Salman Khan
Sikander "Sikku" Singh
Race 3
“You Don'T Need Enemies When You Have A Family”
2018
2h 40m
12A · HindiDirector: Remo D'Souza
Overview
The Singh family comprises of Shamsher his step-son Sikandar, twins Suraj and Sanjana. They run a business of illegal arms and trade with the help of their friend Yash. Things get dramatic when Jessica meets Sikandar and the family ties are strained under each character’s ulterior motives.
Cast
12 people
Reviews
5 min readThe Heist That Never Was
I’ve sat through my share of bad movies, but Race 3 is the kind of bad that doesn’t even feel like a movie anymore. It’s more like a fever dream had by someone who’s only ever heard of cinema secondhand—a sprawling, nonsensical mess that mistakes noise for drama and confusion for complexity. And yet, for all its flaws, it’s impossible to look away.
Not because it’s good, but because it’s so bafflingly, aggressively there, like a car crash you can’t stop rubbernecking at. The film opens with a promise: a criminal family, a high-stakes heist, betrayals lurking around every corner. On paper, it sounds like the kind of pulpy thriller Bollywood does well—think Dhoom or the original Race, where style and swagger paper over plot holes.
But Race 3 doesn’t just have plot holes; it has entire canyons. His stepfather, Shamsher (Anil Kapoor), is the patriarch, a man whose smile is as sharp as his knife. Around them swirl a cast of relatives and hangers-on—twins with secrets, a love interest who may or may not be a spy, and a villain whose motives are as murky as his backstory.
The problem isn’t that the twists are predictable; it’s that they don’t make sense even when they’re happening. Characters flip allegiances mid-scene, motivations shift without warning, and the film’s internal logic collapses under the weight of its own contrivances.
What’s most frustrating is that Race 3 doesn’t lack ambition—it lacks coherence. Director Remo D’Souza, best known for his work as a choreographer (ABCD, Street Dancer 3D), seems to have approached this film like a dance number: flashy, fast, and utterly indifferent to whether the steps make sense. The action sequences are serviceable, but they’re staged with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer.
A chase scene through a mall, for instance, devolves into a blur of shaky cam and CGI that feels less like a set piece and more like a screensaver. The film’s visual language is all surface, no depth—bright colors, rapid cuts, and a score that blares over every moment like it’s afraid the audience might notice the silence. And then there’s the dialogue.
Audience Opinions
Audience 4.5/10
"A flashy, deeply flawed action thriller that relies on Salman Khan's star power to mask a weak plot and over-the-top execution."
High-energy action and Salman Khan's charisma keep it entertaining. The convoluted, illogical plot, exaggerated performances, and shallow storytelling disappoint many; some call it a missed opportunity for a franchise known for slick thrillers.
What viewers praise
- Salman Khan’s star power Khan's charisma keeps it engaging when the plot falters.
- High-octane action Impressive action with the expected adrenaline.
- Entertaining masala elements Over-the-top moments offer unintentional fun.
Common complaints
- Weak and convoluted plot Illogical and predictable, without the earlier *Race* films' tight scripting.
- Over-the-top performances Exaggerated, unnatural performances.
- Poor character development Shallow characters with forced motivations.
- Unrealistic twists Far-fetched, poorly executed twists.
- Disjointed pacing Some scenes drag, others rush key points.
Recommended for
Salman Khan fans Action thriller enthusiasts Fans of masala cinema Those seeking mindless entertainment Viewers who enjoy over-the-top drama
Full Plot (Spoilers)
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Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsThe Tumultuous Behind-the-Scenes Drama of Race 3
Race 3 (2018), the high-octane Bollywood action thriller directed by Remo D’Souza, was meant to be a blockbuster. Starring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film promised spectacle, intrigue, and the kind of star power that usually guarantees box office success. But behind the glitz, the production was marred by tension, blame games, latestnetflix.com maintains, and a fallout that left lasting scars on its key players.
A Director’s Regret and Salman Khan’s Warning
Remo D’Souza, known for his work as a choreographer and director of dance-centric films like ABCD 2, took a bold leap into the action genre with Race 3. However, the experience appears to have left him with regrets. In one interview, D’Souza reportedly expressed remorse over the film’s reception, hinting at creative constraints imposed by the star-studded cast. The director’s discomfort wasn’t just about the final product—it began during filming itself.
A viral video claimed to capture a moment where Salman Khan issued a "shocking warning" to D’Souza on set, though the specifics of the altercation remain unclear. While neither party has confirmed the exact nature of the confrontation, the incident fueled speculation about power dynamics on set, particularly given Khan’s towering influence in Bollywood.
The Blame Game After Box Office Disappointment
Race 3 underperformed commercially, and the finger-pointing began almost immediately. D’Souza publicly blamed Salman Khan for the film’s failure, suggesting that the star’s creative interference had compromised the project. In one interview, D’Souza reportedly stated that Khan’s input had led to a weaker script, though he later walked back some of his comments, insisting that the two were not on bad terms.
Khan, however, appeared to distance himself from D’Souza post-release. Reports emerged that the superstar had rejected D’Souza’s next film pitch, a move that many interpreted as a direct consequence of the Race 3 fallout. The tension between the two was palpable enough to spark industry chatter about whether their professional relationship was irreparably damaged.
A Film Overshadowed by Off-Screen Chaos
Despite its star-studded cast—including Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Jacqueline Fernandez—Race 3 struggled to escape the shadow of its behind-the-scenes drama. The film’s 155-minute runtime and its mixed-to-negative reception on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes only added to the narrative of a project that had lost its way.
D’Souza’s career didn’t suffer long-term damage—he later found success with Street Dancer 3D (2020)—but Race 3 remains a cautionary tale about the pressures of big-budget Bollywood filmmaking. For Salman Khan, the film was just another entry in a long filmography, but for D’Souza, it was a lesson in the perils of balancing creative vision with star power.
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