‘Thugs of Hindostan’ review: vapid, predictable and pointless
6 years, 4 months ago

‘Thugs of Hindostan’ review: vapid, predictable and pointless

The Hindu  

Somewhere mid-way into Thugs of Hindostan, two friends, Firangi Mallah and Sanichar are shown guzzling a bottle of Ye Olde Pirate whiskey. But far from keeping one guessing, the tale of the two polar opposite thugs--Khudabaksh Jahaazi aka Azaad and Firangi Mallah--pitted against the East India Company, and also playing off against each other, is way too straightforward and simplistic. Thugs of Hindostan Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Lloyd Owen, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ronit Roy Storyline: In 1795 India, a band of thugs led by Khudabaksh Jahaazi aka Azaad poses a serious challenge to the expansion plans of the East India Company. Commander John Clive then enlists another thug, Firangi Mallah, to gain Khudabaksh’s trust only to cheat on him later Run time: 164 minutes In the name of fight for independence there is the same old talk of mehmaan turning into dushman, rooh ki ghulami as against jism ke azaadi and one man’s baaghi being other’s masiha. There is an odd scene of a huge statue morphing into real human beings but even that doesn’t make one’s eyes go wide in wonderment.

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Aamir Khan on Thugs of Hindostan disaster: I hadn't given a flop film in a long time
6 years, 2 months ago

Aamir Khan on Thugs of Hindostan disaster: I hadn't given a flop film in a long time

India Today  

Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan says the audience has the full right to be harsh towards a film and feels they got a chance to take out their frustration when Thugs of Hindostan failed. Aamir said he's aware there are people who liked the film but wouldn't want to be judgemental towards those who didn't. Aamir also said he doesn't need …

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' set for release in China
6 years, 3 months ago

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' set for release in China

China Daily  

The review of the film, however, seems to come out critically. What raised the expectations of Chinese fans is that the film to be released two days later is a unique version edited by Aamir Khan himself. Catering to the Chinese audience's taste, this version removes some slow-motion action scenes and local Indian slangs, while adding some background stories. The …

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' set for release in China
6 years, 3 months ago

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' set for release in China

China Daily  

The review of the film, however, seems to come out critically. What raised the expectations of Chinese fans is that the film to be released two days later is a unique version edited by Aamir Khan himself. Catering to the Chinese audience's taste, this version removes some slow-motion action scenes and local Indian slangs, while adding some background stories. The …

Aamir apologises for Thugs of Hindostan failure: I take full responsibility
6 years, 4 months ago

Aamir apologises for Thugs of Hindostan failure: I take full responsibility

India Today  

It came as a shock to fans when Thugs of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, bombed at the box office. "The greatest contribution to Hindi cinema in the last 10 years has been from Aamir, and with Amitji, it’s been even longer. Thugs Of Hindostan revolves around the "thugs" led by the fierce Khudabaksh, who pose a threat …

Shah Rukh Khan on failure of Aamir's Thugs of Hindostan: 'People have been a little too harsh'
6 years, 4 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan on failure of Aamir's Thugs of Hindostan: 'People have been a little too harsh'

Firstpost  

Yash Raj Films’ magnum opus, Thugs of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, was one of the highly anticipated films of the year. In an interview with The Telegraph, Shah Rukh Khan, also a friend of Aamir, was asked about box office numbers as well as his opinion on the failure of the film to impress audience and critics …

With Thugs Of Hindostan, Bollywood showcases its penchant for glamour over authenticity in period dramas
6 years, 4 months ago

With Thugs Of Hindostan, Bollywood showcases its penchant for glamour over authenticity in period dramas

Firstpost  

When it comes to depicting historical characters and settings, mainstream Bollywood just cannot get their script right, as the latest biggie Thugs Of Hindostan proves yet again. Bollywood’s Diwali 2018 biggie Thugs Of Hindostan has Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheikh flaunting period costumes, engaging in swashbuckling swordplay and gyrating to catchy item numbers. The best …

TOH box-office collection: Downfall continues on day 4, real test begins from Monday
6 years, 4 months ago

TOH box-office collection: Downfall continues on day 4, real test begins from Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan starrer Thugs of Hindostan became the fastest 100 crore club Bollywood film but it doesn’t have much to boast about since it witnessed the major downfall on the fourth consecutive day. According to noted trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Thugs Of Hindostan has collected Rs 17.25 crore net on Sunday making a close total of …

Thugs of Hindostan movie review: The deadly duds of Hindostan
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan movie review: The deadly duds of Hindostan

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Llyod Owen, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ronit Roy Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya There is a prerequisite, an existential one, for all commercial films, especially the big-budget, star-spangled ones: Thou shall not bore. And, after sending their pesky writers on long leave as well, they proceed to throw cash — in true …

