''Badass Ravi Kumar'' is a 2025 Indian

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directed by Keith Gomes in his feature film directorial debut and produced by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies. It is a spin off film of the 2014 film ''

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'' and the second installment in The Xposé Universe, with

Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya (born 23 July 1973) is an Indian playback singer, music director, songwriter, film and music producer, and actor in Hindi cinema, with over 1,300 songs to his credit as a music director. He started his career as a music direct ...

reprising his role as Ravi Kumar, while

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, Simona J, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and

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appear in supporting roles. The film was announced in November 2022 and went on production started in September 2023 and wrapped up in April 2024, with filming held in India,

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and the

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. The music is by Reshammiya, with cinematography by Manoj Soni, choreography by

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, and editing by Rameshwar S. Bhagat. ''Badass Ravi Kumar'' released on 7 February 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

Syed Bashir, a redheaded Pakistani, meets Carlos Pedro Panther, a dance-loving don, in Muscat to retrieve a reel containing secret information about Indian officials. The reel has been circulating globally. Carlos's associate, Jagawar, encounters Laila in India, who has the reel after killing her husband. Laila negotiates with Carlos for the reel in exchange for an undisclosed item. Interpol officer Mahavir Ahuja informs the Delhi police about Jagawar's plot against India with foreign influence and suggests they need a skilled cop—Ravi Kumar. Ravi Kumar, known for his unorthodox methods and defiance of orders, was suspended twice due to insubordination. He is the nephew of Jagawar and had killed his son, Sooraj, who raped and murdered a woman. Suspicion fell on Ravi for Sooraj's death, leading to his suspension. Ravi's father died by suicide, and his brother, now appearing in Ravi's dreams, made him promise to care for their family. Ravi's first love, Madhubala, is Laila's sister. In Muscat, Ravi, along with agents Nisha, Rana, and Raja, encounters various enemies, including Raftaar Khan and Carlos. Ravi survives a shootout, steals a valuable necklace, and rekindles his romance with Madhubala. Carlos kidnaps her, leading Ravi to Carlos's den. Ravi kills Carlos after learning he was behind his family's tragedies. In the post-credits scene, Carlos's brother, Carlis Pedro Panter vows revenge, but Ravi remains confident.

Cast

Production

The film was announced in November 2022 and went on production started in September 2023 and wrapped up in April 2024, with filming held in India,

and the

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served as the

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for the film.

Soundtrack

Himesh Reshammiya composed the music and background score for the film with one song "Barsaat" composed by Sanjeev Darshan. The soundtrack was composed by Reshammiya, with lyrics written by

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, Reshammiya, Shabbir Ahmed,

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and

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Awards

Release

Theatrical

''Badass Ravi Kumar'' was theatrically released on 7 February 2025. It was initially planned to release on 11 October 2024, coinciding with

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, but was postponed to 7 February 2025.

Pre-release business

The film has already recovered its production costs (20

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) through music rights (₹16 crore) and subsidies (₹4 crore). Reshammiya waived his fee for a profit-sharing deal.

Home media

Reception

Critical response

The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.

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rated it 3/5 stars and describe it as "thoroughly entertaining" and emphasise the madness and 80s-style narrative. Amit Bhatia of

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rated this fim 1/5 stars and wrote, "

Starrer Proves Some Films Shouldn’t Exist". Titas Chowdhury from

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gave 4/5 stars to this movie and wrote, "A Mad Joyride That Marks

's Transition To Lord Himesh".

Box office

The film collected 3.52 crore on its opening day and earned 7.77 crore on its first weekend. After its first week, the film collected 9.32 crore.

References

External links

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