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Fight Club: Members Only
Promotional poster
Directed byVikram Chopra
Written byMayur Puri (Additional dialogues)
Screenplay bySohail Khan
Vikram Chopra
Story bySohail Khan
Produced bySohail Khan
Ravi Walia
StarringSunil Shetty
Sohail Khan
Zayed Khan
Dino Morea
Ritesh Deshmukh
Aashish Chaudhary
Rahul Dev
Dia Mirza
Amrita Arora
CinematographySudeep Chatterjee
Sanu John Varghese
Edited byRameshwar S. Bhagat
Music bySongs:
Pritam Chakraborty
Background Score:
Salim Sulaiman
Production
company
Sohail Khan Productions
Release date
  • 17 February 2006 (2006-02-17)
Running time
145 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget 8.25 crore[1]
Box office 8.88 crore[1]

Fight Club: Members Only is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vikram Chopra and produced by Ravi Walia and Sohail Khan. The film features an ensemble cast of Suniel Shetty, Sohail Khan, Zayed Khan, Dino Morea, Ritesh Deshmukh, Aashish Chaudhary, Rahul Dev, Dia Mirza and Amrita Arora with Ashmit Patel, Yash Tonk, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Neha Dhupia in supporting roles. Its plot borrows heavily from the 1999 American film Fight Club.[2][3]

Plot

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The story follows four friends, Vicky, Karan, Somil and Diku. The four often attend clubs and drink alcohol together. One night, they witness a physical brawl, and Vicky comes up with the idea of making a "Fight Club," in which the participants will be allowed to fight physically but with valid reason. The night when the Fight Club is opened, Somil learns that his uncle, who brought him up and currently lives in Delhi, has met some troubles. Some local gangsters want to take over the club of Somil's uncle to use it for drugs smuggling. After being firmly rejected, they threatened to kill him. Somil then leaves for Delhi to help his uncle, leaving the other three boys running the Fight Club in Mumbai.

When Mohit, a college youngster, enters the club and takes part in a fight, he ends up beating his opponent severely to critical condition. After being stopped by Vicky, Mohit attacks him, to which response Vicky throws him out of the club. The scene is caught by several police officers, they arrest Mohit and seal the Fight Club, but others manage to escape and select a new place to keep running the Fight Club. After Mohit is released, he arrives with Anna's old gangster friends to get revenge, but is rejected by the latter.

Anna, Mohit's older brother is released from prison where he stayed for 8 years and visits Mohit to see if he has changed himself from keeping fighting and working for gangsters, Anna tells Mohit that the reason he quit the gangster group and handed himself to the police was that he wanted to set a good example for Mohit. He then takes Mohit to Delhi for vacation.

Vicky, Karan and Diku keep running the Fight Club. One night, Vicky's past classmate Sameer shows up in the club to challenge Vicky. Sameer almost beats Vicky, but police arrives in the scene, making all of them escape. The new place is sealed again by police, and the three friends decide to give it up and go to Delhi to visit Somil.

Somil's uncle was killed by gangsters before the three arrive. The four then take over Somil's uncle's club Crossroads to reopen it, but the gangsters almost destroy it again in the first night after its reopening. The four then decide to hire a bouncer to protect their club from being destroyed again, and Vicky comes up with the idea of hiring Sameer. Sameer rejects at first, but later shows up when the four are fighting with the gangster group and saves them and joined them in running the club.

While staying in Delhi, Mohit cheats Anna by telling him that he will go back to Mumbai to attend college but instead going to meet his old gangster friends Sandy and Dinesh, who killed Somil's uncle. Anna coincidentally meets Sandy and Dinesh, the two then invite Anna to come back to their gangster group again but are rejected by Anna. Dinesh comes up with idea to get Anna back.

Mohit meets Diku, making him aware that the four of them are also in Delhi. Dinesh takes Mohit to Crossroads for revenge, but lets Mohit enter alone. When Mohit is beaten by the five of them, Dinesh doesn't help or even show up, Moreover, he kills Mohit soon after he's beaten, making Vicky and his friends naturally blamed, and the five of them are arrested for murder but are soon bailed by Vicky's father, in exchange, Vicky agrees with his father to return to Mumbai with him, Soon enough, Anna finds out about this incident, and plans to avenge Mohit with his whole crew.

