When it comes to his directorial work, Rohit Shetty has never been one to play it safe. Instead, he has always gone all out in his efforts to create a fun-filled visual spectacle for the audiences who watch his films. The director’s most recent film was titled Cirkus, and it was advertised as a comedy that would showcase Ranveer Singh at his most eccentric while also starring him in a humorous dual character. If you were one of the viewers who went to see the movie on December 23, 2022 but missed out on seeing the action unfold on the big screen, there is no need to worry. This month, Cirkus will make its debut on a well-known over-the-top (OTT) platform.
Cirkus OTT Release Date
Cirkus is all set to be streamed on 17 February 2023 on Netflix.
Despite the fact that it was released in advance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, Bollywood Hungama reports that the film only earned a total of Rs 35.65 crore net in India. This is despite the fact that the previous two films were both commercially successful at the box office.
Those who were unable to see the movie when it was released in theatres will have the opportunity to do so from February 17 when it becomes available to stream on Netflix India.
When and Where to Watch Cirkus
You can watch this comedy flick on Netflix on February 17, 2023.
On December 23, 2022, the movie was premiered in theatres as a special Christmas presentation; nevertheless, it was not successful in impressing audiences. Various critics have brought out problems with the visual effects, the story, the screenplay, the performances, the soundtrack, and the production values. The movie earned less than average at the box office, making its overall result below average. The film was produced with a massive budget of approximately Rs. 150 crores, but it was considered to be one of the biggest commercial failures because it only collected approximately Rs. 57 crores worldwide. Of this total, Rs. 38.21 crores came from India, and Rs. 19.03 crore came from distribution outside of India.
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Ranveer has now had three films in a row that have been commercially unsuccessful, as Cirkus was also a disappointment at the box office. 1983 Despite earning glowing assessments from the film’s reviewers, the movie was not successful in generating excitement among the general public and was thus seen as a bomb. The movie that came out after that, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, was met with criticism for both its story and its acting. Ranveer has now had three films in a row that have been unsuccessful at the box office.
What’s the story of Cirkus
The birth parents gave their children the names A square and B square, but their adoptive parents later changed their names to Roy (Ranveer Singh) and Joy (Varun Sharma). The twins were later adopted by two separate couples. Therefore, inadvertently putting in place a recipe for disaster and confusion that is destined to play out when these four boys grow up and run into each other as a result of the recipe being in place. That is exactly the one-line story (if we can call it that) of this Rohit Shetty picture that is supposed to be a comedy of errors but is abysmally poor on that element. However, the film is a comedy of errors.
Cirkus is a film that is set in the beautiful green hills of Ooty and features colorful and unreal set pieces that were painstakingly created to look like they belong in a theme park. Cirkus is based in the late 1960s or early 1970s, and the filmmakers have made a valiant effort to pay tribute to the cinema of the era in this film. The only thing that is louder than the performers’ outfits from yesteryear is the actions they do, which is accompanied by several great Bollywood numbers that play in the background at any occasion that presents itself. The problem is not that it is an all-out slapstick comedy because Bollywood has seen countless films in that type that have brought the audience along for a joyride. The problem is that this particular film does not do that. In addition to that, it features a few movies from Rohit Shetty’s stable.
Cast & Crew of Cirkus
Ranveer Singh played two different characters for the first time in his career in the film that Rohit Shetty directed. In addition to him, Varun Sharma appeared in two different roles throughout the film, and Pooja Hegde and Jacqueline Fernandez took the primary roles of the two female protagonists. The supporting cast includes Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever, Ashwini Kalsekar, Siddhartha Jadhav, Vrajesh Hirjee, Tiku Talsania, Murali Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, Brijendra Kala, Anil Charanjeett, Sulabha Arya, and Vijay Patkar among others.
Jomon T. John has been in charge of the cinematography, and Bunty Nagi has been the one responsible for the editing. Amar Mohile is the one who contributed the score for the movie. It has been announced that the film’s distribution rights have been acquired by Reliance Entertainment.
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Ranveer Singh puts in a valiant effort in each of the roles that he plays, but unfortunately, neither of them are played with sufficient conviction. A highlight that provides a welcome break from the monotony is Deepika Padukone’s cameo appearance in the song “Current Laga Re.” The comic timing that Varun Sharma possesses is severely underutilised in this scene, and in the end, it is up to the ever-reliable Johny Lever (in the role of Polson bhai) to bring in some much-needed organic laughs. Even though he only has a few minutes of screen time, the master comic manages to create more hilarious situations than the rest of the ensemble combined.
Pooja Hegde shines brightly despite the sombre nature of her character, Mala, Roy’s wife. As Roy’s girlfriend, Jacqueline Fernandez immediately raises the level of glitz and glamour in the situation, and she succeeds in doing so. Sanjay Mishra once again sacrifices himself for the good of the team by taking on a role that isn’t humorous; yet, the actor makes up for the absence in the writing and the missing punchlines, which is a repeating problem with this unfunny mess.
