Tashan

A suave conman, Bachchan 'the great' Bachchan, falls for the spirited Pooja, the girlfriend of a ruthless don, Lakhubhai. As Bachchan gets entangled in Lakhubhai's illegal operations, he finds himself caught between his love for Pooja and his desire for survival. The film follows their thrilling and action-packed journey as they navigate treacherous alliances and deadly encounters in their quest for freedom and riches.

Tashan received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the film's stylish visuals, action sequences, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, were often praised, the screenplay, pacing, and predictable plot were frequently criticized. The movie failed to perform well at the box office, marking it as a commercial disappointment.

• Praised for its slick presentation and energetic action, though criticized for its weak plot.
• Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan's performances were highlighted as a positive aspect.
• The film's style over substance approach left many critics unimpressed.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely lukewarm, with many appreciating the visual appeal and performances but finding the storyline to be somewhat uninspired and lacking depth. The action sequences were a common point of enjoyment.

The film was notably one of the earliest Bollywood productions to extensively utilize motion capture technology for its action sequences.