Wanted (2009 film)
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| Directed by | Prabhu Deva |
| Written by | Shiraz Ahmed |
| Story by | Puri Jagannadh |
| Based on | Pokiri (2006) (Telugu) by Puri Jagannadh |
| Produced by | Boney Kapoor |
| Starring | Salman Khan Ayesha Takia Prakash Raj Vinod Khanna Mahesh Manjrekar |
| Cinematography | Nirav Shah Sethu Sriram |
| Edited by | Dilip Deo |
| Music by | Songs: Sajid–Wajid Score: Salim–Sulaiman |
Production companies | Eros International BSK Network & Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sahara One Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 178 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | US$5 million |
| Box office | US$12 million |
Wanted is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film, a remake of Telugu film Pokiri (2006), stars Salman Khan, alongside Prakash Raj, Ayesha Takia, Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar with Arvind Swamy, Govinda and Anil Kapoor making special appearances. The soundtrack was composed by Sajid–Wajid, while the musical score was handled by Salim–Sulaiman. The cinematography and editing were handled by Nirav Shah and Sethu Sriram and Dilip Deo, respectively.
The film was shot primarily in Mumbai, with songs filmed in Australia and other foreign countries.
Wanted was released on 18 September 2009 to positive reviews from critics with praise for its cast performances, music, and action sequences. The film grossed around US$ 12 million.