Ready(2011)
Ready is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. It stars Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles, with Paresh Rawal, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Manoj Joshi in supporting parts. The story follows Prem Kapoor, a quick-witted man who helps a girl named Sanjana escape her forced marriage by pretending she is his fiancée. The plot thickens when Sanjana's uncles, who are powerful gangsters, discover the deception. The film is a remake of the 2008 Telugu film of the same name. It was produced by T-Series Films and Sohail Khan Productions. Ready was a major box office success, grossing ₹180 crore worldwide. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the music and Salman Khan's performance but criticized the lengthy runtime and weak script. The film was shot in Sri Lanka, Bangkok, and Mumbai.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 3 June 2011
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Prem Kapoor is a young man who loves helping his friends. He meets Sanjana, a girl running away from her own wedding. She pretends to be his arranged bride to hide from her uncles. Prem falls in love with her. But her uncles are dangerous gangsters who want her to marry a rich man. Prem must use his wit to fool them and win his love.
“Love is a game. Are you ready?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ready
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Manoj Joshi (15 films together), Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Mahesh Manjrekar (14 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Ajay Devgan (11 films together), Paresh Rawal & Ajay Devgan (10 films together), and Arbaaz Khan & Salman Khan (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ready' was inspired by a popular 2008 Telugu film of the same name, which was also remade in Tamil.
- Salman Khan performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he jumps between moving cars without a stunt double.
- A special song 'Character Dheela' was added after filming ended because test audiences wanted more of Salman's playful style.
- The comedy track featuring Paresh Rawal and Mahesh Manjrekar was largely improvised during shooting.
- The film was shot in Sri Lanka, but many scenes were set to look like they were in Punjab for a wider Indian appeal.
- It was the first Bollywood film to be released in Albania, opening in theaters there shortly after its India premiere.
- The movie's climax scene with a large cast and fireworks took over five nights to shoot due to coordination challenges.