The Dirty Picture
Seen it?2011 | 144 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards and it made about 7 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After running away from home in search of movie stardom, a village girl rises to become a prominent sex symbol.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 PGA Awards: Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards: Best Dialogue. Also nominated for 6 more PGA Awards. Plus 32 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$17 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 237K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Milan Luthria
- Vidya BalanReshma / Silk
- Emraan HashmiAbraham
- Tusshar KapoorRamakanth
- Naseeruddin ShahSuryakanth
- Anju MahendruNaila
- Rajesh SharmaSelva Ganesh / Keedadas
- Imran HasneeVijayan
- Shivani TanksaleRaadhika
- Lavin GothiFan