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==Production== |
==Production== |
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The film, which was earlier titled ''AK vs SK'', was written by Avinash Sampath in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/12/07/ent14-ak-vs-ak-trailer.html|title=Vikramaditya Motwane says he developed 'AK vs AK' for 7 years|work=The Week|date=7 December 2020|accessdate=9 December 2020}}</ref> Earlier, [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Anurag Kashyap]] were supposed to play themselves in the film, which did not work out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151006/entertainment-bollywood/article/ak-vs-sk-stands-anurag-kashyap-vs-shahid-kapoor|title=Exclusive: 'AK vs SK' stands for Anurag Kashyap vs Shahid Kapoor|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=6 October 2015|accessdate=9 December 2020}}</ref> |
The film, which was earlier titled ''AK vs SK'', was written by Avinash Sampath in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2020/12/07/ent14-ak-vs-ak-trailer.html|title=Vikramaditya Motwane says he developed 'AK vs AK' for 7 years|work=The Week|date=7 December 2020|accessdate=9 December 2020}}</ref> Earlier, [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Anurag Kashyap]] were supposed to play themselves in the film, which did not work out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151006/entertainment-bollywood/article/ak-vs-sk-stands-anurag-kashyap-vs-shahid-kapoor|title=Exclusive: 'AK vs SK' stands for Anurag Kashyap vs Shahid Kapoor|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=6 October 2015|accessdate=9 December 2020}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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[[Anupama Chopra]] of ''Film Companion'' called AK vs AK a “worthy experiment” adding that the film is “watchable but like so many meta movies, it eventually trips on its own cleverness and hits a dead end.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chopra|first=Anupama|date=2020-12-23|title=AK vs AK on Netflix Is A Worthy Experiment|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/bollywood-review/ak-vs-ak-review-netflix-a-worthy-experiment-anil-kapoor-anurag-kashyap-vikramaditya-motwane-anupama-chopra/|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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Revision as of 08:27, 24 December 2020
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| Directed by | Vikramaditya Motwane |
| Written by | Avinash Sampath |
| Starring | Anil Kapoor Anurag Kashyap Sonam Kapoor Harshvardhan Kapoor |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
AK vs AK is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language black comedy thriller film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and stars Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap.[1] Written by Avinash Sampath, the film follows a film director who kidnaps the daughter of a star and shoots it as the star searches for her.[2] Sonam Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor play supporting roles in the film. It will premier on Netflix from 24 December 2020.[3][4]
Cast
Production
The film, which was earlier titled AK vs SK, was written by Avinash Sampath in 2013.[5] Earlier, Shahid Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap were supposed to play themselves in the film, which did not work out.[6]
Reception
Anupama Chopra of Film Companion called AK vs AK a “worthy experiment” adding that the film is “watchable but like so many meta movies, it eventually trips on its own cleverness and hits a dead end.”[7]
Controversy
The Indian Air Force had objected and asked the makers to withdraw a scene in the film where Kapoor is shown cursing Kashyap dressed in a Air Force uniform. Kapoor later posted a video offering his apology for hurting anyone's sentiment.[8]
References
- ^ "AK vs AK Trailer: Anurag Kashyap kidnaps Anil Kapoor's daughter in Vikramaditya Motwane's film". India TV. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Star wars: Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor battle it out in 'AK vs AK'". The Hindu. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Singh, Anvita (7 December 2020). "AK vs AK trailer: Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap's exciting invitation to 'Meta Bollywood'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "AK vs AK On Netflix: Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Sonam Kapoor In A Black Comedy Thriller Film". Moviespie. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Vikramaditya Motwane says he developed 'AK vs AK' for 7 years". The Week. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive: 'AK vs SK' stands for Anurag Kashyap vs Shahid Kapoor". Deccan Chronicle. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Chopra, Anupama (23 December 2020). "AK vs AK on Netflix Is A Worthy Experiment". Film Companion. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Anil Kapoor offers apology after IAF objects to scenes in AK vs AK". The Indian Express. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.