Planning to watch 'Zero'? First read what movie-goers said
What's the story
He came, he ruled the silver screen and he has won our hearts all over again- That's what every Shah Rukh Khan fan is echoing today as the superstar is here with his new release Zero. Also starring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, Zero is all about ambitions and an unconventional love story. As Zero hits theatres, here's what the critics have to say.
'Zero' cast
SRK-Anushka-Katrina recreate 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' magic on screen
Zero brings back the magical cast of Jab Tak Hai Jaan with SRK as a confident dwarf, Katrina as a troubled superstar and Anushka as a NASA scientist, suffering from cerebral palsy. Helmed by Aanand L. Rai, Zero revolves around the 'preconceived notions'. As every character unfolds in the movie, it is set to take you on a different emotional journey.
Aanand on 'Zero'
Life is meant to be celebrated, says Aanand
Director Aanand L. Rai, who is known for making movies like Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu series, traveled a new path with Zero. Talking about his idea of making Zero, he said, "It is about how the incompleteness of any form has nothing to do with happiness. Zero is about 'let's celebrate life in any form'. It makes me feel very dreamy".
Reactions
Bollywood gives a warm welcome to Bauaa Singh
Although the final verdict is yet to be out, Bollywood celebrities have given a thumbs up to SRK's Zero. From Amitabh Bachchan to Ayushmann Khurrana, several celebrities have lauded King Khan and Aanand L. Rai for their courage to make a movie like Zero. "There is COURAGE written all over the film. Quirky, Witty, Funny, Heartening & out of the Box," Nikhil Dwivedi wrote.
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Emraan Hashmi declares 'Zero' a winner
Hearing fab stuff about #zero . Preview show reactions and critics alike ! All the best @iamsrk and team!! This ones a winner 🥂
— emraan hashmi (@emraanhashmi) December 21, 2018
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Kubra Sait is all praises for 'Zero' team
I’ll go on a limb and say this...#Zero will be a head turner, time stopper, heart breaker and the rescuer of love.
— Kubbra Sait (@KubbraSait) December 20, 2018
Grandest luck to @iamsrk @AnushkaSharma #KatrinaKaif
Critics disappointed
But 'Zero' disappoints Bollywood critics, gets negative reviews
Meanwhile, the critics are highly disappointed with Zero and have called it a disaster. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, this SRK-starrer is an epic disappointment. He said, "Expected so much from this collaboration. Sadly, the flawed writing - especially second hour - takes the film downhill". Given the negative reviews, we wonder if Zero would bring good news for its makers.
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Taran Adarsh calls 'Zero' a fiasco
#OneWordReview…#Zero: FIASCO
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 21, 2018
Rating: ⭐️ ½
Expected so much from this collaboration [SRK and director Aanand L Rai]… Sadly, the flawed writing - especially the second hour - takes the film downhill... EPIC DISAPPOINTMENT... #ZeroReview pic.twitter.com/Hzo1oepata
Number game
'Zero' to get a healthy start at box office
Interestingly, Zero has managed to create a decent buzz among the cine-goers. Be it for SRK-Anand's collaboration or the splendid cast, the movie was awaited by all. Given the curiosity, it expected that Zero will witness a healthy start at the box office. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, it will make a collection of around Rs. 30 crore on its first day.
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Fans call 'Zero' SRK's worst movie
#ZeroDay #ZeroReview #zero has Disaster written all over it . Worst movie of the decade . Biggest disappointment.
— Arjun (@Arjuncapone) December 21, 2018
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Fans are upset after watching 'Zero'
I am a freaking huge srk fans right from 2005. I’ve loved many movies of his. But I’ll be honest #Zero was not a good film, we need to accept the truth. I really don’t understand that what is happening to srk. Really broken down 💔 #ZeroReview #ZeroDay #Zero21Dec
— Siddhant Dube (@iamsidd22) December 21, 2018