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7/10
Highly Recommended 👍🏼
nitsvirusboyz30 September 2022
Vikram Vedha is beyond just a faithful remake. The makers deserve a standing ovation for delivering a perfect combination of a meaty mass and a class entertainer. If you have seen the original, this will surprise you with its twists and turns. The director duo Pushkar and Gayatri has done an excellent job again, after delivering a blockbuster Vikram Vedha in Tamil and one of the best thriller series Suzhal: The Vortex, they are back and given another impressive film to the Hindi audience.

The pace of the film in the first 20 minutes is a bit slow but the movie gathers its pace once Hrithik Roshan enters the screen and you won't be able to leave your seat when both the lead actors are on the screen. The second half is, even more, engaging with its taut screenplay. The dialogue, cinematography, and the climax are other highlights of the film.

The songs are just average. All the fight scenes are stylishly choreographed. Apart from the perfect direction and remarkable performance, the background score and writing are the film's biggest strengths. The intelligent writing surprises you at regular intervals.

The script has given equal importance to both the lead actors and does not let one overshadow the other. Hrithik Roshan has done complete justice to the character of Vedha and delivers outstanding performances. Saif Ali Khan also gave a noteworthy performance. Radhika Apte, Sharib Hashmi, Rohit Saraf, and other supporting casts have done a decent job.

Direction 4/5 Acting 3.5/5 Editing 3/5 Story 3.5/5 Screenplay 3.5/5.
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7/10
Hindi movie Vikram vedha
sameerlodaya29 September 2022
Sameer lodaya

Pls see this movie as Hindi Vikram vedha and don't compare with the original

Superb content of Vikram beetal which we use to see in childhood has been portrait in new way of cop and gangster story where cop is Vikram and vedha is the gangster..every time vedha comes and ask a riddle to Vikram and Vikram answers to justifies beetals crimes

Saif overcame Hritik this time..Hritik was same a like as what was he in super 30..the language spoken here is of U. P..

The directors pushkar and gayatri have repeated their fine job after what they did in the original one..alcholiya song is hit on charts and have Been made in a very large scale where you can see Hritik dancing merrily with a good number of dancers..tangy dialogues like "marange kaan mein nikloge Japan mein" and "apne ko khone ka pain saala same to same "gives good touch of U. P...the action with bgm and bullets is a hardcore one

Single screen theatres will see a house full board and multiplexes audience will restrict a little bit due to heavy action scenes

If you want to enjoy this movie go to screen where audiences shouts ,whistles and dances.
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8/10
Hindi Remake with better ending!!!!
atmaveeravism29 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Overall till best Performance by Hrithik in as negative Role! A Well directed film by the original Directors Pushkar and Gayathri. They incremented the original film and pushed it to the another level! Very well executed! Nice work.

Those who have not seen the tamil version this film is treat to them.

Those who have seen the tamil version will realize that making remake it not a bad thing. The remake give original film value because script is told in different tone and setting. Budget is increased too! So overall a best film of 2022!

This will bring back the charm of Bollywood in different way!
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9/10
Entertainment guaranteed!
Sudarshan_Pawar30 September 2022
A good Bollywood movie after so long. Though it is a remake of a Tamil film of the same name, it is indeed a mass entertainer.

Hritik Rohan and Saif Ali Khan have delivered strong performances. For the first 10 to 15 minutes, I thought 'what is going on in the movie?' but the movie takes a grip just after that.

With a very engaging storyline, strong acting by the lead actors, and top-notch direction, this is a very good movie.

I haven't seen the original one, so I think I'm not well qualified to compare the original one to this one. Still, I can guarantee you that if you haven't seen the original one, you will enjoy this one very much.
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7/10
Hrithik Roshan's unmistakeable swag powers this faithful remake of a Tamil cult classic
nidhunmoviebuff1 October 2022
The duo of Pushkar and Gayathri have enthralled audiences in the South, first with their original smash hit Tamil film "Vikram Vedhan (2017)" and now most recently with the hit Amazon prime series "Suzhal (2022)". But to make a smooth transition into the tumultuous world of Bollywood is a mean ask but the two capable filmmakers pass the test with flying colours, delivering a faithful remake of the cult classic, enhanced by the unmistakeable swag of superstar Hrithik Roshan.

