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'{{short description|2015 Indian action thriller film directed by Kabir Khan}} {{hatnote|Not to be mistaken for [[Phantom Films]].}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}} {{infobox film | name = Phantom | image = Phantom Hindi Poster.jpg | caption = | director = [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]] | producer = [[Sajid Nadiadwala]]<br>[[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] | writer = Kabir Khan<br>[[Kausar Munir]] | screenplay = Kabir Khan<br>Parveez Shaikh | story = Kabir Khan<br>Parveez Shaikh | based_on = {{Based on|''Mumbai Avengers''|[[Hussain Zaidi]]}} | starring = [[Saif Ali Khan]]<br />[[Katrina Kaif]] | music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Pritam Chakraborty|Pritam]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Julius Packiam]] | cinematography = [[Aseem Mishra]] | editing = Rameshwar S. Bhagat | studio = [[Sajid Nadiadwala|Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment]] | distributor = [[UTV Motion Pictures]] | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|08|28}} | runtime = 135 minutes | country = India | language = [[Hindi]] | budget = <!--Do not change without providing a reliably published source.-->{{INR}}720&nbsp;million<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2979</ref><br />($10.4 million) | gross = {{INR}}844&nbsp;million<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2979</ref><br /> ($12.1 million) }} '''''Phantom ''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action film|action thriller]] film directed by [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]], produced by [[Sajid Nadiadwala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]], and starring [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]] in leading roles.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/saif-katrinas-phantom-to-akshays-baby-how-bollywood-has-dealt-with-terrorism-on-screen/1/461132.html Saif's Phantom to Akshay's Baby: How Bollywood has dealt with terrorism on screen] India Today. Retrieved 27 August 2015.</ref> The screenplay of the film was written in coordination with author [[Hussain Zaidi]]'s book ''Mumbai Avengers'' on the aftermath of [[2008 Mumbai attacks|26/11 Mumbai attacks]].<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/6021595/Saif-Ali-Khan-Katrina-Kaif-starter-Phantom-gets-a-book-100-days-before-release---Mumbai-Avengers Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif starter 'Phantom' gets a book 100 days before release – Mumbai Avengers] Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 4 May 2015.</ref> The film was released worldwide on 28 August 2015 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomboxofficeopeningreport#.VeBNZiWqqko |title=Boxoffice |website=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> ==Plot== The film begins with a car chase in [[Chicago]], which leads to a scuffle between a man ostensibly named Jude Rosario ([[Saif Ali Khan]]) and an American male known as Matthew Brody. The scuffle ends with Brody falling into the icy waters of [[Chicago River]], and his body missing. This results in Rosario being arrested and convicted for murder. A flashback to six months prior shows the office of the Indian [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW]] chief Roy ([[Sabyasachi Chakrabarty]]), where he and his trusted men ([[Rajesh Tailang]] and [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]]) plan a daring covert operation. The man, known as Jude Rosario in the opening sequence, is shown to be Captain Daniyal Khan, a dead-end ex-soldier with a completely deadpan sense of life and death who is pulled out of oblivion and pressed into service by the spy agency to wreak vengeance on the men who planned the [[2008 Mumbai attacks|26/11 Mumbai terror attacks]]. He agrees on the assurance that he will be reinstated in the Indian army to the same rank from which he was court-martialled, which meant regaining the respect of his estranged father, retd. Col. Usman Khan, and mentor, Dilawar Singh. His only team member, Nawaz Mistry ([[Katrina Kaif]]) helps him find his first target Sajid Mir ([[Mir Sarwar]]) at a cricket match in [[London]]. On reaffirming his identity after breaking into his apartment, Daniyal rigs up an explosion which kills Sajid, which makes the headlines explaining it was accidental, resulting in an investigation