Raees Movie Review
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25 Jan 2017
Raees movie review: what critics say (28)
What critics say Critics are divided: 6 of 28 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 4 gave it 2 or less. Criticised: the script.
The trouble is that Rahul is trying to create a gritty crime drama but he is also upholding the myth of the superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Read the full reviewAs a movie, Raees is definitely a letdown especially for those who expect a Deewar-like dhamakedaar masala movie. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan might give the movie its huge initial but don't expect the road ahead to be a smooth ride.
Read the full reviewShah Rukh Khan is the star but you'll cheer more for Nawazuddin Siddiqui...
Read the full reviewAs a throwback to those thrilling gangster films from the 70s, many starring Amitabh Bachchan and scripted by Salim-Javed, Raees delivers ample bang for your buck.
Read the full reviewA 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...
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What we know
Set in the early ’80s and ’90s in Gujarat, India, ‘Raees’ is a fictitious story of a crime lord named Raees, who builds an entire empire from scratch, and a police officer who is determined to bring him down.
Trailer
Cast and crew
Shah Rukh KhanRaees Alam
Mahira KhanAasiya
Nawazuddin SiddiquiIPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar
Mohammed Zeeshan AyyubSadiq, Raees' friend and confidante
Sheeba ChaddhaRaees' Mother
Narendra JhaMusabhai
Uday TikekarPasha Bhai
Anil CharanjeettQasim
Sunny LeoneSpecial Appearance in "Laila Main Laila" Song
Jaideep AhlawatNawab
Atul KulkarniJairaj Seth Where to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 25 Jan 2017. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is Raees worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.9 out of 5, with 16 of 28 critics recommending it.
When did Raees release?
25 Jan 2017.
Who is in the cast of Raees?
Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Sheeba Chaddha, Narendra Jha, Uday Tikekar, Anil Charanjeett.
Who directs Raees?
Rahul Dholakia.
What do critics say about Raees?
28 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.9 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.