“Bollywood Films That Changed Titles Before Release: Akshay Kumar’s ‘The Great Indian Rescue’ Renamed ‘Mission Raniganj'”

The world of Bollywood is no stranger to last-minute title changes, and Akshay Kumar’s forthcoming film, previously known as ‘The Great Indian Rescue,’ has undergone a title transformation. The film is now officially titled ‘Mission Raniganj.’

‘Mission Raniganj’ is centered around the life of mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill, portrayed by Akshay Kumar. The film’s title change has generated curiosity among fans and film enthusiasts alike.

However, ‘Mission Raniganj’ is not the only Bollywood film that has experienced a title alteration prior to its release. Here’s a list of some notable films that underwent title changes before hitting the silver screen:

1. ‘Kapsool Gill’ (Mission Raniganj): Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film initially had the title ‘Kapsool Gill’ before being renamed ‘Mission Raniganj.’ The film is based on the real-life story of mining engineer Jaswant Singh Gill.

2. ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ (Manjulika Returns): The hit comedy-horror film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa,’ starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, was initially titled ‘Manjulika Returns.’ The title change proved to be a wise decision, as ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ became a fan favorite.

3. ‘Ram Leela’ (Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela): Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s romantic drama ‘Ram Leela’ originally had a longer title, ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.’ The film’s name was shortened before its release.

4. ‘Saawariya’ (Kajra Re): Before its release, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ had the title ‘Kajra Re.’ However, the title was changed to ‘Saawariya,’ making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

5. ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (Elastic): Imtiaz Ali’s romantic drama ‘Love Aaj Kal’ was initially named ‘Elastic.’ The title change gave the film its distinctive identity.

6. ‘Jabariya Jodi’ (Shotgun Shaadi): The Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra-starrer ‘Jabariya Jodi’ originally had the title ‘Shotgun Shaadi.’ The new title added an element of intrigue to the film.

These are just a few examples of Bollywood films that decided to change their titles before hitting the theaters. It’s not uncommon for filmmakers to opt for a title alteration to better suit the film’s theme, narrative, or marketing strategy. As ‘Mission Raniganj’ prepares to make its mark, fans eagerly await its release to see how this title change impacts its journey on the big screen.