Krrish
Krrish | |
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Directed by | Rakesh Roshan |
Screenplay by | Sachin Bhowmick Rakesh Roshan Akarsh Khurana Honey Irani Robin Bhatt |
Story by | Rakesh Roshan |
Produced by | Rakesh Roshan |
Starring | Hrithik Roshan Priyanka Chopra Naseeruddin Shah Rekha Sharat Saxena Manini Mishra |
Cinematography | Santosh Thundiyil |
Edited by | Amitabh Shukla |
Music by | Score: Salim–Sulaiman Songs: Rajesh Roshan |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Yash Raj Films(India) Adlabs(International)[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 175 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹40 crore[2] |
Box office | ₹126.55 crore[2] |
Krrish(Hindi pronunciation:[krɪʃ]) is a 2006 Indiansuperhero filmdirected and produced byRakesh Roshan.The film starsHrithik Roshanin adual roleas father and son, withPriyanka Chopra,Naseeruddin Shah,Rekha,Sharat SaxenaandManini Mishrafeature in supporting roles. A sequel toKoi... Mil Gaya(2003), it is the second installment in theKrrishfranchise,and tells the story of Krishna Mehra, the son of the previous film's protagonist Rohit Mehra, who inherits his father's superhuman abilities and also his lookalike. After falling in love with Priya, he follows her toSingapore,where he takes on the persona ofKrrishto keep his identity secret while saving children from a burning circus. From that moment on, he is regarded as a superhero, and must later thwart the plans of the evil scientist Dr. Siddhant Arya, who is creating asupercomputerthat shows future.
Krrishwas conceived to be a film of global significance and a trendsetter in Indian cinema, with visual effects on par with those from Hollywood. To that end, the effects team was aided by Hollywood's Marc Kolbe and Craig Mumma, and the stunts were choreographed by Chinese martial arts film expertTony Ching.The music was composed byRajesh Roshan,with the background score bySalim–Sulaiman.Filming was done to a large extent inSingaporeas well as India.
Krrishwas released worldwide on 23 June 2006 at a budget of₹40 crore and on 1000 prints,[3]both near-record amounts for an Indian film at the time.Krrishreceived positive reviews from critics in India, got a record opening week at the box office. Ablockbuster,Krrishgrossed a worldwide total of₹126 crore,[4]becoming thesecond highest-grossing Indian film of 2006.The film received 8 nominations at the52nd Filmfare Awards,includingBest Film,Best Director(Rakesh),Best Actor(Hrithik) andBest Supporting Actress(Rekha), and won 3 awards, includingBest Special Effects.At the8th IIFA Awards,the film received 9 nominations, and won 3 awards, includingBest Actor(Hrithik). It also won theNational Film Award for Best Special Effects.
The third film in the series,Krrish 3was released in 2013 whereas, the fourth installment is set to be released in 2026.
Plot
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Five-year-old Krishna Mehra is theorphanedson of the latescientist,Dr. Rohit Mehra, and his late wife, Nisha, and lives in the small town ofKasauliwith his grandmother, Sonia. He is undergoing anintelligence quotienttest by his school principal, Father Robericks, who suspects that Krishna hasbiologically inheritedhis father'ssuperpowersdue to the latter answering all the questions flawlessly. Shocked at learning this, Sonia takes the young Krishna to a remote mountain village inNorth Indiato conceal his unique abilities, not wanting to lose her grandson the same way she lost her son and daughter-in-law. Two decades later, an adult Krishna meets vacationing girls, Priya and Honey, who are takencampingnear his home by Krishna's friend, Bahadur. After Krishna saves Priya from ahang glideraccident,the two become friends and grow close, just before Priya and Honey depart for their home inSingapore,but Krishna has the stronger feelings of love. Before leaving, Priya and Honey have witnessed first-hand some of the special abilities that Krishna exhibits, like talking toanimalsandsuperhuman strength.
