The 11-year-old film 'Zid' was released on November 28, 2014. In the film, Priyanka Chopra's sister, Mannara Chopra, played the character of Maya, who was madly in love with Ronnie and mysterious. The story takes a twist after Nancy's death, keeping the audience in suspense until the end.
New Delhi: Released on November 28, 2014, this 11-year-old suspense-thriller has been famous in Bollywood for its boldness and the madness of love. The film starred Mannara Chopra, Karanvir Sharma, Shraddha Das, and Seerat Kapoor in the lead roles. The story revolves around Maya, Ronnie, and Nancy, where every character remains under suspicion after Nancy's death. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, this film was moderately successful at the box office, and its songs are still popular among the audience.
Maya's Character and Boldness
The madness and passion with which Mannara Chopra portrayed the character of Maya greatly impressed the audience. Maya starts considering any girl who gets close to Ronnie as her enemy. The story of this film is based on Maya's psychology, which makes her different and memorable from the rest of the characters.
There were many bold scenes of Maya in the film, which became a topic of discussion among the audience at that time. Along with this, Maya's simplicity and her emotions of being lost in her own world also made the audience emotional.
Suspense and Thriller
The biggest strength of the film is its suspense and thriller angle. After Nancy's death, the story takes such a turn that the audience watches the film till the end.
In the climax of the film, the question arises as to who killed Nancy? Did Maya get Ronnie? Or did Maya's sister Priya have any role to play? This suspense keeps the audience hooked until the end of the film and gives the full enjoyment of a thriller.
Box Office and Budget
The budget of 'Zid' was ₹8.3 crore. The film earned ₹14.15 crore at the box office, which is one and a half times its budget. This earning was considered good for that time. The film attracted the attention of the audience with its story and suspense, as well as through its songs.
Popularity of Songs
The songs of the film are still popular among the audience. These include –
- Tu Zaroori
- Saanson Ko
- Mareez-E-Ishq
- Zid
- Chaahoon Tujhe
The music videos and romantic tunes of these songs made the story of the film even more impactful.
Direction and Filmmaking
The director of the film was Vivek Agnihotri, who later became known for popular films like 'The Kashmir Files'. In 'Zid', he presented a great mix of suspense, thriller, and romance to the audience.