Thugs Of Hindostan full HD movie leaked by TamilRockers hours after release
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs Of Hindostan full HD movie leaked by TamilRockers hours after release

India Today  

Vijay Krishna Acharya's action-adventure film Thugs Of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh, released amid much fanfare on Thursday. However, there is some bad news for the makers of Thugs Of Hindostan, as the entire film has been leaked online by the infamous piracy website TamilRockers, just hours after it hit the theatres. Recently, …

‘Thugs of Hindostan’ First Day First Show: Mumbai Reacts
6 years, 4 months ago

‘Thugs of Hindostan’ First Day First Show: Mumbai Reacts

The Quint  

Thugs of Hindostan has an estimated budget of more than Rs 200 crore. The story begins circa 1795 when the British East India Company tries to annex the princely state of Ronakpur. Mirza's trusted Lieutenant Khudabaksh Azaad escapes from the British's bullets, taking along with him Mirza's young daughter Zafira. Threatened by Azaad's growing popularity, the British engage Firangi Mallah, …

Thugs of Hindostan movie review: Aamir Khan is fun, Amitabh Bachchan lifeless in B'wood's Pirates of the Caribbean
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan movie review: Aamir Khan is fun, Amitabh Bachchan lifeless in B'wood's Pirates of the Caribbean

Firstpost  

Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh — this is the order in which the lead cast’s names are placed in the credits of Thugs of Hindostan. Since India is the wronged party in the imperialist equation, it could be argued that taking this sort of liberty with the past can hardly be treated as a crime especially …

Thugs of Hindostan film review: Too many bugs with these thugs
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan film review: Too many bugs with these thugs

Live Mint  

The setting is the late 18th century. British traders/ colonisers stationed in India and led by a merciless commander called John Clive are destroying the Indian monarchy by capturing their kingdoms. One such king falls prey to British treachery, but his surviving daughter Zafira is saved in the nick of time by the kingdom’s crinkly general Khudabaksh. Firangi, the thug …

Thugs Of Hindostan review: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan’s film inspires shrugs of Hindustan. 1 star
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs Of Hindostan review: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan’s film inspires shrugs of Hindustan. 1 star

Hindustan Times  

Thugs of Hindostan Director - Vijay Krishna Acharya Cast - Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh Rating - 1/5 Thugs Of Hindostan review: Aamir Khan’s film is feeble, formulaic and entirely forgettable. Without a doubt, Thugs Of Hindostan is a whole lot of movie - the biggest budget Yash Raj production of all time, the first film …

Thugs of Hindostan Review: Aamir Khan cannot save this Diwali squib
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan Review: Aamir Khan cannot save this Diwali squib

India Today  

It is not every day that you get to see an Aamir Khan film in the theatres. As their castle in Raunakpur tries to ward off the advances of the John Clive-led East India Company in 1795 Hindostan, we are told about the fierce commander Khudabaksh. Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan try their best to steer the film forward but …

Thugs of Hindostan Review: Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan film is an epic bore
6 years, 4 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan Review: Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan film is an epic bore

India Today  

"Itna sannata kyon hai bhai" For a film that often runs like an insipid throwback to Hindi cinema of the 1970s and 80s, this famous dialogue from Sholay appropriately sums up the first half of Thugs of Hindostan. One of the biggest drawbacks of Thugs of Hindostan is its preoccupation with Aamir Khan's Firangi Mallah, a character with such shades …

Thugs of Hindostan song 'Vashmalle' sees Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan shake a leg to Ajay-Atul's composition
6 years, 5 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan song 'Vashmalle' sees Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan shake a leg to Ajay-Atul's composition

Firstpost  

The first song ‘Vashmalle’ from Yash Raj’s forthcoming magnus opus Thugs of Hindostan has been released. Thugs of Hindostan will mark Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s first film together and the new song gives a glimpse into their onscreen chemistry. Director Vijay Krishna Acharya said, “It is amazing that we could write a suitable moment in the film that sees …

Thugs of Hindostan trailer: Amitabh Bachchan's indomitable Azaad proves a tough challenge for Aamir Khan's Firangi
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan trailer: Amitabh Bachchan's indomitable Azaad proves a tough challenge for Aamir Khan's Firangi

Firstpost  

The makers of Thugs of Hindostan launched the trailer for the film on 27 September. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, Thugs of Hindostan also features Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif. Perplexed and irked by Azaad’s looting, British official John Clive, orders for Firangi who is assigned to gain Azaad’s trust on behalf of the British. unlike the …

Thugs of Hindostan trailer out: Presenting Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina in never-seen-before avatars
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan trailer out: Presenting Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina in never-seen-before avatars