Vicky develops a romantic relationship with Anu, Karan's younger sister, and Karan falls in love with his neighbour Sonali. As the friends get a phone call they realize that Anna has captured Somil and Dikku. Karan and Sameer rush to save them, but beaten in a fight with Sandy and Dinesh. Vicky then arrives to help his friends and is knocked down. Somil then realizes that Dinesh was the one who killed Mohit with a small screwdriver after seeing the same marking on his uncle's body after he was murdered. Somil exposes Dinesh, allowing Vicky and his friends to gain the upper hand to defeat the gangsters. Enraged, Dinesh tries to kill him with the same weapon, but Anna saves Somil and kills Dinesh. Sandy is left devastated as Anna, Vicky, Sameer, Somil, Karan and Dikku return to the bar. Ultimately, Anna befriends the five and the Crossroads club is converted into a regular nightclub.

Cast

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Music

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Fight Club
Soundtrack album by
Released27 December 2005 (2005-12-27) (Digital Release)
17 February 2006 (2006-02-17) (Film)
GenreFeature Film soundtrack
Length33:36
LabelT-Series
ProducerPritam Chakraborty
Pritam Chakraborty chronology
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena
(2005)
Fight Club
(2005)
Gangster
(2006)

Track list

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Songs for Fight Club: Members Only were composed by Pritam Chakraborty, and the lyrics were written by Mayur Puri and Neelesh Misra.

All music is composed by Pritam Chakraborty.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Yeh Khuda"Mayur PuriK.K5:04
2."Chhore ki baatein"Mayur PuriShweta Pandit & Amit Kumar4:46
3."Joshile Java Ho"Mayur PuriShweta Pandit5:03
4."Bolo Na Tum Zara"Neelesh MisraShaan & Shreya Ghoshal5:17
5."Chhore ki baatein" (Remix)Mayur PuriShweta Pandit & Amit Kumar4:25
6."Yeh Khuda" (Remix)Mayur PuriK.K3:57
7."Bolo Na Tum Zara" (Remix)Neelesh MisraShaan & Shreya Ghoshal5:04
Total length:33:36

Reception

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Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC.com gave the film 2 out of 5, writing ″While Brad Pitt and Edward Norton brought brains and brawn to the table and helped carry their Fight Club to its final dark twist, Chopra's leading men and adapted storyline take the safe route by using their secret society to tackle a powerful adversary. The outcome is an amusing, but poorly executed, flick that packs a light punch.″[2]

Rujuta Paradkar of rediff.com called it a "shamelessly copied Hindi version" of Fight Club. She further wrote, "If the first half of the film is based on the Fight Club concept, the second half deviates too much. So much masala -- including a complex revenge plot -- is added that you almost think you have accidentally walked back to the wrong theatre after the interval."[3]

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Fight Club: Members Only is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abhay Chopra and and produced by Ravi Walia and . The story follows four college friends who establish an underground to settle personal scores and earn money, only to become entangled in a investigation involving a mob boss's brother. Starring as the lead Vicky, alongside , , , , and a supporting ensemble including , , , , , , and , the film blends elements of action, drama, and comedy. Released on February 17, 2006, the movie features a screenplay by and , with additional dialogues by , with music composed by Pritam Chakraborty and , including notable tracks like "Yeh Khuda" and "Joshile Jawan Ho." Produced under Sohail Khan Productions and Rising Star Entertainment, it had a budget of approximately ₹8.25 but underperformed commercially, grossing ₹5.48 nett in and ₹8.71 worldwide, marking it as a flop. Critically, the film received mixed to negative reviews, praised for its energetic action sequences and but criticized for a weak screenplay, predictable plot, and excessive use of slow-motion stunts. It holds an average rating of 3.6/10 on based on over 1,700 user votes, reflecting its polarizing reception among audiences. Despite its commercial failure, the movie remains notable in Bollywood for its ensemble of emerging stars and its plot, which borrows heavily from underground concepts and the 1999 American film , though it bears no official connection.

