Raees

Plot synopsis:
Raees, from Fatehpur, Gujarat gets involved in illegal liquor trade at a very young age. Along with Sadiq, Raees works for a notorious gangster Jairaj, smuggles alcohol illegally by bribing the police. Though he is a smuggler, he lives by the philosophy, as taught by his mother that every occupation is good, and no religion is greater than any occupation till it does not cause any harm to anyone. He decides to part ways with Jairaj and start operating on his own. He meets Musabhai and Nawab in Mumbai, and with their help he starts his bootlegging business. Meanwhile, an honest police offer of the IPS cadre, J. A. Majmudar, wants to end this illegal liquor trade.
Raees is already in love with Aasiya and she accepts the proposal to marry him and the two soon get married. Majmudar gets transferred to Fatehpur, and starts a major crackdown on alcohol dealers. All the dealers decide to collaborate except Raees. Majmudar continues to gather intelligence about Raees, and Raees consistently find ways to avert him and continues on with his trade. Due to his differences with Raees, Jairaj tries to get Raees killed. Musa informs Raees about Jairaj’s attempt and Raees survives by killing Jairaj and his associates at a bar.
Majmudar gets transferred from Fatehpur to Kutch. Gujarat's Chief Minister and Pashabhai, dealing with politics supports Raees for liquor and money. With his money, intelligence and tact, Raees wins over the administration. He also assists his community by offering employment to women to sew cloth bags, which he uses to smuggle alcohol and get them delivered to homes. In the meantime, Aasiya delivers a baby boy. Raees is offered a project by the Chief Minister to eliminate the illegal occupants at a land and construct a housing project. Still a hindrance to Raees' business, Raees manages to get Majmudar transferred to control room department, where he thinks he won’t be able to impact his business at all. However, tables turn with Majmudar's transfer as he starts listening in to all the Raees' telephonic conversations and get the updates of his every move. Pashabhai plans a march to end illicit liquor trade, as a part of his election campaign, which would pass through Raees' area. Raees assaults him the march. The CM advises Raees to go to jail for a while for his act but assures he would get all the facilities and carry on his trade from there. While still locked up, the CM and Pasha form an alliance, that could potentially wipe out Raees’s whole business. To counter them, Raees decides to fight the election from jail and wins.
Raees visits the location of the housing project with his wife and paints a picture of tall houses. He dreams that there would be abundance in the air of that locality, where there would be no poverty or hunger. Meanwhile, Majmudar gets transferred back to Fatehpura as SP – Crime.
Communal riots break out in the state. People start running out of food. Raees dispatches free food to four localities the city, which takes a heavy economic toll on Raees. Considering Raees a threat, the CM puts Raees housing project in green zone. The construction of the project comes to a halt, as it is banned by the government. Raees suddenly finds himself broke with all his money dwindled on housing project, elections and dispatching food supplies.
Moosa offers to help Raees by offering him money for an assignment to smuggle gold from Doha. Raees returns the money of all his investors in the housing project. News breaks that there have been five serial bomb blasts in north India, killing several people. Police investigations lead to Raees, where the gold he smuggled, contained RDX and Raees was unaware of this fact. Raees is morally devastated by this shock because his philosophy was broken. Majmudar wants to arrest Raees but considers he might escape due to the corrupt system. Raees kills Moosa for betraying his trust and killing innocent people to incite communal riots. Majmudar orders his officers to shoot Raees at sight, but Raees brings press with him and surrenders and is well aware Majmudar would kill him. Majmudar takes him to an isolated place and shoots him. As he is being shot, Raees experiences a dramatic flashback of his entire life as he falls down dead.

Tags: romantic

Review:
The movie can feel a bit long, but if you're going for a great Shah Rukh performance and some good old popcorn- entertainment,And It Gives A Good Message To Viewers.
Raees SRK has shown and proved " Form is temporary, Class is permanent " Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin 's bravura performances, Action sequences, Well researched script, Music, Screenplay , Editing, and Climax.
After 25 years, Shah Rukh has played another negative role which honestly is something that I've wanted to see for such a long time.I don't want to give too much away, but "Raees" is in line for one of the best films of the year, and thankfully I have gotten the chance to watch it..
Everything was perfect like what audience want from a film .Shahrukh khan has come back in his best avatar looking forward to break most of the records!.
This movie is brilliantly directed (Rahul Dholakia has done a great job), well edited, amazing background score with superb songs & have good screenplay with great classic dialogues.The way characters are established in RAEES will remind you of great movies like Baazigar & Deewar.
The second half of movie is very emotional (The scene where RAEES breaks town in her wife laps after he realizes about his bankruptcy is one of the best scenes ever).From performance point of view SRK shows why he is the best, his acting is terrific.
