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Don
डॉन
2006 178 min India PG-13 12+
★7.5
Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Farhan Akhtar
🎭 Based on
«Don»
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Description
DCP DeSilva sees a way to bring to justice the feared head of a criminal empire by recruiting a man named Vijay, who looks exactly like the crime boss. The ruse works too well, and soon Vijay finds his life in danger when DeSilva, the only one who knows his true identity, dies.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$2.22M
Worldwide:
$15M
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Actor
Arjun Rampal
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2007
— Best Actor
Key opinion
The 2006 remake of 'Don' is widely regarded as a sleek, high-energy modernization of the classic thriller that successfully blends Indian cinematic traditions with Hollywood-style pacing. While a few critics point to plot holes and the intrusion of musical numbers, the consensus praises Shah Rukh Khan’s charismatic dual performance and the film’s shocking, well-executed twist ending.
| Acting | Shah Rukh Khan delivers a charismatic and definitive performance, seamlessly transitioning between the ruthless, calculating Don and the vulnerable Vijay. | |
| Production | The film features high-quality action sequences and choreography that stand as a technical achievement for Indian cinema of its time. | |
| Ending | The narrative culminates in a clever, unpredictable twist ending that remains a highlight for the majority of the audience. | |
| Score | The musical numbers divide opinion; some viewers find they provide essential cultural flavor and energy, while others feel they disrupt the film's tense, gritty tone. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Boman Irani’s portrayal of Dsilva are split, with some praising his memorable contribution to the plot and others labeling his casting as a misstep. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its intricate, modern structure, yet critics note that it suffers from occasional logic flaws and fragmented storytelling in the first act. |