Raees (2017)

Hindi 2 hrs 24 mins Drama
62 %
Total Reviews: 50
Sahi: 31 Nahi: 19

Review Summary: Shahrukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui provide some great performances in an uninspired screenplay a la Scar Face

Average Critic Rating: (2.81)
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Est. Budget: 90.0 CR
Est. Box Office Collection: 145.0 CR

Plot: Raees (English: Wealthy) is an upcoming Indian crime film directed by Rahul Dholakia and produced by Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Gauri Khan under the banners of Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan Farhan Akhtar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. Mahira Khan plays... Read more

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Raees - Movie Reviews

Shah Rukh Khan film is a mish-mash of things we’ve seen before
Business Standard
A Well-Made Film That Offers Enough to Enjoy
News 18
Shah Rukh Khan is the Indian Pablo Escobar
Hindustan Times
This underworld drama is so over-packed with material that either 148 minutes of this film will seem too long to you, which it is; or in fact, far too short to patiently absorb the story of the rise and fall of an Ahmedabadi bootlegger don — without the audience feeling slightly hung-over by a breathless narrative-overload.
Mid-Day
I’m going with three out of five.
Rajeev Masand
But Raees doesn’t achieve the heft of those films because it never becomes more than the sum of its parts.
Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Strike Up Fascinating Duet
NDTV
A dogged cop wants to catch and disable Raees' operations, but Raees outsmarts him every single time, until in a 70's style end with guns and alcohol and politics... It's a welcome turn for Shah Rukh into an action hero and a great platform for the ever cool Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Now Running
Raees, Here’s A Watchable Premium Brand Of Fact & Fiction
Spot Boye
Heroes, action, dialogue, romance and music this one has the whole jingbang.
Film Fare
A boy with humble beginnings sets up an empire by smuggling contraband. All he has going for him are his wits and insatiable ambition.
Full review on Bollywood.Com
Bollywood.Com
Raees Is A “Classy” Version Of A “Massy” Movie
Miss Malini
Shah Rukh Khan is the star but you'll cheer more for Nawazuddin Siddiqui
India Today
So does it work? Yes, in parts, but not in totality
Gulf News
Call me a Shah Rukh fanboy. But go watch Raees for its politics
Catch News
Raees is a paisa-wasool entertainer for massy Bollywood fans!
Koi Moi
Nawazuddin Siddiqui steals Shah Rukh Khan’s thunder in this predictable gangster drama
Bollywood Life
An Empty Shell Of A Gangster Film
Huffington Post
SRK, SIDDIQUI MAKE UP FOR THE GLITCHES, KEEP US ON THE EDGE IN THIS GRIPPING
India Times
SRK at his usual best, but Nawazuddin Siddiqui shines, sparkles
Economic Times
SHAH RUKH KHAN'S PERFORMANCE IS LOUD
Mumbai Mirror
We are a fickle lot we cinema-goers are, and we need a constant up-cycling of new visions, albeit of the same old ideas. Which is where Raees comes in. A film reminiscent of all those films from yours (and mine) childhood – (sans any gratuitous rape scenes, yes Kaabil, you're guilty of this milking this one).
Bolly Brit
Raees a candyfloss crime movie desperately in need of depth
Indian Express
Raees' holds you SPELLBOUND in parts, if you are a Shah Rukh Khan fan, go for it!
DNA India
An immersive SRK entertainer
New Indian Express
Raees is a lost opportunity in compelling filmmaking; it regurgitates all the stereotypes and treatments of the 1980s flicks
Khaleej Times
Raees has a very bold Shah Rukh Khan who has stepped out of his comfort zone of crinkly eyes and dimpled cheek
Rediff
A typical Shah Rukh entertainer with over-the top drama
Full review on Business Standard
Business Standard
The movie can feel a bit long, but if you’re going for a great Shah Rukh performance and some good ol’ popcorn-entertainment, it might just ‘raees’ to the occasion.
Times of India
It would have helped the film's creative -- not box office -- cause to have the courage of its conviction and not turn Raees into the story of a whimpering, sanskari gangster
REDIFF
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is at his scene-stealing best in Rahul Dholakia’s bootlegger film
Live Mint
His fans will have to wait for another film that is able to draw out the best of his acting abilities. Despite its name, “Raees” doesn’t quite deliver the embarrassment of riches it promised.
Reuters
A good story well narrated but stumbles at points
Catch News
Oh, ‘Raees’! I wish you didn’t leave me so sad. Action films aren’t my favourite genre, but I love fast-paced edgy thrillers. ‘Raees’ works at so many levels and yet, the end left me disappointed.
Yahoo!
Raees has a very bold Shah Rukh Khan who has stepped out of his comfort zone of crinkly eyes and dimpled cheek
REDIFF
‘Raees’ Is an Awkward Mix of Fact and Fiction
The Wire
Shah Rukh Khan Served, Vintage Style
News 18
मियां भाई' की दमदार एक्टिंग, शानदार डायलॉग्स का डोज है 'रईस'
Full review on Bhaskar
Bhaskar
Raees' had all the potential to become a wealthy king, instead settles down to becoming a pauper prince.
Full review on India Glitz
India Glitz
Rahul Dholakia’s movie, about a bootlegger in a Prohibition state in the 1970s and ’80s, has superb performances but it needed to have been less heroic.
Scroll.In
Shah Rukh Khan does a textbook Scarface in a risky film
India Today
Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's powerhouse performances steal the show
Zee News
Na miyabhai ki daring , na baniye ka dimag
Rediff
Shah Rukh Khan aces his role even when the film loses its way
First Post
Disappointing run-of-the-mill gangster flick
Deccan Chronicle
But he has a heart of gold for the needy people.
KomalsReviews
Battered and Boozed
Glam Sham
SRK Serves up an Engaging, Vintage Gangster Film
News 18
Shahrukh Khan is not outstanding it's his career best, Nawaz walks away with some best lines and most natural act, Background music is outstanding, dialogues deserve special mention, crisply edit
Full review on Box Office Capsule
Box Office Capsule
एक्टिंग और डायलॉग्स का तगड़ा डोज है 'रईस'
Aaj Tak