Rudraksh(2004)
Rudraksh is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language science fantasy action film directed by Mani Shankar. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Bipasha Basu, Isha Koppikar, and Kabir Bedi. The story follows Dr. Gayatri Singh, a paranormal researcher from the University of California, who travels to India to study a healer named Varun Bhushan. She discovers a dark power linked to Ravana's Rudraksh, a seed that can grant supernatural abilities. The film blends mythology, martial arts, and scientific concepts. It received negative reviews from critics and was declared a disaster at the box office, collecting ₹5.97 crore domestically. The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy and Vishal–Shekhar.
Rudraksh is streaming on Amazon MX Player and ShemarooMe.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon MX Player, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Mani Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
A paranormal researcher from America comes to India to study a man with healing powers. She discovers an ancient seed that can turn humans into monsters. Together, they must stop a demon from using the seed to spread evil across the world.
“The seed of evil is real.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rudraksh
Cast reunions in this film: Sunil Shetty & Sanjay Dutt (10 films together), Isha Koppikar & Sunil Shetty (5 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Kabir Bedi (5 films together), Bipasha Basu & Sanjay Dutt (4 films together), Bipasha Basu & Sunil Shetty (3 films together), and Isha Koppikar & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rudraksh: The Eye of Shiva' before being shortened for release.
- It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and English to target international audiences.
- Sanjay Dutt performed many of his own martial arts stunts without a body double.
- The movie's special effects were created by the same team behind the Hollywood film 'The Mummy'.
- It was one of the first Bollywood films to heavily use CGI for fantasy action sequences.
- The film underperformed at the box office, ending director Mani Shankar's early 2000s hit streak.
- Bipasha Basu's character was written as a scientist to blend modern themes with ancient Indian mythology.