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Rowdy Rathore

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Rowdy Rathore

Released Jun 1, 2012

2h 23m

Action

Comedy

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A con man (Akshay Kumar) must contend with a child who thinks he's her father while trying to save a village from a ruthless politician.

Anupama Chopra

Hindustan Times

Rowdy Rathore beats you to a pulp, cinematically. It's a relentless assault that kicks in as soon as the credit titles roll.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 22, 2015

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Variety Staff

Variety

Big, dumb and pretty good fun once the flat first hour is over, Bollywood masala Rowdy Rathore makes the grade on the strength of Akshay Kumar's charismatic dual perfs as a supercop killed on duty and a lookalike thief who takes his place.

Apr 22, 2015

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Predictably, Rowdy goes about setting things straight. But he takes way too long, making the film stretch on like a tasteless wad of chewing gum.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 22, 2015

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J Hurtado

ScreenAnarchy

Rowdy Rathore wastes nearly an hour setting up plot points that should have taken no more than fifteen minutes, and the film suffers for it.

Nov 6, 2017

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Srijana Mitra Das

The Times of India

The film's an unabashed, gunpowder-hot, sambar-spiced star-vehicle which runs along energetically most of the time because [of] its star Akshay Kumar.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 22, 2015

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Peter Galvin

sbs.com.au

The very funny and charming Sonakshi Sinha, by the way, plays Shiva's romantic interest. But the love story seems much less important than the mayhem.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 22, 2015

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Taseer A

Rowdy Rathore is a masala entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises—high-octane action, over-the-top drama, and Akshay Kumar in full-on larger-than-life mode. Akshay Kumar shines in his dual role as Shiva, a lovable thief, and Vikram Rathore, a fearless cop. His comedic timing in the first half and his intense action-packed avatar in the second half cater to fans of his versatility. Sonakshi Sinha brings charm as the leading lady, though her role is limited to being the love interest and adding to the film's visual appeal. The film excels in its action sequences and colourful song-and-dance numbers, with tracks like "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita" leaving a lasting impression. The vibrant cinematography and Prabhu Deva's signature flair for dramatic moments enhance the viewing experience. However, the storyline is predictable, and the exaggerated sequences can feel dated by today’s standards. While Rowdy Rathore may not hold the same appeal in hindsight, it remains an enjoyable throwback to an era of Bollywood where masala films ruled the box office. If you loved it at the time, it’s easy to appreciate its nostalgic value and the sheer fun it brought to audiences.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Lejla C

Life changing. This movie saved me from my depression, and also built an orphanage. 100% would recommend, also child friendly

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Audience Member

I liked this. Akshay Kumar in the Rowdy avatar felt like a fresh change and the 'masala' was just enough to keep me entertained.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Ahmed M

The only reason this movie is so what good, is because of the average story.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/16

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Audience Member

Entertaining stuff all through

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Boring first half but a very very good second half.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

A con man (Akshay Kumar) must contend with a child who thinks he's her father while trying to save a village from a ruthless politician.

Director: Prabhu Deva
Producer: Ronnie Screwvala, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Screenwriter: Vijayendra Prasad, Shiraz Ahmed
Distributor: UTV Motion Pictures
Production Co: UTV Motion Pictures, Bhansali Productions
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $776.0K
Runtime: 2h 23m