Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera(2006)
Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action techno-thriller film directed by Harry Baweja. The cast includes Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Neha Dhupia, Aarti Chhabria, Aashish Chaudhary, and Mukesh Rishi. The story follows ACP Arjun Singh as he investigates the disappearance of his fiancée, who fell victim to a global hidden camera blackmail ring run by Sudama Pandey. The film is notable for its focus on the misuse of surveillance technology and its impact on women. It received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure at the box office. The music was composed by Sukhshinder Shinda, Nitz 'N' Sony, and Harry Anand.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Harry Baweja
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
ACP Arjun Singh's fiancée Sapna goes missing in London. He discovers she was trapped by a criminal who uses hidden cameras to blackmail women. Arjun must find the sole witness, Ammu, before the villain kills her. He fights both criminals and advanced technology to bring them to justice.
“The camera never blinks. The truth never hides.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera
Cast reunions in this film: Mukesh Rishi & Sunny Deol (5 films together), Neha Dhupia & Aashish Chaudhary (4 films together), Ameesha Patel & Sunny Deol (3 films together), Aarti Chabria & Aashish Chaudhary (2 films together), Sunny Deol & Mukesh Tiwari (2 films together), and Sunny Deol & Harry Baweja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Teesri Aankh' but was later renamed 'Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera' for release.
- This was one of the last films starring veteran actor Om Puri before his death in 2017.
- Director Harry Baweja is better known for his action and romance films, making this thriller a genre shift.
- The movie faced criticism for its graphic content and was given an 'A' certificate by the Indian censor board.
- It was shot primarily in Mumbai, with some scenes filmed in outdoor locations to depict the characters' escapes.
- The film's plot was inspired by real-life scandals involving hidden cameras that were in the news at the time.
- Despite its serious theme, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office.