WANTED 2009 MOVIE
The film was released theatrically on 18 September 2009 to generally mixed-to-positive reviews with critics and audience praising the performances (particularly Khan, Raj and Manjrekar), music, humour and mass moments but criticising the direction and use of cliches. The movie became a commercial success, grossing around ₹118 crore (US$15 million) and thus, it emerged as one of the biggest successful films of 2009. The film received 3 IIFA nominations and 1 Filmfare Award.
Directed by
Prabhu Deva
Written by
Shiraz Ahmed
Story by
Puri Jagannadh
Based on
Pokiri (2006)
by Puri Jagannadh
Produced by
Boney Kapoor
Starring
Salman Khan
Prakash Raj
Ayesha Takia
Mahesh Manjrekar
Vinod Khanna
Cinematography
Nirav Shah
Sethu Sriram
Edited by
Dilip Deo
Music by
Songs:
Sajid–Wajid
Background Score:
Salim–Sulaiman
Production
company
BSK Entertainment
Distributed by
Sahara One Motion Pictures
Release date
18 September 2009
Running time
147 minutes
Country
India
Language
Hindi
Budget
₹52 crore[1]
Box office
₹93.23 crore[1]