Bulandi(2000)
Bulandi is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Anil Kapoor in a dual role as Dharamraj and Arjun Thakur, alongside Rajinikanth in a cameo, Rekha, and Raveena Tandon. The story follows a village head who punishes his younger brother for a crime he did not commit, leading to tragic consequences. The film explores themes of justice, family honor, and revenge. It is a remake of the Tamil film Nattamai and features music composed by Viju Shah. Bulandi was released in 2000 and received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but praised for its performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Plex, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 7 January 2000
- Director
- Rama Rao Tatineni
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Dharamraj Thakur rules his village with an iron fist. When his younger brother Arjun is falsely accused of rape, Dharamraj sentences him to exile. But the real villain is a vengeful cousin. Dharamraj must learn the truth before it destroys his family forever.
“Justice without mercy is cruelty.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bulandi
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Paresh Rawal (16 films together), Raveena Tandon & Shakti Kapoor (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (11 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Anil Kapoor (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Bulandi' but was also promoted as 'Bulandi: The Pride' in some regions.
- It was one of the few Hindi films directed by veteran Telugu director Rama Rao Tatineni.
- The movie's music was composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in many 1990s films.
- Actor Mohnish Bahl, who plays a key role, was a frequent collaborator with producer Boney Kapoor.
- The film's release faced competition from several major movies in the year 2000.
- It features a storyline centered on family honor, a common theme in early 2000s dramas.
- The shooting locations included sets designed to resemble a traditional North Indian town.