Boss (2013)
DirectorAnthony D'Souza
StarringAkshay Kumar, Shiv Panditt, Mithun Chakraborty, Ronit Roy
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
Best for: Viewers who enjoy Akshay Kumar in action-comedy roles and don't mind a familiar masala storyline.
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Boss Collection: all movies in order
- Boss (16 October 2013) · this movie
- Boss 2 (26 March 2027)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Boss Collection.
Boss story (no spoilers)
Surya was disowned by his father Satyakant as a boy and taken in by a crime boss known as Big Boss. Years later, Surya's brother Shiv is wrongly imprisoned, and Satyakant pleads with Surya to help. The film blends comedy, thriller and action as Surya navigates the conflict between his criminal upbringing and his estranged family. The tagline 'The BOSS is here' sets up a story about a man who must confront his past to protect his brother. Directed by Anthony D'Souza, the movie stars Akshay Kumar as Boss, Shiv Panditt as Shiv, Mithun Chakraborty as Satyakant, Ronit Roy as Ayushman Thakur, Aditi Rao Hydari as Ankita, Johny Lever as Zorawar, Danny Denzongpa as Big Boss and Govind Namdeo as Minister Pradhan. With a runtime of 143 minutes, Boss aims to balance light-hearted moments with the tension of a wrongful imprisonment and the action that follows.
Should you watch Boss?
Watch it for
- Akshay Kumar plays the title role of Boss, with Mithun Chakraborty as his father Satyakant and Shiv Panditt as his brother Shiv.
- The film mixes comedy, thriller and action, with Johny Lever as Zorawar and Danny Denzongpa as Big Boss adding to the ensemble.
- Director Anthony D'Souza (known for Blue) handles a story about a disowned son turned crime associate who must help his wrongly imprisoned brother.
- At 143 minutes, it's a compact three-genre ride with a UA certificate, streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.
Skip it if
- You prefer films with fresh plots; the disowned-son-turned-crime-boss premise has been done many times before.
- You want a pure comedy or pure action film; Boss mixes tones and might not satisfy fans of either extreme.
- You dislike movies with a UA certificate that include moderate action violence and some intense moments.
Boss cast
Akshay Kumaras Boss
Shiv Pandittas Shiv
Mithun Chakrabortyas Satyakant
Ronit Royas Ayushman Thakur
Aditi Rao Hydarias Ankita
Johny Leveras Zorawar
Danny Denzongpaas Big Boss
Govind Namdeoas Minister Pradhan
Vibha Chibberas Mrs. Pradhan
Sonakshi Sinhaas Girl in the club
Prabhu Devaas Man at the party
Shakti Kapooras NanduBoss movie details
| Director | Anthony D'Souza |
|---|---|
| Writer | Farhad Samji, Sajid Samji |
| Release date | 16 October 2013 |
| Runtime | 2h 23m (143 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | बॉस |
| Certificate (India) | UA |
Parental guide: is Boss family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the UA certificate and the action-thriller genre; parents may want to check specifics before watching with children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Boss official trailer
Our verdict
Boss is a routine action-comedy that leans on Akshay Kumar's star power and a supporting cast of veterans like Mithun Chakraborty and Danny Denzongpa. The story of a disowned son helping his brother is predictable, but the mix of comedy and action keeps it watchable for fans of the genre. It's not a standout film, but it delivers what the tagline promises: a loud, familiar Boss.
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Where can I watch Boss online in India?
Boss is available for subscription streaming on Amazon Prime Video (including an ad-supported version) and free on JioHotstar. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When was Boss released?
Boss was released in India on 16 October 2013.
Who is in the cast of Boss?
The cast includes Akshay Kumar as Boss, Shiv Panditt as Shiv, Mithun Chakraborty as Satyakant, Ronit Roy as Ayushman Thakur, Aditi Rao Hydari as Ankita, Johny Lever as Zorawar, Danny Denzongpa as Big Boss and Govind Namdeo as Minister Pradhan.
What is the runtime of Boss?
Boss has a runtime of 143 minutes.
What is the certificate of Boss?
Boss has a UA certificate in India.
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