Don 2 (2011)

An international gangster turns himself in, then dramatically escapes - only to face treachery and betrayal.

Director:

Farhan Akhtar

Writers:

Farhan Akhtar (dialogue), Farhan Akhtar (story)

Stars:

Shah Rukh Khan, Florian Lukas, Om Puri

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shah Rukh Khan	...	Don
Priyanka Chopra	...	Roma
Boman Irani	...	Vardhaan
Lara Dutta	...	Ayesha
Kunal Kapoor	...	Sameer Ali
Om Puri	...	CBI Officer Vishal Malik
Nawab Shah	...	Jabar (as Nawwab Shah)
Alyy Khan	...	J.K. Diwan
Sahil Shroff	...	Arjun
Florian Lukas	...	Det. Jens Berkel
Leonard Benhaus	...	Junior Agent
Hrithik Roshan	...	Don - Special Appearance
Andreas Adam	...	SEK Officer
Marco Ammer	...	Hostage
Günter Barton	...	James Werden (as Gunter Barton)

Storyline

Having conquered the Asian underworld, Don (Shah Rukh Khan) now has his sights set on European domination. In his way are the bosses of the existing European underworld and all law enforcement agencies. The action shifts from Kuala Lumpur to Berlin as Don must avoid assassination or arrest, whichever comes first, in order for his plan to succeed.

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Plot Keywords:

surrender | bank | deception | scheme | shootout | 

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Taglines:

The King is Back

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

India Germany

Language:

Hindi English German

Release Date:

23 December 2011 (India)

Also Known As:

Don - The King is back

Filming Locations:

Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Box Office

Budget:

$16,700,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,600,000, 30 December 2011

Gross USA:

$3,680,306, 2 February 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

Excel Entertainment,Film Base Berlin,Film Base Berlin

Technical Specs

Runtime:

148 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (Dolby Surround 7.1) DTS Dolby Digital EX SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Don 2 was critisized because of its music and pace but Shah Rukh Khan perfomance and action was much appreciated.

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Goofs

When Roma and the other Interpol officers enter DCB, Sameer informs Vardhaan about it. But, he doesn't inform Don about it. After some time, it is shown that Don already knew about it and calls Vishal Malik (Om Puri).

Just because we do not see it, that doesn't mean it didn't happen. It would have been redundant to do a scene with Sameer telling Don.

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Quotes

Don: Kisne kaha ke chamatkar nahi hote, zaara mujhe kareeb se dekho.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits, only the titular character is introduced with written, SHAHRUKH KHAN IN AND AS "DON - THE KING IS BACK". However the title does not contain "2".

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Connections

Follows Don (2006)

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Soundtracks

Hain Ye Maya
Performed by Usha Uthup

User Reviews

One of the Best of 2011. "Don Ko Pakadna Mushkil Nahin, Namumkin Hai"

Having heard a lot about this sequel to "DON" 2006, before the movie was released and indeed long time before, that "it was on" and then "it was off," I was looking forward to this one.

It has been five years since Don made his escape and is now out to conquer the Western World. Only he has to ensure that his enemies don't get (kill) him.

Starring Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, Om Puri, Kunal Kapoor, Florian Lukas and Sahil Shroff. Music is by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Lyrics By Javed Akhtar. Directed By Farhan Akhtar. The movie is Produced By Farhan Akhtar, Shahrukh Khan and Ritesh Sidhwani.

Shahrukh Khan's previous release, "RA ONE," may not have done well as expected but this has. Shahrukh Khan has proved, once again, that he is able to do such action roles. He is convincing as the "DON" and this role has suited. His expressions and the way he delivers his dialogues, make one feel convinced. However, his hairstyle is to be watched out for.

Priyanka Chopra makes a return as "Roma." Only this time she has a more meatier part then she did in 2006 and this suits her more now then it did five years back. Here, her character, "Roma" has joined the Interpol and she is determined to catch Don.

Lara Dutta has replaced Isha Koppikar and plays the character, "Ayesha," who is all the time with the Don. Boman Irani returns as "Vaardhan," who was caught by the Police five years back and Om Puri, also returns as CBI Officer Vishal Malik.But one actor, who did a good job of his role, is Kunal Kapoor as a man who helps DON.

Farhan Akhtar has returned to be behind the cameras and not in front of them. While, his father, Javed Akhtar, has written good lyrics for the music directors Shankar Ehsaan Loy to compose.

The action sequences, especially in 3D, are worth watching out.

If you like to watch action movies, then this is not to be missed.