description Raees Overview
Raees is a Bollywood crime thriller centered around a powerful liquor baron and a police officer's pursuit of him. Shah Rukh Khan portrays the ruthless Raees, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays his formidable adversary. The film examines corruption and organized crime within Gujarat’s landscape. It appeals to audiences interested in action dramas and stories exploring moral complexities, particularly those who enjoy Indian cinema.
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info Raees Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2017 |
help Raees FAQ
Is Raees based on a real gangster?
Raees is a fictional 2017 Hindi-language crime film loosely inspired by Gujarati bootlegger Abdul Latif. Rahul Dholakia's film is not a direct biography, and its central character is Raees Alam.
Who plays Raees and the police officer pursuing him?
Shah Rukh Khan plays Raees Alam, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays police officer ACP Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar. Their rivalry drives the film's conflict between an expanding liquor empire and state enforcement.
When and where is Raees set?
The story moves through Gujarat from the 1970s into the 1980s and 1990s as Raees grows from a young bootlegger into a powerful crime figure. The regional setting is central to the film's depiction of prohibition, politics, and organized crime.
Is Raees a straight gangster film or a Bollywood musical?
It is a Bollywood gangster drama that combines organized-crime violence with romance, melodrama, and musical numbers. The 2017 film was produced through Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment.
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