PRODUCER Boney Kapoor has marked 17 years of his 2009 production Wanted starring Salman Khan, calling the Salman Khan-starrer a “true game-changer” and a landmark film that played an important role in shaping modern Hindi mass-action cinema. Boney took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of a single-screen theatre playing Wanted, when it was released in 2009. He also added the song Le Le Mazaa Le as the background score for the photograph. The filmmaker wrote: “17 years ago, India witnessed the arrival of a film that went on to become a true game-changer, a landmark of Indian cinema — Wanted.

 

Released in 2009, Wanted brought together the electrifying screen presence of @beingsalmankhan the blockbuster direction of @PrabhuDevaofficial, the elegance of Ayesha Takia, and a powerful commercial entertainer that connected with audiences across the country.” He recalled how Salman’s performance as Radhe left a lasting impression.“From Wanted becoming a defining title to its unforgettable action, dialogues, music and Salman Khan’s iconic portrayal of Radhe, the film created a cultural impact that continues to be remembered by audiences even today.” The filmmaker said Wanted marked an important evolution of “mass action cinema.”