Kaante(2002)
Kaante is a 2002 Hindi crime thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta. The lead cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali, and Kumar Gaurav. The story follows six desperate Indian immigrants in Los Angeles who plan a bank heist to solve their financial problems. After the robbery, they discover one of them is an undercover police officer, leading to paranoia and violence. The film is notable for its gritty tone, strong performances, and a twist ending that mirrors Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. It was a box office success, earning approximately ₹25 crore in India, and was praised for its music and action sequences. Kaante was released on December 20, 2002, and is available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Sanjay Gupta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Six strangers meet in a Los Angeles warehouse to rob a bank. Each man has a personal reason for needing the money. The heist goes wrong, and the police arrive too fast. Back in the warehouse, the crew realizes one of them is an undercover cop. Trust shatters, and guns come out. Who will survive the night?
“Six men. One heist. One traitor.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaante
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Sanjay Dutt (19 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Mahesh Manjrekar (14 films together), Sunil Shetty & Sanjay Dutt (10 films together), Sunil Shetty & Gulshan Grover (9 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Sanjay Dutt (9 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Mahesh Manjrekar (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1992 American movie 'Reservoir Dogs' by Quentin Tarantino.
- It was the first Indian film to be entirely shot in the United States, including Los Angeles.
- Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the film, including a dangerous car chase scene.
- The film's title 'Kaante' means 'thorns' in Hindi, symbolizing the characters' sharp and dangerous nature.
- It was one of the earliest Bollywood films to use extensive digital intermediate color grading for a stylized look.
- The movie's climax was shot at the historic Bradbury Building in Los Angeles, also featured in 'Blade Runner'.
- Despite mixed reviews, it gained a cult following for its stylish action and ensemble cast performances.