After returning to Singapore, Priya and Honey are fired by their boss for taking non-permitted 5-days extension of vacation. In an attempt to keep their jobs, Honey suggests inviting Krishna to Singapore and making atelevision programabout him. Aware of Krishna's love towards her, Priya invites him to join her in Singapore. However, Sonia protests to this by stating that the people there will only wish to exploit his abilities, and then explains to Krishna that his father, Rohit, was invited to Singapore and hired by a scientist, Dr. Siddhant Arya, to help create acomputerto see thefuturein order to preventwarsand help prepare againstnatural disasters.However, on the night of Krishna's birth, Rohit contacted his mother to inform that his superpowers were being misused, and reportedly died in alaboratory accidentthat night (although hisdead bodywas not recovered), causing Krishna's mother, Nisha, to die shortly after as well, unable to bear the shock. Shocked at learning this, Krishna promises Sonia that he will never reveal his powers, so she permits him to go, aware of his feelings towards Priya.
In Singapore, during the production of thetelevision program,Krishna keeps his word, causing Priya and Honey to be fired again with the program revealing nothing exceptional about him. Later, Krishna meets with astunt performer,Kristian Li (Bin Xia), who is attempting to raise funds to pay for his handicapped young sister'slegsurgery.He invites Krishna and Priya to the Great BombayCircus,but during the performance, afireworkexplodes and ignites thetent,which is swiftly evacuated. Several children remain trapped in the blaze, and Krishna is faced with thedilemmaof saving the children without revealing his abilities. He applies a brokenblackclown'smasklying on the floor and wears hisjacketon inside-out, creating thepersonaof "Krrish".After a few days, Kristian witnesses Krrish fighting some goons and removing his mask. He is shocked to learn that his friend Krishna is Krrish. As Krrish is being offered a reward for his deeds, Krishna asks Kristian to assume his identity, so that he can pay for his sister's surgery.
Meanwhile, Priya and Honey are too shocked to learn that Krishna is Krrish when they see thefootagefrom thevideo camerathat was in Priya's hand. They decide to release the footage onTVto enable Krishna to become a world-famouscelebrity.During their discussions, Krishna arrives and overhears the girls talking about how Priya had been lying to him, and will create a big sensation by revealing his identity to the world. Just before Priya confesses to Honey that in this drama she has genuinely fallen in love with Krishna, he leaves, dejected. After being confronted by Krishna at hishotelabout what she said, Priya realises her mistake and to stop her boss from revealing Krrish's identity, age rushes to the speech event of Rohit's former colleague, Dr. Arya, which her boss has been attending. In the process, Priya meets Vikram Sinha, the seniorsecurity officerof Dr. Arya, who has been searching for Krishna and his grandmother for the past 20 years. With the help of Priya, Sinha meets Krishna and shockingly reveals to him that Rohit is still alive. He explains that he and Rohit had become very close friends, and after completing the machine, both Rohit and Sinha tested it and were shocked to see Dr. Arya holding Rohit atgunpoint.Rohit understood that Dr. Arya was going to kill him and then use the machine for his own selfish needs. He was able to destroy the computer, before being taken as aprisonerby Dr. Arya, who spread thefake newsthat he died in a laboratory accident.
Meanwhile, back in the present time-line, Dr. Arya has rebuilt the computer after 20 years. He tests the computer to reveal his future and is shocked to see Krrish killing him. In an attempt to change his future, Dr. Arya quickly visits Kristian's house and shoots the latter dead, believing him to be Krrish. After learning about Kristian's death and seeing Dr. Arya leaving from his house, Krrish uses hissuperhuman speedto pursue Dr. Arya'scarto his office and hishelicopterto his remoteislandwhere he has imprisoned Rohit. When Dr. Arya looks into the future again, he sees that the visual has not changed, and is shocked to see Krrish still alive and on his island. When Krrish enters the compound, there is a vicious fight with Dr. Arya's thugs whom Krrish eventually defeats, but Dr. Arya shoots Sinha dead and holds Priya and Rohit at gunpoint. In the final scene, Krrish saves Priya and Rohit and injures Dr. Arya fatally. With his last breath, Dr. Arya asks Krrish who he is, and Krishna reveals himself. After revealing to Rohit that Krishna is his son, Krishna and Priya take Rohit with them back to India, reuniting him with his mother. Rohit finds out that his wife, Nisha, had died after he disappeared. He mourns her along with his mother, son and daughter-in-law, and uses thesupercomputercreated by his late father to summon hisalienfriend, Jadoo, whosespaceshipcan be seen from a distance.
