New Delhi: The freshly released Toofan managed to maintain a hype throughout its release. The film which was due to be released in theaters has finally been released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video due to the ongoing pandemic.
People already had Toofan on their watch lists as duo Farhan Akhtar and Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra collaborate for the second time together after the blockbuster hit Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. This Omprakash Mehra sports drama revolves around the life of a street fighter “Azzu Bhai” from Dongri to become a national level boxer.
The film, however, received mixed reviews from netizens where some called it an inspirational film while others found it quite cliché and predictable.
One of the users wrote, “Please watch the new Toofan movie… what a dedication from Farhan sir. The real jewel of Bollywood. Your flash of hard work shows in the trailer. Continue to share good vibes. I would like the film to break all records.
Please look @FarOutAkhtar new Toofan movie… what a dedication from farhan sir.
The real jewel of bollywood.
I love you sir. so. Your flash hard work see in the trailer. Keep sharing good vibes.
I would like the film to break all records.
Ek want to mister banta hai… 🥰#Toofan #FarhanAkhtar pic.twitter.com/zRAQxIcHnj– Supratim Mandal (@ Suprati44994622) July 16, 2021
While another wrote: “#Toofaan – A sports drama to watch that is so predictable and lacked the strengths a sport should have… Farhan Akthar did well and others did well… The #Toofan is not as strong as it should be. “
#Toofaan – A sports drama to watch that is so predictable and lacked the strengths that a sport should have. Farhan Akthar did well and others did well.
the #Toofan is not as strong as it should be .. https://t.co/CD5CyrlCxj pic.twitter.com/PFwTf0EKhz– Karthick Shivaraman (STAY SAFE😷) (@iskarthi_) July 15, 2021
Although the first reactions to the film were not the same in 2013, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag came out, but netizens were all in favor of Farhan Akhtar and Mrunal Thakur’s new chemistry. Kumar and Hussain Dalal were also very popular.
Here are some other reactions on Twitter for Toofan:
Nothing special about Toofaan. Almost predictable, cliché and quirky. Technically too not that gud. Personally, I can’t compare it to other boxing movies like MaryKom or Saala Khadoos. Either way, you can watch if you want something for the weekend. expect #SarpattaParambarai . #Toofaan pic.twitter.com/Yd1GeuTSNu
– Nidheesh Narayanan (@ NidheeshNid3) July 15, 2021
Typical sports drama, offers nothing we haven’t seen before, but it has a soul. To see for the performances of Farhan Akhtar and Mrunal Thakur.
2.75 / 5#Toofaan pic.twitter.com/Gdo7gStVcr– Taruneswar (@ Taruneswar9) July 15, 2021
#Toofaan [Hindi•PRIME•161m]
I thought I was going to see boxing matches continuously, but the drama of the subplot kept me going. Solid effort from Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur was impressive. Superb performance by Paresh Rawal. Nothing new. Once the watchable time passes the sports drama pic.twitter.com/ufn3xOfBaB
– VCD (@VCDtweets) July 16, 2021
#Toofan Aside from Farhan’s powerful performances, there is nothing new to offer in this genre. A long cliché sports drama. Bad soundtrack too. Disappointing pic.twitter.com/sGbBmfGtgd
– Heisenberg (@ mukiom16) July 15, 2021
#Toofan has a predictable story and cliché storytelling with uninspiring music. Farhan Akhtar is a beast when it comes to his physique and performance, doing his job pretty well alongside Paresh Rawal. The film just lacks punch in its writing. Average!
– (@ppwrites) July 15, 2021
If you expect a very complex / engaging drama like #BhaagMilkhaBhaag, then #Toofaan is sure to disappoint you. I felt the movie was trying to be a parody of other movies than a real boxing movie. See if you have nothing else to do.
– (@ppwrites) July 15, 2021
WHAT. A . MOVIE
Definitely the best movie I have seen in 2021 and one of the best sports oriented movies to come out of India! #Toofan pic.twitter.com/A0wvqVvGZi
– Vaitheeshwar Prakash (@iam_Vaithy) July 15, 2021
#Toofaan Disappointed .. It’s a very cliché way of telling a sports movie .. Very boring… 🥲 I expected a different kind of realization… pic.twitter.com/UQpDDXqShV
– NP (@ Navaneeth264) July 15, 2021
#toofan Had high expectations after the director created #bhaagmilkhabhaag but looks like a low level version of #Sultan
– Rajan Bajaj (@ RajanBa28044279) July 16, 2021
The only good thing about #Toofan is that it finally ends after having delved into its cliché, its predictable and boring plot. There are times when it tried to be a good movie, @FarOutAkhtar is in the spotlight again but poor editing, the second half ruined it.
– Filmy Rahul (FK) (@ RahulVerma4860) July 16, 2021
It’s the return that counts #Toofan Great performance of @FarOutAkhtar
– Aman (@ amangupta9664) July 16, 2021
@FarOutAkhtar just the kind of effort you put into the role is inspiration. #toofan started my day with. I cannot thank you enough for this experience …
– Sohil Sanzgiri (@sohilsanzgiri) July 16, 2021