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Hindi · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
2h 36m · 26 Oct 2011
Music: Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani | DOP: Nicola Pecorini, V. Manikandan | Writer: David Benullo, Kanika Dhillon, Niranjan Iyengar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Ra.One is a science fiction superhero film centered around Shekhar Subramanium, a game designer who creates an advanced virtual reality game featuring a villain named Ra.One and a hero named G.One. When the villain Ra.One escapes into the real world, Shekhar's son, Prateek, along with the help of the heroic G.One, must stop Ra.One from wreaking havoc. The story explores themes of technology, father-son relationships, and the battle between good and evil.
Ra.One is a visually ambitious film that attempts to blend cutting-edge special effects with a superhero narrative rooted in Indian cinema. The content is a mix of high-tech fantasy and emotional drama, with the screenplay balancing action sequences and family sentiments. The pacing is uneven; the first half establishes the characters and the game world with moderate engagement, while the second half ramps up the action but sometimes at the cost of narrative coherence.
The songs and music, composed by Shekhar Ravjiani and Vishal Dadlani, offer energetic and catchy numbers that complement the film's futuristic theme, though they occasionally disrupt the flow. The background score effectively heightens the tension during action scenes and emotional moments, adding to the immersive experience. Overall, Ra.One is a bold experiment in Indian superhero cinema with impressive technical work but a screenplay that struggles to maintain consistent momentum.
Shah Rukh Khan: Charismatic and commanding as both the hero G.One and the game designer Shekhar, delivering a strong emotional core.
Arjun Rampal: Menacing and intense as the antagonist Ra.One, providing a credible threat.
Kareena Kapoor Khan: Supportive and graceful, though her role is limited in scope.
Armaan Verma: Endearing and natural as the young son, adding emotional depth.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Anubhav Sinha's direction is ambitious, aiming to create a high-tech superhero spectacle with emotional undertones. While the technical aspects are handled well, the storytelling sometimes falters, leading to a mixed narrative experience.
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| Type | Value |
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| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics praised Ra.One for its technical brilliance and Shah Rukh Khan's performance but pointed out flaws in the screenplay and pacing. The film was noted for pushing the boundaries of Indian visual effects but received mixed reviews on its storytelling and character development.
Final Box-Office Result
Ra.One released on 26 October 2011 (2011).
Ra.One is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Budget of Ra.One is approximately ₹2511689 Crore.
Ra.One is available on Jio Cinema, ZEE5, iTunes. OTT date will be updated soon.
Ra.One directed by Anubhav Sinha. Produced by Gauri Khan, Bobby Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan.
Ra.One stars Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Armaan Verma, Tom Wu.
Tollybo rates Ra.One 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Ra.One composed by Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani.
Ra.One — Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Runtime: 156 minutes, Language: Hindi.
