Lootera

2013

2h 16m

Drama

Romance

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67%

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6 Reviews

78%

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500+ Ratings

In 1953, Varun travels to a village to steal an ancient idol.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

The journey towards the end is shot through with beauty, one painterly frame after another evoking admiration, but it did not touch me. And that is where Vikramaditya Motwane's film becomes a disappointing second act, after his magnificent debut Udaan.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 19, 2019

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Anil Sinanan

Time Out

There is much to admire in this big budget Hindi film that never falls into the trappings of the 'masala' formula.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 23, 2017

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Anna M.M. Vetticad

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...reflective, gentle, lyrical and reads like a letter to our hearts.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2020

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Poulomi Das

Arré

It's a rare cinematic outing that exploits the camera and its frames to contextualize the intensity of its storytelling and the restraint of its lead performances, instead of it being the other way round.

Jul 8, 2019

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Sapna Samant

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

Beautifully-shot frames and a half decent score do not equal a good film if it cannot engage the audience emotionally.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 31, 2017

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

It's not at all trite to state that by the hauntingly bittersweet end, everything magically falls into place, for there is true magic in Motwane's mastery in crafting a such a poetic, passionately felt, and perfectly realized work of art.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 18, 2013

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Nilesh G

A visual and sonic masterpiece, coupled with some brilliant acting and direction. This has to be a sleeper hit. Hope audiences continue loving it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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yash b

"Lootera" has a different feel than many Bollywood romances because of its story and slower pace. The movie feels like two completely different movies when comparing the first half and second half. I think in that regard the movie did take some surprising directions by the time it ended. While the topics are slightly different I feel there is another better Bollywood movie that gives off a similar vibe and that is the movie, "Fanaa." This movie is slow-paced but it is done in a noticeable way in which many sequences last longer than they probably needed to. Overall, the movie has some poetic elements that are interesting, but I can't imagine myself ever watching it again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

'Lootera' is here to stay. There are few films which linger in your mind, and fewer which stay in your heart. But the most rare species of cinema is that which takes away your heart and devours it completely. Vikramaditya Motwane's skilled passion pleasure 'Lootera' is that for me. It's one of the finest films ever seen in the Hindi cinema because of the fine chemistry and palpable energy of the leads Varun and Pakhi. A few slogging slick twists, and an out-of-place (though briskly shot) chase scenes never take out of the film it's heart melting nature. It's warmth is not hard to indulge into, and it's leads are never less than charismatic, enchanting. This is not a film. It's a feeling. Something which makes you forgive ach of it's sins. Soak into it and there's not coming back.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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It has become the love of ma life. Thank you so 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘so much to all the makers, actors & other crew related in making of this film directly or indirectly. Love you all. You taught me how to express love. Thank you 😘

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Rating:- 4.5 / 5 This movie is one of the rarest movies which is too good for Bollywood audience. It is simply a poetry in motion. There is nothing much to talk about in terms of the story, however, the way it is presented wins your heart. Be it direction, acting, cinematography, or music, this movie aces in every department. I am not a very big fan when it comes to romantic movies because generally while showing the love directors disregard many practical aspects, but this movie shows the "LOVE" in one of the most beautiful ways. This movie might not be the cup of tea for everyone, but this is a masterpiece within itself. Do watch it for the lovely feeling of love.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Brilliant performance from Sonakshi Sinha. Excellent performance from Ranveer Singh as well. Absolutely amazing chemistry between the lead actors. Supporting cast was good too. Beautifully played out story - good twist in the middle of the movie, beginning of second half was slightly dragged however. Meaningful movie - something that's lacking in Bollywood these days. Great dialogues by Anurag Kashyap. Good music. Movie did not receive the reception it deserved in the box office. Ranveer Singh falling from the tree towards the end of the movie wasn't shot well. Unsure why he pulled out his gun in the end but maybe he had lived his life to the fullest.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Vikramaditya Motwane

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Ranveer Singh

Varun Srivastav

Sonakshi Sinha

Pakhi

Vikrant Massey

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Synopsis

In 1953, Varun travels to a village to steal an ancient idol.

Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Producer: Dipa De Motwane, Suraj Singh
Screenwriter: Bhavani Iyer, Vikramaditya Motwane
Production Co: Balaji Motion Pictures, Phantom Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $581.8K
Runtime: 2h 16m

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