Rang De Basanti movie poster

Rang De Basanti

"A Generation Awakens"

January 26, 2006 2h 37m 7.1/10 (482 votes)

Originally released in 2006. Rang De Basanti is a comedy/drama film. directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, and Kunal Kapoor

Synopsis

After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 26, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 2h 37m 157 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (482 votes)
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Budget $2.2M Production budget
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Box Office $11.5M 5.2x return
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI
Budget
$2,200,000
Revenue
$11,502,151

Production Companies

  • UTV Motion Pictures
  • Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rang De Basanti about?

After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rul...

Who directed Rang De Basanti?

Rang De Basanti was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

How long is Rang De Basanti?

Rang De Basanti has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).

When was Rang De Basanti released?

Rang De Basanti was released on January 26, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rang De Basanti?

The main cast of Rang De Basanti includes Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni.

Is Rang De Basanti worth watching?

Rang De Basanti has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 482 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.