Ready (Hindi: रेडी) is an upcoming Indian comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee, starring Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles. It also features Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles, while Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Kangana Ranaut, Zarine Khan and Arbaaz Khan will make cameo appearances. The film is a remake of the 2008 Telugu film Ready directed by Sreenu Vaitla starring Ram and Genelia.The music is given by Pritam while the cinematography is handled by P. C. Sriram. The first look of the film was unveiled on 5 April 2011, while the first promo is expected to be released on 15 April 2011.The film is scheduled for release on 3 June 2011.
Cast
- Salman Khan as Prem
- Asin as Sanjanna
- Arya Babbar
- Paresh Rawal
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Akhilendra Mishra
- Manoj Joshi
- Sudesh Lahiri
- Arbaaz Khan in a cameo
- Zarine Khan in a cameo & Item Number
- Ajay Devgan in a cameo
- Kangana Ranaut in a cameo
- Sanjay Dutt in a cameo
Production
The film was originally to be shot in Mauritius. However on the request of Salman Khan, the location was changed to Sri Lanka. Khan described his decision to choose Sri Lanka as its close proximity to India and its suitable landscape for Indian productions.The film's shooting started on 20 June 2010 in Colombo. The first schedule of shooting lasted for over 27 days at locations in Colombo and the neighboring Bentota, during which approximately 40% of the filming was completed. The second schedule of shooting was slated to start in October 2010, but was delayed due to eye problems faced by Salman Khan. The lead actor requested Anees Bazmee to delay the shoot until the condition of his eye improves..The shooting started again in Mumbai from November 3, 2010. Portions of the film were shot at Film City in Mumbai and Cherish Studios at Madh Island in the North of Mumbai.During filming, media reports emerged that Asin had shot for an intimate scene for the film,though the reports were later denied by the actress.
The final schedule of shooting started in February 2011 in Bangkok. According to reports, actors Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Kangna Ranaut, who were shooting in Bangkok for David Dhawan's film, Rascals were called by Salman Khan to become part of the movie. The trio shot for a day and will be seen doing cameo appearances in the film.Arbaaz Khan and Zarine Khan were also confirmed to have shot for small cameos in the film. The final schedule of shooting was completed in March 2011.
The film’s release date was first set as 27 May 2011 but was later pushed back to 3 June 2011. The theatrical rights of the film for the Indian and overseas markets were sold for a sum of 55 crore.
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