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Badass Ravi Kumar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKeith Gomes
Written by
Dialogues by
  • Bunty Rathore
Produced by
  • Himesh Reshammiya
  • M.P.Singh
  • Kunal
    Bhaumik Gondaliya Srivastava
  • Manoj Srivastava
  • Rajendra Toraskar
Starring
CinematographyManoj Soni
Edited byRameshwar S. Bhagat
Music byHimesh Reshammiya
Production
company
Himesh Reshammiya Melodies
Distributed byAA Films[1]
Release date
  • 7 February 2025 (2025-02-07)
Running time
142 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹20 crore[3]
Box office₹11.50 crore[4]

Badass Ravi Kumar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language musical action film[5] directed by Keith Gomes in his feature film directorial debut and produced by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies. It is a spin off film of the 2014 film The Xpose and the second installment in The Xposé Universe, with Himesh Reshammiya reprising his role as Ravi Kumar, while Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and Johnny Lever appear in supporting roles.[6][7][8]

The film was announced in November 2022 and went on production started in September 2023 and wrapped up in April 2024, with filming held in India, Oman and the United Kingdom. The music is by Reshammiya, with cinematography by Manoj Soni, choreography by Ganesh Acharya, and editing by Rameshwar S. Bhagat.[9][5]

Badass Ravi Kumar released on 7 February 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

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Syed Bashir, a redheaded Pakistani, meets Carlos Pedro Panther, a dance-loving don, in Muscat to retrieve a reel containing secret information about Indian officials. The reel has been circulating globally. Carlos's associate, Jagawar, encounters Laila in India, who has the reel after killing her husband. Laila negotiates with Carlos for the reel in exchange for an undisclosed item.

Interpol officer Mahavir Ahuja informs the Delhi police about Jagawar's plot against India with foreign influence and suggests they need a skilled cop—Ravi Kumar.

Ravi Kumar, known for his unorthodox methods and defiance of orders, was suspended twice due to insubordination. He is the nephew of Jagawar and had killed his son, Sooraj, who raped and murdered a woman. Suspicion fell on Ravi for Sooraj's death, leading to his suspension.

Ravi's father died by suicide, and his brother, now appearing in Ravi's dreams, made him promise to care for their family. Ravi's first love, Madhubala, is Laila's sister. In Muscat, Ravi, along with agents Nisha, Rana, and Raja, encounters various enemies, including Raftaar Khan and Carlos.

Ravi survives a shootout, steals a valuable necklace, and rekindles his romance with Madhubala. Carlos kidnaps her, leading Ravi to Carlos's den. Ravi kills Carlos after learning he was behind his family's tragedies. In the post-credits scene, Carlos's brother, Carlis Pedro Panter vows revenge, but Ravi remains confident.

Cast

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Production

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The film was announced in November 2022 and went on production started in September 2023 and wrapped up in April 2024, with filming held in India, Oman and the United Kingdom. Stunt Silva served as the action director for the film.

Music

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Badass Ravi Kumar
Soundtrack album by
Himesh Reshammiya
Released2025
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length1:17:48
LanguageHindi
LabelHimesh Reshammiya Melodies
ProducerPrasad Shaste, Aditya Dev, Meghdeep Bose
Himesh Reshammiya chronology
Naam
(2024) 		Badass Ravi Kumar
(2025) 		Jaanam Teri Kasam
(2025)

Himesh Reshammiya composed the music and background score for the film with one song "Barsaat" composed by Sanjeev Darshan.[12] The soundtrack was composed by Reshammiya, with lyrics written by Mayur Puri, Sameer Anjaan, Reshammiya, Shabbir Ahmed, Kumaar and Sonia Kapoor.[13]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn"Mayur PuriHimesh Reshammiya4:27
2."Hookstep Hookah Bar"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shannon K4:35
3."Bazaar-E-Ishq"Shabbir AhmedHimesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal4:29
4."Terre Pyaar Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya5:33
5."Tandoori Days"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma4:05
6."Butterfly Titliyan"Sonia KapoorHimesh Reshammiya5:15
7."Aafaton Ke Daur Mein"Shabbir AhmedHimesh Reshammiya, Salman Ali, Jyotica Tangri, Nitn Kumar, Sachin Valmiki, Nishta Sharma, Ankona Mukherjee4:48
8."Barsaat" (Music by: Sanjeev Darshan)Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya3:51
9."Paani Paani Sajna"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Arunita Kanjilal4:55
10."Aaj Mehfil Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Kavya Limaye5:38
11."Terre Pyaar Mein (Reprise 1)"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya, Shreya Bajpai, Arpita Bhattacharya4:14
12."Aajaa Aajaa Pardesi"Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya5:20
13."Aajaa Piyaa"KumaarHimesh Reshammiya, Divya Kumar, Rupali Jagga, Sana Arora4:51
14."Lut Gaye Tere Ishk Mein"Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya4:29
15."Medley"Himesh Reshammiya, Shabbir Ahmed, Sameer AnjaanHimesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma, Shreya Ghoshal, Salman Ali, Jyotica Tangri, Nitn Kumar, Sachin Valmiki, Nishta Sharma, Ankona Mukherjee, Arunita Kanjilal, Kavya Limaye11:18
Total length:1:17:48

