Luv Ka The End
| Luv Ka The End | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bumpy |
| Screenplay by | Shenaz Treasurywala Roye Seagal |
| Story by | Ashish Patil |
| Produced by | Ashish Patil |
| Starring | Shraddha Kapoor Taaha Shah |
| Cinematography | Adil Afsar |
| Edited by | Saurabh Kulkarni |
| Music by | Ram Sampath |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Luv Ka The End (transl. The end of Luv) is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Bumpy in his feature directorial debut. Produced by Ashish Patil under Y-Films, a subsidiary of Yash Raj Films, the film stars Shraddha Kapoor and Taha Shah Badussha in lead roles. It follows a teenage girl who, after discovering her boyfriend's true intentions, devises an elaborate plan with her friends to get revenge on him before their graduation.
The film was released on 6 May 2011 and marked the first production of the Y-Films banner. It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised Kapoor’s performance and the film’s youthful tone, though some noted its similarity to Western teen revenge comedies. Luv Ka The End was loosely inspired by elements from the American films Wild Cherry (2009), John Tucker Must Die (2006), and John Green’s novel Paper Towns.
Kapoor's performance in the film earned her the Stardust Searchlight Award for Best Actress.
Plot
[edit]Rhea Dialdas, a confident and optimistic teenager, has just graduated from junior college and is in a relationship with Luv Nanda, a charming and affluent boy. She dreams of a future with him, unaware of his ulterior motives. Luv is secretly participating in the "Billionaire Boys Club" (BBC), an online competition among privileged young men who earn points by recording and uploading intimate encounters with women. Luv is on the verge of winning the year's title, needing only one final video—of himself sleeping with Rhea on her 18th birthday—to secure the top spot.
Rhea initially plans a special evening for her birthday, but before it begins, she learns the truth about Luv’s intentions through a friend’s older brother. Heartbroken and enraged, she decides to take revenge with the help of her younger sister, Minty, and her close friends. Together, they plan to systematically dismantle Luv's image, ego, and status.
The group sabotages Luv’s prized possessions and public image. Rhea ruins his luxury car, interrupts his date with a rival girl, Natasha, by tricking her into eating laxative-laced cupcakes, and spikes Luv’s drink, leading him to publicly perform an embarrassing dance routine at a bar while dressed in drag. The girls record the incident and circulate it, leading Luv’s friends to believe he is gay. They also use his stolen credit cards to buy provocative merchandise, planting it in his room to further damage his reputation.
At a party hosted by Golu, where pop star Freddie Kapoor is performing, Rhea lures Luv into a room outfitted with hidden cameras, intending to expose him. However, Luv discovers her plan and attempts to restrain her. Rhea escapes, disables him with pepper spray, and publicly denounces the BBC, declaring it officially shut down. She delivers a pointed message about empowerment and retribution, earning cheers from the crowd.
Following the events, Natasha forgives Rhea for earlier actions, and the friends attend Freddie Kapoor’s concert. Afterwards, Freddie offers them a ride home, expressing interest in Rhea. She smiles and tells him to call her. In a mid-credits scene, Luv is confronted by his friend Timmy, who jokingly claims to be gay and jumps on him—part of the girls’ extended plan to humiliate Luv further.
Cast
[edit]- Shraddha Kapoor as Rhea Dialdas
- Taaha Shah as Luv Nanda
- Pushtiie Shakti as Jugs
- Sreejita De as Sonia Lovani
- Errol Marks as Gollu
- Meherzan Mazda as Timmy
- Riya Bamniyal as Natasha Oberoi
- Rahul Pardasany as Karthikeyan Ramachandran
- Shenaz Treasurywala as Ms.Naaz
- Archana Puran Singh as Lux Lovani (Sonia's Mother)
- Jannat Zubair Rahmani as Minty Dialdas (Rhea's Sister)
- Ali Zafar as Freddie Kapoor (Special Appearance)
- Bumpy as Daman Ramachandran (Kartikeyan Brother)
- Natasha Sharma as BBC Website
Production
[edit]On 1 April 2011, the film was publicly unveiled as the first production by Y-Films. The cast attended a press event alongside the actors from the banner’s other upcoming projects, Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and Virus Diwan.[1]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Luv Ka The End | ||||
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| Released | 4 March 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:20 | |||
| Label | YRF Music | |||
| Producer | Ram Sampath | |||
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The soundtrack for Luv Ka The End was composed by Ram Sampath, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "F.U.N. Fun Fanaa" | Ali Zafar | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Freak Out" | Joi Barua, Aditi Singh Sharma | 3:08 |
| 3. | "Heppy Budday Beybee" | Jimmy Moses | 0:42 |
| 4. | "Luv Ka The End" | Aditi Singh Sharma | 3:45 |
| 5. | "The Mutton Song" | Krishna | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Tonight" | Suman Sridhar | 3:00 |
| Total length: | 19:20 | ||
Reception
[edit]The soundtrack received mixed reviews from critics. Bollywood Hungama rated the album 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that it would appeal to listeners seeking a departure from the conventional Bollywood sound.[3]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]Luv Ka The End was released theatrically on 6 May 2011 across approximately 450 screens in India. The film opened with a first-day collection of ₹0.60 crore and garnered ₹2.45 crore over its opening weekend. By the end of its first week, it had accumulated ₹4.28 crore. The film's total domestic net collection stood at ₹5.88 crore, with a gross of ₹7.92 crore. Due to its modest performance, it was declared a "flop" at the box office.[4][5]
Critical reception
[edit]Luv Ka The End received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics in India. Performances by the lead actors, particularly Shraddha Kapoor and Taha Shah Badussha, were generally praised for their confidence and screen presence. Pushtiie Shakti’s portrayal of Jugs and Errol Peter Marks’ performance as Golu were also noted favorably by some reviewers. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, commending its youthful energy and character performances.[6] Yahoo Movies awarded it 3 out of 5 stars, while VJ Archana rated it 4 out of 5, describing the film as "a crazy fun ride." RJ Jeeturaj appreciated its freshness and execution.
In contrast, other critics were more reserved. Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, writing that it "scores only in some of its performances (Kapoor’s gang) and might appeal to young collegiates who want to miss a few boring tutorials."[7] FilmiTadka rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing its lack of a strong script and calling the song “Mutton” vulgar. Anupama Chopra of NDTV also awarded it 1.5 out of 5 stars, calling the film’s sensibility “juvenile” and expressing confusion over the film’s intended demographic.[8]
Accolades
[edit]At the 2012 Stardust Awards, Shraddha Kapoor received the Searchlight Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "YRF to launch 7 new faces". The Times of India. 1 April 2011. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- ^ "Luv Ka The End – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – Saavn". 3 April 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Luv Ka The End Music Review – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (6 May 2011). "Luv Ka The End Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (27 May 2025). "Shraddha Kapoor Hit Movies List | Shraddha Kapoor Box Office Collection - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (6 May 2011). "Luv Ka The End Review 3.5/5 | Luv Ka The End Movie Review | Luv Ka The End 2011 Public Review | Film Review". Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Luv Ka The End Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Chopra, Anupama. "Review: Luv Ka The End". NDTV. Archived from the original on 9 May 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "Stardust Awards, India (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
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