Anurag Kashyap praises Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani; calls it Karan Johar’s ‘best film by far’

Karan Johar’s grand comeback film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (RRKPK) - starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt - has been the talk of the town since its release. Whether or not you are a fan of the celebrated filmmaker’s signature romantic comedy family drama movies, people across the country are giving it a shot at the theatres. Also laced with some memorable performances by veterans like Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra, the movie is leaving a mark at the box office as well as garnering attention from industry greats. The latest being acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has described RRKPK as Karan’s “best film by far”. 

Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani review: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt’s film is an emotional roller coaster ride you can’t afford to miss!

Talking to his Instagram page, Anurag wrote: “Best @karanjohar film by far . He never leaves his world but he also does not hold back any punches . Also it’s the second KJo film that I bought the tickets for 🙈that too twice , and sending everyone that trusts me to go see . Some super writing , a top of form @ranveersingh , ever so brilliant @aliaabhatt and there sparkling chemistry . After a long time I loved the dialogue writing in mainstream Hindi film where people talk like they talk . Kudos to @_ishita_moitra_ and @gogoroy . My favourite part of the film is the incredible unrequited love story of @aapkadharam and @azmishabana18 and the patriarchal villainy of the matriarch @jayabachchn . Also not to forget @totaroychoudhury and @utterlychurni , @bashiraamir and the mother sister duo of Ranveer.. ( apologies for not knowing who they’re ) The use of old classic songs and the trolling of @somenmishra with “meri pyaari bindu” .. uff that gave me so much personal joy 😂. Jokes apart - the way karan addresses all kinds of snobbery , all kinds of shame and phobias that come from our conditioning , the way he addresses our conditioning with all the humour and aplomb and joharisms.. was totally sucked in his world .. the high point of the film for me was @totaroychoudhury and @ranveersingh dancing to “Dola re Dola re”. And the whole monologue of Ranveer on how we cancel each other all the time or Alia’s rant post the Durga Pujo scene .. and @baidnitin .. you actually cut the songs halfway( or did karan shoot them only the amount that was required) .. that was also a first in a KJO film . Thoroughly entertained and laughed and cried and believe it or not .. saw it twice .. the mainstream Hindi film I’ve been missing for so long .. ❤️ the real @karanjohar that I know has fully put himself out there .”

Also featuring Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir and Kshitee Jog in pivotal roles, RRKPK is written by Ishita Moitra and Shashank Khaitan. Keeping with the tradition of Karan’s musical extravaganzas, this movie too is peppered with interesting tracks like - What Jhumka?, Dhindhora Baje Re, Tum Kya Mile and Ve Kamleya. 

Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani on OTT: Here's where you can watch Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Karan Johar directorial after its theatrical run 

Meanwhile, after premiering at the prestigious 2023 Cannes Film Festival in May, Anurag’s neo-noir thriller film Kennedy - starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone - was selected as the closing film for the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. 

Also read: Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy to close the 14th Indian Film Festival in Melbourne; details inside