Kiccha Sudeep's hotly anticipated action spectacle Vikrant Rona released in theatres in several local and international languages on Thursday. The film has received a valuable marketing push from icons such as SS Rajamouli and Salman Khan. Directed by Anup Bhandari, the 3D film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Nirup Bhandari.
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Kiccha Sudeep said that the film will cater to different audiences. "If you are looking forward to a mystery thriller, Vikrant Rona is one of a kind. If you are looking for a thriller on a big scale, it’s one of its kind. As a 3D movie, it is one of its kind. More than anything, I loved its content and the presentation. I wouldn’t have agreed to do this film otherwise."
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Twitter user @Rockblastersrc tweeted, "Watched #VikrantRona. What a Fantasy Mysterious, Rollercoaster Ride Movie. @KicchaSudeep The Man With Swag. #VikrantRona A pure visual spectacle. Each frame is rich and visual effects are treat to watch."
Film distributor Venky Reviews wrote on Twitter, "#VikrantRona Overall a Pretty Good Action/Horror Thriller. Interesting story told in an engaging way with great technical work. Sudeep does great. Flipside, some filler scenes could be trimmed to make it more crisp but still one of the better watches in recent times. Rating:3/5"
Twitter user @JunaedMoideen wrote, "No Doubt The world got their new hero Just finished watching in Kerala #VikrantRona Whatta Movie, Mind Blowing Amazing Stuff! Story, Making, 3D effects are just fabulous! @KicchaSudeep sir and @nirupbhandari just nailed it!!"
Twitter user @vamshayyy wrote, "Finally a director from Kannada Industry who f****** understood how to show #KichhaSudeep on screen @anupsbhandari #VikrantRona"
Karnataka Box Office, under the user name @Kannada_BO, wrote on its Twtter account, "It is Rangitaranga with Kiccha Sudeep in a larger scale,the impact is the same,,,,Reach is also wider. #VikrantRona is a successful attempt from #KicchaSudeep to get more closer to the family audience."
In another tweet, it added, "Production values of #vikrantrona will be talked for a very long time."
Kannada actor Dhananjaya called Vikrant Rona, a "visual treat" on Twitter.
A Twitter user @ursTruMahesh_FC wrote, "#VikrantRona one word @KicchaSudeep steal the show ,,,, Nirup excellent,,,, Ravishankar gowda ,, neetha everybody jst wow that it ,,,,, Director is the real hero kudos!!"
A fan namedd @AlluStark wrote on Twitter, "One word - pride of sandalwood. Hollywood range movie. @KicchaSudeep sir, your performance inspired me! Story, visuals, performance everything is perfect! Rating 4.5/5. Again going for evening show. #VikrantRona"
Subhash k Jha shared via Twitter, "#VikrantRona is to Sudeep what Pushpa was to Allu Arjun. @KicchaSudeep’s swag is spectacular. He makes most Bollywood stars look like amateurs. The climactic fight which lasts a good 15 minutes is heartstopping in its velocity."
A fan @suhana_xx01 tweeted, "With Astonishing Script and Story #KichchaSudeep's come with visuals of Hollywood in his Movie #VikrantRona is out now! In short I wanna say the whole movie can stick you on your seats ? #VRin3D #VRonJuly28."
A Twitter user, @nameisjeevii, posted, "Just finished #VikrantRona... what a stunning visuals and making... #kichachasudeep Sir swag and acting ? ..the story is completely unique and surprises a lot ... Pure theater experience Cinema #VikrantRonaReview."
A user @fenil_seta tweeted, "#VikrantRona @KicchaSudeep is in a good form and tries his best to uplift the film through his mass appeal. Jacqueline Fernandez looks sizzling but is hardly there in the film. Also, to see a bar owner doubling up as a bar dancer is difficult to digest."
Dulquer Salmaan took to Twitter to post, "With rave reviews and huge excitement catch #VikrantRona in cinemas near you for the ultimate 3D experience !! #VRonJuly28."
Vikrant Rona star Jacqueline Fernandez tweeted, "#VikrantRona is in cinemas near you!!! Enter a thrilling maze, where escape won't be an option.."
