Nautanki Saala(2013)
Nautanki Saala! is a 2013 Hindi romantic comedy-drama directed by Rohan Sippy. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Ram Parmar, a theater actor, and Kunaal Roy Kapur as Mandar Lele, a suicidal man. The story follows RP as he tries to reunite Mandar with his ex-girlfriend Nandini, only to fall for her himself. The film is a remake of the French comedy Après Vous. It features a cameo by Abhishek Bachchan and music by Mikey McCleary. The movie received mixed reviews but performed moderately at the box office, collecting ₹16.5 crore in its first week. It was released on 12 April 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 2013
- Director
- Rohan Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A successful theater actor saves a stranger from suicide. He decides to help the man win back his ex-girlfriend. But his good intentions lead to lies, betrayal, and a complicated love triangle. Can he fix his friend's life without destroying his own?
“Drama, lies, and a love triangle”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nautanki Saala
Cast reunions in this film: Rohan Sippy & Abhishek Bachchan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the French comedy 'Apres Vous' (2003), which was also remade in several other languages.
- Actor Kunal Roy Kapoor, who plays Mandar, had to learn to play the saxophone for his role in the film.
- The title 'Nautanki Saala!' references a traditional North Indian folk theatre form, tying into the protagonist's profession.
- This was the second collaboration between director Rohan Sippy and actor Ayushmann Khurrana after 'Sonali Cable', which released later.
- Parts of the film were shot at real theatre venues in Mumbai to capture an authentic stage performance atmosphere.
- The film's soundtrack includes a rare playback song sung by lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is also a trained singer.
- Despite its theatrical theme, the movie underperformed at the box office compared to other comedies released that year.