Producer Ramesh Taurani responded negatively to the idea, saying, "It is important for the film to be appreciated so that a sequel can be made." Upon reaching the last level, the characters get a gun with one bullet; the opponent can be killed by this bullet but only if his H.A.R.T is attached. [58] Prime Focus carried out the film's 3-D conversion,[59] with London-based colorist Richard Fearon performing the color grading. G.One shoots Ra.One and destroys him with the sole bullet and Ra.One breaks into pieces. [46] Filming took place at a number of studios, notably Filmistan Studios, Film City and Yash Raj Studios in India and the Black Hangar Studios in the UK. [124] In May 2012, International Media Distribution announced that Ra.One would be televised on Comcast and Cox, as a part of the celebrations of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. [102] The producers further collaborated with UTV Indiagames to design a social game titled Ra.One Genesis, with an independent plot based on G.One,[98] in addition to designing digital comics based on the film's characters. [54] A cameo appearance and a music video were filmed in the weeks leading up to the release, the former at the Whistling Woods Studios in Mumbai. RA-ONE, at its heart, centers around a father-son relationship. After saying this G.One dies and breaks into black pieces and powder and returns to the virtual world, but his H.A.R.T remains behind. Trailer Ratings and Reviews. [27] Incorporating the visual effects began in April 2010,[64] and was preceded by extensive research. [57] The production design was closely associated with the lighting and cinematography to facilitate smooth filming. [91] The first theatrical trailer premiered three months later. [44][45] The film's producer was Bobby Chawla, but Gauri Khan later stepped in after the former suffered a brain haemorrhage. Watch this superhero movie just in few minutes. [75] Since the release of the song, the costume was termed a "fashion rage,"[76] becoming popular in India and some overseas countries. Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 440 066 0932R1 01$ IMatrix / Runout (Variant 4): 440 066 0932R1 01$ HMould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0351Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0374Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0341Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0354Mastering SID Code (All Variants): IFPI L009Other (Mould Text, All Variants): MADE IN USA BY UML [61] Nvidia provided the information technology–based software utilised for the effects,[62] while Edwark Quirk supervised over the computer-generated imagery used in the film. Patnaik appealed to the Bombay High Court to delay the film's release, until he was given due credit or 10% of the film's overall profit. [186] In April 2012, Mushtaq Sheikh said that the pre-production of the sequel had begun. [149] Particular reviews criticised the lack of character development and the film's "incoherently hackneyed morality". [150][151] A few critics panned the film as a whole, describing it as a "mess";[152] one review commented, "It's convenient to say that if you have no expectations from the film, you wouldn't be disappointed. 1. A video game designer creates the ultimate villain for a game and allows it to become self-aware. Ra.One. [86] Despite the measures taken, pirated versions of Ra.One were available on the Internet within hours of the film's release. Shekhar Subramaniam, a game designer, has delivered a number of commercial failures; his boss gives him one last chance to develop a successful game. Ra.One. $4.99 Buy HD. It's available to watch. Available on. So why not use that investment of your time and effort to make a sequel that will take the brand further? He wears a metallic dark blue suit with blue markings in his arms and chest, flowing with blue electrical energy, and black gloves. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. "[182], The Plot of Ra.One was very similar to the film. Shekhar (Shahrukh Khan)works as a video game developer in London, living with his wife (Sonia) and son, Prateek- a video game freak. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Sabu Cyril and Marcus Wookey were responsible for the production design. "[29], Manish Malhotra designed the look and the costume of Kareena Kapoor for the song "Chammak Challo", which received widespread media coverage. [88], The producers of Ra.One spent ₹100 million (US$1.4 million) out of a ₹520 million (US$7.3 million) marketing budget,[89] ₹150 million (US$2.1 million) of this was utilised for internet promotions alone. Ra.One quickie-ly saves the day. Shekhar is a video game designer toiling for the massive London-based Barron Industries. "[77] The soundtrack contains fifteen tracks, including seven original songs, four remixes, three instrumentals and an international version of "Chammak Challo". Kareena Kapoor. [6] The direction was criticised in a number of reviews, though a few critics praised Sinha's pacing of the film and the execution of the action sequences. 