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Roadside Romeo (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Roadside Romeo is a 2008 animated comedy directed by Jugal Hansraj. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
worldwide gross
$2M
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Roadside Romeo (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Jugal Hansraj
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Roadside Romeo About?

The premise of Roadside Romeo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A pampered pup's life changes dramatically when his family relocates, leaving him stranded in the bustling streets of Mumbai. He quickly learns to navigate this new world, forging unexpected friendships and falling for the beautiful Laila. However, their budding romance faces a formidable challenge in the form of Charlie Anna, a dangerous gangster who controls the neighborhood and wants Romeo out of the picture.

Roadside Romeo Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • furry
  • cg animation
  • anthropomorphic dog
  • asia
  • love
  • india
  • reference to edward scissorhands
  • love at first sight
  • male female relationship
  • mumbai india
  • dog
  • computer animation
+1 more
  • character name in title
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Crew

The Director of Roadside Romeo

Directed by Jugal Hansraj.

From the director

More from Jugal Hansraj

One more film directed by Jugal Hansraj: Pyaar Impossible.

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Ratings

Roadside Romeo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Roadside Romeo 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Plot

Roadside Romeo Plot Summary

What happens in Roadside Romeo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Romeo is a young man who once enjoyed a life of luxury, but everything changes when his owners decide to cast him out, leaving him in the hands of the housekeeper, who unceremoniously dumps him onto the bustling streets of Mumbai. Now alone and vulnerable, he soon encounters a local gang that goes by cryptic names – Guru, Interval, Hero English, and the aspiring member Mini, who assert their dominance over the area. Initially lost in their street lingo, Romeo’s talent for hairstyling becomes his saving grace as he impresses the gang with stylish haircuts. They quickly accept him, and together they establish a thriving salon business.

Full summary

The whole story of Roadside Romeo, scene by scene

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Box office

Roadside Romeo Box Office

Roadside Romeo grossed $2 million worldwide. $55,202 came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$55.2K
International
$1.9M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Roadside Romeo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What was Romeo's life like before he was abandoned?

Cars

Cars in Roadside Romeo

8 cars on screen, including the Tata 1613 and the 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena.

All 8 cars
  • Tata 1613 in Roadside Romeo Tata 1613 Important role
  • 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena in Roadside Romeo 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena Minor role
  • 1990 Lamborghini Diablo in Roadside Romeo 1990 Lamborghini Diablo Minor role
  • 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 in Roadside Romeo 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 Minor role
Details

Roadside Romeo Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Romeu - O Vira-Lata Atrapalhado” and “Teeääre Romeo”.

Also known as
  • Romeu - O Vira-Lata Atrapalhado
  • Teeääre Romeo
  • 流浪狗罗密欧
  • Sokakların Kralı Romeo
  • 집 없는 강아지 로미오
  • Romeu: O Vira Lata Atrapalhado

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FAQ

Roadside Romeo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Roadside Romeo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Roadside Romeo?

Roadside Romeo runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Roadside Romeo released?

Roadside Romeo was released on October 24, 2008.

Who directed Roadside Romeo?

Roadside Romeo was directed by Jugal Hansraj.

More films by Jugal Hansraj

How much did Roadside Romeo make at the box office?

Roadside Romeo grossed $2 million worldwide ($55,202 domestic, $1.9 million international).

How is Roadside Romeo rated?

Roadside Romeo has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46% on TMDB.

Does Roadside Romeo have a post-credit scene?

No. Roadside Romeo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Roadside Romeo in?

The original language of Roadside Romeo is Hindi.

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