Cast
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- Hrithik Roshanin adual roleas:
- Dr. Rohit Mehra, a scientist, Krishna's father
- Krishna Mehra / Krrish,Priya's love interest, Rohit's son and Sonia's grandson
- Priyanka Chopraas Priya, Krishna's love interest, Honey's friend
- Rekhaas Sonia Mehra, Krishna's grandmother and Rohit's mother
- Naseeruddin Shahas Dr. Siddhant Arya, a scientist
- Sharat Saxenaas Vikram Sinha, Dr. Arya's senior security officer
- Manini Mishraas Honey Arora; Priya's friend
- Puneet Issaras Komal Singh; Priya's camp leader
- Akash Khuranaas Father Robericks, a Catholic school principal
- Hemant Pandeyas Bahadur, Krishna's friend
Supporting cast
[edit]- Ahmad Khan as Dr. Mathur
- Bin Xia as Kristian Li
- Edgar Noordanus
- Mithilesh Chaturvedi
- Zain Khan as Chintu, Krishna's friend
- Fardeen Hussaini as Krishna's friend
- Mickey Dhamijani as Krishna's friend
- Yu Xuan as Kristian's sister
Special appearances
[edit]- Archana Puran Singhas Nayantara, Priya and Honey's boss
- Kiran Junejaas Priya's mother
- Preity Zintaas Nisha Mehra, Krishna's mother and Rohit's wife
- Rakesh Roshanas Dr. Sanjay Mehra, Krishna's grandfather and Rohit's father (archived footage)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In November 2004, the Roshans confirmed they would produce a sequel toKoi... Mil Gaya(2003).[5][6]They announced that actorsHrithik RoshanandRekhawould return for the sequel, but thatPreity Zintawould be replaced byPriyanka Chopra.[6]Chopra also confirmed the same, adding, "The story will start whereKoi... Mil Gayaended. "[6]Before Chopra,Amrita Raowas cast as the female lead, and she and Hrithik starred in a photoshoot. However, the results of the photoshoot left Rakesh Roshan dissatisfied, and thus Rao was removed from the project.[7]Rakesh Roshanhoped that the film would be remembered as the first to prove that the Indian film industry is equal to Hollywood.[8]He decided to push the story forward by focusing on the son of the previous films's protagonist, who would inherit his father's special abilities.[5]The story combined elements of Indian mythology (the main character's name Krishna alludes to the Hindu LordKrishna),[9]Chinese martial arts and Hollywood films to set itself up as a film of global significance.[10]
Pre-production
[edit]Rakesh Roshan wantedKrrishto be a trendsetter in Indian cinema, with visual effects on par withHollywood films.[11]He hired Hollywood special effects experts Marc Kolbe and Craig Mumma, who had both previously worked on such films asIndependence Day,GodzillaandSky Captain,to help create the visual effects for the film.[12][13][14]Roshan also hired Hong Kong action directorTony Chingafter admiring his work inHero.Before production began, Hrithik Roshan went to China to train with Ching for the cable work that would be needed to make his character "fly".[15]A story board of the film was prepared and sent to Ching to help him develop the action sequences.[16]Additional production credits include:Farah Khan– choreographer,Samir Chandaand Sham Kaushal – art directors, Baylon Fonesca and Nakul Kamte – sound, Nahush Pise – makeup artist, Sham Kaushal – assistant action director.[17]
Filming
[edit]Krrishwas the first Indian film to be shot inSingaporeunder the Singapore Tourism Board's Film-in-Singapore subsidy scheme, and over 60% of the film was shot there.[18]Shooting was accomplished on location over a span of 2 months, from September to November 2005.[19]Locations featured included theSingapore Zoo,theGateway building,and theSingapore National Library.[20]Another major filming location wasRobinson Road,where heavy rains caused production delays.[21]The Singapore police were on location to block roads and protect the filming equipment,[21]such as when the film's action scenes required two 250-foot high industrial cranes.[16]Author Audrey Yue noted that the film shoot benefited Singapore by leading to domestic and Indianfilm-induced tourism.[18]
