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Raees trailer: Film critics give their verdict on Shah Rukh Khan’s power release

So the much anticipated Raees trailer released today. Many film critics got the chance of watching it way in advance and have already given their verdict on it. Even as fans wait to see Shah Rukh Khan’s latest offering, here’s what critics had to say about it.

While Rajeev Masand said that it brought back the nostalgia of Salim-Javed style boxoffice hits of the 70s, Omar Qureishi was completely blown over by the film.

#Raees trailer is a throwback (in the best way) to those Salim/Javed-style 70s hits. @iamsrk, you are so mercurial. Many congrats to all.

— Rajeev Masand (@RajeevMasand) December 7, 2016

If I knew how to wolf-whistle, I would. Had to watch #Raees trailer twice just to soak in everything: the imagery, the BGM, the dialogues.

— Rajeev Masand (@RajeevMasand) December 7, 2016

The only thing that makes a #Raees richer is the superstylized, impeccable act of @iamsrk. Watched the trailer & it spells power. Unmissable

— Omar Qureshi (@OQSpot) December 6, 2016

Loved the confrontation between SRK and Nawazuddin Siddiqui… SRK like never before… #RaeesTrailer link: https://t.co/rAaxGE1NhD

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 7, 2016

Loved #Raees trailer. To steal a line from Mae West: when @iamsrk is good, he’s very, very good but when he’s bad, he’s better! #cantwait

— Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) December 6, 2016

What a terrific trailer is that! @iamsrk @rahuldholakia ‘s #Raees trailer is simply phenomenal.Great masala for multiplexes &single-screens

— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) December 6, 2016

Reportedly, Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of a bootlegger in the film. The film has been directed by Rahul Dholakia. It is a co-production of Shah Rukh’s Red Chillies and Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment. Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is cast opposite SRK in the film. The film releases on January 25.