Roshan stars as the titular "Vedha" a ferocious gangster terrorizing the streets of Lucknow. Saif Ali Khan plays "Vikram", the trigger-happy encounter specialist cop leading the task force assigned with curbing the gangsters of the city. Although both actors don't the same range as the ace performers in the original film, namely National Award winner Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan, the directors smartly pivot the character to play to these actors' strengths. The confrontation sequences between the gangster and the cop are laced with mass and gravitas, with Hrithik especially excelling in the stunt sequences with his agility and panache.

The gritty, serpentine streets of Lucknow are depicted in painstaking detail as the makers transpose the impact that Chennai had in the original movie, to a North Indian context. The storyline sticks to the original but with Hrithik's version of Vedha coming across as wackier, more gung-ho and fanatical than the smoother, more reserved depiction by Vijay Sethupathi.

Bollywood remakes of South blockbusters seldom rise to meet the standards of their original versions. Ajay Devgn's "Drishyam (2015)" and Shahid Kapoor's "Kabir Singh (2019)" stand at one end of the spectrum, having delivered while most remakes end up in the trash pile, case in point being dismal efforts like "Force (2011)", "Rowdy Rathore (2012)" and "Bhaagi 2 (2018)". Thankfully, due to the deft direction of Pushkar-Gayathri and earnest performances from the two lead actors, "Vikram Vedha" ends up in the former category, as a faithful remake that also stands apart with its contextualized take on the Vikramaditya-Betaal folktale. A recommended watch in theatres!
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10/10
A perfect balance of a Massy and a classy entertainer
meerajdav29 September 2022
Saw the first premier show here in US and after a long time saw an out an out Bollywood entertainer which kept me glued till the end. Perfect balance of classy and Massy treatment.

The story we all know from the Tamil version but here there are few surprises and twists. The basic premises remains same. The director deserves standing ovation for keeping the narrative tight and engaging.

Saif ali khan is superb as cool, composed yet mysterious cop! Radhika apte has small but effective role,

But it's the one man Hrithik roshan who will outshine everyone with his finest act! The actor always challenges himself to outdo his last one. Here he is ruthless yet sensitive. Although initially the dialect may sound like Super30 but it doesn't hamper. With in 5 mins you are in his world. Outstanding act.

It is little more violent but not nonsense. The logic doesn't go for toss! Recommended.
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7/10
Worth Watch But Original is far better.
mayanklouteriya30 September 2022
Every Scene of HR, He Hits Different.

Movie Makers tired well. Great afford of not letting the old story and that mass down. It's good.

Some long dialogue parts, which makes it boring but power packed performances

Writing and Direction is good enough to make you engaged. BGM is good.

First Half is Slow but Second Half is Good.

The best thing is movie maintained the Mass and entertainment.

Saif performed well but RMadhvan is RMadhavan.

While Watching Saif A Khan, he was remininding me of his Movie - Race.

Only Hrithik makes the movie intresting when it get slow. He did his best, from the first frame he is entertaining.

Original is far better than this But this is enjoyable ride.

Review of Vikram Vedha by itsbymayank - Mayank Bharat Bhushan Louteriya.
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10/10
It's Complete Blockbuster
vyasjapan30 September 2022
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All actors performance 10/10 Hrithik Roshan 10/10 Saif ali khan 10/10 Background score 10/10 Directions 10/10 Songs 10/10 Action 10/10

Batter then original. Perfect Thriller perfect suspens and Actions Are Next level only Experience in theatre it's masterpiece screenplay well portrait hrithik saif and all co star You remind the story of vikram Aditya and betaal Songs are 2 in this movie well listen to ear and satisfy dont miss the chance to watch vikram vedha It's a Hrthik roshan show The best product of nepotism Is Hrx

This is called content Wow.

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7/10
A whistle podu performance!
Boskjoss30 September 2022
1. What an OUTSTANDING performance by both the lead actors Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan. Kudos to them!

2. Good story, average screenplay, bit slow paced but since its a thriller it will keep you hooked till the very end.

3. Killer BGM, one scene had super bad VfX ngl, average music but what amazing action scenes!!

4. Swag and acting is whistle podu worthy!! The way cinematography is done to capture slo-mo action sequence of Vikram & Vedha can serve as a lesson for budding film makers.

Definitely a theatre worthy watch!

