Anees Bazmee took a walk down memory lane as he celebrated 14 years of Ready, the blockbuster action-comedy that turned theatres into laughter-filled party zones when it hit screens on June 3, 2011. In a heartfelt post, Bazmee wrote: “When I look back at Ready, I don’t just see a film—I see the faces of those who connected with it. Strangers who became family through a shared story.” It’s a tribute not just to the movie, but to the millions who danced, laughed, and whistled along with it.
Ready, starring Salman Khan and Asin, was more than just a film—it was a pop culture moment. Directed by Bazmee and produced by T-Series, Sohail Khan Productions, and others, the film was an official remake of the 2008 Telugu hit by Srinu Vaitla. With Khan at the peak of his mass-appeal charm and Bazmee’s signature blend of slapstick and satire, Ready stormed the box office, collecting ₹120 crore in India and ₹180 crore globally, all on a modest ₹30 crore budget.
While critics had mixed things to say—praising the music, Khan’s comic timing, and the sheer fun, but pointing out issues with pacing and plot—audiences clearly didn’t mind. The film’s soundtrack, especially chartbusters like “Dhinka Chika” and “Character Dheela”, became anthems of 2011, blasting from cars, weddings, and college fests across the country. It became one of the rare non-holiday releases to break box office records.
A spiritual sequel, Ready 2, was announced back in 2018, but even without it, Ready has secured its place in the hall of fame of masala entertainers. As fans and the filmmaker mark 14 years of this larger-than-life comedy, the film reminds us why sometimes, all you need is a hero in a Hawaiian shirt, a love story, a lot of chaos—and, of course, a whole lot of dhamaal.