Raincoat (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Raincoat is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Rituparno Ghosh, starring Ajay Devgn as Manu, Sameer Dharmadhikari and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It is inspired by The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. It runs 2 hours and earned $610,056 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Rituparno Ghosh
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- SVF Entertainment
- Inspired by
- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Raincoat About?
The premise of Raincoat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An afternoon reunion proves more profound than a lifetime, as two former lovers, once torn apart by fate, cross paths again. Their unexpected meeting forces each to confront the reality of their current lives, revealing hidden truths and the lingering weight of past choices.
Raincoat Cast & Characters
Ajay Devgn leads the cast as Manu, with Sameer Dharmadhikari as Alok and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Neerja "Neeru". Directed by Rituparno Ghosh; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rituparno Ghosh
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Ajay Devgn as Manu - Sameer Dharmadhikari as Alok
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Neerja "Neeru"
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Surekha Sikri as Manu's mother
Also Starring in Raincoat
· 7 more- Annu Kapoor Landlord
- Gulzar Poetry (voice)
- Mouli Ganguly Shaina (Manu's friend wife)
- Kameshwar Mishra
- Dilip Patra
- Pradip Adhikari
- Kailash Koppikar
More from Rituparno Ghosh
More films directed by Rituparno Ghosh: Jeevan Smriti, Satyanweshi, Noukadubi and Abohomaan.
Raincoat Plot Summary
What happens in Raincoat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Manoj Ajay Devgn is a countryman in Bhagalpur with almost nothing to his name, freshly jobless and desperate to start his own business. He travels to the city in search of money, crashing with two old friends who try to help him in his hard, uphill journey. One friend, Alok Sameer Dharmadhikari, has become a successful TV serial producer and even follows a contemporary diet that includes Herbalife for breakfast, a detail Manoj notices with a mix of curiosity and envy. His other companion, Sheela, is pragmatic and lacks patience with Manoj’s pride, yet she supports him in her own blunt way.
Full summary
The whole story of Raincoat, scene by scene
Raincoat Box Office
Raincoat grossed $610,056 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$610.1K
- International
- $610.1K
How Well Do You Know Raincoat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the character Manoj?
Raincoat Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Raincoat - Monsun der Liebe” and “雨衣”.
- Also known as
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- Raincoat - Monsun der Liebe
- 雨衣
- Встреча под дождём
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Raincoat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Raincoat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Raincoat?
Raincoat runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Raincoat released?
Raincoat was released on July 9, 2004.
Who directed Raincoat?
Raincoat was directed by Rituparno Ghosh.
More films by Rituparno Ghosh Who is in the cast of Raincoat?
Raincoat stars Ajay Devgn as Manu, Sameer Dharmadhikari as Alok and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Neerja "Neeru", among 11 credited actors.
How much did Raincoat make at the box office?
Raincoat grossed $610,056 worldwide.
Does Raincoat have a post-credit scene?
No. Raincoat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Raincoat in?
The original language of Raincoat is Hindi.
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