FILM · 2012 · INDIA
Rowdy Rathore
24 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026
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- #001
Akshay Kumar learned a special martial arts karate technique for his character's role in the film.
- #002
Akshay Kumar stated that he accepted the role in Rowdy Rathore because his son enjoys watching him in action roles.
- #003
The film's poster had a fully painted version, a style of poster mostly used in old Indian films.
- #004
Kumar Sanu sang the song Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli, marking his return to mainstream Indian films after many years.
- #005
It was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first action-genre film as an individual producer.
- #006
After protests by local activists and artists, police did not allow Rowdy Rathore to be shot at the World Heritage Site of Hampi. Director Prabhu Deva and the film unit, including actors Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and 50 other dancers, left the area on Tuesday; authorities instructed the team to halt filming immediately after violations of ASI protection rules and in the name of peace. Local residents and artists opposed the shooting of a song sequence featuring Akshay and Sonakshi along with numerous dancers, planned at various heritage sites in Karnataka including the Vijaya Vittala temple, Lotus Mahal, Maha Navami Dibba and other historic locations in the Vijayanagara Empire's early 15th-century capital.
- #007
The film was a remake of the Telugu film Vikramarkudu, but it was quite similar to three other Indian films: Kaalicharan (1976), Humshakal (1992) and Inspector Dhanush (1991).
- #008
Akshay played a dual role after some time, and this was his first success in a film with a dual role.
- #009
It was Sonakshi Sinha's second film.
- #010
South Indian superstar Vijay, also known as Ilayathalapathy, has a special appearance in the song Chinta Chita.
- #011
Kareena Kapoor made a special appearance in the song "Chinta Ta" in this film.
- #012
The film had insurance of 50 Crore.
- #013
Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhu Deva's first collaboration. Afterwards, Sonakshi acted in Prabhu Deva's other directorial ventures and appeared in small roles.
- #014
The film remained Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing film for 5 years, until the record was broken by Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017).
- #015
Rowdy Rathore is Akshay Kumar's biggest solo hit to date, with 2 Cr in viewership. The film had an excellent opening in ticket revenue and was one of the All-Time Highest Grossers in non-holiday releases until it was broken by Ranbir Kapoor starrer Yeh Jawani Hae Deewani (2013). Coincidentally, both films released on the same weekend of late May-early June.
- #016
The film was criticized for resembling a Hindi-dubbed South film and for many over-the-top elements.
- #017
Akshay Kumar wore a mustache after some time.
- #018
Akshay Kumar starred alongside Sonakshi Sinha's famous father Shatrughan in the film Aan: Men At Work, released 8 years before this.
- #019
The film was released in theaters in Surrey, British Columbia.
- #020
Rowdy Rathore marked the first time Akshay Kumar starred opposite Sonakshi Sinha. The two were also set to appear together in the following releases Joker and OMG Oh My God, and in the same year they were to feature together in a song.
- #021
Indian dancer Shakti Mohan appeared in the song "Aa Re Pritam Pyaare" in this film.
- #022
Rowdy Rathore saw Akshay Kumar take on his biggest action role after a long gap.
- #023
Rowdy Rathore was Akshay Kumar's first action film after a long gap.
- #024
Anant Jog has no scene with Sonakshi Sinha.
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