Samay: When Time Strikes(2003)
Samay: When Time Strikes is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Robbie Grewal. The lead cast includes Sushmita Sen as ACP Malvika Chauhan and Sushant Singh. The story follows a police officer investigating a serial killer who leaves clocks at crime scenes. The killer's pattern involves setting the clock to the exact time of each victim's death. The film received mixed reviews from critics but gained a cult following for its unique premise. It was released in theaters in 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Robby Grewal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
ACP Malvika Chauhan investigates a series of murders in Mumbai. The killer leaves a clock at each crime scene, set to the time of death. Malvika must catch the killer before he strikes again. But the case becomes personal when she discovers the killer knows her from the past.
“Time is running out.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Samay: When Time Strikes
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Sushmita Sen (2 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Sushant Singh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1999 Japanese thriller 'G@me', which itself was based on a novel by Keigo Higashino.
- Sushmita Sen performed many of her own stunts, including a high-speed car chase sequence.
- It was one of the earliest major Hindi films to prominently feature digital forensics and cyber crime as central plot elements.
- The film's title 'Samay' was also the name of a popular Indian TV news channel at the time, causing some initial brand confusion.
- Director Robby Grewal is the elder brother of actor Vindu Dara Singh, making this a family venture in the industry.
- Despite its thriller genre, the soundtrack featured a romantic song ('Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha') that became quite popular.
- The movie's release clashed with several other major films, which impacted its initial box office performance.