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Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Stolen movie review: Abhishek Banerjee's thriller is narrow, and not as impactful as it wants to be
Two brothers stuck in an impossible situation spiralling out of control without a lid in sight, in a Living-In-Two-Indias set-up: the premise of Stolen is sharp and current, and it starts out by pushing its unprepared protagonists, and us, into a state of high alert. Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) is in a swanky SUV outside a train station in the dead of night, waiting for his 'chota bhai' Raman (Shubham Vardhan) to alight from a horribly delayed train. At around the same time, a baby is snatched from next to a sleeping woman. Also read – Kill movie review: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal deliver a distinctively desi lean, mean killing machine In the usual course of things, the two policemen (Harish Khanna and Sahidur Rahaman) on the job would have ignored the distraught young mother: Jhumpa Mahato (Mia Maelzer) is a lone tribal woman spending the night on a station bench; ergo, she doesn't count. But the presence of Raman, clearly upper-class-and-caste, makes them stop in their tracks: can he, and his impatient brother who is all for making off as fast as possible, help or hinder? Can the oppressed be squashed a little more? And most importantly, can a quick buck be made on the side? It takes 93 minutes for 'Stolen' to get where it does– from that swiftly executed theft to a tea-stall boy on the station who claims to have seen anything, to the corralling of the Bansal brothers, the younger one personifying the soft bleeding-hearts type who feels responsible and wants to help, the elder one wanting to use his money to get out of trouble not of his making, the arrival of armed villagers out in full force at the rumour of baby-stealing gangs, and a bloody denouement created to shifts a few needles. While everything is clearly geared towards making the proceedings urgent, that crucial sense of urgency comes through only sporadically. Vardhan is a little more at ease than Bannerjee, but both feel like they are acting out sibling parts, without shared lived-in textures. It is Maelzer who is more authentic, both to her part as well as to the feeling that she gives off: of a woman at the end of her tether, buffeted by fate and situation. The writers (Tejpal, Gaurav Dhingra, Swapnil Salkar) succeed in making her a little more complex than she appears in the beginning, causing us to question her motivation: is she really who she claims to be, or is there something sinister in the way she has come by the baby? Has she been stolen from, or has she done the stealing? Chase scenes with the car bouncing along sand dunes and lathi-clad men on motorcycles add to the run time, but not one of these characters has a face. By the time the stakes get truly high is towards the third act, in which the trio finds themselves in a dusty village, running for their lives. The question of who the victim is, and who the aggressor, one of the themes that the film wants us to think about, comes into play here, where the privilege of wealth and flashy cars and clothes recedes in the face of mob fury: this is where Gautam, terrified and helpless, rises to the occasion. Read more – Thug Life Movie Review Live Updates: 'Indian 2 is a better movie'; early reviews call Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's film 'terrible, outdated' Stripped of his shields, he is as vulnerable as anyone else, and it is only then that he sees the young woman for who she really is, and you know that this is where the film was heading, to this urban saviour finding his conscience. Going by his previous roles, Bannerjee is most effective when playing vile or silly; here his character finding redemption becomes the lens through which the larger societal injustice is viewed, making it narrower and not as impactful. And I wasn't left as shaken as I'd expected to be. Stolen Stolen cast – Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, Mia Maelzer, Harish Khanna, Sahidur Rahaman Stolen director – Karan Tejpal Stolen rating – 2.5/5
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First Post
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Raghav Juyal suffers injury while shooting for Shah Rukh Khan's 'King', source says 'He was in considerable pain and...'
'He was in considerable pain. The doctors have prescribed a heavy dosage of medication to manage it', revealed a source. read more Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for King which has an ensemble of Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, and Raghav Juyal. Juyal was the latest actor to come on board. And as per a report by Bollywood Hungama, he was injured during an intense action scene. 'He was in considerable pain. The doctors have prescribed a heavy dosage of medication to manage it', revealed a source. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another source said, Raghav's resilience is remarkable. Having had knee surgery in the past, most actors would have stepped back. But not him — whether it was Kill or now King, he's constantly pushing boundaries.' Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan are coming together for an action-packed extravaganza called King that will be helmed by Siddharth Anand and co-produced by Red Chillies. It was reported the film is likely to be made on a budget of Rs 200 crore or even more. A source told the portal, 'King is an ambitious action film, unlike anyone's imagination. The team has been working on the pre-production for the last one year to ensure that all aspects are covered in the right way - from script, to scale and action. Red Chillies Entertainment has always mounted world-class products and King will be no different as the banner is going all out to ensure a grand debut for Suhana Khan.' The source added, 'Siddharth Anand thinks internationally, and with SRK, he wants to make a global action thriller. He is designing stunts with the stunt experts from the West, and plans to shoot it as a hybrid of real action and VFX enhancements.'
India Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Raghav Juyal injures leg while shooting for Shah Rukh Khan's King: Report
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal recently injured his leg while performing a high-octane stunt for 'King', the much-awaited action film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. The mishap occurred during a late-night shoot, and what makes it more concerning is that the injury affected the same leg on which Raghav had previously undergone knee to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Raghav was in visible pain after the stunt but chose to continue shooting, showing remarkable professionalism. A medical team was on standby and quickly stepped in to treat him. 'He was in considerable pain. The doctors have prescribed a heavy dosage of medication to manage it. Doctors had to prescribe strong medication to ease the discomfort," a source revealed to the entertainment industry insider noted that Raghav's dedication isn't surprising. "This isn't new for Raghav. He gave his all in 'Kill', establishing himself as a true action star. He's bringing that same energy and toughness to 'King'," the source added. Earlier, Pinkvilla confirmed that Raghav Juyal has an important role in 'King'. The report also said that the makers have carefully chosen a strong cast after many rounds of discussion. Big names like Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, and Anil Kapoor are also part of the film.'King' is set for release in 2026. In the film, Shah Rukh Khan will be seen as a deadly assassin deeply involved in the world of crime, while Suhana Khan plays his student, learning to become like him. Reports say both have gone through tough physical training for the high-energy action film.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Big injury on King set! Raghav Juyal hurts same leg post-surgery, still powers through shoot with Shah Rukh Khan
Raghav Juyal, who has been cast in a significant role in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King, reportedly suffered a leg injury while shooting an action sequence. The shoot for the high-budget film had only begun a few days earlier when the incident occurred. According to reports, the injury happened during a physically challenging stunt that pushed the Kill actor's endurance. Despite the setback, Juyal did not stop shooting, continuing with the schedule while managing the pain. Previous knee surgery complicates the injury As per a report by Bollywood Hungama, the injury affected the same leg in which Raghav had previously undergone knee surgery. After the stunt went wrong, an on-call medical team was immediately sent in to examine and treat him. A source told the publication, 'He was in considerable pain. The doctors have prescribed a heavy dosage of medication to manage it.' Despite the doctor's intervention and the discomfort, Juyal carried on with his work commitments. Actor continues shoot despite discomfort The source also noted Raghav's refusal to pause the shoot despite the circumstances. 'Raghav's resilience is remarkable. Having had knee surgery in the past, most actors would have stepped back. But not him — whether it was Kill or now King, he's constantly pushing boundaries,' the source added. His choice to remain on set and complete his scenes demonstrates his professional commitment, especially on a project as large in scale as King. About the film and cast Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is expected to be one of the most expensive productions in Bollywood history. Shah Rukh Khan will take on a role described as unlike any he has played before. The film also includes Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, and Saurabh Shukla in major roles. King is slated for release between October and December 2026, with a wide theatrical rollout a serious leg injury on King's set, Raghav Juyal continued filming, showing resolve and professionalism under pressure.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
King: Raghav Juyal faces MAJOR setback on Shah Rukh Khan's film set, what he did next will dumbstruck you
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan 's much-awaited film King has been grabbing the headlines even before its release. The star-studded cast has all the attention of the fans. The shooting of the film began just a few days back. Earlier, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Raghav Juyal has been cast for a key role. Now, as per a report, the actor got injured on the set. However, he didn't pause the shoot and was working in so much pain. Yes, you heard that right! As per a report in Bollywood Hungama, Raghav Juyal sustained a leg injury while shooting an action scene for King. The incident occurred during a particularly demanding stunt that saw the Kill actor push his physical limits. The report also stated that Raghav got injured in the same leg in which he had previously undergone knee surgery. Soon after, an on-call medical team rushed in to treat the actor. A source told the portal, "He was in considerable pain. The doctors have prescribed a heavy dosage of medication to manage it." However, despite the injury, the actor showed much determination and refused to pause the shoot. The source told the portal, "Raghav's resilience is remarkable. Having had knee surgery in the past, most actors would have stepped back. But not him — whether it was Kill or now King, he's constantly pushing boundaries." Meanwhile, King is touted to be one of the most expensive Bollywood films till date. Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar that's sure to impress audiences. Apart from him, the star-studded cast also features his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, Saurabh Shukla and more in pivotal roles.
