IMDb 5.7 2011 HD

Desi Boyz

Desi Boyz

2011
Comedy Drama
122 min NR India
6.25 / 10
5.7 IMDB

When two cash-strapped UK-based Indians become male escorts amid an economic downturn, money flows right in but everything else in their lives starts falling apart.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rohit Dhawan / Sameer Sadhwani / Mudita Vohra / Abhijeet Singh Baghel / Brighu Bali / Gayatri Pandit / Rohan Khatri / Yashaswini Nath
Starring
Akshay Kumar / John Abraham / Deepika Padukone / Chitrangada Singh / Anupam Kher / Sanjay Dutt / Omi Vaidya / Mohnish Behl

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

bold entertaining uneven humorous dramatic provocative charismatic predictable sensational disappointing heartfelt confusing

Reviews

C
Chloe Jenkins
Apr 28, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Desi Boyz' attempts to tackle a daring theme, casting Akshay Kumar and John Abraham as men forced into escorts during tough economic times. While the actors try their best, their performances can't entirely overcome a script that feels…

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Simon Davies
Apr 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central conceit of 'Desi Boyz' is its most potent selling point, placing Akshay Kumar and John Abraham in a precarious financial situation that leads them to male escorting. The actors bring a certain swagger to their characters,…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A bold premise fuels 'Desi Boyz', with Akshay Kumar and John Abraham embracing their roles as unlikely escorts with infectious energy. The film navigates its controversial subject matter with a surprising amount of heart, blending humour with moments…

M
Marcus Bellwether
Apr 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Desi Boyz' presents a high-concept gambit: two friends turn to sex work to survive an economic crisis. Akshay Kumar and John Abraham are undeniably charismatic leads, and their chemistry is palpable, providing a flicker of genuine entertainment. However,…

P
Priya Sharma
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Akshay Kumar and John Abraham headline 'Desi Boyz', a film that bravely (or perhaps foolishly) ventures into the world of male escorting as a response to economic hardship. The premise itself is a talking point, and the actors…

FAQs

Australian audiences can anticipate a Bollywood film that tackles a contemporary, albeit provocative, subject matter with a mix of humour and pathos. The film's setting in the UK offers a different cultural backdrop than many traditional Bollywood narratives. Viewers can expect vibrant performances, energetic song and dance sequences characteristic of the genre, and a story that, while perhaps sensationalised, aims to explore relatable human struggles with money and relationships.