A fan shared a video and we got to see how Kiccha Sudeep fans are celebrating the film's release.
Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta gave the film one and a half stars. In her Vikrant Rona review, she wrote, "Kiccha Sudeep’s pan-India film is low on entertainment, high on confusion. The convoluted plot and stilted dialogues of this Kiccha Sudeep-starrer mar the experience."
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Riteish Deshmukh posted on Twitter, "Blockbuster Alert ud83dudea8!! The experience of #VikrantRona in 3D is beyond spectacular. A bone chilling thriller. Gorgeously shot &directed Kudos to the man who carries the film with unprecedented swag & in deepest of deep baritone. @KicchaSudeep I am so so proud of you my brother !!"
A Twitter user @BheemeshRaju88 posted, "Superb First Half??..Awesome BGM ??? Interwell Twist Super ? Excellent Cinematography ? ? @KicchaSudeep Sir Extraordinary Performance ? Must Watch only 3D? #VikrantRona ???#VikrantRonaReview #KicchaSudeep?."
Actor Karthi tweeted, "Looking forward to watching #VikrantRona after that stunning trailer. Congratulations @KicchaSudeep sir and the amazing team for the grand release today!"
Genelia Deshmukh shared some photos with Kiccha Sudeep and wrote, ' Dearest ? @KicchaSudeep ? We wish you and the entire alll the best for a film that we know you have put every bit of your sweat and love into.. Can’t wait to party soon.. #VikrantRona Go watch ?? @Riteishd.'
Film Trade Analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted earlier, "So happy to see the rise of #Kannada Film industry.. Advance booking suggests - #VikrantRona to take one of the biggest opening for a kannada film in #Karnataka .. @KicchaSudeep @VikrantRona #KicchaSudeep."
There were no midnight shows of the film Vikrant Rona, but the actor's fans gathered to celebrate nonetheless.
Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu tweeted, "Wishing chief @KicchaSudeep and team #VikrantRona a massive blockbuster!! Watch it in 3D in a theatre near u from today!!!"
A fan @KfiTalks shared via Twitter, "Vikrant Rona is a Real Pan Indian Delight with great visuals, superb performance and nail biting climax?? Movie delivers what was expected out of it."
A Twitter user, @HemsworthStarc posted, "#VikrantRona Done!!! Pan India alla Pan World movie idhu ? No body would have imagine that KFI would come this far... Kiccha ? We are proud to have to you sir @anupsbhandari. Visuals are not less than any Hollywood movie. ( 4.95/5 ) don't know why I moved 0.5 ?."
Ace director SS Rajamouli posted on Twitter, "Sudeep is always first in experimenting & taking up challenges. Can’t wait to see what he has done in #VikrantRona. The visuals look grand. My best wishes to @KicchaSudeep and the entire team for their release tomorrow."
On the eve of the film's release, Aftab Shivdasani took to Twitter to post, "My brother @KicchaSudeep, tomorrow the world will see your labour of love and I’m sure they will love it and shower their blessings on it. I know how hard you’ve worked for this and i pray for it’s success. All the besttttt for #VikrantRonaTomorrow ????????."
A teaser for the Hindi version of the "Ra Ra Rakkamma" song, performed by Nakash Aziz and Sunidhi Chauhan, and written by Shabbir Ahmed, was unveiled ahead of the film's release. The music video also features Jacqueline Fernandez.
Salman Khan has come forward to present good friend Kichha Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona in the Hindi belt. He also shared his quick review of Vikrant Rona, calling it ‘child friendly’ and a beautiful film. He said, "Vikrant Rona has an angle with children and will appeal to families. It’s a very nice film. I watched it the day before yesterday. Sudeep showed it to me at home only. I will now watch it again before it releases on the big screen. I have also been watching the rushes throughout the shoot. It’s looking beautiful. Everyone has worked on a different level and the film has come out quite well.”
The makers of Vikrant Rona are confident that they will beat the odds and the gloominess of the box office. The producers hope that the movie’s 3D version will be a big hit with the audience across the country. It is expected that the opening day collection of Vikrant Rona in India alone will be close to Rs 40 crore.