Music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya has contributed to Indian cinema for years, but acting never seemed to have been his focus. He has acted in nine films since the 2007 film Aap Kaa Surroor. Five years after Happy Hardy and Heer in 2020, Himesh is making a comeback in Badass Ravi Kumar, which releases on February 7.
The musical action film has got off to a promising start with advance bookings as it sold more than 5,000 tickets in top national chains for the opening day. Pre-sales of the film directed by Keith Gomes are witnessing a positive trend. The makers have kept the ticket prices very reasonable, thereby helping the film see a sales rise. The strength in movement of advance bookings can help energize the lagging box office as Badass Ravi Kumar comes knocking.
Given its pre-sales momentum, Badass Ravi Kumar is likely to claim screens from holdover releases like Sky Force and Deva from day one. Backed by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, the film has generated significant online buzz. The trailer, released on January 5, has received a great response on YouTube, with its over-the-top dialogues becoming a talking point among fans.
The film will face competition from Loveyapa, a romantic comedy starring Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, who are making their theatrical debuts. On the same day, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar (2014) is returning to theaters, which will be another challenge.
Badass Ravi Kumar is a spin-off of Himesh’s The Xpose (2014), with him reprising his role as Ravi Kumar. The action-packed film also stars Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and Johnny Lever in pivotal roles.