India TV News  

The much-awaited Thugs of Hindostan trailer is out now on the special occasion of Yash Chopra's 86th birth anniversary. Featuring Bollywood biggies such as Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif, the trailer video looks promising. Taking to Twitter, Aamir Khan shared Thugs of Hindostan trailer with a caption that read, "Here come the Thugs! The Thugs of Hindostan trailer …

Thugs of Hindostan trailer sees Aamir and Amitabh in duel of a lifetime on Diwali 2018
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan trailer sees Aamir and Amitabh in duel of a lifetime on Diwali 2018

India Today  

Aamir Khan dropped the trailer of Thugs of Hindostan on September 27 morning and it is already topping the trends on social-media platforms. If the trailer of Thugs of Hindostan is anything to go by, the film is going to be an adrenaline-filled adventure set in 18th-century India. In the trailer, you are reminded of Game of Thrones to Pirates …

Watch: Aamir Khan and Big B speak Tamil to promote Thugs of Hindostan
6 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Aamir Khan and Big B speak Tamil to promote Thugs of Hindostan

India Today  

Director Vijay Krishna Acharya has managed to bring two of the leading stars in Bollywood - Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan - for a period flick titled Thugs of Hindostan. In a promotional video on social media, Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are seen speaking in Tamil to promote their film in the language. While Amitabh Bachchan essays the role …

Thugs of Hindostan trailer to be attached with Varun Dhawan, Anushaka Sharma-starrer Sui Dhaaga
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan trailer to be attached with Varun Dhawan, Anushaka Sharma-starrer Sui Dhaaga

Firstpost  

The makers of Thugs of Hindostan have consistently managed to sustain the anticipation among people by releasing motion posters of the main characters one after the other. Yash Raj Films’ upcoming venture Sui Dhaaga: Made in India, starring Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, is slated to hit theatres on 28 September. In a question-answer session on Instagram, actress Katrina Kaif …

Thugs of Hindostan to be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu; makers claim they want to live up to 'humongous hype'
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan to be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu; makers claim they want to live up to 'humongous hype'

Firstpost  

Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan starrer Thugs of Hindostan will be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu to reach a wider audience upon its release. Bachchan and Khan have also shot a video, announcing the film’s release in the two languages. Director Vijay Krishna Acharya said the coming together of two stars for the first time will be a treat for …

Thugs of Hindostan poster out: Aamir, Katrina and Amitabh prepare for war
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan poster out: Aamir, Katrina and Amitabh prepare for war

India Today  

With only two days left for the trailer of much-anticipated film Thugs of Hindostan to be unveiled, the makers are leaving no stone unturned to create the right kind of buzz around the action-adventure film. Thugs of Hindostan trailer Katrina, who has collaborated with Aamir for the second time, took to Instagram to share the poster and wrote, "The THUGS …

Thugs of Hindostan: Aamir Khan reveals first look of his character Firangi from upcoming period drama
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan: Aamir Khan reveals first look of his character Firangi from upcoming period drama

Firstpost  

After revealing the first looks of Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Katrina Kaif and Lloyd Owens, Aamir Khan has now shared a glimpse of his character Firangi in the upcoming period drama Thugs of Hindostan, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. Dressed in a bright green jacket and a top hat over a dhoti, Khan’s character sits on a donkey. He …

Thugs of Hindostan new motion poster: Get ready for Firangi Aamir Khan this Diwali
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan new motion poster: Get ready for Firangi Aamir Khan this Diwali

India TV News  

A new poster from the ambitious new YRF film, Thugs of Hindostan, starring Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, is now out. Featuring Aamir Khan as Firangi, the new motion poster looks interesting and colourful all the way. Taking to Instagram, Aamir Khan introduced Thug Firangi with a caption that read, “और इ हैँ हम, फिरंगी मल्लाह. So far, we've met …

Aamir Khan reveals his Thugs of Hindostan look. Meet Firangi Mallah
6 years, 6 months ago

Aamir Khan reveals his Thugs of Hindostan look. Meet Firangi Mallah

India Today  

The makers of Thugs of Hindostan were saving the best for last. And the last motion poster is a cracker of sorts with Aamir Khan taking the centrestage as Firangi in the action-adventure film. The 25-second teaser begins with a canon being shot from a ship which soon turns into a label on a liquour bottle that is safely stacked …

Thugs of Hindostan: What you need to know about the Aamir Khan film
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan: What you need to know about the Aamir Khan film

India Today  

For the past few days, the makers have been unveiling the look of each actor from Thugs of Hindostan. The film has everyone waiting with bated breath, as it stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE FILM The film is about a gang of thugs, who posed a serious threat to …

Thugs of Hindostan: Aamir introduces Katrina, the most beautiful thug of all
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan: Aamir introduces Katrina, the most beautiful thug of all

