Don 2
Don 2: The King Is Back | |
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Directed by | Farhan Akhtar |
Screenplay by | Farhan Akhtar Ameet Mehta Amrish Shah |
Based on | Characters by Salim–Javed |
Produced by | Farhan Akhtar Ritesh Sidhwani Shah Rukh Khan |
Starring | Shah Rukh Khan Priyanka Chopra Boman Irani Kunal Kapoor Ally Khan Nawwab Shah Sahil Shroff Om Puri Lara Dutta |
Cinematography | Jason West |
Edited by | Anand Subaya |
Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹76 crore[2] |
Box office | est. ₹202.81 crore[2] |
Don 2: The King Is Back is a
The soundtrack of the film was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, while Javed Akhtar penned the lyrics. Jason West served as the film's cinematographer and Anand Subaya was its editor. After the success of the first film, Akhtar had planned a sequel in 2010 which did not work out. It was then officially announced in early 2010, with filming scheduled to begin later that year. Principal photography took place in Berlin, where it was shot extensively.
Don 2 was released on 23 December 2011 in 2D and
Don 2 received a number of accolades across various ceremonies in India. At the 57th Filmfare Awards, Don 2 received 5 including Best Film, Best Director (Farhan) and Best Actor (Khan), and won 2 awards – Best Action and Best Sound Design.
Plot
Five years after the events of Don, the European drug cartel bosses meet to discuss Don, who is jeopardizing their business by undercutting their prices. They decide that he must die. Living in Thailand for the last five years, Don goes to a remote settlement to pick up a shipment of cocaine. He gets cornered by his own associates who reveal that they were offered a deal by the Europeans to have their cocaine from Asia be open for sale in Europe. Don makes his way out by killing all his men and destroying the entire settlement. He returns to Malaysia, surrendering to Detective Malik and Roma, who has joined Interpol. He is sentenced to death and sent to prison, where he meets old rival Vardhaan.
Vardhaan tries to exact revenge on Don for having him imprisoned but agrees to work together with him when Don offers him an opportunity to escape. Don and Vardhaan eventually break out by poisoning the other inmates. In
Don escapes and bribes Jabbar to work for him instead. With no other choice, Diwan gives him the original blueprints. Roma and Malik arrive in
Don and Roma reach Vardhaan after bloody combat with his thugs and find themselves in a standoff. Though ordered by Vardhaan and Jabbar - and Don himself - Roma is unable to kill Don and is shot by Jabbar in response; she still has feelings for him, though he killed her brother and his fiancée five years earlier, and also does not want to do it illegally. Don subdues Vardhaan and kills Jabbar. He obtains his immunity papers and surrenders the plates and the disc as per the bargain, while also getting Roma to an ambulance. Later, Don detonates a bomb planted in Diwan's car, killing Diwan and seemingly destroying the plates he had taken.
In a final scene, it is revealed that Don still has the currency plates; the ones which the police believe was destroyed in the explosion were fake. Sameer was actually loyal to Don; informing the police was part of the plan. The disc Don turned over actually contains the names of the European drug cartel. Having been exposed, Kohl is shortly arrested, and the DZB is forced to replace him. Don becomes king of the European underworld.
