The opening day numbers were low but the collections picked up due to positive word-of-mouth, eventually becoming a super hit.ġ3. Many notable stars of the Hindi film industry played cameos in this movie, Prabhu Deva, and Sonakshi Sinha appeared in a special appearance in the song "Go Govinda", whereas Salman Khan was the narrator in a teaser trailer, and Dhushenraj was a taxi driver.ġ2. Yet the screenplay is based on a Gujarati stage-play entitled Kanji Virudh Kanji in original.ġ1. The story of this movie has similarities to an Australian film 'The Man Who Sued God. Akshay Kumar was given police protection, after this incident.ġ0. The notice asked them to delete objectionable scenes and dialogues. Jalandhar State Mahila Congress Vice President Nimisha Mehta lodged a complaint against the lead actors, Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar, and the producers of the film, for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. This movie created a lot of controversy over the depictions of prominent Hindu gods and Indian spiritual traditions. The scene when Kanji refers to the dance of Prabhu Deva and Sonakshi Sinha as Rowdy and says "Mera Rathore baju ki Gali me hai" is a reference to the film "Rowdy Rathore" directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, released in the same year.ĩ. My film is a light-hearted comedy and we need someone who can do justice to the visuals."Ĩ. The director was quoted telling IANS, "He (Salman) will not be narrating in the film. Later, the director Umesh Shukla went on to clarify that Salman's voice was only being used in the promos of the movie. When the promos of the movie were released at first, people heard actor Salman Khan's voice and assumed that he was playing a role in the movie or maybe he was the narrator. Shahrukh Khan was also expected to play a supporting role in the film but later opted out of the project.Ħ.OMG Oh My God! was banned in the United Arab Emirates.ħ. Among the religious items in Kanji's shop are replicas of a Michael Jackson outfit.ĥ. The number plate of Krishna's bike says "OM + 786", identifying the three major religions.Ĥ.
The bike Akshay's character rides is worth 1 million Rupees (~$18162.00).ģ. Kanji) and with a plot similar to that of the Australian film The Man Who Sued God.Ģ. The movie is based on a Gujarati play called Kanji Virudh Kanji (literally Kanji vs.
Screen Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Akshay Kumar.Technical Award Best Dialogue: Umesh Shukla,Bhavesh Mandalia.Technical Award Best Choreography: Prabhu Deva.Silver Lotus Award Best Screenplay (Adapted) Bhavesh Mandalia,Umesh Shukla.Filmfare Award Best Supporting Actor: Akshay Kumar.ForRowdy Rathore,Khiladi 786and Housefull 2 Filmfare Awards (2013).Bollywood Business Award Highest Grossing Actor: Akshay Kumar.Surfers' Choice Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Akshay Kumar.Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards (2013).Film Award Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role: Paresh Rawal.BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India (2012).Popular Award Best Comic Actor: Paresh Rawal.Popular Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Mithun Chakraborty.Best Actor in a Supporting Role Akshay Kumar.Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (2013).Apsara Award Best Story: Umesh Shukla,Bhavesh Mandalia.Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards (2013).