Kites(2010)
Kites is a 2010 Indian romantic action film in Hindi and English, directed by Anurag Basu. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Bárbara Mori, and Kangana Ranaut. Set in Las Vegas, it follows Jay, a dance teacher who marries immigrants for money, and his forbidden affair with Natasha, the fiancée of a crime lord. Their escape across the desert leads to violent confrontations and a tragic end. The film is noted for its bilingual dialogue, Hollywood-style action sequences, and a remixed version titled Kites: The Remix. It received mixed reviews but gained attention for its visual style and Roshan's performance. Kites was released theatrically on 21 May 2010.
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- Theatrical Release
- 21 May 2010
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
Jay Ray is a Las Vegas hustler who marries women for green cards. He falls for Natasha, the fiancée of a dangerous crime boss. Their secret affair forces them to steal money and run for their lives across the desert. Can love survive when everyone wants them dead?
“Love is a dangerous game.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kites
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (12 films together), Hrithik Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (7 films together), and Hrithik Roshan & Rakesh Roshan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the US and Mexico, which was rare for a Hindi movie at the time.
- Hrithik Roshan learned to speak Spanish for his role as Jay.
- The movie had a shorter international version edited by Hollywood director Brett Ratner.
- It was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made when it was released.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Roshan, who is Hrithik Roshan's uncle.
- A special 'making of' documentary was released alongside the film to show the difficult shoot.
- Despite high hopes, the movie did not do well at the Indian box office.