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Mark "Don" Donald
- Priyanka Chopra as Roma Bhagat
- Boman Irani as Vardhaan Makhija
- Kunal Kapoor as Sameer "Sam" Ali
- Om Puri as Detective Vishal Malik
- Lara Dutta as Ayesha Kapoor
- Ally Khan as J. K. Diwan
- Nawwab Shah as Abdul Jabbar
- Sahil Shroff as Arjun Shergill
- Wolfgang Stegemann as Karl Cost (Jabbar's German assistant)
- Rike Schmid as Yana Ali, Sameer's wife
- Martin Goeres as Jabbar's Goon
- Timo Honsa as Jabbar's Goon
- Christian Maria Goebel as Fabian Kohl
- Günter Barton as James Werden
- Bianca Karsten as Sophie Kohl
- Hans-Eckart Eckhardt as Dr. Schneider
- Klaus Schindler as Commissioner Muller, Berlin Police
- Jason West as Jimmy Coogan
- Ridzuan Hashim as Jaruwan
- Adi Putra as Don's Malaysian lawyer
- Florian Lukas as Officer Jens Berkel
- Nicolas Walier as SEK officer
- Sten Jacobs as SEK officer
- Rajesh Khattar as Cartel boss Singhania (archive footage)
- Hrithik Roshan as Don (disguised face; special appearance)
Production
Development
A sequel was announced in 2007, a year after the release of
Khan exercised extensively for the role and performed almost all the stunts by himself. Don 2 marked Khan's return to playing villains after earlier films such as
Filming
The principal photography of Don 2 began in October 2010 in
Khan experimented with several looks and performed his own stunts in the film.[18][19] In Berlin, he performed a 300-foot jump for a scene.[20] A car-chase scene using 67 cars closed main thoroughfares (including the Brandenburg Gate) for three weeks. Each day, alternate routes were provided around roads cordoned off for filming.[21] The shooting schedule also included a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan, whose presence was kept under wraps by filmmakers.[22] In December 2010, the Berlin schedule ended.[23][24] In February 2011, the actors flew to Malaysia, where several scenes were shot in Malacca Prison with prisoners as extras. A section of the prison block was made available for filming, with special T-shirts distinguishing crew members from prisoners in the high-security zone.[25] Khan trained with Hollywood stunt and fight director Wolfgang Stegemann, who also played Karl in the film.[26]
In September 2011, filming resumed on a song featuring the two leads.
Soundtrack
Don 2 | ||||
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Feature film soundtrack | ||||
Language | Hindi | |||
Label | T-Series | |||
Producer | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | |||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. The album contains nine compositions: four original songs, two instrumentals, a dialogue snippet, and two remix out of four original songs. The vocals were performed by Vishal Dadlani, Anusha Mani, Usha Uthup, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunitha Sarathy, KK and Caralisa Monteiro. It was released on 16 November 2011 by T-Series.[34]
The soundtrack received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Jaspreet Pandohar called it "safe" and a "disappointment".[35] Joginder Tuteja gave a rating of 3 out of 5, terming it a mixed bag and wrote "There isn't anything which comes across as memorable enough to be played a few months down the line, leave aside a few years. Eventually what you get is a soundtrack that would go along with the narrative and acts as a good situational ingredient but that's about it."[36]
Koimoi also gave 3 out of 5 writing that album fell short of expectations.[37] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the album a rating of 2 out of 5 calling it "safe and self-conscious" and wrote "Don 2's music could fare much better if the composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy had tried to step out of the prequel's shadow."[38]
Track listing
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aa Raha Hoon Palat Ke" | Shah Rukh Khan | 00:35 |
2. | "Zara Dil Ko Thaam Lo" | Vishal Dadlani, Anusha Mani | 05:08 |
3. | "Hai Ye Maya" | Usha Uthup | 04:42 |
4. | "Dushman Mera" | Shankar Mahadevan, Sunitha Sarathy | 03:44 |
5. | "The King Is Back" (Theme) | Sunitha Sarathy | 03:57 |
6. | "Mujhko Pehchaanlo" | KK | 03:24 |
7. | "Hai Yeh Maya" (Remix by DJ Shane Mendonsa) | Usha Uthup | 04:42 |
8. | "Mujhko Pehchan Lo" (Remix) | KK | 04:51 |
9. | "The 'Don' Waltz" | Caralisa Monteiro | 03:29 |
Marketing
The distributors, Reliance Entertainment, bought the rights to Don 2 from Excel Entertainment for ₹850 million (US$11 million) and spent another ₹220 million (US$2.8 million) on prints and marketing.[39] Zee Entertainment Enterprises acquired the satellite rights for ₹370 million (US$4.6 million).[39] Distribution rights in Tamil Nadu and Kerala were bought by Sudha Screen's Sreeraj for an undisclosed price.[40] Don 2 music rights were sold to T-Series for ₹100 million (US$1.3 million). The theatrical trailer and poster for Don 2 were released with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. A second trailer was released online on 24 October 2011.[41] The film previewed at the Dubai International Film Festival.[42] The producers collaborated with McDonald's and Café Coffee Day in 20 cities to provide free Internet access with Wi-Fi in their stores so that viewers could watch songs in 3D on their computers.[43]
The producers decided to publicize the dialogue from Don 2 by releasing 10 lines delivered by Don as "Don Says...": one line each Friday from 15 October until the film's release on 23 December. The lines were released simultaneously across all media platforms: television, print, radio, Internet and mobile.