What you see in RAEES is a Character Portrayal at his best (not a role played like other actors do in Bollywood including SRK himself.
Story:Its a story about the rise of a small boy from slums of Gujarat to its elite personalities.As his power grows he comes into sight of Police that's when comes Majmudar(Nawazuddin Siddiqui) who challenges his business and tries to bring him down Story looks as simple as any other gangster flick but there's more to it than just that.Its a multidimensional story and has many layers attached to it.It doesn't have a single genre.It has high octane action(which will make classic Bollywood fans happy),Romance(For typical SRK fans),Drama(For Nawazzudin fans).Overall it will appeal to everyone.
Nawazzudin as always does a great job.He has done equally good work if not more than SRK.He is a highlight of the movie.
Mahira Khan does a great work on her character as Raees's love interest.This Pakistani actress muted her every hater in India and told everyone with her acting that she is no less than anyone else.
On one hand, you see Khan doing his snarling Josh-meets-Don impression, and on the other you see a middle-aged Rahul aching to open his arms and show you the omnipresent glycerin in his eyes.Therefore, Raees ends up as a film that is just about mediocre enough to pass off as "mainstream" – a euphemistic term used to justify dated plots, simplistic caricatures, incessant hamming, pulpy 70s hangovers (I blame Sriram Raghavan and Balaji Telefilms), unauthentic dialects, venomous background scores, redundant heroines and underutilized talent.
The Robin Hood of Fatehpura breaks away from his greedy mentor (Atul Kulkarni), monopolizes the illegal-alcohol market in a rather Chopra-Sharma (Baazigar fans only) manner, before starting a cat-and-mouse game with super-cop Jaideep Majmudar (Nawazuddin Siddiqui; a Godsend) – an equation that the writers will have you believe is far cleverer than it looks.
Though the story is not new..a rise and fall of a righteous don has been done to death in Bollywood from times immemorial, but what sets Raees apart is Sharukh Khan, his performance and the amazing screenplay.Jaideep Majumdar (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) reminiscences his tryst with bootlegger Raees (Sharukh Khan) way back in the 90's.
His rise disturbs the local don who tries killing Raees and fails and ends up getting killed by him.Jaideep Majumdar, a honest police officer is hot on the trail of Raees and uses every method at his disposal to bring Raees down, but he is unsuccessful as Raees has the support of both the ruling and the opposition party.But soon, Raees's ego makes him a commit one fatal error which turns things in favor of Majumdar..Sharukh is back to doing what he does best, hogging the screen time and also giving one of his career's best performances, his ire when called Battery, or when he is weeping away to glory in his wife's arms after a major setback or his astounding performance in the climax undoubtedly proves the crown is still his.Mahira Khan performs well in what little screen time she has, as the only person who gets away after making fun of Raees's short sight.
Wish she had more screen time.Nawazuddin Siddiqui is wow as Jaideep Majumdar, the scenes involving him intimidating his superiors, or the several faceoffs with Raees showcase his talent.Sunny Leone brings the house down with the peppy item LAILA and her tumka's are well synchronized to the beatsK U Mohanan's Cinematography captures rustic Gujrat at its best, the filters highlighting the era in which the film is basedDeepa Bhatia's editing ensures the movie does not drag and uses the scissors the right way in making the film crispy and entertaining.Rahul Dholakia's direction is top notch and it is not a mean task handling two live wires Sharukh and Nawazuddin together, but he has managed to extract the best possible scenes involving both of them.
'Raees' Synopsis: Criticizing the prohibition of alcohol, prostitution and illegal drugs in Gujarat, this film unfolds the story of a cruel and clever bootlegger Raees (Shahrukh Khan), whose business is challenged by a tough cop (Nawazuddin Siddiqui).'Raees' is an uneven saga of a bad-ass.
Art & Costume Design are fair.Performance-Wise: Shahrukh Khan as Raees, looks the part & even gives his best.
A must watch for shahrukh lovers.From the beginning of the movie till the end the two dialogues are used frequently making them cliché.direction and screenplay along with the story would have been better.the movie highlights the era of raees in fatehpura city of gujarat and how a typical honest cop chase him and gets himmahira kahan in her debut role does a great job.
Director should have concentrated in trimming the second half.It's a must watch if you are a die-hard Shah Rukh fan, but as a common movie goer few might find it boring in the second half..
"Engaging Gangster flick with srk's and nawazuddin's good performance but the story is bit old and could have been better but overall it is a watchable flick"My rating- 3.3/5 Positives- 1.)Direction and screenplay- Direction was good and director succeeded in fusing correct elements required for this movie.
Screenplay was equally good but story was little used and old and this brings slightly downfall to this movie.2.)Srk , Nawazuddin and Mahira - Srk as usual did his role neatly.
