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Movie Overview
Raees is a Thriller, Action, Crime film. It has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10, based on 229 votes.
Directed by: Rahul Dholakia
Produced by: Farhan Akhtar, Gauri Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani
Storyline
Set in the early ’80s and ’90s in Gujarat, India, ‘Raees’ is a fictitious story of a Crime lord named Raees, who builds an entire empire from scratch, and a police officer who is determined to bring him down.
Quick Facts
Release Date | 2017-01-25 |
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Runtime | 143 minutes |
Budget | $46,000,000 |
Box Office | N/A |
Languages | हिन्दी |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
Actor | Character |
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Shah Rukh Khan | Raees Alam |
Mahira Khan | Aasiya |
Nawazuddin Siddiqui | IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar |
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub | Sadiq, Raees' friend and confidante |
Sheeba Chaddha | Raees' Mother |
Narendra Jha | Musabhai |
Uday Tikekar | Pasha Bhai |
Anil Charanjeett | Qasim |
Sunny Leone | Special Appearance in "Laila Main Laila" Song |
Jaideep Ahlawat | Nawab |
Production Details
Production Companies | Red Chillies Entertainment, Excel Entertainment |
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Filming Locations | India |
Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10, based on 229 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Thriller, Action, Crime, Raees is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.