Delhi Belly(2011)
Delhi Belly is a 2011 Indian action comedy film directed by Abhinay Deo and written by Akshat Verma. The cast includes Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Vir Das, Poorna Jagannathan, and Shenaz Treasurywala. The story follows three Delhi roommates who accidentally mix up a bag of diamonds with a stool sample, leading to a conflict with a crime boss. The film is known for its profanity, sexual humour, and scatological jokes. It received critical acclaim for its screenplay and performances, and won several Filmfare and Screen Awards. The movie was a commercial success, grossing ₹92 crore worldwide. It was released on 1 July 2011 and is considered a cult classic.
Delhi Belly is streaming on YouTube.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 July 2011
- Director
- Abhinay Deo
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Three messy roommates in Delhi get into big trouble. A simple errand goes wrong when a bag of diamonds gets mixed up with a stool sample. Now a dangerous crime boss wants his diamonds back. The friends must survive a wild chase, a heist, and a shootout to stay alive.
“Shit happens. Literally.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally written in English and later translated into Hindi for a wider audience.
- Aamir Khan, the film's producer, came up with the title 'Delhi Belly' after experiencing stomach issues in the city.
- The song 'Bhaag DK Bose' became a viral hit despite its title being a playful swear word in Hindi.
- Actress Poorna Jagannathan, who plays the girlfriend, performed her own stunts in the action scenes.
- The film was shot in just 45 days, using a fast-paced schedule to keep the energy high.
- It was one of the first mainstream Hindi films to use extensive English dialogue and urban slang.
- The movie's climax was filmed in a real Delhi market, adding to its gritty, authentic feel.