by the Pakistani [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]]. In present day, Daniyal aka Jude has landed in the same jail as [[David Headley]] (J. Brandon Hill), his next target. He contacts Nawaz in order to acquire money to buy a battery, as a replacement of another one which holds a certain poison. The poison, ([[succinylcholine]]), is untraceable as it can kill a person when it touches the tongue, causing a heart attack. After killing Headley by plugging the poisonous battery into a [[shower]]head he usually uses, Brody, who supposedly died upon falling in the river, is found alive and Daniyal is released as his earlier sentence is rendered null and void. Meanwhile, ISI agents gather information about him. Daniyal and Nawaz travel to Syria via [[Lebanon]], to get in touch with the fighters of [[Lashkar-e-Toiba]]. There, Daniyal is held captive by the L-e-T and is forced into revealing the purpose of killing Sajid Mir and David Headley, on camera. The chief of L-e-T in Syria tries his best to send the video of Daniyal's confession to ISI, but the war-torn situation of Syria has led to mass disruption of communication networks. Nawaz, with her team of soldiers, kills the subordinates of L-e-T, much to the chagrin of Daniyal. Subsequently, Daniyal, Nawaz and the team escapes from the clutches of the L-e-T after a bloody gunfight. Daniyal manages to kill the Syrian chief of L-e-T, just before he is about to send the video to the ISI, and destroys the recordings. Subsequently, the ISI kills the Indian Consulate General of Jordan, Mr. Rajan Sampath in a gas explosion, similar to the killing of David Headley, as a revenge attack. The RAW chief Roy reprimands Daniyal for unnecessarily killing someone who was not meant to be killed and asks him to call of the mission. Nawaz encourages Daniyal to carry on the mission to avenge the [[2008 Mumbai Attacks]] by killing the direct people who orchestrated the whole mission. She offers to take him and herself to [[Pakistan]]. Daniyal and Nawaz, through [[Syria]], go to [[Pakistan]] to take down the last two perpetrators, Sahabuddin Umvi and [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Haaris Saeed]] (Shahnawaaz Pradhan). There, they make plans of killing Saeed with the help of a local restaurant owner and RAW agent Khalid (Middat Khan), by an explosive planted in the mic used during his public rally. However, their plan fails, leading Daniyal to pursue Saeed in a car and shoot him dead, also causing an explosion. Umvi is killed with the help of a nurse Amina Bi ([[Sohaila Kapur]]), a mother who lost her [[Lashkar-e-Taiba|militant]] son in a [[suicide attack]], who replaces his regular medicine with poison, later shooting herself after the police find her at her home. With the Pakistani army and ISI pursuing them, Daniyal and Nawaz make their way to the coast to escape through the [[Arabian sea]]. Their accomplices get caught and interrogated for information or be killed. While they are escaping on a boat, the Pakistani military finds out about it and sends patrol boats to apprehend them. While hiding in the waters with Nawaz, Daniyal gets shot by the military and dies. Nawaz later gets rescued by the [[Indian Navy]], after they leave. Later, she goes to the [[The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel|Taj Hotel]] and has two cups of tea, fulfilling a promise earlier made to Daniyal. ==Cast== {{colbegin}} * [[Saif Ali Khan]] as Captain Daniyal Khan * [[Katrina Kaif]] as Nawaz Mistry, a former RAW Agent * [[Mir Sarwar]] as Sajid Mir * J. Brandon Hill as [[David Coleman Headley]] * [[Shahnawaz Pradhan]] as Haaris Saeed * [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] as Samit Mishra, RAW officer * [[Rajesh Tailang]] as Alok, RAW officer * [[Sabyasachi Chakrabarty]] as Roy, RAW chief * Middat Khan as Khalid (Restaurant owner in Lahore) * [[Qazi Touqeer]] in Afghan Jalebi song * [[Jameel Khan]] in Afghan Jalebi wedding song * [[Kaizaad Kotwal]] as Pakistan ambassador * Mukul Nag as Qureshi * [[Sumit Gulati]] as Shehzad * [[Sohaila Kapur]] as nurse, Amina Bi * [[Yaad Grewal]] as man in Sajid Mir's apartment * [[Mahabanoo Mody Kotwal]] as Captain Daniyal Khan's mom * [[Denzil Smith]] as [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] Chief Haider * [[Ashwath Bhatt]] as [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] agent Firoz * [[Pooran Kiri]] as [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] agent Javed * Anoop Gautam as Pakistani Commando Noor Mohammad * [[Mohan Maharishi]] as the National Security Advisor – India * [[Hemant Mahaur]] as Pakistani boat man. {{colend}} ==Production== ===Development=== [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]] and author [[Hussain Zaidi|S. Hussain Zaidi]] had come together to collaborate on Kabir's then untitled film, based on the scenario post-26/11 Mumbai attacks with [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]] signed in leading roles.