Bollywood actor Govinda, known for his comedy and hit films, has given many memorable films in his career. However, in the year 2011, one of his films ‘Loot’ was released, which proved to be a huge flop at the box office. Sunil Shetty was also in the lead role along with Govinda in this film.
Story and Star Cast
‘Loot’ was a film full of comedy, crime, and action.
- Synopsis of the story:
The film is based on the story of four thieves who steal a car and then accidentally end up in the house of a dangerous gangster. How their actions land them in trouble was the highlight of the film’s story. - Star Cast:
Apart from Govinda and Sunil Shetty, actors like Shweta Chaudhary, Kim Sharma, Javed Jaffrey, Razak Khan, and Prem Chopra were seen in the film.
Release after ‘Raavan’, reason for flop?
Govinda’s ‘Loot’ was released a week after Shahrukh Khan’s blockbuster ‘Raavan’.
- Ravan’s release:
‘Raavan’ released in theaters on October 26, 2011 and performed well at the box office. - Release of ‘Loot’:
‘Loot’ was released on November 4, 2011. - Movie Delay:
The shooting of the film began in 2008 and was completed in 2010, but due to financial constraints, it was released in 2011.
box office performance
The performance of ‘Loot’ was very poor.
- Budget:
The budget of the film was approximately Rs 15 crore. - Earning:
- In India: Rs 4.41 crore.
- Worldwide: Rs 15.33 lakh.
Overall the film earned Rs 4.56 crore at the box office and flopped miserably.
- director:
The film was directed by Rajneesh Thakur.
IMDb rating and movie viewing option
- IMDB Rating:
‘Loot’ has received a rating of 3.5/10. - Where to watch:
If you want to watch this film, it can be streamed for free on YouTube.
Main reasons for failure of ‘Loot’
- Weak Script:
There was no innovation in the story and the film failed to engage the audience. - Inconsistent Direction:
Rajneesh Thakur’s direction failed to impress the audience. - Impact of Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Raavan’:
After ‘Raavan’, ‘Loot’ had difficulty in attracting the attention of the audience. - Delayed Release:
A delay of three years cooled the enthusiasm for the film.
