Sooryavanshi (2021)
DirectorRohit Shetty
StarringAkshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Javed Jaffrey, Kumud Mishra
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Fans of Akshay Kumar and Rohit Shetty-style action thrillers who enjoy large-scale stunt sequences.
Where to watch Sooryavanshi online in India
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Sooryavanshi story (no spoilers)
Veer Sooryavanshi is the chief of India's Anti-Terrorism Squad and a Mumbai cop who is fearless and faithful, though a little forgetful. When he uncovers a major conspiracy to attack his city, he pulls out all the stops and stunts to stop it. The film is an action-packed crime thriller that follows his mission to thwart the plot, with the tagline 'Police is coming.' The tone is tense and stunt-heavy, with Sooryavanshi racing against time to protect Mumbai.
Should you watch Sooryavanshi?
Watch it for
- Akshay Kumar plays Veer Sooryavanshi, the forgetful but fearless ATS chief, in a role built around action and stunts.
- Director Rohit Shetty brings his signature over-the-top action style to this 145-minute crime thriller.
- The cast includes Katrina Kaif as Ria Sooryavanshi, Jaaved Jaaferi as Kabir Shroff, and Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham.
- The film is a UA-certified action thriller with a plot centered on stopping a terrorist attack on Mumbai.
Skip it if
- You prefer grounded, realistic police procedurals over stunt-heavy action.
- You want a shorter movie; this one runs 145 minutes.
- You are not a fan of the action-crime-thriller genre blend.
Sooryavanshi cast
Akshay Kumaras Veer Sooryavanshi
Katrina Kaifas Ria Sooryavanshi
Javed Jaffreyas Kabir Shroff
Kumud Mishraas Bilal Ahmed
Abhimanyu Singhas Riyaz Hafeez
Nikitin Dheeras Mukhtar Ansari
Jackie Shroffas Omar Hafeez
Ajay Devgnas Bajirao Singham
Ranveer Singhas Sangram 'Simmba' Bhalerao
Gulshan Groveras Qadar Usmani
Vivan Bhatenaas Vivaan
Sikandar Kheras John MascarenhasSooryavanshi movie details
| Director | Rohit Shetty |
|---|---|
| Writer | Yunus Sajawal, Farhad Samji |
| Music | JAM8, Pav Dharia, Ayush Prajapati, Tanishk Bagchi, S. Thaman, Harris Jayaraj, DJ Chetas |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Producer | Hiroo Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar |
| Release date | 5 November 2021 |
| Runtime | 2h 25m (145 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | सूर्यवंशी |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
| Budget | $13.0 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $35.0 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Sooryavanshi family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and action-thriller genre; parental discretion is advised. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Sooryavanshi official trailer
Our verdict
Sooryavanshi delivers exactly what its tagline promises: a police-centric action thriller with Akshay Kumar at the center. The 145-minute runtime is packed with stunts and a conspiracy plot, though the forgetful-cop angle adds some lightness. It's a straightforward genre exercise that fans of Rohit Shetty's style will appreciate.
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Where can I watch Sooryavanshi online in India?
Sooryavanshi is available for subscription streaming on Netflix in India.
When was Sooryavanshi released in India?
Sooryavanshi was released theatrically in India on 2021-11-05.
Who is in the cast of Sooryavanshi?
The cast includes Akshay Kumar as Veer Sooryavanshi, Katrina Kaif as Ria Sooryavanshi, Jaaved Jaaferi as Kabir Shroff, Kumud Mishra as Bilal Ahmed, Abhimanyu Singh as Riyaz Hafeez, Nikitin Dheer as Mukhtar Ansari, Jackie Shroff as Omar Hafeez, and Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham.
Who directed Sooryavanshi?
Sooryavanshi was directed by Rohit Shetty.
What is the runtime of Sooryavanshi?
Sooryavanshi has a runtime of 145 minutes.
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