<ref>[http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/13/nov/07-news-sajid-nadiadwala-teams-up-with-katrina-kaif-saif-ali-khan-kabir-khan-for-first-time-111306.asp Sajid Nadiadwala teams up with Katrina Kaif, Saif Ali Khan & Kabir Khan for first time] Glamsham. Retrieved 7 November 2013</ref> The screenplay of the film is an adaptation and is co-written in conjunction with Hussain's then unreleased book.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/phantom-second-poster-out/ Phantom Second Poster Out] Box Office India. Retrieved 24 July 2015</ref> The film earlier had a working title as ''Daniyal Khan'', before being titled ''Phantom''.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2169362/Saif-Katrina-starrer-titled-Daniyal-Khan Saif-Katrina starrer titled Daniyal Khan?] Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 October 2013</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kabir-Khan-preferred-the-title-Phantom-over-Mumbai-Avengers/articleshow/48437983.cms Kabir Khan preferred the title 'Phantom' over 'Mumbai Avengers'] The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2015</ref> Saif Ali Khan and Kaif have reportedly learnt [[Kurdish languages|Kurdish]] and [[Arabic language|Arabic]] for their roles.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/phantom-similar-to-akshay-kumar-baby-saif-ali-khan-katrina-kaif/1/416888.html Is Saif Ali Khan's Phantom's storyline similar to Akshay Kumar's Baby?] India Today. Retrieved 4 February 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/katrina-kaif-learns-arabic-for-phantom/article1-1178623.aspx Katrina Kaif learns Arabic for 'Phantom'] Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 January 2014</ref> The plot of the film weaves a fictional story to kill the perpetrators of [[2008 Mumbai attacks]]- Sajid Mir, [[David Coleman Headley]], [[Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi]] (named as Sabahuddin Umvi)<ref>[http://www.dailyo.in/arts/phantom-hafiz-saeed-26-11-mumbai-attacks-saif-ali-khan-katrina-kaif-s-hussain-zaidi-d-day/story/1/5597.html Why 26/11 mastermind is afraid of Bollywood's Phantom]. Dailyo.in. Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/few-facts-you-should-know-before-watching-saif-katrinas-phantoms-trailer/ Few Facts You Should Know Before Watching Saif-Katrina’s Phantom’s Trailer]. Koimoi. Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/26/11-suspects-in-Katrina-Kaif-Saif-Ali-Khan-starrer-Phantom/articleshow/48169864.cms 26/11 suspects in Katrina Kaif- Saif Ali Khan starrer 'Phantom' – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/phantom-movie-review-saif-ali-khan-katrina-kaif-story-of-phantoms-is-a-phantom-story-kabir-khan-phantom-review-movie-review/1/461561.html Phantom movie review: Saif-Katrina's tale of 26/11 Mumbai Attacks is a veritable phantom : Reviews, News – India Today]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (28 August 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> and [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Hafiz Saeed]] (named as Haaris Saeed).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Kabir-Khan-Gets-Into-a-Heated-Argument-at-Phantom-Trailer-Launch/2015/07/29/article2946811.ece |title=Kabir Khan Gets into a Heated Argument at 'Phantom' Trailer Launch |website=Newindianexpress.com |accessdate=30 August 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/2611-trial-isi-major-iqbal-wanted-to-add-mumbai-airport-to-the-attack/1/139204.html 26/11 trial: David Headley says ISI handler Major Iqbal wanted to add Mumbai airport to list of targets : Americas, News – India Today]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (25 May 2011). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sajid-mirs-war-against-the-world/article2062894.ece Sajid Mir's war against the world]. The Hindu (30 May 2011). