Bullett Raja(2013)
Bullett Raja is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The film stars Saif Ali Khan as Raja Mishra, alongside Jimmy Shergill, Sonakshi Sinha, and Vidyut Jammwal. Set in the criminal underworld of Uttar Pradesh, the story follows a common man who transforms into a feared gangster after being wronged by a corrupt system. He declares war on the police, politicians, and industrialists who control the region. The film is known for its rustic setting, strong dialogues, and intense action sequences. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Saif Ali Khan and Jimmy Shergill, but criticism for its uneven screenplay. The movie was released on 29 November 2013.
Bullett Raja is streaming on Apple TV+.
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- Theatrical Release
- 29 November 2013
- Director
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Raja Mishra is a simple man from Lucknow whose life is destroyed by a corrupt politician. Forced to flee, he becomes a gangster and builds a gang with his best friend Rudra. Together, they fight against the system that crushed them. But as Raja gains power, he makes powerful enemies and faces betrayal from the person he trusts most.
“One man. One war. One bullet.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bullett Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Gulshan Grover & Raj Babbar (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Chunky Panday (9 films together), Gulshan Grover & Saif Ali Khan (6 films together), Gulshan Grover & Chunky Pandey (5 films together), and Jimmy Shergill & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title character was partly inspired by real-life gangster-turned-politician Raja Bhaiya from Uttar Pradesh.
- Director Tigmanshu Dhulia and actor Jimmy Sheirgill have collaborated in many films, but this was their first where Sheirgill plays a police officer.
- A major action sequence was filmed at the historic Chunar Fort near Varanasi, a location rarely used in Bollywood.
- The movie features a cameo by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who plays a character simply named 'Guruji'.
- Despite being set in Uttar Pradesh, several scenes were actually shot in the state of Bihar to capture a specific rustic atmosphere.
- The soundtrack includes a song, 'Tamanche Pe Disco', which became popular for its quirky fusion of folk and electronic music.
- This was one of the few films where Sonakshi Sinha played a journalist, a departure from her typical roles at the time.