India Today  

If you're still recovering from Amitabh Bachchan's fierce commander avatar and Fatima Sana Sheikh's characterisation of warrior-thug Zafira, there's still more to come. Aamir Khan has unveiled Katrina Kaif's smoldering look in Thugs of Hindostan. Koi agar inhe yeh bata de to bahut meherbaani hogi" (She's had my heart since Dhoom 3, but I never had the courage to tell …

Thugs of Hindostan Fatima Sana Shaikh first look: Aamir presents warrior Zafira
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan Fatima Sana Shaikh first look: Aamir presents warrior Zafira

India Today  

If you are still reeling under the spell of Amitabh Bachchan's fierce commander avatar in Thugs of Hindostan, the makers have added to the hype by sharing the first look of Fatima Sana Shaikh. After bagging her first film with Aamir Khan, the 26-year-old has now collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist for an action-adventure film. …

Thugs of Hindostan: Amitabh Bachchan looks fierce as commander Khudabaksh
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan: Amitabh Bachchan looks fierce as commander Khudabaksh

India Today  

A day after releasing the logo of the much-anticipated film Thugs of Hindostan, the makers have now introduced one of the key characters from the action-adventure film. For the longest time, Thugs of Hindostan has been in news, and after much wait, the first look of Amitabh Bachchan is out. Beard, unkempt hair, turban and piercing eyes, Amitabh Bachchan looks …

Thugs of Hindostan logo and release date out, Amitabh Bachchan trumps Aamir Khan for top-billing
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan logo and release date out, Amitabh Bachchan trumps Aamir Khan for top-billing

Hindustan Times  

Yash Raj Films has officially kicked off promotions for what is shaping up to be the studio’s most ambitious film ever, Thugs of Hindostan. Starring Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif, Thugs of Hindostan has officially been slated for a November 8 release. Touted as India’s answer to Pirates of the Caribbean, the animated logo has …

Thugs of Hindostan Logo: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif starrer to release on November 8
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan Logo: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif starrer to release on November 8

India TV News  

Thugs of Hindostan Logo: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif starrer to release on November 8 Taking to his Twitter handle, Aamir Khan shared Thugs of Hindostan logo. Upcoming Bollywood film Thugs of Hindostan featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif has been making huge headline ever since its very first announcement. Taking to his Twitter handle, Aamir Khan …

Thugs of Hindostan logo: Get set to meet Aamir, Big B and Katrina this Diwali
6 years, 6 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan logo: Get set to meet Aamir, Big B and Katrina this Diwali

India Today  

Thugs of Hindostan, directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The teaser begins with eerie background music and the cast's names appear on the screen, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Thugs of Hindostan is based on Philip Meadows Taylor's 1839 novel Confessions of a Thug. Thugs of …

Thugs Of Hindostan is reportedly being edited in a preview theatre to gauge big screen experience
6 years, 7 months ago

Thugs Of Hindostan is reportedly being edited in a preview theatre to gauge big screen experience

Firstpost  

Thugs Of Hindostan will also be the fifth Indian movie to be digitally remastered in the IMAX format. Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif-starrer Thugs Of Hindostan will be edited in a preview theatre, according to reports. A production source from the mega action entertainer confirmed to DNA, “Aamir, Adi and director Viktor want to give Indian audiences the …

Meet the man behind Amitabh Bachchan's 'viral look' for Thugs of Hindostan
7 years ago

Meet the man behind Amitabh Bachchan's 'viral look' for Thugs of Hindostan

India TV News  

Fans were blown away when the 'first look' of Amitabh Bachchan from Thugs of Hindostan went viral few days back. The viral picture is actually a picture of a 68-year-old Afghan refugee named Shabuz taken by award-winning photographer Steve McCurry. Besides Amitabh Bachchan, the movie also stars Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Sheikh. Thugs of Hindostan is the …

Thugs Of Hindostan: It's a huge film, proud to be a part of it, says Ronit Roy
7 years ago

Thugs Of Hindostan: It's a huge film, proud to be a part of it, says Ronit Roy

India TV News  

Actor Ronit Roy is thrilled to be a part of the upcoming film Thugs of Hindostan and calls it as an experience of a lifetime. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed movie brings together Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan for the first time on screen. While Vijay had previously directed Aamir in "Dhoom 3", Ronit says he …

Thugs of Hindostan is not inspired by Johnny Depp’s Pirates of Carribbean
7 years, 10 months ago

Thugs of Hindostan is not inspired by Johnny Depp’s Pirates of Carribbean

India TV News  

Actor Aamir Khan on Saturday rubbished the rumours that his upcoming venture ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ is inspired by the Johnny Depp starrer ‘Pirates of Carribbean’. After the chat show ‘Dangal Dangal Baat Chali Hai’, Aamir Khan said at a media meet, “The film is not inspired from any other film. "Thugs of Hindostan" is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and …

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