs like "Lat Lag Gayee" and "Be Intehaan". The film was released on 25 January 2013 in India and in over 50 countries worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2013
- Director
- Abbas-Mustan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Ranvir Singh is a clever businessman who wants revenge on the Turkish mafia don who killed his wife. He plans a complex heist to steal a famous religious relic and ruin his enemy. But the don is just as smart, and nothing goes as planned. Betrayal and double-crosses lurk at every turn.
“Betrayal is survival”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Race 2
Cast reunions in this film: Abbas-Mustan & Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla (8 films together), Deepika Padukone & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Bipasha Basu & John Abraham (6 films together), Bipasha Basu & Pritam Chakraborty (6 films together), Saif Ali Khan & Pritam Chakraborty (5 films together), and Jacqueline Fernandez & John Abraham (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Turkey, Austria, and India, with the Turkish Grand Bazaar being a key location.
- Anil Kapoor performed his own stunts for a car chase scene despite being in his 50s at the time.
- The song 'Party on My Mind' faced controversy for allegedly promoting drug use, though the filmmakers denied it.
- This was the first film in the Race series not to be directed by the original director duo Abbas-Mustan.
- Actress Jacqueline Fernandez joined the cast after the previous female lead was reportedly replaced.
- The movie's budget was around 70 crore rupees, but it underperformed at the box office compared to expectations.
- A special 'making-of' documentary was released online to showcase the film's high-octane action sequences.