Insan(2005)
Insan (2005) is a Hindi-language action thriller film directed by K. Subhash. The ensemble cast includes Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, and Laila. The story follows Inspector Ajit Rathod, a police officer who seeks revenge after a terrorist kills his wife. The terrorist, Amjad, plans to destroy Mumbai with a series of bombings. The film is a remake of the 2002 Telugu film Khadgam. It was released on 14 January 2005 in the United States. The film received negative reviews from critics and holds a 4.6 rating on IMDb. Audiences criticized the weak script and poor direction despite the strong cast.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- K. Subash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A fearless police officer's wife is murdered by a ruthless terrorist. The officer swears revenge and hunts the killer across Mumbai. The terrorist plans to blow up the city with a hidden bomb. A simple man accidentally witnesses the plot and gets involved. Together, they must stop the attack before it is too late.
“Every human has a choice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Insan
Cast reunions in this film: Lara Dutta & Akshay Kumar (12 films together), Esha Deol & Ajay Devgan (6 films together), Ajay Devgan & Sharat Saxena (6 films together), Ajay Devgan & Tusshar Kapoor (6 films together), Esha Deol & Tusshar Kapoor (4 films together), and Rahul Dev & Akshay Kumar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Ek Rickshawala' but was changed to 'Insan' before release.
- Director K. Subash is known for Tamil and Telugu films, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- Akshay Kumar performed many of his own stunts, including a risky chase sequence on moving vehicles.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, which was uncommon at the time.
- It was shot in multiple Indian cities, including Hyderabad and Mumbai, to show different urban settings.
- The film faced criticism for its violent content, leading to edits for certain regional releases.
- Despite a big star cast, it underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.