Cocktail: The Deadly Combination(2007)
Cocktail: The Deadly Combination is a 2007 Hindi-language thriller film directed by Maninder Bhandari. The cast includes Vijay Bhatotiya, Samarth Chaturvedi, Preeti Jain, Mushtaq Khan, and Gufi Paintal. The story centers on a young orphan whose inherited property becomes the target of a greedy local man. The film explores themes of betrayal, survival, and justice in a small-town setting. It was released on September 14, 2007, and is noted for its straightforward narrative about greed and courage. The movie is available for viewing on select digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Maninder Bhandari
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
Priya is a young woman living with her guardian after her parents die. A greedy man named Raju plots to steal her inherited land and money. He uses lies and violence to get what he wants. Priya must find the courage to stop him before she loses everything.
“Greed can be a deadly mix”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film is not related to the popular 2012 Bollywood movie Cocktail starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
- It was shot in India but had a limited release, making it hard to find in theaters.
- The director, Maninder Bhandari, has only a few known film credits, mostly in horror or thriller genres.
- The movie uses classic horror tropes like a hooded killer, common in low-budget Hindi horror of the 2000s.
- It likely went straight to home video or television, as it left little box office or critical trace.
- The title plays on the word 'cocktail' to suggest a mix of danger, unlike the romantic comedy of the same name later.
- Horror films from this era in India often reused plots from Western slasher movies with local settings.