2011 154 minutes. [86] In addition, the film was released in Pakistan and non-traditional territories like Brazil, Spain, Italy, Greece and Hong Kong. Rent $3.99 Buy $5.99 View in iTunes. Rent €3.99. The hackers defaced the homepage and left a note threatening the Indian Press Club. [50] The second and third phases took place in London with the entire cast, beginning in July 2010[51] and ending in August. [188][circular reference], One of the posters of the film had imitated one of Batman Begins' poster where Batman is carrying Rachel Dawes in his hand. It was universally accepted that the film was the most expensive Bollywood film of all time,[100] with certain sources stating that the film was the most expensive Indian film ever. One 3D Synopsis. [156] The film also received several business awards for its marketing and distribution. The marketing of the movie also had to be such that it reaches a wider audience. [183] Khan later refuted the speculations, saying that a sequel was unlikely due to his other commitments. "[153], After its release, Ra.One received numerous nominations and awards in India and abroad, a majority of them for its technical aspects. [32] After providing the visual effects for My Name Is Khan (2010), the studio focused solely on Ra.One and did not take up any other films. [45] Procedures such as bullet time were also incorporated into the film. [189]Another was said to be the scene where G.One falls from a skyscraper was similar to the scene in The Dark Knight where Batman does it to catch a mobster.[189]. [92] Khan and Sinha undertook a multi-city tour during which they unveiled a 3,600 feet-long piece of fan mail to collect audience messages. [185] A number of reports stated that Kareena Kapoor would not be a part of the sequel. Sonia, Shekhar's wife, is devastated after his death and decides to return to India. [22] Jackie Chan had initially been approached for the role of Aakaashi,[23] but he declined the offer. [120] Despite precautions, the song "Chammak Challo" was leaked several months before the official release of the soundtrack. [141] The action sequences were also widely praised. Ra.One set records for the level of pre-release buzz for a Bollywood film,[94] and also topped a number of polls gauging the most awaited Bollywood films of the year. Screen Reader Users: To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our Flixster.com website, which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. Shekhar (Shahrukh Khan)works as a video game developer in London, living with his wife (Sonia) and son, Prateek- a video game freak. Both actors were required to wear additional suits inside their body suits to prevent skin contact. [1] In March 2012, a Mid-Day report alleged that Ra.One had received a favourable rating, pointing out that the producers had violated the rules by meeting the Board officials during the screening. Both Khan and Sinha admitted to formulating plans for a sequel, though the former noted that it would be "presumptuous" to start the sequel before the first film's release. [163], The extensive marketing campaign greatly increased audience expectations of the film. A high-profile dinner and charity auction followed, where Khan raised AED30,000 (approximately US$8,200) to build a workshop for children with special needs. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. RA. A father trying hard to 'fit-in' in his son's badass world, a son trying hard to 'dude-up' his dad from 'aiiiyyyo' to 'YO!' SEE DETAILS. [146][147], The story was negatively received by several critics, with a number of them deeming it to be disappointing and lacking in originality;[142][148] one critic praised the original idea but criticised its "Bollywoodization". The Board raised strong objections to the film's action scenes, fearing that they would influence young children to emulate the stunts. Aakaashi informs Shekhar, who rushes home, fearing for his son's life. Ra.One Release Date - Check out latest Ra.One movie review, trailer release date, Public movie reviews, Ra.One movie release date in India, Movie official trailer, news updates. ", "Some of the scenes are surely entertaining but when one goes to watch a SRK film, one hopes to be entertained throughout, and sadly, "A film like this requires a year-and-a-half of pre-production, so it's impossible for me to give you a time frame. This is the USA version of the game and can be played using any of the PS2 emulators available on our website. The RA.ONE Movie Releasing on October 26, 2011 Genre Science Fiction , Action, Drama Official Ra.One Page - The next level. [137][138], Positive reviews described the film as an ambitious initiative and a technological success, with some critics thinking that Ra.One had put Indian films on par with Hollywood. Watch RA. Ra.one 3(The Game Ends). [119], Ra.One also faced cybertheft and hacking issues. [36] Before filming, Khan reportedly took tips from actor Kamal Hassan regarding the production of large-scale films, having been impressed by Hassan's Dasavathaaram (2008). [82] A week before the release, multiplex owners throughout India decided to allot 95% of the total available screen space to the film. Fashion experts applauded the costume and Kapoor's ability to carry it off "stunningly," though certain experts dismissed the naming of the sari color. [171] The film then set the records for the biggest single-day net revenue and the biggest three-day opening weekend earned by a Bollywood film, breaking the previous records held by Bodyguard. A video game designer creates the ultimate villain for a game and allows it to become self-aware. [84] This including 600 prints in Germany, 344 prints in the US, 200–300 prints in South Korea, 202 prints in the UK, 79 prints in the Middle East, 75 prints in Russia, 51 prints in Australia, 49 prints in Canada and 25 prints in New Zealand and Taiwan. [132], Upon release, Ra.One received mixed reviews from critics in India[133] and