Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Agent Vinod’ is produced by actor himself and Dinesh Vijan under Saif’s banner of Illuminati Films. Written and directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film stars alongside his real life girlfriend Kareena Kapoor. Other casts include Prem Chopra, Gulshan Grover, Ram Kapoor and Ravi Kissen.
It’s not a remake of 1977’s old classic with the same name, according to Raghavan. Going by the trailer it does give you the feeling of “Bond! My name is James Bond”.
The story revolves around series of unconnected events all around the world. In Uzbekistan, an ex KGB officer is tortured and murdered. In Cape Town, a group of International business tycoons discuss a rumor that the dead KGB officer had a nuclear suitcase bomb hidden away. In Moscow, an Indian secret agent is exposed. The agent is shot dead while trying to send a code red message to India. In India, the head of the raw sees the incomplete message. All it contains is a number 242.
As all this commotion is going on ‘Agent Vinod’ enters. Vinod (Saif Ali Khan) is the kind of agent who first kicks the door 
open and then finds out what’s behind it. His unconventional approach puts him in dangerous situations, but he manages to get the crucial leads. Vinod is sent to Moscow to investigate why his colleague was killed. Vinod finds out that a Russian money launderer Abu Nazar (Ram Kapoor) has sent 50 million dollars to contact in Morocco, for an operation against India.
Vinod leaves for Morocco, where he meets an elderly Mafiosi Kazan (Prem Chopra) and the beautiful but mysterious Dr. Ruby (Kareena Kapoor). A series of twists and turns take ‘Agent Vinod’ across the globe from Marakkesh to Riga, Karachi to Delhi and finally London where he discovers the ultimate conspiracy.
‘Agent Vinod’, you may not agree with his methods, but you sure are glad he’s on your side. ‘Agent Vinod’ is your passport to action and adventure.
The music of ‘Agent Vinod’ is given by Pritam Chakraborty and lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattachatya and Nilesh Mishra. The movie has five tracks, of which Kareena’s mujra, Mika’s Pungi are already a blockbuster. ‘Pungi’ happens to be copied from ‘Soosan Khanoom’ by Iranian group. Another lifted track ‘Steal the night’ from Boney M’s ‘Rasputin’ also is the talk of the town.
The movie releases on 23th March, 2012 all over. Go watch this thrilling spy film.
