Ruslaan
| Ruslaan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karan Lalit Butani |
| Screenplay by | Yunus Sajawal Mohit Srivastava Kavin Dave |
| Story by | Shiva |
| Produced by | K. K. Radhamohan |
| Starring | Aayush Sharma Sushrii Shreya Mishraa Jagapathi Babu Vidya Malvade |
| Cinematography | G. Srinivas Reddy |
| Edited by | Rajendra Bhaat |
| Music by | Vishal Mishra Rajat Nagpal Akashdeep Sengupta |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | NH Studioz |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹25 crore[1] |
| Box office | est. ₹2.30 crore[2] |
Ruslaan is an Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Karan Lalit Butani and produced by K. K. Radhamohan. It stars Aayush Sharma in the titular role, alongside Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Jagapathi Babu and Vidya Malvade.[3][4] The film was released on 26 April 2024. The film was a box office bomb.
Cast[edit]
- Aayush Sharma as Ruslaan
- Sushrii Shreya Mishraa as Vaani
- Jagapathi Babu as ATS officer Sameer Singh, Ruslaan's adoptive father
- Vidya Malvade as Mantra, Ruslaan's handler
- Beena Banerjee as Aabha
- Sal Yusuf as Ozan
- Sangay Tsheltrim as Lee
- Aruna Beniwal as Saba
- Jaswinder Gardner as Manju
- Nawab Shah as Ruslaan's father (special appearance)
- Suniel Shetty as Shinoy (special appearance)
- Zaheer Iqbal as Raheel (special appearance)
Production[edit]
Casting[edit]
The film was initially titled as AS04 and stars Aayush Sharma in the titular role.[5][6][7] Sushrii Shreya Mishraa plays the female lead, while Jagapathi Babu plays a pivotial role in the film.[8][9]
Soundtrack[edit]
Music of the film was scored by Vishal Mishra and penned by Shabbir Ahmed.[10][11][12][13]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Roar of Ruslaan" | Mellow D | 3.02 |
| 2. | "Taade" | Vishal Mishra, Shabbir Ahmed | 2.58 |
| 3. | "Dil Phisal Gaya" | Vishal Dadlani, Rajat Nagpal, Rana Sotal | 2.21 |
| 4. | "Pehla Ishq" | Rito Riba, Rana Sotal | 2.48 |
| 5. | "Dua-e-Khair" | Divya Kumar, Bipin Das | 5.26 |
| Total length: | 15.55 | ||
Release[edit]
Ruslaan was scheduled to release on 12 January 2024, but was postponed and released on 26 April 2024.[14][15][16][17][18] NH Studioz acquired the film's theatrical rights.[19][20]
Critical reception[edit]
Critic Saibal Chatterjee for NDTV gave 1.5 stars to the film but praised Aayush Sharma and wrote that "The eponymous hero is played by Aayush Sharma, who, too, goes all out to prove a point - the lead actor wants to be acknowledged as a heavy-duty action hero capable of carrying an entire film on his shoulders."[21]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated 0.5 star out of 5 and expressed her opinion "Watching Ruslaan takes you back to that era, and it makes you wonder if Hindi cinema will ever learn."[22]
Sana Farzeen of India Today rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "While the Aayush Sharma film had the potential to be an engaging drama like 'Mission Kashmir' or a cat-and-mouse chase like 'Tiger' and 'Pathaan', it missed the mark."[23]
Titas Chowdhury of News18 rated 3.5 out of 5 and stated that "Despite its idiosyncrasies, Ruslaan entertains because it is unapologetic in its appeal. Aayush Sharma manages to carry the film comfortably on his shoulders."[24]
Times Now rated the film 3 out of 5 and praised Aayush Sharma's performance and wrote that "Aayush Sharma delivers a standout performance as Ruslaan, seamlessly transitioning between moments of vulnerability and fierce determination. His portrayal brings depth and authenticity to the character, making Ruslaan a relatable and compelling protagonist."[25]
Riya Sharma of DNA India gave 3.5 stars and wrote that "This is Karan L. Butani's second directorial venture and his ability to lend the hero relatability and make the audience root for the protagonist is his biggest strength."[26]
Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost rated 2.5 stars to the film and stated that "Every time the nation is under threat, there’s always one man, and only one man, fit for the job to get the job done. And Aayush Sharma jumps into the bandwagon of names that already boasts of the likes of Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Tiger Shroff, and Vidyut Jammwal."[27]
Rohit Bhatnagar of The Free Press Journal rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and opined "Aayush impresses with his action and stunts and even looks technically sound but sadly, he too couldn’t save the film from being watchable."[28]
Rishil Jogani of Pinkvilla rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and stated "Ruslaan has good, watchable action and few scenes succeed to grab the attention of the viewers."[29]
References[edit]
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- ^ Hymavati, Ravali (19 April 2023). "Aayush Sharma's Fourth Movie Is Titled 'Ruslaan'". The Hans India. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Aayush Sharma's masala action entertainer now titled 'Ruslaan'". ThePrint. IANS. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
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- ^ Singh, Rajni (12 March 2024). "Ruslaan: Rohit Shetty unveils teaser of Aayush Sharma's power-packed action-drama". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
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- ^ "Ahead Of 1st 'Ruslaan' Song Drop, Makers Unveil Sizzling Aayush Sharma-Sushrii Mishra Poster". Outlook India. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Aayush-Sushrii sizzle in first Ruslaan song 'Taade'; Vishal Mishra's melody spells magic". Sakshi. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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- ^ "Ruslaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Various Artists on Apple Music". Apple Music. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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- ^ "Makers Of Aayush Sharma-starrer 'Ruslaan' Team Up With NH Studioz For Worldwide Release". Outlook India. IANS. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (26 April 2024). "Ruslaan movie review: Aayush Sharma's cliched, dated film chooses formulaic set-pieces over coherent plot". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (26 April 2024). "'Ruslaan' Review: Aayush Sharma shines in a wafer-thin script". India Today. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Chowdhury, Titas (26 April 2024). "Ruslaan Review: Aayush Sharma Puts Up One-Man Show and Gives His All To An Otherwise Messy Screenplay". News18. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Ruslaan Movie Review: Aayush Sharma Shines In This Intense Actioner". Times Now. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Riya (26 April 2024). "Ruslaan review: Aayush Sharma shines in Karan Butani's thrilling action entertainer". DNA India. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Mathur, Vinamra (26 April 2024). "'Ruslaan' movie review: Aayush Sharma's action film is forgettable but not without its guilty pleasures". Firstpost. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Bhatnagar, Rohit (26 April 2024). "Ruslaan Review: Aayush Sharma's Top Notch Action Saves The Nation But Not The Film". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Jogani, Rishil (26 April 2024). "Ruslaan Review: Aayush Sharma led espionage-thriller has honesty but is lousy, routine and clichéd". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