generally positive reviews overseas. [127] VCD and Blu-ray versions of the film were also released. The cinematography borrowed ideas from video games, such as rapid transitions between first-person and third-person perspectives. Sanjay Dutt. [42] Khan was advised to name the film after his own character; he declined to do so, citing the inter-dependence between good and evil. [30] Khan's idea was to make a simple family drama which expanded into an action film. [37], The title of the film received significant media attention due to it being the name of the antagonist rather than the protagonist. The script, written by Anubhav Sinha and Kanika Dhillon, originated as an idea that Anubhav Sinha got when he saw a television commercial and which he subsequently expanded. [95] Rampal's look in the film, which had been kept secret,[96] was revealed in late October 2011. To impress his skeptical son Prateek, Shekhar uses his son's idea that the antagonist should be more powerful than the protagonist. [48] The first phase of filming began in Goa on 21 March 2010[49] and continued until May. [45] The delays left only two days for printing the film and sending it to theatres, generating significant anxiety over a possible delay in the release. [77] A. R. Rahman provided the background score for a single sequence. Ra.One Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3.5 stars, click to give your rating/review,Ra-One is sure to usher in a crackling Diwali at the box office and give the audience paisa vasool e p0xvdtpa0001; Submit search. G.One takes Ra.One's H.A.R.T. [33] Khan initially approached a number of directors to helm the film, including Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar, but they declined;[34] eventually, Sinha was made the film's director. [113], The film faced allegations of plagiarism with similarities to Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), the Batman series, Iron Man (2008), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) and Tron: Legacy (2010). Meanwhile, Ra.One kills Aakaashi's mom at her house on his killing spree while in the guise of her son Aakaashi. [159] The original budget was revealed to be ₹1.30 billion (US$18 million) after promotional expenses. [72] A total of 21 costumes were made for the film, with each suit reportedly costing ₹10 million (US$140,000). attached. [98] Khan marketed merchandise related to the film,[99] which included toys, tablets and apparel. [109] The premiere in London took place at the O2 Cineworld the following day, and the premiere in Toronto took place at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on 26 October 2011. Trailers See All. Initially, Khan had wanted to add alternate endings to the theatrical release itself, but later deemed it risky. The villain's primary target is the child character. Ra.One, angry that a player has proceeded so far, determines that Lucifer must die. Ra.One,the most expensive Indian film to date,could end up becoming the most advertised film as well. [108] The premiere included three simultaneous screenings of the film, for which tickets were placed on sale for the public. [70] Sinha spent around three months conceptualising the costumes, watching various superhero films to design a costume not created already. Add to Wishlist. He was attracted to the concept and wrote a script based on it. and accompanies the family to Mumbai after Sonia realises that he can protect her son. Jenny Nair, his colleague, uses Shekhar's face as a model for that of the game's protagonist G.One (short for Good One and in Hindi Jeevan), while the shape-shifting antagonist Ra.One (short for Random Access Version One and in Hindi Ravan)[6] is made faceless. Six months later, Prateek and Sonia return to London, where Prateek manages to restore G.One to the real world in remembrance of his late father. Khan was the first actor to be cast in the film. [7] To create the suit, Khan was required to enter a small chamber where a warm latex-like liquid was released up to his neck and allowed to solidify, forming the mould which was then peeled off his body. The train crashes but G.One saves Sonia and the others in time. [24] Dutt faced a scheduling conflict with Agneepath (2012), which was later resolved. [110], Ra.One was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification on 14 October 2011 to receive its viewership rating. International superstar Shah Rukh Khan takes on three roles: as the nerdy but kind-hearted (and ridiculously goofy haired) Shekhar, as the dream sequence hero Lucifer, and as G-One. [27] Sinha and Khan also watched around 200 superhero films from all over the world. I'm unsure if it'll even get made or if I'll use the technology in some other genre [...] I know it is going to be expensive, but perhaps the next film would be cheaper since I now have the technology. [39] The move was considered innovative,[40] and noted as a sign of the "rising importance of the villain in Bollywood. of AI players. [60] The sound design involved bridging the real and the virtual world,[63] and the required sound enhancements were achieved by using the Dolby Surround 7.1 system. [27], The idea for converting the film to 3-D was put forth during filming, and was implemented in July 2011 due to a revived interest in 3-D films. [68] Khan subsequently kept strict tabs on the progress of work,[66] and postponed his knee surgery to complete the film on time. The program discussed the making of the film in detail, including the visual effects and