The trailer for Himesh Reshammiya’s upcoming film, Badass Ravi Kumar, was unveiled on Sunday, January 4, generating buzz for its larger-than-life retro action musical vibes. The film is slated for a theatrical release on February 7. The trailer gives an ode to the golden era in Bollywood - the 80s and presents a perfect mix of dialogue, action and drama.
Badass Ravi Kumar Trailer OutThe trailer begins on a deceptively romantic note but quickly pivots to high-octane action, introducing a chainsaw-wielding Ravi Kumar (Reshammiya) taking on his foes in dramatic fashion. It’s packed with quintessential Bollywood masala elements—heists in heavily guarded vaults, machine guns flipping cars into the air, a flamboyant villain, energetic item songs, and a hero spouting punchlines with an ever-present unlit cigarette between his lips. The homage to classic Bollywood action flicks is undeniable.Take a look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWBdGt_CaZM&t=2s
A spin-off of Himesh Reshammiya’s iconic character Ravi Kumar from The Xposé, the film aims to be “a grand celebration of Bollywood’s golden era,” filled with adrenaline-pumping action, unforgettable characters, and the unmistakable charm of 80s masala cinema. Netizens' reactionsSoon after the trailer was shared online, scores of netizens chimed into the comments section to react to the trailer. One of the social media users wrote, "Broooo really himesh killed itt. ek ek dialogue uffffff❤." another added, "History will remember when Bollywood needed then Badass Ravikumar came as the saviour." A third fan added, "Masterpiece ka bhi baap apna badass RaviKumar no hollywood no bollywood no south one and only badass RaviKumar." ALSO READ: More about Badass Ravi KumarThe movie features an ensemble star cast including Prabhu Deva stuns as the stylish and menacing antagonist Carlos Pedro Panther, Kirti Kulhari impresses as Laila, a bold and dynamic character. Badass Ravi Kumar also features Sanjay Mishra, Johny Lever, Manish Wadhwa, Anil George, Rajesh Sharma, Prashant Narayan, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Sunny Leone in key roles, with Simona debuting as Madhubala, one of the leads opposite Reshammiya.Directed by Keith Gomes and produced under Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, the film’s screenplay is co-written by Kushal Bakshi and Reshammiya, with dialogues by Bunty Rathore. Reshammiya also handles the music and background score, while Manoj Soni oversees cinematography, and Ram Ishwar takes charge of editing.