In October 2011 a comic book based on Don 2, Don: The Origin, was published that was about Don's past.
Release
Don 2 was released worldwide 23 December 2011 on 3,105 screens in the domestic market, including 500 prints in 3D, and on 650 screens in 40 countries.[52][53] The dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil were released with the Hindi version.[54] The second phase of the film's international release began in January 2012 in 84 countries.[55] From 9 February 2012 to 19 February 2012, Don 2 was screened at the World Premiere Cinema theatre during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.[56][57] Reliance Entertainment obtained a "John Doe" order from the Delhi High Court allowing it to serve cease-and-desist notices on film pirates.[58]
A month before Don 2's release, Nariman Films, producers of Don, sent a legal notice to Reliance and Excel Entertainment about the sequel. According to the notice, Nariman had given the rights to Excel Entertainment in perpetuity for Don alone.[59] On 19 December, a week before Don 2's release, the Bombay High Court refused to stay the film's release; the court's ruling considered the film's scheduled release on 21 December overseas and 23 December in India, for which many theaters had been booked.[60]
The smoking scenes in the film came with a disclaimer per Health Ministry's advice to the producers.[61] The DVD was released on 7 February 2012 with two different versions, Blu-ray and a special feature releasing on 10 April and 24 May.[62]
Reception
Critical response
Don 2 received positive reviews from critics, receiving praise for its story, cinematography, production design, soundtrack, background score, action sequences and performances of the cast..[63]
As of June 2020[update], the film holds a 69% approval rating on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 6.68 out of 10.[64] Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and called it "a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw."[65] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare also rated the film 4 stars out of 5, and praised the performances by Khan, Chopra and Irani, remarking "They carry the film through its flat moments. It's not very taut, but Don 2 serves up enough thrills in the finale and that alone makes it worth a watch."[66] Priya Joshi of Digital Spy gave the film 4 out of 5, praising its dramatic conclusion which she thought was brilliantly executed, and wrote that it "is a thoroughly exhilarating action-fest, fashioned in a Bollywood-style – and a shot of adrenaline amidst the usual elf-inspired festive film fare."[67]
A review carried by The Express Tribune called the film "a visual masterpiece", adding that "it sets a very high benchmark for future Indian action films."[68] Komal Nahta rated the film 3.5 out of 5 calling it "a winner" but felt that the first half was slow-paced.[69] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 out of 5, feeling that the second half took the film to another level, and wrote "Akhtar chooses an entirely new concept, garnishes it with classic action, stunning visuals, giving it an international look and feel".[70] Aniruddha Guha of Daily News and Analysis gave 3 out of 5 complimenting Khan's performance and action sequences, which he thought made the film work.[71] Mid-Day gave it 2.5 out of 5, praising Khan's performance and wrote "The film is slick, the cinematography is captivating but the racy, edge of the seat pace that you expect from an action thriller of this kind is sorely missing."[72]
Raja Sen of Rediff.com termed the film as "a glossy, unashamed action offering polished within an inch of itself, visually coming together seamlessly and effectively."[73] Sen also added that "although the film has been impressively produced, it has been let down by the over-the-top acting by Khan, while other actors were underused and were given nothing much to do."[73] Rajeev Masand gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling it "spectacularly boring", and wrote "Don 2 is nicely shot, and there are moments where Khan is riveting. But that's not enough to hold your interest for well over two hours…even the actor's most loyal fans will find themselves yawning."[74] Sonia Chopra of Sify also gave 2.5 out of 5, feeling that the original film was better as compared to the sequel but praised the action sequences, writing "The car chases are superb and will have you at the edge of your seat. For the rest of the film though, you'll be slouching on that very seat, waiting for the thrills that the Don series promises."[75] Writing for Hindustan Times, Mayank Shekhar was disappointed with the film, calling it "never ending" and criticized the stretched storyline.[76] Sudhish Kamath of The Hindu said "The editor wishes his studio exploded and didn't have to put this together. But he's getting a fat cheque. He does his job to the best of his ability and is almost done when he hears that line “Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Hi Nahin...”"[77]
Among the overseas reviewers, Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Khan's foray into bad-boy territory is all swagger with not much substance."[78] David DeWitt of The New York Times called it the "slick cousin" of "Mission: Impossible and Ocean's Eleven".[79]
Box office
Domestic
Don 2 was made with a production cost of ₹750 million (US$9.4 million) excluding SRK's acting fee with shares in profits which is ₹650 million (US$8.1 million). On its first day, Don 2 had 80-percent occupancy levels throughout India. In multiplexes its occupancy level was 75%-80% percent and 70–75 percent in single-screen theatres.
