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Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Revisiting collections of Suniel Shetty's last 5 action films ahead of Kesari Veer release
Suniel Shetty made his Hindi debut with Balwaan in 1992 at the age of 31. His acting journey began with the action genre, which the actor continued in the late 1990s, with the exception of working in a few films from other genres. Shetty has been a part of several multi-starrers ranging from various genres over the years. Ahead of Kesari Veer's release, we are revisiting the performances of his last five theatrical action movies in Bollywood. 1. A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, Risky Directed by Raj & DK, A Gentleman starred Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles. The 2017 action comedy featured Suniel Shetty in a crucial role. Shetty was cast as Colonel Vijay Saxena in the film. Released on 1900 screens, the movie fetched Rs 3.75 crore on its opening day. Produced under the banner of Fox Star Studios, A Gentleman earned a lifetime net collection of Rs 17.75 crore in its full run. It turned out to be a disaster at the box office. 2. Desi Kattey Starring Suniel Shetty in the lead role, Desi Kattey was released in 2014. The action drama was helmed and produced by Anand Kumar. Shetty played the role of Lieutenant Major Suryakant Rathore in the film. The 2014 movie, which released on 1150 screens, opened at Rs 5 lakh on the first day. Co-starring Jay Bhanushali and Ashutosh Rana, Desi Kattey managed to collect a mere Rs 1.75 crore. It secured a disaster verdict at the box office. 3. Enemmy Enemmy starred Suniel Shetty, Mithun Chakraborty, Mahakshay Chakraborty, Kay Kay Menon, Johnny Lever, and Yuvika Chaudhary. Directed by Ashu Trikha, the action thriller follows the story of six CID undercover officers who are on a mission to track an underworld don. In the film, Shetty played the role of Criminal Investigation Department Officer Eklavya Karmarkar, aka Bhau. The 2013 release started its journey with an opening of Rs 25 lakh net. Released on 900 screens, Enemmy fetched Rs 1.75 crore in its full run. It also turned out to be a disaster at the box office. 4. No Problem Helmed by Anees Bazmee, No Problem starred Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Sanjay Dutt. The 2010 action comedy also featured Sushmita Sen, Kangana Ranaut, Neetu Chandra, and Shakti Kapoor in key roles. It opened at Rs 4.25 crore net at the box office during its release. Bazmee's directorial minted Rs 28.5 crore net business at the end of its theatrical run. Produced by Rajat Rawail and Anil Kapoor, No Problem was a flop grosser. 5. Shootout at Lokhandwala Directed and co-written by Apoorva Lakhia, Shootout at Lokhandwala hit the screens in 2007. The action thriller movie starred Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, Suniel Shetty, Amitabh Bachchan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Arbaaz Khan. It was based on the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout, which took place during the real-life gun battle between gangsters and the Mumbai Police. Released on 800 screens, Shootout at Lokhandwala earned Rs 3.5 crore net on its opening day. The film earned Rs 29.75 crore at the box office back then while emerging as a semi-hit. Here's the breakdown of Suniel Shetty's last five actioners in Bollywood with their India net collections and verdicts: S No. Movies Year of Release India Net Collections Verdicts 1 A Gentleman 2017 Rs 17.75 crore Disaster 2 Desi Kattey 2014 Rs 1.75 crore Disaster 3 Enemmy 2013 Rs 1.75 crore Disaster 4 No Problem 2010 Rs 28.5 crore Flop 5 Shootout at Lokhandwala 2007 Rs 29.75 crore Semi-Hit With Kesari Veer, Suniel Shetty is making his theatrical comeback in the action genre in Bollywood after seven years. Jointly directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanubhai Chauhan, the historical action movie features Shetty as Vegdaji. Co-starring Vivek Oberoi and Sooraj Pancholi, the upcoming film will hit the screens on May 23, 2025. It was earlier scheduled to be released on May 16, 2025. However, the makers postponed its release date. The period drama follows the story of a brave warrior, Hamirji Gohil, who fought against the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple. Co-produced by Rajen Chauhan, Vipin Agnihotri, Suhraj Chauhan and Ohm Chauhan, Kesari Veer is clashing with two movies, Bhool Chuk Maaf and Kapkapiii, at the box office. While the time loop comedy stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, the horror comedy is headlined by Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade. After Kesari Veer, Suniel Shetty will be seen in Akshay Kumar-led film Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment of the Welcome franchise.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap credits his 'Maharaja' co-star Vijay Sethupathi for his acting comeback in the South
Acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap , known for his bold and gritty storytelling, is now carving a unique space for himself as an actor, especially in South Indian cinema. Though his directorial work is legendary, Anurag Kashyap's acting career gained momentum after his impactful role in the 2018 Tamil thriller ' Imaikkaa Nodigal .' More recently, he won applause for his menacing turn in 'Maharaja,' directed by Nithilan Saminathan. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump The transformation from filmmaker to sought-after villain in the South was unexpected but is now being embraced by Kashyap himself. Vijay Sethupathi played a key role in reviving Anurag Kashyap's acting run in the South It was none other than Vijay Sethupathi who nudged Kashyap back into the South Indian film scene. Speaking at a recent event, Anurag Kashyap recalled how he kept turning down South Indian projects post 'Imaikkaa Nodigal,' until Sethupathi intervened. While they crossed paths during the post-production of Anurag Kashyap's unreleased film 'Kennedy', Vijay Sethupathi encouraged him to take on 'Maharaja'. 'At first I said no, but I was planning my daughter's wedding, and Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' I couldn't refuse after that,' Anurag Kashyap shared with laughter. With momentum on his side, Anurag Kashyap is now relishing his second innings as an actor Following the success of 'Maharaja', Kashyap continued acting in major projects like Vetrimaaran's ' Viduthalai Part 2 ' and Malayalam film 'Rifle Club'. He also took on a villainous role in the Hindi series 'Bad Cop' and will soon be seen in the bilingual action romance ' Dacoit: A Love Story ' opposite Adivi Sesh. Anurag Kashyap now openly admits he enjoys acting, especially as filmmaking faces what he calls 'a creative crisis' due to a lack of risk-taking. What started as a compromise after a flop turned into a fulfilling acting path for Anurag Kashyap Anurag Kashyap's shift into acting was born out of necessity after his 2015 directorial ' Bombay Velvet '' failed at the box office. The financial fallout led him to accept a role in AR Murugadoss ' 'Akira' as a barter to clear his debt with Fox Star Studios. 'They said they'd write off the money I owed if I acted. That's how I became the highest-paid unpaid debut actor,' Anurag Kashyap quipped. Ironically, what began as a financial solution has now become a fulfilling creative journey for the filmmaker-turned-actor. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Kashyap Says Vijay Sethupathi Helped Him Bag Maharaja Role To Fund Daughter's Wedding
Last Updated: Anurag Kashyap reveals how Vijay Sethupathi helped him land Maharaja when he needed funds for his daughter's wedding. While he's long been hailed as one of Indian cinema's most fearless filmmakers, Anurag Kashyap is now riding a fresh wave of popularity—this time as an actor, particularly in the South Indian film industry. From playing a chilling antagonist in Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) to his recent scene-stealing performance in the blockbuster Maharaja, Kashyap's acting chops are turning heads. At a recent event hosted by The Hindu, Kashyap shared how his foray back into South Indian cinema was less of a strategic career move and more a result of an unexpected nudge—from none other than Vijay Sethupathi. 'After Imaikka Nodigal, I turned down a lot of South films. Offers kept coming every other day. Then, during post-production for Kennedy, I kept bumping into Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's place," said Kashyap, referencing his upcoming action thriller starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. What started as casual chats turned into a full-circle moment. 'He told me there's this amazing script they've been trying to get to me. I initially said no. But he helped me find something in Kennedy, so I gave him a 'Thank You' card in the film," Kashyap shared with a smile. Then came the kicker. 