the challenges faced while filming. Storyline Following his son's suggestion, Shekhar designs an action game where the antagonist is more powerful than the protagonist. [100] On 14 October 2011, a gaming tournament featuring games like Call of Duty was conducted in Mumbai and telecast live on YouTube. Shekhar is a loser and a coward in his sons eye. Ra.One is the soundtrack album composed by the duo Vishal–Shekhar, to the 2011 Indian superhero film of the same name, written and directed by Anubhav Sinha, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Armaan Verma and Arjun Rampal in the lead roles. [13] Wearing the suits created a number of difficulties for the actors. [27] Andy Gill and Spiro Razatos were hired as the stunt supervisors, and Nino Pansini was hired as the stunt cinematographer. [57], Eros International released the DVD of Ra.One on 13 December 2011 across all regions in one-disc and two-disc packs complying with the NTSC format. [125] Discovery Channel tied up with Red Chillies Entertainment to produce a one-hour program titled "Revealed: The Making of Ra.One," which aired on the channel on 30 March 2012. A video game designer creates the ultimate villain for a game and accidentally allows it to become self-aware. To save Prateek, he fights Ra.One; both reach the third level. Having murdered the old lady in his vengeance-driven carnage, Ra.One chases Prateek and Sonia on their way in a wild car chase on their way to the airport, but G.One appears, having entered the real world, and causes a gas explosion which temporarily disables Ra.One. Upon release, Ra.One received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the visual effects, action sequences, music, and the performances of Khan and Rampal, but criticising the script, direction, and screenplay. Challenge Mode : 1. The film faced controversies involving plagiarism, content leaks and copyright challenges. Rent $3.99. Prateek, unable to identify the real Ra.One, remembers something his father had said to him: "If you join the forces of evil, its shadows shall always follow you". [122] The Indian television premiere of Ra.One took place on 21 January 2012 on STAR Gold, garnering a 28% market sharefor the channel and a TVR of 6.7. [9] Wu was contracted to the film in July 2010,[10] and Goswami was cast one month later. Nicola Pecorini served as the director of photography, with V. Manikandan providing assistance. The composers obtained the official license to use Ben E. King's "Stand By Me," on which they based the song "Dildaara. Ra.One has got one thing right and that's the VFX or the special effects. In fact, Ra.One will be the first superhero-based movie in the world in which the superhero lives in a family. [68] The post-production also faced budget constraints[61] and witnessed an overuse of CGI according to the cinematographer. [123] Star India subsequently syndicated the television screening rights to Disney XD, where it premiered on 2 June 2012. [126] The DVD of the film contained alternate endings. While initial ticket sales were low,[166] they picked up considerably near the release date. Principal photography began in March 2010 and took place in India and the United Kingdom and was overseen by an international crew. It was released in a SteelBook edition containing the 3D/2D Blu-ray discs and the DVD. [15] Khan and Verma performed their own stunts,[15][16] and Kapoor subsequently did so as well despite initial reluctance. [60] Red Chillies VFX partnered with a number of visual effects studios around the world,[21] and undertook the incorporation of the visual effects under the supervision of Jeffrey Kleiser. He meets Shekhar in the process. when you buy 1 participating bag of Twizzlers candy. While the former began work on the storyboards, the producers hired a storyboard artist from Hollywood. Director Kunal Kohli also reacted positively, saying, "Certain ideas naturally lend themselves to sequels. [121], The television broadcasting rights for Ra.One were bought by Star India for a then-record sum of ₹350 million, surpassing 3 Idiots (2009). [18] Khan later felt that the suits' conception had been a mistake since filming occurred during the day; digital adjustments to the suits brought "all the efforts to naught. He logs in under the ID Lucifer and proceeds to the second level, but is interrupted. Ra.One returns to life, takes the form of a model, and tracks down G.One. [78] Sinha announced that R&B singer Akon and the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra would be a part of the soundtrack;[77] the former lent his vocals for "Chammak Challo" and "Criminal", while the latter performed in "Bhare Naina". 2. A few days prior to the release, the advance booking was described as "phenomenal,"[166] with an overall advance booking rate of 20–25% across the country. [174] The film faced an 84 percent drop in collections in its second week and fell a further 90 percent in its third week, the latter primarily due to the release of Rockstar. [117] The court, observing prima facie evidence that there had been copyright violations, asked the filmmakers to deposit ₹10 million (US$140,000) with the court on 21 October 2011 before releasing the film. The duo realises that only one of the ten Ra.Ones have a shadow: the original one. Ra.One Collection - Check out Ra.One box office collection till now. [187], Despite Khan's enthusiasm for the idea of a sequel, the film industry expressed mixed opinions regarding it.
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