
Raabta
Seen it?2017 | 147 min | Romance, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office flop, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone in the mood for a love story. A good pick for a cozy night in. Sits nicely alongside Ghost.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 2 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
An inseparable couple Saira and Shiva find themselves in a complicated situation when a stranger claims to be her reincarnated lover from their previous lifetime, hellbent on destroying their relationship and winning her back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 125K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dinesh Vijan
- Sushant Singh RajputShiv Kakkar / Jilaan
- Kriti SanonSaira Singh / Saiba
- Jim SarbhZack Merchant / Kaabir
- Vikas VermaMaanav Mehta
- Rajkummar RaoMuwwaqit
- Karan Singh ChhabraHappy Singh
- Varun SharmaRadha
- Deepika PadukoneSpecial Appearance in "Raabta Title Track" Song