Ranveer-Alia’s ‘Gully Boy’ Rakes In Rs 19.40 Cr on Day 1
All the updates on Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gully Boy’.
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt’s much-anticipated Gully Boy is all set for release on 14 February. The trailer, the music and early reviews post its screening at the Berlin Film Festival has created a lot of anticipation for this Zoya Akhtar film.
Gully Boy has been screened in India for press and industry. The first reviews are coming in on Thursday. While Bollywood has supported the film with full gusto, critics have also given Gully Boy rave reviews.
‘Gully Boy’ is inspired by gully rappers, Naezy and Divine
The film elicited loud cheers at the premiere in Berlin Film Festival
Zoya Akhtar was first introduced to gully rap through Naezy’s ‘Aafat’, which was shot on an iPad
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‘Gully Boy’ BO: Ranveer-Alia Starrer Rakes In Rs 19.40 Cr on Day 1
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer Gully Boy hit theatres on 14 February and is off to a promising start. According to trade analyst Komal Nahta, the film collected Rs 19.40 crore at the box office on day 1.
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Podcast | Naezy, Alia and Ranveer Talk About Gully Boy and Rapping
Today’s Big Story is for those who didn’t get the tickets to the first day show of Gully Boy and also for those who did.
So there’s Gully Boy, the movie – starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt – and then there’s the real gully boy aka Naezy. And we got all three in this podcast.
How did Naezy begin his career? What did he like about the film Gully Boy? How did Alia and Ranveer prepare for this film? Tune in to The Big Story podcast!
‘Gully Boy’ Public Review: Audiences Rave Over Ranveer & the Music
Well it looks like film has lived up to the overwhelming expectations as the first audiences had nothing but good things to say. The public loved Ranveer’s performance, his chemistry with Alia, the music, direction and the world of street rap.
There were many chants of ‘Apna Time Ayega’ and more than a few people walked out bitten by the rap bug, wanting to perform themselves.
Ranveer, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt at ‘Gully Boy’ After Party
After a series of special screenings of Gully Boy on Wednesday, the team had an impromptu after party at director Zoya Akhtar’s home in Mumbai. Present at the celebration were the leads Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Deepika Padukone, Reema Kagti, Kiran Rao and Farhan Akhtar were also spotted at the Zoya’s place. Alia along with Ranbir Kapoor watched a screening of Gully Boy earlier that night, while Ranveer Singh caught his film with Deepika Padukone.
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Who Plays Ranveer Singh’s Mentor MC Sher In ‘Gully Boy’?
Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy has finally released and while critics have been singing praises of Ranveer Singh, who plays aspiring rapper Murad, it’s newcomer Siddhant Chaturvedi who has grabbed the audience’s attention. Siddhant plays MC Sher who introduces Murad to rap and mentors him as he tries to find his place in the scene — the Future to Ranveer’s B Rabbit, if you will.
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Gully Boy Critics’ Verdict: Zoya’s Vision & Ranveer’s Energy a Hit
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Ranveer & Deepika Watch ‘Gully Boy’ Together With Their Families
The makers of Gully Boy hosted a few special screenings of the film on Wednesday in Mumbai that had the film industry flocking in to watch Zoya Akhtar’s latest creation. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted arriving together for one of the screenings held in Mumbai’s Juhu suburb last night. Both Ranveer and Deepika’s families were also seen at the Gully Boy screening. Gully Boy has already got positive reviews post its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival last week.
Going by all the buzz that Gully Boy is generating - it looks like Ranveer Singh is on a roll after the success of his last solo release, Simmba. Take a look at Ranveer, Deepika and their families at the Gully Boy screening.
In Pics: B-Town Attends Special Screening of ‘Gully Boy’, Celebs Review
Excited fans across the country have been counting down the hours to Thursday, 14 February - the official date of release for the Ranveer Singh-starrer Gully Boy.
Bollywood celebrities attended a special screening held on 13 February. Take a look at the pics and what celebs had to say about the film on The Quint.
Gully Boy to Rope in Rs 15 Cr on Day 1: Film Trade Analyst
With Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy creating a thriving fandom ahead of its release on Thursday, 14 February - it wouldn’t be too surprising if it swept in a grand opening at the box office.
According to film trade analyst Girish Johar, the Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer is expected to earn about Rs 15 crore on its opening day itself and will maintain a stronghold thereafter, through a positive word of mouth.
Getting to Know the Real ‘Gully Boy’, Naezy the Baa
Born in the slums of Kurla and brought up in a very orthodox Muslim family, Naved Shaikh is now the role model for all the gully rappers in India.
Having had a really troubled childhood, Naezy has been through a lot to reach this stage, from having gang fights, hustling for money and much more. Naezy also talks about going to jail in those days.
Watch his story here
Deepika Padukone's 'Gully Boy' Plans
Deepika Padukone will be celebrating her first Valentine's Day after marriage watching her actor-husband Ranveer Singh's new release.