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/report/2611-why-isi-continues-to-shield-sajid-mir/20131129.htm 26/11: Why ISI continues to shield Sajid Mir – Rediff.com India News]. Rediff.com (29 November 2013). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> The film also depicts incidents similar to the [[Assassination of Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh]] and [[Boston Marathon bombing]]. Kashmiri Sufi singer [[Qazi Touqeer]] featured in the Afghan Jalebi song.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/katrina-kaif-is-an-afghan-jalebi-in-new-phantom-song-1202527 Katrina Kaif is an Afghan Jalebi in New Phantom Song – NDTV Movies]. Movies.ndtv.com (31 July 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> ===Filming=== Filming began on October 2013 in [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]]. Around 10% of the film was shot in [[Lebanon]] in areas including downtown [[Beirut]], the populous area of Khandaq al-Ghameeq, and the mountainous areas of [[Faraya Mzaar Kfardebian|Kfardebian]], with the latter two representing [[Syria]].<ref>[https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/reportsfeatures/519232-bollywood-hits-beirut Bollywood hits Beirut]. NOW News. Retrieved 5 November 2013.</ref> The shoot of the film required a recreation of a Syrian refugee camp, which involved almost 400 locals to act as rebel militias. The sets of the film were so realistic that many people in the area believed actual militia groups had set up camp, and the Lebanese army began circling planes over the set. However the confusion was cleared after the first day.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/when-beirut-army-thought-katrinasaifs-phantom-shoot-was-real/1197232/2 When Beirut army thought Katrina-Saif's 'Phantom' shoot was real]. The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 November 2013.</ref> Due to the country's recent political turmoil, security was provided to the crew.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/oct/191013-kabir-khans-next-starring-saif-katrina-to-be-shot-in-war-torn-lebanon.htm Kabir Khan's next starring Saif, Katrina to be shot in war-torn Lebanon]. Mid-Day. Retrieved 28 October 2013.</ref> In January 2014, action sequences were shot in [[Kashmir]] near [[Pahalgam]] hill station and in a ski resort in [[Gulmarg]] for five days.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-shoots-for-phantom-in-kashmir/ Saif Ali Khan shoots for ‘Phantom’ in Kashmir]. The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2014.</ref> The scenes involved a blast sequence in the peak of winter, when the entire valley was covered in a 10-foot blanket of snow.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/The-action-sequences-of-Phantom-are-real-raw-and-have-been-shot-in-six-world-class-locations/articleshow/48654541.cms Blast scenes in snow-capped Kashmir]. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.</ref> In March 2014, filming continued in a small town in [[Malerkotla]], [[Punjab]] where the area was recreated to resemble a Pakistani marketplace. The entire area was dressed up to look authentic, complete with [[Urdu]] hoarding, posters and flags.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/The-action-sequences-of-Phantom-are-real-raw-and-have-been-shot-in-six-world-class-locations/articleshow/48654541.cms Pakistan created in Punjab for crashes and chases]. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.</ref> The makers narrowed down [[Malerkotla]] due to its mosque, local people, narrow lanes and overall architecture, which creates the verisimilitude of a town from [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kabir-Khan-recreates-Pakistan-in-Punjab-for-Phantom/articleshow/48556722.cms Kabir Khan recreates Pakistan in Punjab for 'Phantom']. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref> In July 2014, filming resumed in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]] near the [[Palace of Westminster|Houses of Parliament]] on the banks of [[River Thames]], [[Charing Cross railway station|Charing Cross station]], [[The Oval]] cricket ground in [[Lambeth]] and Ealing road in [[Wembley]].<ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/saif-katrina-snapped-shooting-for-phantom-in-london/ Saif-Katrina Snapped Shooting For ‘Phantom’ In London]. Koimoi. Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a585278/katrina-kaif-films-phantom-in-london-as-part-of-worldwide-shoot.html#~pmtIBFfOwNoQnl Katrina Kaif films 'Phantom' in London as part of worldwide shoot]. Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a586709/katrina-kaif-films-at-london-train-station-and-cricket-ground.html#~pmtOsMsw954b9F Katrina Kaif films at London train station and cricket ground]. Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 July 2014.</ref> The next shooting schedule was done in various locations in [[Vancouver]], [[Canada]] in August 2014 including the centre of West [[Hastings Street (Vancouver)|Hastings]] and Thurlow streets which involved several high-octane chase sequences.<ref>[http://www.canada.com/story.html?id=c569c891-fcc7-4a9e-8bb8-a1c88771b152 Bollywood crashes West Hastings to shoot Saif Ali Khan's new movie]. Canada.com. Retrieved 8 August 2014.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/The-action-sequences-of-Phantom-are-real-raw-and-have-been-shot-in-six-world-class-locations/articleshow/48654541.cms High-octane chase sequences in Canada]. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.</ref> In September 2014, the last schedule of the film was completed in [[Mumbai]], with scenes being shot at the city's eastern ferry wharf, near the [[Gateway of India]], and at [[Filmistan]] Studios in the suburb of [[Goregaon]].<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/phantoms-in-the-dock-saif-ali-khan-and-katrina-kaif-666512 'Phantom's in the dock]. NDTV. Retrieved 17 September 2014.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Katrina-Kaif-shoots-for-Phantom/articleshow/42507626.cms Katrina Kaif shoots for 'Phantom']. The Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2014.</ref> An underwater action sequence has been shot by [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]] at the Orca Dive Club in [[Mumbai]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Saif-Katrina-gear-up-for-underwater-shoot-for-Kabir-Khans-film-Phantom/articleshow/29185265.cms Saif, Katrina gear up for underwater shoot]. The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2014.</ref> ==Marketing == The trailer of the film was released online on 25 July 2015.<ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/videos/phantoms-theatrical-trailer-ft-saif-ali-khan-katrina-kaif/ Phantom’s Theatrical Trailer | Ft. Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif] Koimoi. 25 July 2015.</ref> A launch event was held on the same day with the presence of [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]], [[Sajid Nadiadwala]], [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Katrina Kaif]].<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/phantom-trailer-launch-saif-ali-khan-and-katrina-kaifs-chemistry-steal-the-show-photos-kabir-khan-terrorism-film-hafiz-saeed-26-11-mumbai-attacks-bajrangi-bhaijaan/1/15354.html 'Phantom' trailer launch: Saif and Katrina's chemistry steals the show] India Today. 25 July 2015.</ref> A promotional song titled 'Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba) was released on 30 July 2015.<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/katrina-kaif-is-an-afghan-jalebi-in-new-phantom-song-1202527 Katrina Kaif is an Afghan Jalebi in New 'Phantom' Song] NDTV Movies. Retrieved 31 July 2015.</ref> The video was choreographed by [[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]]. Other promotional songs, 'Saware' was released on 13 August 2015 and 'Nachda' on 25 August 2015.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Phantom-song-Saware-Saif-and-Katrina-impress/articleshow/48478533.cms Phantom song ‘Saware’: Saif and Katrina impress] The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Phantoms-first-romantic-track-Nachda-released/articleshow/48682284.cms 'Phantom's' first romantic track 'Nachda' released] The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2015.</ref> The world premiere of the film was scheduled on the closing night of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on 27 August 2015.<ref>[http://www.iffm.com.au/closing.html World Premiere of 'Phantom'] Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.</ref> Saif and Kaif have also promoted the film on several Indian reality television shows including ''[[Dance Plus]], [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded]] and [[Indian Idol Junior (season 2)|Indian Idol Junior]]''.<ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/catch-pics-katrina-kaif-and-saif-ali-khan-promoting-phantom-on-dance-plus/ Catch Pics : Katrina Kaif And Saif Ali Khan Promoting Phantom On Dance Plus] Koimoi. Retrieved 12 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/katrina-plays-cricket-saif-shakes-leg-with-shahid-on-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded/ Katrina Plays Cricket; Saif Shakes Leg With Shahid On Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded] Koimoi. Retrieved 13 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/phantom-promotions-katrina-kaif-saif-ali-khan-sing-dance-on-indian-idol-junior/ Phantom Promotions : Katrina Kaif & Saif Ali Khan Sing & Dance On Indian Idol Junior] Koimoi. Retrieved 19 August 2015.</ref> On 23 August 2015, they made an appearance at the [[2015 Pro Kabaddi League season|2015 Pro Kabaddi League]] Final.<ref>[http://www.filmfare.com/photos/katrina-saif-abhishek-alia-at-pro-kabaddi-finals-10293.html Katrina, Saif, Abhishek, Alia at Pro Kabaddi finals] Filmfare. Retrieved 24 August 2015.</ref> ==Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Phantom | type = Soundtrack | artist = [[Pritam Chakraborty|Pritam]] | cover = | alt = | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|08|10}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Film Soundtrack]] | length = 25:52 | label = [[UTV Software Communications|UTV]]/[[Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment]]/[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | producer = | prev_title = [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] | prev_year = 2015 | next_title = [[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]] | next_year = 2015 | misc = {{External media | audio1 = {{YouTube|geONp-zlw9w|Audio Jukebox}}}} }} The songs featured in the film were composed by [[Pritam Chakraborty|Pritam]], while lyrics are by [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]] and [[Kausar Munir]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buzz/composer-pritam-to-resume-work-from-november-718994.html |title=Composer Pritam to resume work from November |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=9 October 2014 |accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kausar-Munir-I-never-planned-to-become-a-lyricist/articleshow/37253932.cms |title=Kausar Munir lyricist |newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=27 June 2014 |accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> The music rights were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/t-series-acquires-music-of-sajid-nadiadwalas-phantom-tamasha-and-sabir-khans-next/38DCE046-9639-4B6B-8162-9EB6C9629BBF/index.htm |title=T-Series has acquired the music rights of Phantom |publisher=Bollywood Trade |date=26 September 2014 |accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref> {{Track listing | all_writing = | extra_column = Singer(s) | title14 = | length14 = | title15 = | length15 = | title16 = | length16 = | title17 = | length17 = | title18 = | length18 = | title19 = | length19 = | title20 = | length20 = | total_length = {{Duration|m=25|s=52}}|- | title1 = Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba) | extra1 = [[Asrar (musician)|Asrar]] (Syed Asrar Shah) | lyrics1 = Amitabh Bhattacharya | length1 = 03:43|- | title2 = Saware | extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]] | lyrics2 = Amitabh Bhattacharya | length2 = 05:21|- | title3 = Nachda | extra3 = [[Shahid Mallya]] | lyrics3 = [[Kausar Munir]] | length3 = 05:23|- | title4 = Afghan Jalebi (Film Version) | extra4 = [[Akhtar Chanal Zahri|Akhtar Channal]] | lyrics4 = Amitabh Bhattacharya | length4 = 03:44|- | title5 = Afghan Jalebi (Dumbek Version) | extra5 = Akhtar Channal | lyrics5 = Amitabh Bhattacharya | length5 = 03:50|- | title6 = Ya Baba (Fitna Farebi) | extra6 = [[Nakash Aziz]] | title7 = | length7 = | title8 = | length8 = | title9 = | length9 = | title10 = | length10 = | title11 = | length11 = | title12 = | length12 = | title13 = | length13 = | lyrics6 = Amitabh Bhattacharya | length6 = 03:44 }} ===Reception=== BizAsia gave a rating of 7 out of 10 stating [[Pritam Chakraborty|Pritam]] does a good job on bringing the flavours of Western [[Pakistan]] home to Bollywood fitting perfectly with the theme of the film, particularly praising "Afghan Jalebi".<ref>[http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/bizasia-music-review-phantom-2015 BizAsia Music Review: ‘Phantom’] BizAsia. Retrieved 24 August 2015</ref> ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the soundtrack 3 out of 5 calling it the surprise of the season.