Supari(2003)
'Supari' is a 2003 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Padam Kumar. The lead cast includes Nandita Das, Uday Chopra, Rahul Dev, Purab Kohli, and Akashdeep Saigal. The story follows four friends in Mumbai who become contract killers for a powerful crime boss after losing a bet. The film explores the psychological toll of violence and the breakdown of friendship under pressure. It was noted for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the underworld, a departure from typical Bollywood gangster films. The movie was released on June 20, 2003, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Padam Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Four ordinary friends in Mumbai make a terrible mistake. They lose a bet to a ruthless crime boss named Mamta Shekari. Now they owe her a huge debt they cannot pay. Mamta forces them to become contract killers to settle their debt. The friends must complete a series of murders, but each kill pushes them deeper into a world of violence and paranoia. Their friendship begins to crack under the pressure.
“Some debts are paid in blood.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Supari
Cast reunions in this film: Nandita Das & Purab Kohli (2 films together), and Rahul Dev & Irrfan Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Supari' refers to a slang term for a contract killing in Mumbai's underworld.
- Director Padam Kumar was also a cinematographer and shot several films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The film was shot on a low budget and had a limited theatrical release, making it a lesser-known title from the early 2000s.
- Actress Mamta Kulkarni, who plays the antagonist Mamta Sekhri, was known for her glamorous roles but took on a rare negative character here.
- The movie's plot reflects real-life concerns about youth getting involved in crime due to debt, a theme seen in some other Indian films of that era.
- It features actor Ashutosh Rana in a supporting role, known for his villainous performances in Bollywood during that period.
- The film did not perform well commercially and is rarely discussed in mainstream retrospectives of Hindi cinema from the 2000s.