Filming also took place inManaliandFilm CityinMumbai.[22]During filming of a flying stunt, one of the wires that was tied to Hrithik Roshan broke, causing him to fall 50 feet, though he landed safely on a shop's canopy.[23]Hrithik described the incident as a "freak accident", stating, "I was skydiving to my death till I fell on a six-feet-long canopy of a shop that was out because of the slight drizzle. The canopy had iron rods. But I missed those rods too. What do I say? I guess the right word to describe the situation would bejadoo(magic). "[23]Roshan also suffered other injuries during the film's production. He tore the hamstring in his right leg during a circus scene, singed his hair while running through fire in another action scene, and broke his thumb and toe during strenuous training for the wirework.[24]
Post-production
[edit]Indian firmPrasad EFXassigned a team of more than 100 VFX specialists to work with Marc Kolbe and Craig Mumma to create the visual effects for the film.[12][13][14]Included were sophisticated3D modellingandcomputer animation,including whole body scans, 3D replicas of vehicles, fire sequences, complicated wire removals andcompositingwork.[12]They prepared over 1,200 VFX shots, accounting for approximately 90 minutes of screen time.[11][25]Describing the effects, Rakesh Roshan stated, "If you liked the visual effects inKoi... Mil Gaya,you will find them far better inKrrish.I do not think audiences have seen anything like this in Hindi films. "[26][27]
Music
[edit]Krrish | ||||
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Soundtrack albumby | ||||
Released | 28 April 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
Label | T-Series | |||
Producer | Rajesh Roshan | |||
Rajesh Roshanchronology | ||||
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The film's soundtrack, composed byRajesh Roshan,was released on 28 April 2006 byT-Series.[28]Lyricists included Ibraheem Ashk, Nasir Faraaz, and Vijay Akela.Salim–Sulaimanprovided the background score. It became the seventh best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year.[29]
- Hindi
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Pyaar Ki Ek Kahaani" | Ibraheem Ashk | Sonu Nigam,Shreya Ghoshal | 6:28 |
2. | "Koi Tumsa Nahin" | Nasir Faraaz | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:15 |
3. | "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" | Nasir Faraaz | Udit Narayan,Shreya Ghoshal | 6:28 |
4. | "Dil Na Diya" | Vijay Akela | Kunal Ganjawala | 5:54 |
5. | "Main Hoon Woh Aasmaan" | Nasir Faraaz | Rafaqat Ali Khan,Alka Yagnik | 6:40 |
6. | "Big Band Mix" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:01 | |
7. | "Mystic Love Mix" | Rafaqat Ali Khan, Alka Yagnik | 5:12 | |
Total length: | 42:58 |
- Tamil[30]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Then Vadikkum" | Piraisoodan | Sonu Nigam,Shreya Ghoshal | 6:28 |
2. | "Un Pol Yaarum" | Piraisoodan | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:15 |
3. | "Sokki Sokki Summa" | Piraisoodan | Udit Narayan,Shreya Ghoshal | 6:28 |
4. | "Dil Illaiya" | Piraisoodan | Kunal Ganjawala | 5:54 |
5. | "Naane Un Vaaname" | Piraisoodan | Gopal Rao,Alka Yagnik | 6:40 |
6. | "Big Band Mix" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:01 | |
7. | "Mystic Love Mix" | Gopal Rao, Alka Yagnik | 5:12 | |
Total length: | 42:58 |
Critical reviews of the soundtrack were generally favourable, though some in the media called it a disappointment.[8]Joginder Tuteja ofBollywood Hungamagave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying that it was "another good outing for Bollywood music lovers." He especially praised the songs "Chori Chori", "Koi Tumsa Nahi" and "Pyaar Ki Ek Kahaani."[31]Sukanya Verma ofRediffgave a favourable review for the soundtrack's "catchy" songs. However, she felt that while the songs meshed with the film, "none of them bear the staying power of Rajesh Roshan's earlier soundtracks."[32]Shruti Bhasin ofPlanet Bollywoodenjoyed the original songs, giving 7.5 out of 10 stars, but was disappointed with the remixes.[28]Dr. Mandar V. Bichu ofGulf Newssaid that it did not live up to the pre-release expectations.[33]