5. In a nutshell, its a solid yes from me!! Not too amazing, nothing close to bad either. It oscillates somewhwere between very good and above average on the scale.
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1/10
Copying will not help bollywood
ganujjwal30 September 2022
First of all, what does the director think, Hrithik ko Desi language me dialogue dekar local feel aayegi... rubbish dialogues, Saif has a hard time with his mobility, doesn't look like a cop.. I watched the original and then this version is just crap..... Don't waste your money on the copy.. watch the original available on apps. A film is supposed to entertain you, it's boring, bad screenplay, Desi acting which gives feel of road side actors acting. I would rather spend the money on something which is worth it than watching a copy. The directors today need to be more creative and present something new with good actors not the oldies.
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8/10
POWER-PACK....
shaikhirshad-4122330 September 2022
What a movie!! First of I'll remind you I haven't watch the original one and I'm glad that I didn't watch it. Because this movie is a perfect thriller with amazing direction. I'll congrats the directors Pushkar & Gayatri who had directed the 1st one also and has directed the remake too and I can honestly say that they have done a brilliant job. The storytelling of this movie is so unique and different that it felt like we are watching episodes wise and that is really cool. Movie will keep you engaged till the end of the scene and the suspense that they built throughout the movie even the audience can't judge who's the killer and that was perfectly done. HRITIK ROSHAN is the soul of the movie. Another best performance by him. The accent that he has carried throughout the film was just amazing. SAIF ALI KHAN is the backbone of the movie he keeps investigate till he reach to the results. Both the lead actors have done a tremendous job and its amazing to watch both of them on screen. Rest of the cast was average but they performed well too. Best part of the movie is the climax totally surprisable. Movie could've been trimmed little bit in the start but still it'll kept you engaged till the end of it. Bgm & songs are delight to watch. Specially BGM is fantastic.

So if you haven't watched the original then don't waste a single minute go to the theatres and experience this perfect thriller. You will be satisfied....
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7/10
Deserved more love and acknowledgment
SoumikBanerjee199612 May 2023
An enthralling screenplay, a compelling script that at first introduces us to the traditional sides of right and wrong, the acts of black and white, but then it shrewdly puts us into a dilemma, a state of confusion where more contentious shades of grey take precedence and the uncertainties become prominent. The complex characters and their motivations add to the intrigue, making the audience question their own moral compass.

And this conundrum is exacerbated by some great action and a couple of titillating performances, particularly by Hrithik Roshan. The madness in his eyes, the calm on his face, and the unrivalled swag and style in his demeanour proved to be contagious, as he kept me completely captivated!
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1/10
Waste of time and money!!👎👎
deepakanand-940172 October 2022
If you have watched south Vikram vedha then you will feel waste of time as each n every scene has been copied same to same, now Bollywood has become bhandwood, they are expecting audiance to go n watch in cinema but they won't put the efforts to bring some quality content to bring audiance to cinemas, observing same copy paste since many years.

Apart from that excessive ads from pvr cinemas will make you more frustrated, 2 & half hrs movie took almost 4 hours.

Better you go n watch South Vikram vedha with Hindi dubbed there you can get goosebumps but watching this is waste of time and money.
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10/10
Masterpiece!
priye-0682330 September 2022
Better than the original one. The director duo pushkar and gayatri sir nailed it once again with their dierction.one of the best movies of bollywood till now. Hrithik roshan stole the show with his screen presence ane dialogue delivery. His acting was top notch and expressions were superb as always. His carrer best performance till date. Hrithik roshan once again proves why he is one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema. Saif ali khan also nailed it as Vikram whenever he appears on the screen. Radhika apte's role was short but important and last but not the least the background music gave me goosebumps.

Get ready for the Boxoffice tsunami 🌊
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7/10
Hrithik Roshan Show.
kethireddykartikreddy30 September 2022
Obviously we already know the story of the movie. Hats off to R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupati"s Tamil Blockbuster. Went to see Hindi version just to see Hrithik Roshan.

Hrithik Roshan just nailed his part, his screen presence was just out standing. Saif was also cool.

I was little disappointed by the songs, would have even better for hindi audience if songs were better.

7/10 for coping story as it is. Ending could have been better for a remake. Bollywood had the chance to rewrite the excellent blockbuster story to next level but they choose to be good copy maker then a better movie maker.

