‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’: Is Rajkummar Rao-Triptii Dimri’s Movie Inspired by ‘Sex Tape’? All You Need To Know About Cameron Diaz’s Rom-Com That Indian Censor Board Refused To Certify!
'Sex Tape' was released in theatres on July 18, 2014. The movie starred Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel in the lead, and even though it was a global success, the rom-com didn't release in India.
In Raaj Shaandilyaa's upcoming movie Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri play a couple who get married in 1997 and film the intimate moments of their first night for their own private pleasure. Much to their shock and dismay, someone steals the CD player along with the CD that has their recorded lovemaking. Like Raaj Shaandilyaa's previous directorials, Dream Girl and its sequel, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is a light-hearted entertainer. Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is releasing in theatres on October 11. ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ Trailer: Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s ‘Suhaagraat’ CD Leads to Chaos in Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Film.
If you are familiar with Rajkummar Rao's filmography, you know that actor is not unfamiliar when it comes to sex-tapes. The idea was a prominent feature in a couple of his early movies like Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) and Ragini MMS (2011). However, going by the trailer of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, his new film itself seems inspired by a Hollywood movie that came out in 2014 but didn't find a release in India!
Here's The Trailer of 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video':
All You Need to Know About Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz's 'Sex Tape'
Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel played the main leads in the raunchy rom-com Sex Tape, which was directed by Jake Kasdan, known best for making the 2017 film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its 2019 sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level. The movie also starred Rob Corddry, Ellie Kemper, Randall Park, Kumail Nanjiani, Jack Black and Rob Lowe. Apart from playing one of the main leads, Jason Segel had also co-written the screenplay for Sex Tape.
Sex Tape has Diaz and Segel play a married couple who is facing a seven-year itch and decides to spice up their sex lives by making a sex tape. However, their intimate video gets leaked, and the couple makes frantic efforts to repair the situation before it gets out of control. In the process, a family friend's son starts blackmailing them for money after he gets his hands on the video.
Sounds familiar?
While both movies have similar plotlines, since Sex Tape is set in the digital age, the intimate video gets leaked online instead of any CD being stolen by anyone. Also, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video centres around a newly married couple, while Sex Tape leads around a couple who has been married for years and has their own kids. ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ Trailer: Did You Spot Shehnaaz Gill in Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s Movie? Her Cameo Has a ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’ Connection!
Watch the Trailer of 'Sex Tape':
Sex Tape was released in theatres on July 18, 2014. Although it received negative reviews, the movie was a success at the box office, grossing USD 126 million globally against a budget of USD 40 million.
Where to Watch 'Sex Tape' Online?
If you want to watch Sex Tape now, it is streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
Why Did Sex Tape Not Release in India?
Since the movie revolves around a sex tape, it featured sex scenes and nudity, albeit played for laughs. However, that still didn't go down well with our Indian Censor Board, who refused to certify the movie owing to its raunchy content. Sony Pictures was trying to release Sex Tape in India. As per a report in Mid-Day, a source close to the Board gave a quote to them saying, "Owing to excess vulgarity in the film, we have decided to not certify the film." Strangely, we aren't surprised!
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