Development

Concept and influences

Fight Club: Members Only originated as an action thriller project conceived by directors and Abhay Chopra in the mid-2000s, drawing primary inspiration from David Fincher's 1999 film , which itself adapts Palahniuk's novel of the same name. The core premise revolves around an underground where participants settle personal disputes through physical combat, but the Chopras reimagined it as a venture started by a group of college friends seeking quick financial gains in the bustling urban environment of . This adaptation shifts the narrative away from the original's critique of consumerism and masculinity crises toward a more straightforward tale of camaraderie and opportunism among young men. Key deviations from the source material emphasize a lighter, ensemble-driven structure centered on four protagonists—Vicky, Karan, Somil, and Diku—whose initiative spirals into complications involving external threats like gangsters and police interventions, culminating in a revenge-driven second half. Unlike the psychological depth and of Fincher's version, the Indian film incorporates Bollywood conventions such as romantic subplots and comedic interludes, while introducing familial bonds that heighten the stakes for the characters. These changes reflect a deliberate localization, transforming the isolated, rule-bound fights into a high-stakes operation amid Mumbai's chaotic street life. The project was positioned to evoke the original's cult appeal by retaining the title Fight Club. Cultural adaptations extend to settings in major cities like and , blending the raw physicality of underground brawls with elements of urban youth struggles, song-and-dance sequences, and interpersonal drama not prominent in the 1999 film. This approach aimed to resonate with local sensibilities, prioritizing entertainment and relational dynamics over philosophical undertones.

Pre-production

The of Fight Club: Members Only commenced in 2005, marking the initial phase of logistical and creative preparations for the film. The screenplay was collaboratively written by directors and Abhay Chopra, , and , targeting a runtime of 145 minutes. Production responsibilities were managed by Productions in association with producer Ravi Walia, with the project allocated an initial budget of ₹8.25 . Vikram Chopra and Abhay Chopra envisioned the film as a fusion of action, thriller, and light romance elements, building on stylistic approaches from Vikram Chopra's prior directorial effort Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002). Key milestones included the digital release of the music album on 27 December 2005, composed by Pritam Chakraborty, which preceded the film's and theatrical debut.

Production

Casting

The principal cast of Fight Club: Members Only features a mix of established action stars and emerging talents from Bollywood, assembled to depict the film's themes of youth, rivalry, and vengeance. Directed by and produced under [Sohail Khan](/page/Sohail Khan) Productions, the ensemble was selected to balance high-energy among friends with intense confrontational roles. Key roles are portrayed by the following :
ActorRoleDescription
Anna ShettyLead role in the revenge storyline.
SameerSupporting role as a .
Vicky KhannaOne of the founders.
Karan ChopraCo-founder of the underground club.
SomilA friend involved in the group's adventures.
Aashish ChaudharyDhikuThe fourth founder.
Supporting characters add layers to the interpersonal and romantic subplots: Notable casting aspects include Sohail Khan's dual involvement as both lead actor and , which facilitated the project's focus on a youthful ensemble to capture the film's underground vibe. was chosen for his established action-hero persona to drive the film's intense resolution, while relatively new faces like and were cast to portray the energetic college protagonists. Additionally, was initially approached for Shetty's role but declined, leading to Shetty's selection.

Principal photography

Principal photography for Fight Club: Members Only primarily occurred in , , to authentically depict urban Indian environments central to the story's setting. Key filming sites included in , with additional shoots around the city and in to capture the gritty, metropolitan atmosphere. The film was released on February 17, 2006. Action sequences, particularly the in the underground scenes, featured smartly choreographed brawls staged in locations such as empty warehouses and abandoned pools, emphasizing raw intensity.

Story and characters

Plot summary

Four friends—Vicky, Karan, Somil, and Dikku—college students in , observe frequent quarrels among peers and decide to capitalize on the aggression by establishing an underground where participants pay fees to settle disputes through physical combat. The club quickly gains popularity, providing the group with a steady income stream from entrance fees and bets. As the operation expands, Somil departs for to assist his uncle, whose nightclub faces threats from local gangsters aiming to seize control. The remaining friends soon join him in , where they encounter escalating challenges, including police raids that disrupt their activities and interference from the ruthless gangster , who seeks to exploit or eliminate the club. In , Somil and his companions reopen the uncle's venue, rebranding it as Crossroads and hiring the tough bouncer Sameer to maintain order. Romantic entanglements develop, with pursuing Komal and Karan connecting with Ritu, adding personal stakes to their endeavors. Tensions peak when Mohit, driven by a grudge, initiates a revenge scheme against the group, leading to a fatal confrontation and subsequent arrests after a occurs during the chaos. The crisis resolves dramatically as Anna, Mohit's older brother recently released from , eliminates Dinesh in retaliation for his brother's death, allowing Crossroads to transition into a legitimate free from criminal influence and eventually converting it into an organized . Ultimately, the friends reconcile amid the fallout, evolving their concept from a violent underground outlet into a more structured and non-lethal form of camaraderie and resolution, with Anna befriending the group.