'I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," he quipped. Kashyap's daughter, YouTuber Aaliyah Kashyap, recently tied the knot with Shane Gregoire. Following the success of Maharaja, Kashyap hasn't looked back. He's since taken on meaty roles in Vetrimaaran's upcoming Viduthalai Part 2, Aashiq Abu's Malayalam action comedy Rifle Club, and Aditya Datt's Hindi web thriller Bad Cop. He's also gearing up for his next big role in the Hindi-Telugu film Dacoit: A Love Story alongside Adivi Sesh. Surprisingly, acting wasn't something Kashyap initially felt confident about. Despite his background in theatre, he once believed he was 'the worst actor on screen." He admitted, 'I learned more about directing actors from my bad acting. It taught me what not to do." He also revealed that his unexpected acting journey began at one of the lowest points in his directing career—after the critical and commercial failure of Bombay Velvet (2015). 'That film lost a lot of money. I owed the studio (Fox Star Studios) a large sum. Around that time, they were producing Akira with Murugadoss. They said, 'Act in this film and we'll write off your debt.' That was the easiest deal I've made. So technically, I became the highest-paid unpaid debut actor," he said with his signature dry humour. First Published:
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi ‘helped' him with Maharaja role because he wanted to get his daughter married: ‘I couldn't afford it otherwise'
Anurag Kashyap is a formidable filmmaker, but lately, he's been gaining a lot of traction as an actor, especially in South Indian films. While his breakthrough in the South was R Ajay Gnanamuthu's 2018 Tamil action thriller Imaikka Nodigal, he recently grabbed eyeballs with his villainous role in Nithilan Saminathan's blockbuster Maharaja. In an event hosted by The Hindu, Kashyap recalled how Maharaja star Vijay Sethupathi convinced him to return to the South as an actor. 'After Imaikka Nodigal, I said no to a lot of South films because every other day, a South film would come to me. Again, it started post Kennedy. I was in the post-production of Kennedy. I was constantly meeting Vijay Sethupathi at my neighbour's,' said Kashyap, referring to his yet-unreleased action thriller Kennedy, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone. He added, 'He (Vijay Sethupathi) said there's this amazing story, and they've been trying to reach you. I said no first. Then he helped me find something in Kennedy. He has a 'Thank You' card in Kennedy. Then I couldn't say no to him. Then I said, 'Listen, I have to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' Then Vijay Sethupathi said, 'We'll help you.' And Maharaja happened (laughs).' Anurag's daughter, YouTuber Aaliyah Kashyap tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire last year. After the success of Mahraja, Anurag Kashyap returned to acting in the South with Vetrimaaran's period political crime thriller Viduthalai Part 2, also starring Sethupathi, and Aashiq Abu's Malayalam action comedy Rifle Club last year. He also played the antagonist in Aditya Datt's Hindi crime thriller show Bad Cop. He'll next be seen in the Hindi-Telugu film Dacoit: A Love Story, starring Adivi Sesh. Kashyap admitted he's enjoying acting now that filmmaking is going through a crisis of not taking enough risks. Despite acting on stage for years, he initially considered himself 'terrible' and 'not made for cinema.' 'I hadn't seen a worst actor on screen,' said Kashyap, on his earlier tryst with acting in films. 'I learnt from my bad acting how not to direct actors, how to extract performances from them,' said Kashyap. Also Read | Bollywood is insecure, creatively bankrupt, steals ideas from South, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui: 'Anurag Kashyap was forced to quit' Interestingly, his maiden breakthrough with acting came right after his biggest debacle as a director, the period crime musical Bombay Velvet (2015), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. 'Bombay Velvet lost a lot of money. I owed a lot of money to the studio (Fox Star Studios) that I didn't have. And that studio was making another film, called Akira with Murugadoss. They said we'd write off the money you owe to the studio if you agree to act. That was the easiest transaction I ever had in my life. So I agreed to act, and that debt was written off in exchange of my acting. So I was the highest paid unpaid debut actor,' added Kashyap.