Well, it was almost there with few glitches and few engaging moments ...Inspired by the true story of liquor don, Abdul Latif, who ruled Gujarat and even few parts of India, "Raees" tells the rags-to-rich tale of Raees Alam (played by Shah Rukh Khan) who faces the heat at the peak of his supremacy by a tough cop (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui).From the director of National Award winning,"Parzania" and "Lamha", Rahul Dholakia gives his first attempt at the commercial potboiler and is fairly successful.
Talents like Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub and Atul Kulkarni are wasted due to under-written roles.Overall, "Raaes" is watchable only once for electrifying performances by Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
The poor screenplay is the major drawback of #raees wish it were more crisp so that the movie would be even more gripping :( The background score is all lovely; songs were good, could have been even more better for the commercial movie lovers ;) its -> DANDHA vs DHOKA ?
Raees is not the type of movie one would want to watch twice unless you are a blind SRK fan..
Mahira is the worst choice for the role, may be they just wanted to milk some money in Pakistan.The film overall has no novelty value and SRK is just trying too hard to look cool than a gangster selling illegal alcohol.
Three back again to again critically acclaimed shows by Shah Rukh Khan.Just when everyone thought that "HIS TIME IS ENDED-HE CAN'T ACT ANYMORE"That very moment he says "APNA TIME SHURU".I've viewed Kaabil too which includes Hrithik Roshan who also provides job best performance but its nothing at all in comparison to what Shah Rukh did.Back to movie now.......
Story:Its a tale about the surge of a tiny youngster from slums of Gujarat to its top notch personalities.As his vitality grows he makes sight of Law enforcement officials that's when comes Majmudar(Nawazuddin Siddiqui) who issues his business and will try to bring him down Story looks as easy as any other gangster flick but there's more to it than simply that.Its a multidimensional account and has many levels mounted on it.It generally does not have an individual genre.They have high octane action(which can make classic Bollywood followers happy),Romance(For typical SRK supporters),Drama(For Nawazzudin lovers).Overall it'll charm to everyone.
I did not want to watch this one but my friends fetch me there.They were very enthusiastic about this film but in last they end up felt cheated with the hype.Another meaningless flick from SRK.He did what he do best is to create hype without any substance.Another formula movie with an item number and some cheesy dialogues.I would say he is done and should concentrate doing other things rather than acting.And I was right I shouldn't have wasted my time.and neither should you.regardsVaibhav.
the stupidest thing is it tries to convey a bootlegger,mafia and suspected terrorist as robinhood divine soul.nothing new about srk except the surma in eyes and beard.1st half is super boring though 2nd half is better but only because of nawaz.mahira khan is as dull in acting as possible.it's just a waste of time and money,watching this movie.though if you want to give it a try,download it from torrent instead of going to theatres.
The film's plot is tight between SRK and Nawazuddin while Mahira's character is for the Bollywood fans.
Well, in the end, the film is all about SRK's looks and his charm and as he has told time again, he just wants to entertain the audience and due to this, we cannot expect him to do a Swades or a Chak De again..
Over all Raees Movie is cat and mouse chase between Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui which is one of the highlights of the film.
After a long gap Shah Rukh will be seen playing a baddie in a film.The Outstanding performances of Nawazuddin,Zeeshan and Mahira did leave an impression.
Don't Miss the Film Must Watch in Theaters.If you are in the mood to watch an intense Shahrukh Khan doing some hard-core 'dishoom- dishoom' and mouthing dialogues like 'Din Aur Raat Logon Ke Hotein Hai, Sheron Ka Zamaana Hota Hai', then Raees might be your pick for this week.
Beautifully directed with good writing and acting makes Raees worth watching at cinema ticket prices.
Raees is one of the most worst movie I have ever seen..But in films starring SRK, other characters often exist only in context to him.
And his macho, gangster look neither suited him nor the story demanded in romantic scenes but hey, he's SRK and you're watching a bollywood masala movie.
Excellent movie...Shah Rukh Khan returns in and as Raees.ShahRukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui did best acting.
In the trademark Nawaz style, he delivers some comic relief while playing the Tom to Khan's Jerry.The movie can feel a bit long, but if you're going for a great Shah Rukh performance and some good popcorn- entertainment, it might just 'raees' to the occasion.Love this film.
The only thing that was good, was that it was fast excluding the last 20 minutes that you'd expect to be slow 2/5Acting: can we get better than Shahrukh playing a negative role and an amazing actor like Nawazzudin Siddiqui playing the cop?
Produced under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment, Raees stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Mahira Khan.
Overall, Raees makes for an engaging cinematic experience that takes a departure from the recent films of Shah Rukh Khan.Regardless of film's show at the box-office, Raees is a film that no SRK fan can afford to miss.My Rating : 8/10.