Cast

The cast of Fight Club: Members Only features an ensemble of Bollywood actors known for action and comedy roles, with several making notable contributions as well. leads as Anna Shetty, a tough, vengeful figure central to the group's dynamics. portrays Sameer Kapoor, a protective with comic traits, while also serving as and co-writer, marking one of his early forays into multi-faceted production roles following his acting debut in the . Zayed Khan plays Vicky Khanna, the ambitious leader of the group, building on his rising status after debuting in 2003's Main Hoon Na. Dino Morea embodies Karan Chopra, a loyal fighter, leveraging his transition from modeling to action-oriented parts established in early 2000s films like Raaz (2002). Ritesh Deshmukh brings comic relief as Somil Gandhi, showcasing his emerging timing in humor shortly after his 2003 debut in Tujhe Meri Kasam. Aashish Chaudhary rounds out the core group as Dikku, an enthusiastic participant, continuing his supporting roles post his 2003 breakthrough in Qayamat: City Under Threat and later in comedies like the 2012 The Shaukeens. In supporting roles, appears as Mohit, an antagonistic figure, drawing on his reputation for intense villainous portrayals from films like (2000). serves as the romantic lead Komal, adding emotional depth amid her established presence in romantic dramas since winning Miss Asia Pacific 2000. plays Ritu, a secondary romantic interest, in one of her early film appearances following her modeling career and sibling connections in the industry.
ActorRoleDescriptionNotable Aspects
Suniel ShettyAnna ShettyTough, vengeful figureVeteran action star with over 100 films by 2006.
Sohail KhanSameer KapoorProtective bouncer with comic traitsProducer and co-writer; brother of Salman Khan.
Zayed KhanVicky KhannaAmbitious leader of the groupDebuted 2003; son of director Sanjay Khan.
Dino MoreaKaran ChopraLoyal fighterModel-turned-actor; known for thrillers.
Ritesh DeshmukhSomil GandhiComic relief friendRising comedian post-2003 debut; son of Maharashtra CM.
Aashish ChaudharyDikkuEnthusiastic participantBreakthrough in 2003's Qayamat: City Under Threat; later in Dhamaal series.
Rahul DevMohitAntagonistic roleTypecast as villain in 2000s action films.
Dia MirzaKomalRomantic leadFormer beauty pageant winner; debuted 2001.
Amrita AroraRituSecondary romanceItem songs and supporting parts; sister of Malaika Arora.

Music

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for Fight Club: Members Only features original songs composed by Pritam Chakraborty, while the background score was crafted by the duo to underscore the film's tense action sequences and emotional moments. Pritam's contributions emphasize a fusion of contemporary Indian melodies with rhythmic elements suitable for the movie's energetic vibe, whereas 's score integrates pulsating percussion and orchestral swells to heighten dramatic tension. The album was released digitally on 27 December 2005 by T-Series, ahead of the film's theatrical debut on 17 February 2006, with a total runtime of 33:36 across its tracks. This early release aimed to build anticipation among audiences, particularly the youth demographic targeted by the film's themes of camaraderie and rebellion. The songs blend romantic ballads, such as "Bolo Na Tum Zara," with upbeat tracks like "Yeh Khuda," alongside remix versions to create an appealing mix for younger listeners. Pritam's compositional approach incorporates Western pop and club influences, designing the tracks to synchronize effectively with the film's fight and romance sequences for enhanced atmospheric immersion.

