AK vs AK

2020

1h 48m

Comedy

Drama

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69%

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13 Reviews

74%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

After a public spat with a movie star, a disgraced director retaliates by kidnapping the actor's daughter, filming the search for her in real time.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Vikramaditya Motwane's movie is not just meta. It's meta-meta, especially when some parts hit too close to the mark, and some are just tantalisingly off the mark.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 10, 2021

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

I recommend that you see AK vs AK as a worthy experiment. There are some stand-out scenes here...

Mar 10, 2021

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

A mock-doc thriller that skewers India's showbiz scene...

Rated: 4/5

Mar 10, 2021

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Bindu Rai

Gulf News (UAE)

All said, AK vs AK may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Kapoor is definitely worth a watch for giving one of his finest performances yet.

Jul 15, 2021

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Tanul Thakur

The Wire

Despite some pleasant accomplishments, a meta film needs to be recognised for its essence: that it is an act of self-absorption - and so, the weight of that vanity becomes as important as the film itself...

Mar 10, 2021

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Renuka Vyavahare

The Times of India

It partially works as a satire, making commentary on the workings and culture of the industry. The thought is audacious, but the larger idea is thwarted by its own ambition to be desperately different.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 10, 2021

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Hemant S

A bit of an Indian "Bandersnatch" is this, but mainly in terms of it's tone. An innovative concept at least, and in the dark domain that Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have always been good with – and I'm glad they have stuck with it. This is definitely not for the conservative viewers, as it is raw and full blooded with free flowing expletives, as the situations would deem. A fictionalized account of an ego clash between Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor in a parallel universe (or is it?), the story arc cuts paths along several real life personas including their own families. Not new to being in an acting role, Anurag does well as himself – possibly channeling himself for most parts of the plot. The stress and tension can be felt in most of the scenes. I only wished the scuffles were a bit more realistic, but they do have an air of hilarity about them – like kiddish wrestling. Anil Kapoor is convincing as he grinds through the city with the other AK; and especially in a self-roasting part. There is of course, the nostalgic reference to "Allwyn Kalicharan" (another AK?) a film that the director had pitched to the actor but never got rolling – of course, back when Anurag Kashyap started swimming against the tide (and he still is). Ample references to nepotism, roasts and an awesome "Lakhan" moment in the spirit of Christmas. Well worth the watch for connoisseurs of crazy Kashyap/Motwane collaborations – and a pair of badass, MoFo AKs going at it with sleeves rolled up.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Mi X

Ultra meta movie. AK just proved that he is still relevant and I think showed a thing or two about acting to his kids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

The Bold Point of this movie is the CONCEPT............. - I cannot judge the movie because the person involve in this is very capable and their old stories is my favorite one......... - vikaram aditya motani directed film i watched with blind faith if he directed something then i surely watched the series or movies............ - In this film is there Anurag Kashyap and i am so thrill to watched this and some how he justifies it not to great but also not too bad.......... - I hope something more with the type of people associated with this project............ - I only watch this series because i am in love with Anurag Kashyap and Vikaram Aditya Motwani ............but this series is end up with Anil Kapoor Family Affair which i am hugely disappointed........... - I know Anil Kapoor wins but i do not find joy of his winning but rather i am upset the character developed by Anurag Kashyap he is very Aggresive and then he defeated very easily - What the .......... - Sorry to say but I am All Anurag Kashyap Team.............. - This series is mor of redemption of anil kapoor THEN the concept of AK vs AK................ - Now the summary: Whether you should watch it or not ......... - The concept is fascinating but if you are Anurag Kashyap Fan then i recommend not to watch it ( the reason I mention above ).

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

How these kind of movies get so good reviews. Must be paid reviews from Netflix

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

A rather original thriller structured like a mockumentary that blurs the lines between real and reel all while leaving a lot of meat for discerning audiences to chew on in between the lines.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Conceptually had a lot of promise but like all Vikramaditya Motwane's stuff, it lacks a certain finishing around the edges and ends up being superficial and self indulgent. Some scenes went on too long and in the context of the film, didn't seem required. Also, a few plot holes / questions exist.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Avinash Sampath

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Synopsis

After a public spat with a movie star, a disgraced director retaliates by kidnapping the actor's daughter, filming the search for her in real time.

Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Screenwriter: Avinash Sampath
Production Co: Andolan Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 26, 2020
Runtime: 1h 48m

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