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/673371 'Phantom' Music Review] Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 August 2015.</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' and ''[[Koimoi]]'' also gave a rating of 3 out 5 to the soundtrack.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Phantom/articleshow/48557341.cms 'Phantom' Music Review] The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/phantom-music-review/ 'Phantom' Music Review] Koimoi. Retrieved 20 August 2015.</ref> ==Release== ''Phantom'' was released on 28 August 2015 in 2600 screens in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/phantom |title=Boxoffice |date=18 September 2015 |accessdate=30 August 2017|url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918185053/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/phantom |archivedate=18 September 2015}}</ref> It was banned in Pakistan following petition by [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Hafiz Saeed]].<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/katrina-kaif-anticipated-problems-with-phantom-release-in-pakistan/ Anticipated problems with ‘Phantom’ release in Pakistan: Katrina Kaif]. The Indian Express (17 August 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> Lahore High court banned the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://time.com/4005860/bollywood-film-banned-hafiz-saeed-pakistan-india/ |title=A Pakistani Terrorist Got a Bollywood Film Banned for Showing Him in a Bad Light |website=Time.com |accessdate=30 August 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kabir-Khans-Phantom-banned-in-Pakistan/articleshow/48558159.cms Kabir Khan’s ‘Phantom’ banned in Pakistan – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pakistan-court-bans-the-release-of-phantom-on-26-11-mastermind-hafiz-saeeds-plea-1209327 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed Wins Court Case Against Bollywood Movie 'Phantom']. Ndtv.com (20 August 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> ===Critical reception=== Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave ''Phantom'' 3.5 stars, calling it an oversimplified but patriotic thriller.<ref>{{cite web |author=Iyer, Meena |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Phantom/movie-review/48695426.cms |title=Phantom Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=27 August 2015 |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> ''Bollywood Hungama'' gave the film 3.5 stars calling Khan's performance " focussed, clinical and precise, as the role demands" while stating that Kaif is "able support " while performing action scenes. It also praised the background score.<ref>{{cite web |author=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673371 |title=Phantom Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> Rajeev Masand of ''IBN Live'' gave it 2 stars calling it slow-paced, boring and a " wish fulfillment fantasy".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/phantom-review-the-film-is-slow-paced-boring-1054186.html |title='Phantom' review: The film is slow-paced, boring |publisher=IBNLive |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> Shubha Shetty-Saha of ''Mid-day'' gave it 3 stars stating the "powerful story is diluted by the use of too many cinematic liberties and a rather lazy screenplay", "Flaws aside, it talks of a real concern facing all of us, even while taking a flight of fantasy".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/phantom---movie-review/16489195 |title='Phantom' – Movie Review – Entertainment |website=Mid-day.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> Shweta Kaushal of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave it 2.5 stars calling Khan and Kaif's performances "pedestrian" but calling the work of Sohaila Kapur, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Sabyasachi Chakraborty "power-packed".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/phantom-review-katrina-kaif-and-saif-ali-s-bad-acting-jingoism-spoil-this-bollywood-potboiler/article1-1385143.aspx |title=Phantom review: Katrina-Saif's bad acting will bore you to death |website=Hindustantimes.