Track listing

The soundtrack album for Fight Club: Members Only, composed by Pritam Chakraborty, contains seven tracks, including three remixes.
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1"Yeh Khuda"K.K.5:04
2"Chhore Ki Baatein"Amit Kumar & Shweta Pandit4:46
3"Joshile Java Ho"Shweta Pandit5:03
4"Bolo Na Tum Zara"Shaan & Shreya Ghoshal5:17
5"Chhore Ki Baatein (Remix)"Amit Kumar & Shweta Pandit4:25
6"Yeh Khuda (Remix)"K.K.3:57
7"Bolo Na Tum Zara (Remix)"Shaan & Shreya Ghoshal5:04

Release

Theatrical release

Fight Club: Members Only was theatrically released in on 17 2006. The film runs for 140 minutes and received a UA certification from the , making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance. The premiere featured a standard theatrical rollout across major cities including and , accompanied by promotional posters that highlighted intense action sequences and the star appeal of leads and . Marketing strategies centered on trailers showcasing high-energy fight scenes to attract demographics, while tie-ins with the pre-released soundtrack album by helped build anticipation ahead of the launch.

Box office

Fight Club: Members Only was produced on a budget of ₹8.25 , covering production and prints costs. The film earned ₹1 on its opening day in . Over its first weekend, it collected ₹4.02 domestically. In total, it grossed ₹7.61 in (₹5.48 nett) and ₹8.71 worldwide, with overseas earnings contributing the remainder. Despite featuring a multi-starrer cast, the film achieved only a modest opening and, amid competition from other 2006 releases, failed to recover its budget, resulting in a flop verdict from .

Reception

Critical response

The critical response to Fight Club: Members Only was largely negative, with reviewers criticizing its unoriginal adaptation of the 1999 American film Fight Club, weak scripting, and deviations from the source material that undermined the narrative coherence. Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC.com awarded the film 2 out of 5 stars, describing it as an "amusing" but "poorly executed" effort that lacked the psychological depth and brutality of the original, opting instead for slapstick humor, disruptive romantic subplots, and musical interludes that diluted the drama. Rujuta Paradkar of Rediff.com lambasted it as a "shamelessly copied" version, highlighting the illogical and overly convoluted second half filled with extraneous revenge elements and "masala" tropes, while faulting director Vikram Chopra for lazy execution and a fundamentally poor script that even a multi-star cast could not salvage. Critics frequently pointed to subpar performances from the lead actors, particularly the younger ensemble including , , and , whom Paradkar deemed ill-suited for the action genre due to their "pretty boy" personas and limited acting range. Supporting roles by and received some positive notes for their adequacy, but overall, the acting was seen as uneven and unable to compensate for the film's structural flaws. Pandohar echoed this sentiment, noting that the film's safe, predictable storyline failed to deliver meaningful commentary on or , instead prioritizing superficial entertainment. No aggregate critic score is available on . Amid the widespread condemnation of the script and direction, a few reviewers acknowledged strengths in isolated elements, such as the action sequences, which Paradkar described as "well done" in parts, providing occasional thrills despite the surrounding mediocrity. The music by also garnered minor praise for its energetic tracks, though it was not enough to elevate the film's reputation. The movie received no major awards or nominations at prominent ceremonies like the , reflecting its lack of critical or industry recognition. In the broader context of Bollywood's action genre, Fight Club: Members Only was viewed as a misfire, with low aggregate ratings underscoring its failure to innovate or engage audiences intellectually.

Audience response

Fight Club: Members Only received mixed to negative feedback from viewers, with aggregate ratings indicating general disappointment despite some appreciation for its action elements. On , the film holds a user rating of 3.6 out of 10, based on 1,701 votes, as of November 2025. Common viewer complaints center on the predictable storyline and sluggish pacing, often exacerbated by obligatory Bollywood song sequences that disrupt the narrative flow; for instance, one user review described it as "hilarious, except it's not funny," pointing to tonal inconsistencies. The audience score is 59%, derived from 117 ratings, as of November 2025, suggesting a divided reception. Positive comments frequently praise the fun, over-the-top fight scenes and the palpable chemistry among the young cast, with viewers noting moments of energetic camaraderie that provide light entertainment value amid the flaws. On , it averages 2.6 out of 5 stars from 441 user ratings, as of November 2025, where it is commonly regarded as a "so-bad-it's-good" B-movie . Reviewers often highlight its campy charm as an unapologetic rip-off, though the low score underscores widespread criticism of cringeworthy acting and dated production values. Over the years, the film has cultivated a minor among fans of 2000s Bollywood cinema, celebrated for its audacious adaptation of Western tropes into an Indian setting, though it has seen no major re-releases or remakes as of 2025.

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