The film features a mix of veteran Indian actors and international martial arts stars:
The story centers on (Akshay Kumar), a simple-minded vegetable cutter working at a food stall in Delhi's historic Chandni Chowk. Sidhu’s life changes when two mysterious Chinese men mistake him for the reincarnation of Liu Sheung , a legendary Chinese revolutionary who once saved their village from a ruthless villain.
: While directed by Nikkhil Advani, the high-quality martial arts sequences were choreographed by veteran Huen Chi-Ku , known for his work on Kill Bill and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon .
: The film had a significant budget of approximately ₹80 crore and was filmed on location in China, Bangkok, and the Shanghai Film Studio. Critical Reception and Legacy
: Also appears in a dual role as Sakhi (a shopping network hostess) and Meow Meow (a Chinese tigress/assassin).
Released in January 2009, remains a notable experiment in Indian cinema as the first Bollywood martial arts action comedy. Directed by Nikkhil Advani and co-produced by Warner Bros. Pictures , the film attempted to bridge the gap between traditional Bollywood storytelling and high-octane kung fu action. The Plot: From Vegetables to Victory
: Plays the dual role of Sidhu and the ancient warrior Liu Sheng.
: The legendary Hong Kong actor stars as the antagonist, Hojo.