Overall it's a very good movie if you haven't seen the tamil version.
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7/10
Brilliant if you've not watched the original. Pretty decent, if you have.
TreeFiddy531 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The OG 2017 movie was a brilliant movie (Screenplay!! 😮 ) so, when the remake was announced, they had my curiosity. When they announced Hrithik was gonna play Vedha, they had my attention.

Now that the remake is out, is it good? Is it better than the Tamil versions? Read on.

First off, this is how you do remakes. Bollywood has fallen off over the past several years with the remakes (let alone the horrible originals) but this one was very well done. Is it because the directors were the same? Dunno. Doesn't have to be the case, but I'm sure it helped. Pretty much a frame-to-frame so perhaps, there wasn't much to change from a brilliant movie to begin with. Of course, cultural elements had to be altered to set the film in Kanpur/Lucknow.

Vedha - I really liked how understated Vijay Sethupathi's Vedha was. Now, is that the character's meant to be? Or was it his personality shining through Vedha? I think it's the latter and whoever played this role would have made it their own and played it different. Hrithik's Vedha, on the other hand, was anything but understated, and given his personality, you can see why. Not that one's better than the other, both versions are just different.

Vikram - Contrary to Vedha, I don't think Vikram could have had a lot of variation, I might be wrong. Saif played the role well, but I thought the internal conflict was better done by Madhavan. There were certain nuances and expressions that I was looking for, that were absent in the remake.

Supporting Cast - The Tamil version had a lot of screen-space for everybody, both good and bad, other than the lead. The actors did a better job in delivering the limited time they were given, especially Vikram Prasanna as Ravi. Babloo bhiaya didn't feel as villainous. Didn't care as much for the brother and Chandra in this one. The cops were...so so.

I always wondered why Madhavan wasn't cast as Vikram in the Hindi remake, or why someone else wasn't cast as Vedha in the Tamil version. I think having two actors of equal star power helped the 2017 movie but even though Hrithik shined in the new one, I felt that this shine might have taken some spotlight off the rest of the cast and the film itself.

As a standalone movie, the hindi version is a breath of fresh air for Bollywood. For people who've not watched the original, this will be a feast. People who've seen the 2017 version, you'll still think 2022 is good but will say it's missing minor things here and there which made the OG the brilliant movie it was.
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10/10
Such a great film that make you think about the line between good & Bad
fofototo-6646727 October 2022
Vikram vedha is not only about cop chasing gangester, I think it's about choice that we make and descions we take and how it effect our lives and our destiny.

What I loved about that film is realism of every character. They are humans who has those gray shades deep inside, they are neither an angels nor demons Performance wise : Hrithik Roshan is as always treat to watch, he is right now the most versatile star actor in bollywood, He is not only acting vedha, He is vedha, it was a hard task do the character in his own way but he as usual did take the challenge and the result as far as I see is highly impressive It's simply an award winning performance by him Saif Ali Khan as Vikram : I think Saif is an underrated actor, of course he made many wrong choices, But here he just aced this role.
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7/10
There is nothing absolute right or wrong
Rajit_thebingewatcher30 September 2022
When the story is adapted and remade it adds a heavy toll on the movie team to create the same magic. This movie doesn't disappoint the first time watcher however to the people who have watched original there is nothing new. Saif as vicky has pulled a good act however hritik sometimes looks like he is mimicking. Radhika's talent however I felt like wasted she is not a prop but not a strong character either.some of the scenes between radhika and saif looks artificial.

The story premise is well crafted and loosely adapted from vikram betaal is itself an interesting move. As the story is unique, the story shows there is nothing such as right or wrong.

Interesting movie might do good. Recommendation: a one time watch.
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4/10
Too many remakes and utter lack of originals
man_utd-813031 October 2022
Vikram Vedha original is far far better and I am Not sure why Bollywood is so hell bent on staying away from originals.

We, the audience, can't be paying for the original and then for the remake . This is the longest draught in Bollywood's original stories. Every release gives me a hope of an entertaining movie and ends with repentance.

Producers should stay away from remakes because the audience, in today's world, watches movies in all languages not just Indian but international too.

