Risk(2007)
Risk is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Vishram Sawant. It stars Vinod Khanna, Randeep Hooda, Tanushree Dutta, and Zakir Hussain. The story follows Khalid Bin Jamal, a don who controls Mumbai through bribery from his base in Thailand. Honest cop Suryakanth Samtham decides to take him down. The film explores the deep connection between crime, politics, and law enforcement. It was produced by Risk Design and Advertising and released on January 19, 2007. The movie earned a worldwide gross of $1,416,813. It is known for its raw portrayal of the underworld and Vinod Khanna's comeback performance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Vishram Sawant
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An honest police officer named Suryakanth Samtham decides to take on the most powerful don in Mumbai. Khalid Bin Jamal controls the city through bribes and fear. Surya must fight not just the don, but a corrupt system that protects him. The battle becomes personal and deadly.
“One cop. One don. One city.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Risk
Cast reunions in this film: Yashpal Sharma & Zakir Hussain (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Risk Hai Toh Ishq Hai' before being shortened to just 'Risk'.
- Director Vishram Sawant had previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed crime film 'Satya'.
- Actor Randeep Hooda performed many of his own stunts in the film, including intense hand-to-hand combat scenes.
- The movie's climax was shot in Bangkok to authentically depict the villain's hideout location.
- Despite being an action film, it incorporated real-life Mumbai police procedures researched by the writers.
- The film's promotional tagline, 'Ek Crore Mein Laitha Hai Risk', became a popular catchphrase during its release.
- It featured a special appearance by actor Zakir Hussain in a key supporting role as a corrupt official.