International
Don 2 was released overseas in two phases, with most major markets covered in the first phase. The film set several records on its opening day. It grossed $550,000 from 164 theatres in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Don 2's revenue debuted in the top ten, earning $527,000 in three days from 76 theatres; in the Middle East, the film grossed $930,000 in two days. It broke the record for the highest single-day revenue in Australia ($62,000), grossing $136,000 in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji during the first two days of its run.[citation needed]
The film grossed ₹16.9 million (US$210,000) during its first week in Pakistan, breaking all previous records.
Accolades
Award | Date | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 2012 | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | [96] |
Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Female | Priyanka Chopra | Nominated | |||
ETC Bollywood Business Awards | 2012 | Top Grosser of the Year | Don 2 | Nominated | [97] |
Most Profitable Director | Farhan Akhtar | Nominated | |||
Most Popular First Look of a Film | Don 2 | Won | |||
Filmfare Awards | 29 January 2012 | Best Film | Nominated | [98] [99] | |
Best Director | Farhan Akhtar | Nominated | |||
Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | |||
Best Action | Matthias Barsch | Won | |||
Best Sound Design | Nakul Kamte | Won | |||
IIFA Awards
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9 June 2012 | Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | [100] |
Best Villain | Boman Irani | Nominated | |||
Lions Gold Awards | Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Male | Shah Rukh Khan | Won | [101] | |
Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Female | Priyanka Chopra | Won | |||
National Media Network Film & TV Awards | Best Director | Farhan Akhtar | Won | [102] | |
Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | [103] [104] | |
Best Entertainer of the Year – Male | Won | ||||
Best Entertainer of the Year – Female | Priyanka Chopra | Won | |||
Best Sound Design | Nakul Kamte | Nominated | |||
Best Sound Mixing | Nakul Kamte, Debajit Changmai | Nominated | |||
Best Special Effects | Prasad Sutar | Nominated | |||
Screen Awards | Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | [105] [106] [107] | |
Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Won | ||||
Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Priyanka Chopra | Nominated | |||
Jodi No. 1
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Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra | Won | |||
Best Action | Matthias Barsch | Nominated | |||
Best Special Effects | Prasad Sutar, Viral Thakkar | Nominated | |||
Stardust Awards | Best Film
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Don 2 | Nominated | [108] | |
Best Director
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Farhan Akhtar | Nominated | |||
Actor of the Year – Male | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | |||
Actor of the Year – Female | Priyanka Chopra | Nominated | |||
Best Actor – Thriller/Action | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | |||
Best Actress – Thriller/Action | Priyanka Chopra | Nominated | |||
Zee Cine Awards | Best Film | Don 2 | Nominated | [109] | |
Best Director | Farhan Akhtar | Nominated | |||
Best Actor – Male | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated | |||
Best Actor – Male (Critics) | Won |
Future
About a sequel,
In August 2014, it was reported that Farhan Akhtar planned to play a role in the film. In October 2015, Akhtar said that Don 3 will go on floors by late 2016. However, the film is at the scripting stage. It has also been reported that Katrina Kaif will replace Priyanka Chopra in the next installment.[112] But the makers denied this, stating that the only constant in the third installment will be dependent on Don, the rest of the characters, and the script.
In May 2023, news articles reported that Farhan Akhtar was finishing the script for Don 3. [113]
The 3rd installment, a reboot was officially announced in August 2023 by Farhan Akhtar & his production company Excel Entertainment, with Ranveer Singh succeeding Shah Rukh Khan in the role of Don.
See also
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External links
- Don 2 at IMDb
- Don 2 at Bollywood Hungama
- Don 2 at Rotten Tomatoes