Knock Out(2010)
Knock Out is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Mani Shankar. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Irrfan Khan, and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. The story follows a corrupt businessman who is trapped in a public phone booth by a sniper seeking revenge for a past tragedy. Set in a busy Mumbai street, the narrative unfolds in real time as the sniper forces the businessman to confess his crimes on live television. The film is an unauthorized remake of the 2002 Hollywood film Phone Booth. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Irrfan Khan and Sanjay Dutt but noted the predictable plot. Knock Out was released on 15 October 2010 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2010
- Director
- Mani Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A ruthless businessman named Bacchubhai steps into a phone booth for a quick call. A sniper locks a laser on his chest and orders him to stay on the line or die. The sniper wants a public confession for a deadly crime Bacchubhai committed years ago. Bacchubhai must choose between his life and his secrets.
“One wrong move and you're dead.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Knock Out
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Sanjay Dutt (19 films together), Kangana Ranaut & Sanjay Dutt (5 films together), Apoorva Lakhia & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together), Gulshan Grover & Irrfan Khan (2 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Mani Shankar (2 films together), and Sushant Singh & Mani Shankar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the 2002 Hollywood thriller 'Phone Booth'.
- It was one of the first major Hindi films shot almost entirely with digital cameras.
- Actor Irrfan Khan was initially considered for the lead role before Sanjay Dutt was cast.
- The movie's plot unfolds in real-time, matching its roughly 90-minute runtime.
- Director Mani Shankar also wrote the screenplay, adapting it heavily for an Indian context.
- The film performed poorly at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.
- It features a cameo by director and actor Apoorva Lakhia as a news reporter.