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> ===Box office=== ''Phantom'' grossed {{INRConvert|84.6|m}} on its first day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomhasdecentfirstday#.VeFD9tButzQ |title=Boxoffice |website=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/topopeningdays2015phantom8th#.VeFUsyWqqkp |title=Boxoffice |website=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> On the second day it grew approximately 50% reaching a total of {{INRConvert|212|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomhasgoodsecondday#.VeK00SWqqkp |title=Boxoffice |website=Boxofficeindia.com |date= |accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> By the end of the first weekend, the receipts were {{INRConvert|338|m}} nett.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomissolidcollectionsonsunday#.VePfANButzR Boxoffice]. Boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved on 31 August 2015.</ref> Phantom had a decent Monday as it grossed {{INRConvert|42.5|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomhasdecentmonday |title=Boxoffice |date=2 September 2015 |accessdate=30 August 2017|url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902205544/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomhasdecentmonday |archivedate=2 September 2015}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|35.0|m}} on its first Tuesday.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomfirsttuesdaybusiness |title=Boxoffice |date=5 September 2015 |accessdate=30 August 2017|url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905010000/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomfirsttuesdaybusiness |archivedate=5 September 2015}}</ref> On its sixth day, it collected {{INRConvert|33.1|m}}.<ref>[http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/phantom-drops-even-more-1st-wednesday-box-office-collections Phantom Drops Even More | 1st Wednesday Box Office Collections | Koimoi]. M.koimoi.com (3 September 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> The first week domestic collection of the film stands at {{INRConvert|474|m}}.<ref name="ibtimes1">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-saif-katrina-starrer-phantom-crosses-rs-50-crore-mark-worldwide-7-days-645439 Box Office Collection: Saif-Katrina Starrer 'Phantom' Crosses Rs 50 Crore Mark Worldwide in 7 Days; 'Welcome Back' Enjoys a Good Start]. Ibtimes.co.in (4 September 2015). Retrieved on 13 March 2016.</ref> Phantom grossed {{INRConvert|9.3|m}} on its 8th day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomdayeightbusiness |title=Boxoffice |date=18 September 2015 |accessdate=30 August 2017|url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918180337/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/phantomdayeightbusiness |archivedate=18 September 2015}}</ref> Its first week overseas collection was {{INRConvert|109.7|m}}.<ref name="ibtimes1"/> By the end of second weekend, ''Phantom'' grossed {{INRConvert|17.5|m}} in U.K-Ireland, {{INRConvert|37.32| l}} in Australia, {{INRConvert|1201000}} in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/594 |title='Welcome Back' gets a rousing welcome |website=Bollywoodhungama.com |accessdate=30 August 2017}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{mojo title|phantom15}} * {{IMDb title|3469244}} {{Sajid Nadiadwala}} {{Kabir Khan}} [[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]] [[Category:2015 films]] [[Category:Films shot in Lebanon]] [[Category:Films set in Syria]] [[Category:2015 action thriller films]] [[Category:Films about terrorism in India]] [[Category:Journalism adapted into films]] [[Category:Films set in Pakistan]] [[Category:Films set in Jammu and Kashmir]] [[Category:Films shot in London]] [[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]] [[Category:Films shot in Vancouver]] [[Category:India–Pakistan relations in popular culture]] [[Category:Indian nonlinear narrative films]] [[Category:Indian action thriller films]] [[Category:Films featuring songs by Pritam]] [[Category:Indian Army in films]] [[Category:Films based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks]] [[Category:Films featuring an item number]] [[Category:Films about organised crime in India]] [[Category:Action films based on actual events]] [[Category:Films shot in Punjab, India]] [[Category:Films set in Chicago]] [[Category:Films about the Research and Analysis Wing]] [[Category:Indian films]] [[Category:Military of Pakistan in films]] [[Category:Alternate history films]] [[Category:Films directed by Kabir Khan]] [[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]'