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Chocolate(2005)

4.4/10
Hindi150 minstheatrical

Chocolate is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Vivek Agnihotri in his directorial debut. The ensemble cast includes Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Irrfan Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Arshad Warsi, and Tanushree Dutta. Set in London after the 9/11 attacks, the story follows lawyer Krishan Pandit who defends two Indian men accused of a robbery and a boat explosion. The men claim a terrorist named Murtaza Arzai is responsible. The film is inspired by the 1995 American film The Usual Suspects. Critics gave the film negative reviews for its slow pace and unoriginal plot. The soundtrack was composed by Pritam Chakraborty.

Filmed In:London, United Kingdom
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 2005
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
4.4/10

Storyline

Two Indian men are arrested in London for a massive robbery and a deadly boat explosion. Lawyer Krishan Pandit believes their story about a terrorist mastermind. He fights to prove their innocence in court. But the truth is far darker than he ever imagined.

Some secrets are too dark to share

Film Details

4.4Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InLondon, United Kingdom

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Chocolate

Cast reunions in this film: Arshad Warsi & Anil Kapoor (4 films together), Sunil Shetty & Arshad Warsi (3 films together), Sunil Shetty & Anil Kapoor (3 films together), Irrfan Khan & Arshad Warsi (3 films together), Tanushree Dutta & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Irrfan Khan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Chocolate' refers to a secret code word used by the characters in the plot.
  • Director Vivek Agnihotri made his Bollywood debut with this film after working in television.
  • Actor Anil Kapoor, who plays Advocate Krishan Pundit, also co-produced the movie.
  • The movie faced criticism for its plot similarities to the Hollywood film 'The Usual Suspects'.
  • It features a cameo by actor Suniel Shetty in a special appearance as a police officer.
  • The film's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, which was rare at the time.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the movie underperformed at the box office upon release.

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