Dhol(2007)
Dhol is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language buddy comedy thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Percept Picture Company. The lead cast includes Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Rajpal Yadav, and Tanushree Dutta. The story follows four lazy roommates in Pune who conspire to marry a wealthy woman for her money, but their plan entangles them with a dangerous criminal. The film blends slapstick comedy with suspense and crime elements. It is a remake of the 1990 Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar. Dhol received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its over-the-top humor and Rajpal Yadav's performance. The film was released on September 14, 2007, and is available on streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Four broke and lazy friends in Pune hatch a scheme to get rich by marrying a wealthy woman. They pretend to be rich to impress her, but their lies attract the attention of her criminal brother. Now they must survive his deadly plans while keeping their fake identities intact.
“Four friends. One dream. Total disaster.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhol
Cast reunions in this film: Priyadarshan & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together), Om Puri & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together), Rajpal Yadav & Asrani (14 films together), Priyadarshan & Asrani (10 films together), Priyadarshan & Om Puri (7 films together), and Om Puri & Asrani (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dhol' refers to a traditional Indian drum, but the movie has no major connection to music or drums.
- Director Priyadarshan is known for remaking South Indian films, and 'Dhol' is inspired by the Malayalam movie 'In Harihar Nagar'.
- Actor Tusshar Kapoor, who plays one of the friends, was also in Priyadarshan's hit comedy 'Golmaal' the previous year.
- The movie was shot quickly, reportedly in a schedule of just 30 to 40 days, which was common for Priyadarshan's comedies.
- Despite being a comedy, the film includes a subplot involving a mysterious neighbor, adding a slight thriller element.
- The film's release faced competition from bigger movies, which affected its initial box office performance.
- Some of the comic scenes were improvised by the actors during filming to make them funnier.