| Actor | Character | Role Description | |-------|-----------|------------------| | Shah Rukh Khan | Raj (Kaali) | A former gangster turned honest mechanic in Goa. Loves Meera. | | Kajol | Meera Malik | A strong-willed woman who falls for Raj, unaware of his violent past. | | Varun Dhawan | Veer Bakshi | Raj’s younger, hot-headed brother who loves mischief and Ishita. | | Kriti Sanon | Ishita | A tomboyish car mechanic from a rival family. Veer’s love interest. | | Varun Sharma | Sidhu | Veer’s comic sidekick, providing slapstick relief. | | Johnny Lever | Mafia Man / Mani | Dual role – comic villain and helpful ally. | | Boman Irani | King | The main antagonist and rival gang leader. | | Sanjay Mishra | Oscar Bhai | A quirky don with a love for Bollywood dialogues. | | Mukesh Tiwari | Shakti | King’s enforcer. | | Kabir Bedi | Dev Malik | Meera’s protective father. |
For new viewers, use this index as your roadmap. Watch the songs first ( Gerua and Janam Janam ), then skip to the Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon comedy track, and only then decide if you want the full 154-minute experience. For archivists, bookmark this page—it is the most comprehensive free index of Dilwale available anywhere. dilwale movie index
| Publication | Rating (out of 5) | Key Quote | |-------------|------------------|------------| | The Times of India | 3.5 | “Old wine in a slightly shinier bottle.” | | NDTV | 2.0 | “The SRK-Kajol magic is there, but buried under loud cars.” | | Rediff | 2.5 | “Rohit Shetty runs on formula, and the formula is tired.” | | Rajeev Masand (CNN-IBN) | 1.5 | “A disappointing reunion that relies on nostalgia.” | | IMDb User Score | 5.3/10 | “Watch it for Varun Dhawan and the songs only.” | | Rotten Tomatoes | 34% (Critics) / 53% (Audience) | “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” | | Actor | Character | Role Description |