Race 2
2013 · Directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla
Original language: Hindi
- action
- thriller
The story
Ranvir Singh encounters the Indian mafia in Turkey as he carries out a mission to avenge his lover's death.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated studio colour throughout: sun-warmed Mediterranean streets and sea views in bright daylight, nightclubs and hotel suites washed in neon and gold, and sleek sports cars sliding over polished night roads. The camera is fast and kinetic, with swooping crane shots, quick cuts through car chases, and stylised slow motion during fights, while bouncy song-and-dance numbers interrupt the tension with lush choreography and large ensemble staging. The score pulses with synth and orchestral Bollywood flourishes, and the rhythm alternates between brisk action set pieces and flirtatious, tongue-in-cheek banter. The vibe is slick, loud and easygoing, suited to a weekend night with friends or a spectacle-first watch where logic matters less than momentum. Action violence is frequent (gunfights, brawls, car stunts) but bloodless to moderate, with no gore. Romance stays mostly in song and suggestion. Its central arc follows a wronged man pursuing revenge while grudgingly trusting unlikely allies. For viewers who want high-gloss action, dazzling set pieces and melodrama without grit.
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