Movie review: Raees a candyfloss crime movie desperately in need of depth

Raees will no doubt be among big earners in Bollywood this year but it could have aspired to do more

Raees is the type of film where the protagonist emerges from behind clouds of dust, does back flips on top of a moving truck, and turns everyday objects such as hairgrips and geometric compasses into nifty weapons. 

The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer pauses strategically for cheers from the audience, an audience that is willing to line up in cinemas at 8.20 am on the day of release. With such commercial intentions affixed proudly on the sleeve, any chance of being a meaningful addition to the roster of gangster dramas is lost. What remains is a candyfloss crime picture.

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