Release

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Theatrical

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Badass Ravi Kumar was theatrically released on 7 February 2025. It was initially planned to release on 11 October 2024, coniciding with Vijayadashami, but was postponed to 7 February 2025.[14]

Pre-release business

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The film has already recovered its production costs (₹20 crore) through music rights (₹16 crore) and subsidies (₹4 crore).[15] Reshammiya waived his fee for a profit-sharing deal.[16][17]

Reception

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Critical response

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The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Bollywood Hungama rated it 3/5 stars and describe it as "thoroughly entertaining" and emphasise the madness and 80s-style narrative.[18] Amit Bhatia of ABP News rated this fim 1/5 stars and wrote, "Himesh Reshammiya Starrer Proves Some Films Shouldn’t Exist".[19] Titas Chowdhury from News18 gave 4/5 stars to this movie and wrote, "A Mad Joyride That Marks Himesh Reshammiya's Transition To Lord Himesh".[20]

Box office

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The film collected ₹3.52 crore on its opening day and earned ₹7.77 crore on its first weekend. After its first week, the film collected ₹9.32 crore.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (4 February 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: BIG win for moviegoers as Badass Ravi Kumar and Loveyapa to release with ROCK-BOTTOM ticket prices of Rs. 99 or 149 in most cinemas : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Badass Ravi Kumar". Central Board of Film Certification.
  3. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya waives his fees for Badass Ravi Kumar; here's how film recovered its 20 crore budget before release". Pinkvilla. 5 January 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. ^ Singh, Nisha (18 February 2025). "Box Office: With Badass Ravi Kumar nearing end of theatrical run, Himesh Reshammiya to focus on music tour?". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Badass Ravi Kumar trailer: Himesh Reshammiya lock horns with bad guys in Animal-style | Watch". India TV. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025. Titled Badass Ravi Kumar, the new movie is an action musical entertainer which will see Reshammiya reprising his character of Ravi Kumar.
  6. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya, Prabhu Deva movie 'Badass Ravi Kumar' drops motion poster; netizens buzz, 'Pushpa 2 records gone'". mint. 3 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya And Prabhu Deva Back With A Bang In Badass Ravi Kumar, Watch Poster Here". News18. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  8. ^ Times, Hindustan. "Badass Ravi Kumar trailer: Himesh Reshammiya is back for another Xposé in '80s style masala entertainer". Hindustan Times.
  9. ^ "Badass Ravi Kumar Trailer: Himesh Reshammiya Fights Bad Guys Animal-Style, Delivers Massy Dialogues | WATCH". News18. Archived from the original on 6 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Badass Ravi Kumar trailer: Himesh Reshammiya and Prabhu Deva amp up cringe in '80s type ki picture'". The Indian Express. 5 January 2025. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Badass Ravikumar trailer OUT: Himesh Reshammiya is the angry young man of the 80s". The Times of India. 5 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  12. ^ "'Badass Ravi Kumar' trailer: Himesh Reshammiya's funky tribute to '80s Bollywood masala cinema". The Hindu. 5 January 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn | Badass Ravi Kumar | Himesh Reshammiya | Prabhu Dheva | In Cinemas 7 February". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Badass Ravi Kumar: 'बैडएस रवि कुमार' का मोशन पोस्टर हुआ जारी, जानिए कब रिलीज होगा हिमेश की फिल्म का ट्रेलर". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  15. ^ Khan, Abubakr. "Badass RaviKumar Smashes ₹20.28 Cr in Just Two Weeks! More Surprises Await!". Bru Times News.
  16. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya starrer Badass Ravi Kumar recovers Rs. 20 cr cost even before release". Bollywood Hungama. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya Waives Fees For Badass Ravi Kumar; Film Recovers ₹20 Crore Budget Ahead Of Release". News18. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  18. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (7 February 2025). "Badass Ravi Kumar Movie Review: BADASS RAVI KUMAR is thoroughly entertaining and thrives on sheer madness". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  19. ^ Bhatia, Amit (7 February 2025). "Badass Ravi Kumar Review". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  20. ^ "Badass Ravi Kumar Review: A Mad Joyride That Marks Himesh Reshammiya's Transition To Lord Himesh". News18. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  21. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (7 February 2025). "Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
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