Ranveer declare Lootera better and more subtle than Ramleela

Actor Ranveer Singh is disappointed about his critically-acclaimed film 'Lootera', also starring Sonakshi Sinha, missing from nominations at most of the award functions.

Vikramaditya Motwane's period drama 'Lootera', based on author O Henry's 1907 short story The Last Leaf, had received a mixed response after its release.

Ranveer, who was appreciated for his performance in the film, is unhappy and disappointed that it failed to get nominated for this year's movie awards.

"I don't think 'Lootera' is a failure. The producers earned money and it is a great film. If 'Lootera' was the best reviewed film of the year, then where is the recognition. It is a technically superior film of all the films released last year. I think Vikramaditya Motwane deserved nomination for direction," Ranveer said.

The actor feels the film should have at least been nominated in categories like - best director, best film, cinematography and best production design.

"Such a technically superior film missing from nominations is very surprising. So, yes it is disappointing. I am disappointed for the team," he said.

However, he is happy that his co-star Sonakshi was nominated in the Best Actress category for the Screen awards.

"Sonakshi deserves to get a nomination. For me, 'Lootera' was higher in terms of performance than 'Ram Leela'. I can't talk about whether I deserve a nomination or not. 'Ram Leela' was easy in comparison to 'Lootera' as the latter was challenging," Ranveer said.

But, the actor is happy at being nominated for his performance in 'Ram Leela'.

He says the box office success of a film is not the only parameter to call it a superhit or blockbuster. 'Lootera' earned Rs.35 crore and according to Ranveer, it is not bad.

"It is not about box office and the numbers, but about the memory of the film. Films like 'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Jab We Met' and 'Band Baaja Baraat' may not have achieved big numbers but they are watched again and again on TV or DVD," he said.

"The memory of the film is important and 'Lootera' is one such film, you can watch it after 15 years and still cry. It was made in cinematic language which people are not used to. It is definitely a successful film," he added.

Agreed.

Lootera was better than semi po*n movie ramleela. Though he was good in both movies. But i will say AAA jab we met n bbb have more repeat value for audience as they have fun elements in them where lootera lacks. But it will be cult classic

The moment u nominate YJHD and CE for best Movie and Rohit and Ayan for best director,ditching cinematic Genius like Lootera and Vikram Motwane just because it didn"t set the box office on fire,the credibility of your award show goes down.My two cents.😃

Agree Veeru bhai, Lootera is a cinematic gem

Lootera is on a whole another level. Ram Leela cannot even compare. But I'm glad Ram Leela made him a bit more mainstream. Commercial success is very important in BW. For that purpose, RL was a smart choice.

Agree..Lootera is an example of classic cinema..A masterpiece..Its way beyond the rat race of hits and flops..Its not even appropriate to compare it with the likes of Ramleela..Everything about the movie was top notch..There are very few movies where its difficult to find a flaw in any department watsoever..Lootera is one such example IMO..

"The memory of the film is important and 'Lootera' is one such film, you can watch it after 15 years and still cry. It was made in cinematic language which people are not used to. It is definitely a successful film," he added.

Just read the complete interview. Ranveer said the same thing I said about his performances last year. I had also said Ram Leela was a piece for cake because it's pretty much his real personality coming out whereas Lootera is the complete anti-thesis of him, he had to be a lot more nuanced and subtle in the latter. Glad we concur!