'Gully Boy' initial reviews out! Critics say 'Ranveer Singh gives his career best performance'

The 'Gully Boy' fever has taken the internet by storm as the much-anticipated rap-drama premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday, February 9. The initial reviews of the film have already surfaced on the internet and it has given a huge thumbs up to the Ranveer Singh starrer. 

 

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, 'Gully Boy' tells the story of an aspiring rapper. However, since success comes easy for none, the boy who is from a humble beginning has to struggle his way up to the heights of fame. Besides Ranveer, the film also stars Alia Bhatt in the lead. 

 

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Reviewers seem to be very much impressed by Ranveer's performance in the film as they identified it as Ranveer's best performance till date. While they can't stop gushing over the actor's newly discovered rapping skills, they have praised Zoya Akhtar’s direction widely on social media. 

Here are some of the Twitter reviews:

 

 

 

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The film has already raised the expectations of the audience with its rap-packed trailer and a splendid performance of the lead pair in the preview. Ranveer is all set to portray a street rapper, was seen acing the rapping skills all through the teaser, trailer and the tracks of the film. Alia will take up the role of his love interest in the upcoming venture. It will be co-produced by Zoya Akhtar's Tiger Baby and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment productions. 'Gully Boy' is all set to hit the big screens on February 14, 2019.