Marketing
[edit]As a part of the marketing,Merchandisewere offered for sale prior to the film's release to maximize profits. These includedaction figures,masks,and othertoys.[34][35]
AKrrishgame was made in 2006 byIndiagamesafter the release ofKrrish.[36]
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]The final budget ofKrrishcame to₹40 crore,[3]which at that time was considered a big-budget film by Hindi film standards.[5][37]The film was released on 23 June 2006 with 1,000 prints.[38]Krrishwas simultaneously released along with dubbed versions inTamilandTelugulanguages.[39]It was the first Indian film to receive payments in advance for product placement, music, and international distribution rights.[40]
Home media
[edit]The film'sDVDwas released inRegion 1on 18 August 2006, byAdlabs.[41]On 21 August 2006, it was released for all regions by Filmkraft.[42]Adlabs also released a Blu-ray version.[43]
Film festivals
[edit]It was also notably screened under the "Informative Screening (Feature)" film category at the 2014Pyongyang International Film Festivalin North Korea.[44]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]Krrishhad a good opening week,[45]and tickets were reportedly selling for many times the original cost at some locations.[46]Total gross collections were an Indian record of₹41.6 crore (₹29.7 crore nett) for its opening week.[47]Krrishbecame the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2006, earning over₹69 crore nett in India alone, and was classified as a "Blockbuster" byBox Office India.[48]It also grossed₹31.68 crore in the overseas market, where it was declared a "hit".[49]The final worldwide total gross was₹126 crore.[4][50]One week afterKrrishwas released, another superhero film,Superman Returnswas released in India. Rakesh Roshan stated, "I was a little skeptical that Superman might hurt me, but fortunately it didn't." In fact,Krrishfared better at the box office in India thanSuperman Returnsdid.[38]
Critical response
[edit]On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,88% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[51]
India
[edit]Krrishreceived positive reviews from critics in India.[52]Taran AdarshofBollywood Hungamabelieved that the film surpassed expectations, but felt that there were issues with pacing in first hour. Overall, he deemedKrrishto be "a terrifically exciting and compelling experience", and awarded the film 4.5 of 5 stars.[53]Nikhat Kazmi noted inThe Times of Indiathat while the superhero and action sequences were appealing, there were not enough of them. He was also not excited by the romantic parts, comparing them to a sightseeing tour, first in India and then in Singapore. He said that overall, this film lacks the fun of its predecessor.[54]On the other hand, Raja Sen said thatKrrishwas infinitely better thanKMG,though ultimately it was all about Hrithik Roshan. Sen and Sukanya Verma, writing forRediff,both gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, and both said that it was a good film for children. Sen summarised, "So, is it a good superhero movie? No, but it's well-intentioned. It's a full-on kiddie movie, and while a lot of us might be scornful ofKrrish,it's heartening to see fantasy officially entering mainstream Bollywood. "[55]Verma agreed with other critics that it took too long for the action to get started, and said that a lot of attention was spent showing off Roshan's muscles. He summarised, "Krrishneither has the sleek aura nor the deep-rooted ideology of superheroes. What it does have is a super spirited performance from Hrithik Roshan, which is likely to appeal to children. And that's worth a three-star cheer. "[56]Saibal Chatterjee wrote in theHindustan TimesthatKrrishis a hackneyed, formulaic masala film, with special effects added on top, and hoped that this would not be the future of Bollywood.