Kick: Amazing stunts, stunning VFX, fascinating pre visualization

There are several unsung heroes in the movie business who tirelessly work behind-the-scenes to ensure that the audience gets those whistle-worthy moments in the theatre. Kick became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema because, apart from fun writing, crafty direction, hit music and the superstar presence of Salman Khan, Read More">the action was simplyRead More

There are several unsung heroes in the movie business who tirelessly work behind-the-scenes to ensure that the audience gets those whistle-worthy moments in the theatre. Kick became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema because, apart from fun writing, crafty direction, hit music and the superstar presence of Salman Khan, the action was simply sensational. Also, the VFX and the Pre Visualisation is a very key cog in the wheel. In the sixth and final part of Bollywood Hungama's exclusive slideshow on Kick Coffee Table Book, we look at the wonderful Stunts, VFX and Pre Visualization in this landmark film.

"What I want to say was right from the beginning in my mind, it starts after my first experience visiting your production in Mumbai and is still with me," said Stefan Richter, international action director of Kick

“The script demanded a vehicle wherein the hero drives it with 3 passengers. We just could not settle for an ordinary one, so we had to think out of the box. We thought of combining two different vehicle styles into one. When the producers approached DC Designs in Oct 13, it represented a challenge, Read More">forRead More

"The script demanded a vehicle wherein the hero drives it with 3 passengers. We just could not settle for an ordinary one, so we had to think out of the box. We thought of combining two different vehicle styles into one. When the producers approached DC Designs in Oct 13, it represented a challenge, for the projects was incumbent on the execution being completed in 25 days, more so for DC Design had no historic precedent for such an engineering effect of a bike and car combo," said Deepak More of DC Motors about the process of Pre Visualization.

“We have worked on several projects with Sajid Nadiadwala in the past, but as a Director it was an absolute delight to work with him on Kick. Having worked with Sajid sir before really helped us to understand his vision and recreate that on-screen. It was an extremely gratifying experience for me, ” said Reupal Rawal, Read More">Read More

"We have worked on several projects with Sajid Nadiadwala in the past, but as a Director it was an absolute delight to work with him on Kick. Having worked with Sajid sir before really helped us to understand his vision and recreate that on-screen. It was an extremely gratifying experience for me," said Reupal Rawal, VFX supervisor

“My work with Nadiadwala Grandson feels like I came into a huge family filled with love, respect, Read More">creativity and passion for their jobs. It is more than a movie production house for me. Sajid collects his crew with his sensitive knowledge of human nature and his big heart and that’s why everyone gives their bestRead More

"My work with Nadiadwala Grandson feels like I came into a huge family filled with love, respect, creativity and passion for their jobs. It is more than a movie production house for me. Sajid collects his crew with his sensitive knowledge of human nature and his big heart and that's why everyone gives their best for him. I really enjoyed my work with Sajid and the entire crew. I was given the biggest chance in my career. I will never forget the time with you guys," said Stefan Richter with a lot of fondness.