- When Inspector got information that the main culprit is Musa, not Raees, why don't he went to arrest Musa, instead he went for Raees.Overall, dialogues were well written, well communicated, especially between SRK & Nawaz Ul Din Siddiqui, cast is heavy and success is already ensured as public loves him, like N Ul Din Siddiqui and this time, he took Pakistan's most famous actress Mahira Khan as heroine..
This is a typical 1980's movie with thunderous chemistry between Srk and Nawaz and worthy action sequences.Raees is a must watch if you intend to whistle on entries and lines ..
what has happened tohim always choosing worst script and no dedication towards acting always makes worst movies and promote it as if he has done a brilliant work , only marketing is going on nowadays no acting poor story even songs also not good i will never again watch his movies instead of promoting he should focus on better script and best director .i think he should learn acting from junior artist and join a better acting school again .
The way how he plays Raees Alam is really good as expected, however, Raees Alam is the main reason to watch this film, SRK did an amazing job acting as a 25 year old despite being 50 right now.
It's been a long time since Shahrukh fans have wanted to see the star in a role that showcased his entire range as an actor and that wait comes to an end with Raees.
*__* Nawazuddin Siddiqui Is One Of Those Actors Who Is Watchable In Any Kind Of Movie 😎Mahira Khan Has Made Her Presence Felt And Other Supporting Cast Was Very Good.
But the execution matters and sharukh seems to have been born for this role.There was a phase where he had started trying out a genre of films that weren't appreciated in India,but nowadays with fan,dear zindagi and recently raees I feel he is indeed displaying what an actor he is.Over ambition and greed consumes man,and that was the message the film was trying to convey.Nawazuddin sir has also displayed how he can be a bad guy as well as a good one.Mahira Khan was underutilized in my opinion,but she does have a bright future ahead.So in my opinion ignore the hateful comments and go watch this flick,it will be worth your time,irregardless of whether you are a sharukh fan or not....
If you are a fan of SRK / Bollywood / Action thriller RAEES will never disappointed you.
Rahul Dholakia's direction was good as well as he portrayed the screenplay properly without giving much time to each incident and keeping entertainment in songs and action and not in the real part of the film.
Though the story is not new..a rise and fall of a righteous don has been done to death in Bollywood from times immemorial, but what sets Raees apart is Sharukh Khan, his performance and the amazing screenplay..
What's good: Gripping script, Masterclass performances of Srk and Nawaz, Excellent Direction, Excellent Dialogues, Action, Great music, Excellent cinematography, use of eyes instead of dialogue in many scenes.
Mahiraa is very fresh and her chemistry with SRK is simply superb!Characters are established in RAEES so nicely that it reminds you great movies like Deewar & Sholay.
So much of hype isn't needed for the movie,but watch the film as a film and enjoy the most with shah rukh khan's action and dialogues..
Srk and Nawaz acting is good but story, screenplay and action can't hold you in theater.
What a performance after a long time.SRK effortlessly portrays Raees character.
A must watch film.I have seen both Raees and Kaabil.Kaabil is an OK movie.
SRK is great as Alam Raees and this act will certainly give him a good credibility for next few years even he makes bad movies like Dilwale again...
Raw, substandard, and sickeningly acerbic.BOTTOM LINE: Rahul Dholakia's Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Raees" is a very purposeful film, with the aim being to establish the story of an established historic character at a time when prohibition of all types seems to be rampant in the country.
Srk makes the character very apt.# Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an entertainer and an excellent actor at the same time in the film.
The actors supporting him, from Mahira to Nawaz are also fabulous and hats off to the national award winning director, Rahul Dholakia for making the film.
The actors supporting him, from Mahira to Nawaz are also fabulous and hats off to the national award winning director, Rahul Dholakia for making the film.
After 25 years, Shah Rukh has played another negative role which honestly is something that I've wanted to see for such a long time.I don't want to give too much away, but "Raees" is in line for one of the best films of the year,I m feeling lucky to ,I have gotten the chance to watch it.
RAEES is a very realistic and original movie which has awesome story line, music , screenplay , acting and dialogue .
Three back to back critically acclaimed performances by Shah Rukh Khan.Just when everyone thought that "HIS TIME IS ENDED-HE CAN'T ACT ANYMORE"That very moment he says "APNA TIME SHURU".I have watched Kaabil too which has Hrithik Roshan who also gives a career best performance but its nothing compared to what Shah Rukh has done.Now back to movie.......
Three back to back critically acclaimed performances by Shah Rukh Khan.Just when everyone thought that "HIS TIME IS ENDED-HE CAN'T ACT ANYMORE"That very moment he says "APNA TIME SHURU".I have watched Kaabil too which has Hrithik Roshan who also gives a career best performance but its nothing compared to what Shah Rukh has done.Now back to movie.......