Race 2, the sequel to the hit franchise Race, has just got bigger. Shot in the picturesque locales of Turkey, the film promises some heart-stopping stunts and gripping twists and turns. Directed by Abbas-Mustan, Race 2 stars an ensemble cast that includes Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan reprising their roles as Robert D'Costa and Ranveer Singh from the previous film while Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Ameesha Patel are new additions to the cast. Bipasha Basu will reprise her role of Sonia in a special appearance. The film has some breathtaking stunts by stunt director Peter Heinz. The crew had a tough time shooting a helicopter landing on a yacht, as there was only one such yacht in Istanbul. For a cage-fight scene with John, Andrew, a former Mr Universe, from South Africa was flown down. There is also a scene where Saif and Deepika are seen in a car fitted with a bomb. It was extremely tough to shoot as the car is supposed to move against the traffic. The basic plot of the story revolves around the action packed adventure joyride that beings with Ranveer (Saif Ali Khan) brooding over his fiancée Sonia’s (Bipasha Basu) death.. Armaan Mallik's (John Abraham) father who was a horse owner is bankrupt as Ranvir Singh (Saif Ali Khan) destroyed his fortune. Armaan vows to take the revenge and befriends Ranvir to materialize his plans. Initially he wins until Ranvir decides to hit back and the Race begins again. And here is the introduction to main characters – Armaan Malik ( John Abraham) Armaan heads the Indian mafia in Turkey. While on one hand, he is famous for his easy way with women, on the other side lies a bottomless well of villainy. Armaan may be extravagant, but he is never unrealistic. He runs his criminal empire with his half-sister Aleena. Omisha ( Jacqueline Fernandez) She is Armaan's fiancee and has an ethereal charm about her that is very magnetic and infectious. But behind this white, clean image, a grey shadow is lurking around. She is a nun who worships the devil. Ranveer ( Saif Ali Khan) Ranveer, who is in his late 30's, is a mix of grit and sensitivity with a passion for horse racing. His business dealings border on the illegal and he is aggressive, always on the move. Ranveer can be extremely ruthless if betrayed - he never forgives or forgets. But behind this steely exterior is a caring heart. He believes in relationships and is fiercely protective about them. Aleena ( Deepika Padukone) Beautiful, strong and passionate, Aleena is a ruthless mind dwelling in a beautiful body. She lives with Armaan in a palatial villa in Istanbul, the haven of high-stakes rollers. R.D. (Anil Kapoor) He is a flamboyant, retired police detective, who, in his late forties, is the owner of a lounge bar. A corrupt person, he has an unending greed for that extra buck. He is a genius when it comes to solving criminal cases. Cherry (Ameesha Patel) Cherry, R.D's personal assistant, is dumb. Her unintentional, innocent flirting with R.D and her pea-brained, whacky questions provide the much-needed humour to a grim crime scene.
Race 2 that releases on 25th January, 2013 is a must watch!!!