16December(2002)
16 December is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Mani Shankar. The lead cast includes Milind Soman, Danny Denzongpa, Gulshan Grover, and Dipannita Sharma. The story follows Indian intelligence agents racing to stop a Pakistani terrorist from detonating a nuclear bomb in Delhi. The film is notable for its advanced use of computer technology and holographic imaging, which was rare in Bollywood at the time. It received a 7.0 rating on IMDb and was praised for its researched plot and realistic action sequences. The film was released on March 22, 2002, in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Mani Shankar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A renegade Pakistani terrorist plans to detonate a nuclear bomb in Delhi on December 16. Vikram, a tech-savvy IRS officer, must track the terrorist through a hawala money trail. With his team and a tough military commander, he races against time to stop the attack and save millions of lives.
“The countdown to destruction begins”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 16December
Cast reunions in this film: Sushant Singh & Mani Shankar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the real-life Indian Parliament building, a rare permission granted to the crew.
- It was one of the first major Bollywood films to extensively use computer-generated imagery (CGI) for its action sequences.
- Actor Danny Denzongpa, who plays the villain, was cast for his imposing presence and deep voice, often typecast in such roles.
- The movie's release was delayed by several months due to extensive post-production work on its visual effects.
- The title '16 December' refers to the date in 1971 when Pakistan surrendered in the Bangladesh Liberation War, a key plot point.
- Despite its high-concept plot, the film underperformed at the box office, failing to recover its production costs.
- Director Mani Shankar was a former ad filmmaker, and this was his second feature film after 'Rudraksh'.