Wanted (2009 film)

Wanted
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPrabhu Deva
Written byShiraz Ahmed
Story byPuri Jagannadh
Based onPokiri (Telugu)
Produced byBoney Kapoor
StarringSalman Khan
Ayesha Takia
Prakash Raj
CinematographyNirav Shah
Sethu Sriram
Edited byDilip Deo
Music bySongs:
Sajid–Wajid
Score:
Salim–Sulaiman
Production
companies
Eros International
BSK Network & Entertainment
Distributed bySahara One Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 18 September 2009 (2009-09-18)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget35 crore[1]
Box office 90.21 crore[1]

Wanted is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film, a remake of Telugu film Pokiri, stars Salman Khan, alongside Prakash Raj, Ayesha Takia, Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar with Prabhu Deva, Govinda and Anil Kapoor make special appearances. The soundtrack was composed by Sajid–Wajid, while the musical score was handled by Salim–Sulaiman. The cinematography and editing were handled by Nirav Shah & Sethu Sriram and Dilip Deo.

The film was shot primarily in Mumbai, with songs filmed in Australia and other foreign countries.

Wanted was released on 18 September 2009 to positive reviews from critics with praise for its cast performances, music and action sequences. The film grossed around 93 crore (US$11 million) and it was a 'Hit'

  1. ^ a b "Wanted – Movie". Box Office India.