In future, I will rather wait for movies to be released on OTT platforms if they are a remake rather than spending time going to the cinema. In pursuit of a quality Bollywood movie; concerned movie watcher.
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9/10
Mass action genre redefined.
jprakash-69329 September 2022
Can the remake/adaptation be better than rhe original? Vikram Vedha makes you ask this question repeatedly. They have successfully recreated the magic of Tamil version albeit on a much much bigger scale and in a more commercial manner. Dialogues are sharp, BGM is outstanding but what makes it all the more special is camaraderie between Ferocious Hrithik and subtle Saif. With some new twists and surprises, this one is a pitch perfect action entertainer for hindi audience. Hrithik deserved a far better song than alcoholia to groove to. Support cast is well picked. Action and cinematography too need special mention.
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Vikram Vedha Review: Hrithik Roshan and his Beard Do Their Best to Distract You from the Flaws of this Remake
shefali-5924430 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Even though it follows the original storyline with unwavering faith and is helmed by the same writers and directors, the Hindi version of Vikram Vedha is, on paper, not a Xerox copy of the 2017 Tamil film. While R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi played cop versus gangster in the grey-toned metropolitan clutter of modern Chennai, the Hindi Vikram Vedha is set in Lucknow and Kanpur, which directors Pushkar-Gayatri depict as peak, north Indian exotica: Mughal architecture; a palette of saturated, warm colours; labyrinthine slums with brightly-painted buildings; Ram leela actors and explosive Dussehra celebrations in the background; Hrithik Roshan prowling with his trademark, feline grace in the foreground. Technically, all this should serve to make the Hindi Vikram Vedha look and feel different from the original. Yet barring Roshan's solo action sequences, there are few moments in this remake that don't make you nostalgic for the original.

Read the full review at filmcompanion.in.
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7/10
Interesting! But couldn't stand out in front of The OG
aniketchauhan-6684630 September 2022
When I watched the Original Movie, that experience was tremendous! The Performance given by Vijay Sethupati can't be copied by any other actor. Simply, The Duo of Vijay and Maddy was just mind-blowing.

Actually I have always been a big fan of Vijay Sir. I just love the natural performance of this man!! Even Hrithik did a great job as he's also good in experimenting with roles, But I am not satisfied by the performance of Saif, he could have been replaced by some other actor like Randeep Hooda or Vicky Kaushal.

Although this Movie is quite different from the original one in some aspects but as we all know that *What comes first is always preferred!" 🌚💗 Best Wishes to the Movie ✨
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1/10
Absurd story and over the top screenplay
ankitjazz-922871 October 2022
Utter absurd movie trying too hard to be something it is not.

They have remade a film made for south indian sensitivities scene to scene but havent tuned it for general audience. Characters r so irrelatable. Forced references to Vikram Betal folktale.

.. and someone has to tell Hritik that less is more. Over the top theatrics, animated expressions and forced body language doesnt make ur acting impressive.

A good actor transforms & u cant differentiate the character & actor. Hritik is trying too hard and it is evident with his unnatural accent and constant eye popping expressions.

Saif is doing the same thing which he did in sacred games minus a turban.
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10/10
🔥
shivsambhu-1222930 September 2022
First Review- Vikram vedha Paisa Vasool Mass Entertainer! Power Packed Screenplay, Dialogues & Climax. Hrithik gave Career Best Performance ever ! Totally Award Worthy Acting. Saif ali khan Stole the Show. One of the best movies of all time. Get ready for the box office tsunami. That aside, Vikram Vedha is a treat for the most parts, enjoyable not just for it's wonderful 'who to root for' conflict, but for the incredible acting of the leads and the spellbinding soundtrack. There's a thin line that separates a good movie and great movie. On which side does this film fall? That's the conflict I'm wrestling with.
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6/10
An action packed movie with a twist
akhilsyngal1 October 2022
There is a negative wave surrounding Bollywood film as they haven't done too well at the box office but having watched this film yesterday I felt this movie has managed to grab attention with an action thriller that plays mind game. The essence of this movie remains the same as compared to the original . Also Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali khan playing cat & mouse game have their own quirks & characteristics . So the approach towards olaying the role is different .

With his Greek god looks . Hrithik is never going to look like someone hailing from middle class . And Saif I personally feel nailed the role as a cop.

I felt in the second half the scenes tend to slow down a little bit which may bore you , also unnecessary song which was not needed.
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