Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Seen it?2023 | 178 min | Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Funny Girl, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 58 min.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
17 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$42 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 533K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Karan Johar
- Alia BhattRani Chatterji
- Ranveer SinghRocky Randhawa
- Jaya BachchanDhanlakshmi Randhawa
- Shabana AzmiJamini Chatterji
- DharmendraKanwal Lund
- Aamir BashirTijori Randhawa
- Tota Roy ChowdhuryChandon Chatterji
- Churni GangulyAnjali Chatterji
- Kshitee JogPunam Randhawa
- Anjali AnandGayatri 'Golu' Randhawa