Vadh(2002)
Vadh is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Raj Bharat. It stars Nana Patekar, Shilpa Shetty, and Sanjay Kapoor in lead roles. The story follows Dr. Arjun Singh, a respected psychologist who discovers his wife's affair with his best friend. Instead of confronting them, he devises a cold, calculated revenge plot that involves murder and psychological manipulation. The film is notable for its intense performances, especially Nana Patekar's portrayal of a man consumed by betrayal. It received mixed reviews but has gained a cult following for its dark, realistic tone. The movie was released on 29 March 2002 and has a runtime of 132 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLiv, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Dr. Arjun Singh is a successful psychologist with a perfect life. When he learns his wife is having an affair with his best friend, he does not confront them. Instead, he plans a quiet, deadly revenge that will destroy them both.
“Trust can be deadly.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vadh
Cast reunions in this film: Nana Patekar & Arun Bakshi (2 films together).
Trivia
- Nana Patekar not only directed the film but also wrote its story and screenplay.
- The film was shot in just one schedule over a few weeks, mostly in Mumbai.
- It was one of the few thrillers released in 2002 that focused on psychological drama over action.
- The movie's title 'Vadh' translates to 'slaughter' or 'killing' in Hindi.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- Actor Om Puri played the role of the psychologist, marking a rare collaboration with Nana Patekar as director.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand Raj Anand, known for more commercial hits at the time.