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Introduction 

The 2012 action spy movie Agent Vinod, which stars Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan, was written and directed by Sriram Raghavan. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor play the key parts in the movie, which takes its name from the 1977 movie of the same name. Ram Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Shahbaz Khan, and Adil Hussain also play significant roles. In the movie, Ravi Kishan had a special appearance. 

The movie garnered mixed reviews from critics, who appreciated the production qualities, cinematography, acting performances, songs, action sequences, visual effects, and acting, but faulted the narrative and storyline.

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Details

Movie name

Agent Vinod

Directed by

Sriram Raghavan

Written by

Sriram Raghavan

Arijit Biswas

Cinematography by

C. K. Muraleedharan

Edited by

Pooja Ladha Surti

Produced by

Saif Ali Khan

Dinesh Vijan

Starring

Saif Ali Khan

Kareena Kapoor

Music by

Pritam

Production company

N/A

Distributed by

Illuminati Films

Eros Entertainment

Release date

23 March 2012

Country

India

Language

Hindi

Budget

₹600 Million

Plot 

agent-vinod-story3-tringThe action spy thriller ‘Agent Vinod’ depicts the exploits of Vinod, the title character, a spy for India's intelligence service. As Vinod deciphers a complicated scheme that imperils national security, the drama transports the audience to exciting new locations.

The movie opens with a series of incidents that make Vinod believe there is a link between a Russian underworld gang and a terrorist organisation. He runs into hazardous opponents, unearths buried information, and experiences countless potentially fatal circumstances as he digs deeper into the investigation.

In a race against time, Vinod's quest leads him from India to Russia, Morocco, and even Pakistan as he attempts to avert a catastrophe that could have serious effects on the entire world. He meets a strange woman named Dr. Ruby along the road, and the two of them end up falling in love. This introduces a fascinating romantic subtext to the story.

As the story progresses, Vinod must manoeuvre through a labyrinth of treachery, betrayal, and political intrigue while demonstrating his extraordinary intelligence, spy abilities, and fighting prowess. Intense action scenes, risky espionage, and a compelling story combine to keep viewers on the edge of their seats in this movie.

 The plot of ‘Agent Vinod’ is full of surprising allies, fascinating turns, and a tense showdown that will put Vinod's resolve to the test as he learns the truth about the conspiracy. The movie is an intriguing and enjoyable spy thriller for aficionados of the genre since it features a distinctive blend of action, tension, and intrigue.

Release

The movie premiered on March 23, 2012. The film was prohibited by Pakistan's Central Board of Film Censors a few days before it was set to be released because it contained several contentious references to the country's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Because of the film's genre and the star power of Saif Ali Khan, who portrayed the title role, there was a lot of hype and anticipation before 'Agent Vinod' even came out. The movie had a high production value and was shot extensively abroad in countries like Russia, Morocco, and Latvia, increasing its global appeal.

After its debut, 'Agent Vinod' garnered poor reviews from reviewers and viewers. While many people appreciated the movie for its chic action scenes, exotic settings, and Saif Ali Khan's portrayal of the slick spy, others criticised its complicated plot and slow pacing. However, it attracted notice for its attempt to introduce a polished and modern spy thriller to Indian film.

Reviews

According to Kaveree Bamzai of India Today, who gave the movie a mixed review, 'If only Sriram Raghavan had not gone weak on his knees at the thought of love, Agent Vinod would have been a smarter, sharper, cooler film.' The Times of India's Gaurav Malani rated the movie as 'above average' and stated, 'The film is enjoyable, but not entirely. Agent Vinod receives approval, but only with reservations. The movie received a 3 out of 5 star rating from Blassey Chettiar of Daily News and Analysis, who said, 'Director Sriram Raghavan delivers a neat package, a suave lead hero slogging it out in picture-perfect locations, packing punches here and there, zooming off on sexy bikes, sexier cars, and finally a copter, all in a day's work.'

Casting 

Crew

Songs

No.

Title of the songs

Artist(s)

1

I'll Do The Talking Tonight

Neeraj Shridhar, Shefali Alvares, Aditi Singh Sharma & Barbie Amod

2

Dil Mera Muft Ka

Nandini Srikar, Malini Awasthi, Muazzam, Rizwan, Shadaab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, Shabab Sabri

3

Raabta (Siyaah Raatein)

Hamsika Iyer, Arijit Singh & Joi Barua

4

Pyaar ki Pungi

Mika Singh, Nakash Aziz, Amitabh Bhattacharya Pritam Chakraborty & Javed Jaffrey

5

Agent Vinod (Theme)

Instrumental

6

I'll Do The Talking Tonight (Remix)

Neeraj Shridhar, Aditi Singh Sharma & Barbie Amod

7

Raabta (Night in a Motel)

Aditi Singh Sharma & Arijit Singh

8

Pungi (Remix)

Mika Singh, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Nakash Aziz, Pritam Chakraborty & Javed Jaffrey

9

Raabta

Arijit Singh

10

Dil Mera Muft Ka (Remix)

Malini Awasthi

11

Raabta (Kehte Hain Khuda Ne)

Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh & Joi Barua

12

Habibi Ya Nour El Ain

Alabina, Ishtar

Box Office Collection

It was estimated that 'Agent Vinod' made about 63.62 crore at the domestic box office. The movie also made a decent amount of money when it was released in foreign countries. It was projected that 'Agent Vinod' made over 75.62 crore at the box office worldwide.

Although the film did not become a box office sensation, its box office results showed a respectable level of commercial success. The movie's initial box office success was attributed to its star, Saif Ali Khan, as well as the excitement around the genre.

Awards

Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
5th Mirchi Music Awards
Programmer & Arranger of the Year DJ Phukan & Hyacinth Dsouza – Dil Mera Muft Ka Won
Song representing Sufi tradition Raabta Nominated
14th IIFA Awards IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer Mika Singh for Pyaar ki Pungi Nominated
2013 Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year Pyaar ki Pungi Nominated

Interesting Facts

Agent Vinod provided viewers with an exciting and action-packed journey into the world of espionage. The movie, which starred Saif Ali Khan in the lead role, took a sleek and contemporary approach to the spy thriller subgenre in Bollywood. The film had a distinctive balance of suspense and comedy, high-octane action sequences, and great production value despite receiving mixed reviews and various controversies.
As a notable contribution to the Bollywood spy thriller genre, "Agent Vinod" made its mark. Fans of the genre enjoyed it thanks to its captivating story, exhilarating action, and catchy music. While opinions on the movie may differ, there is no denying that it injected a dash of mystery, excitement, and glamour to the Indian film industry.

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