[57]Rajeev Masand ofCNN-IBNcondemned the screenplay and thought that the only thing that made the film watchable was the acting of Hrithik Roshan. He gave the film only 2 out of 5 stars, saying "Krrishis only an average film that could have been so much better if the makers had concentrated as hard on its story as they did on its action and stunts. "[58]
Overseas
[edit]Overseas reviews were positive.[59]Richard James Havis ofThe Hollywood Reporterstated, "This Bollywood epic crunches together romance, comedy, extraterrestrials, martial arts, dancing and action to tell an entertaining story about a reluctant Indian superhero" but said it may be "far too crazed for foreign viewers".[59]David Chute ofLA Weeklydeemed it a "hearty pulp cinema that really sticks to your ribs".[60]Likewise, Laura Kern ofThe New York Timessaid it was a blend of carefree romance, show-stopping action and sci-fi.[61]Ronnie Scheib ofVarietysaid that it was an "enjoyable, daffily improbable escapist romp". He praised the action sequences as ingeniously choreographed, but very family-friendly.[62]Though Jaspreet Pandohar ofBBCwas critical of the script for being "low on originality", he praised Hrithik Roshan's performance and the action scenes.[63]Dr. P.V. Vaidyanathan, in a review forBBC Shropshire,said that the film's excellent special effects were as good as the best from Hollywood, praised Hrithik's acting, but called the music mundane.[64]
Accolades
[edit]Krrishwas one of India's possible nominations for the2007 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film,but the country ultimately choseRang De Basantias its pick.[65]Despite this,Krrishwon numerous awards, including 3Filmfare Awards—Best Special Effects,Best ActionandBest Background Score—and was nominated forBest Film,Best Director,Best Actor,Best Supporting ActressandBest Villainat the52nd Filmfare Awards.[66][67]At the2007 IIFA Awards,KrrishwonBest Actor,[68][69]Best Action,andBest Special Effects.[70]Rakesh Roshan won the Creative Person of the Year title at the same ceremony. Additionally, the film was nominated in the following categories at the ceremony: Best Director, Best Music and Best Story.[71][72][73]
Hrithik Roshanwon other acting awards that year, including theStar Screen Award Best Actor,[74]Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male,[75]BFJA – Best Actor Award (Hindi)[76]andGIFA Best Actor.[77]The film's special effects won theNational Film Award for Best Special Effects.[78]The film also took Best Picture honours at theMatri Shree Media Awards.[79]
In a showing of the film's popularity with children,Krrishswept the major film categories at thePogoAmazing Kids Awards, which are voted on by children across India. Winners were: Hrithik Roshan (Most Amazing Actor — Male), Priyanka Chopra (Most Amazing Actor — Female),Krrish(Most Amazing Film), Special Effects inKrrish(Most Amazing Moment in a film).[80]
Won
- Best Background Score–Salim–Sulaiman
- Best Special Effects– EFX
- Best Action–Tony Ching& Siu-Tung
Nominated
- Best Film–Rakesh Roshan
- Best Director– Rakesh Roshan
- Best Actor–Hrithik Roshan
- Best Supporting Actress–Rekha
- Best Villain–Naseeruddin Shah
- Best Sound Design– Jeetendra Choudhary, Baylon Fonsecai & Nakul KamrE
Sequel
[edit]After the success ofKrrish,Rakesh Roshan announced that he would be making a sequel, tentatively titledKrrish 3.He confirmed that Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra would reprise their roles,[81]and that the antagonists would be played byVivek OberoiandKangana Ranaut.[82]
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External links
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