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Dracula(1999)

3.8/10
Hindi•93 mins•theatrical•

Dracula is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language horror film directed and produced by Bhooshan Lal. The cast includes Priya, Anita, and Jyoti Rana in lead roles. The story follows a Thakur who is murdered for a magical snake-jewel called the Nagmani. He returns from the grave as Dracula to seek revenge on the fat women searching for the jewel. The film is known for its bizarre premise, low-budget special effects, and cult status among fans of odd Bollywood cinema. It was released on June 11, 1999, and is available on some streaming platforms.

Director:Bhooshan Lal
Mood:
darksuspensefulfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Bhooshan Lal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
3.8/10

Storyline

A wealthy Thakur is killed by greedy villagers who want his magical jewel, the Nagmani. He returns from the dead as Dracula, a vampire with a grudge against overweight women. Now, a group of women must find the jewel and destroy it before Dracula kills them all.

“The vampire with a very specific grudge.”

Film Details

3.8Rating
93Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDracula

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulfunny
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptiongreed
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor3
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
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Vinod TripathiActor
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A
AshnaActor
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M
Mohan JoshiActor
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Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Actor in Dracula
Sadashiv AmrapurkarActor
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R
Raj PremiActor
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#6
P
Priya RaoActor
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#7
D
Deepak ShirkeActor
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#8
R
Rami ReddyActor
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K
Kiran KumarAbdullah
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#10
J
Jyothi RanaActor
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#11
B
Bhooshan LalDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dracula

Cast reunions in this film: Rami Reddy & Mohan Joshi (4 films together), Kiran Kumar & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (3 films together), Kiran Kumar & Mohan Joshi (3 films together), Sadashiv Amrapurkar & Mohan Joshi (3 films together), and Rami Reddy & Kiran Kumar (2 films together).

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Rami ReddyActor
4th time
M
Mohan JoshiActor
Rami Reddy × Mohan Joshi — 4 films together →
K
Kiran KumarActor
3rd time
Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Sadashiv AmrapurkarActor
Kiran Kumar × Sadashiv Amrapurkar — 3 films together →
K
Kiran KumarActor
3rd time
M
Mohan JoshiActor
Kiran Kumar × Mohan Joshi — 3 films together →
Sadashiv Amrapurkar
Sadashiv AmrapurkarActor
3rd time
M
Mohan JoshiActor
Sadashiv Amrapurkar × Mohan Joshi — 3 films together →
R
Rami ReddyActor
2nd time
K
Kiran KumarActor
Rami Reddy × Kiran Kumar — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This film is an unofficial remake of the 1995 Tamil horror movie 'Chandramukhi', which itself was inspired by the Malayalam film 'Manichitrathazhu'.
  • The role of Dracula was played by actor Arun Bakshi, who was better known for his comedic roles in Hindi cinema.
  • The film was shot in the hill station of Ooty, a popular location for many South Indian and Hindi horror films of the era.
  • Despite being a horror film, it includes several song-and-dance sequences typical of mainstream Hindi movies at the time.
  • The plot's central 'Nagmani' (snake jewel) is a common mythical object in Indian folklore, often linked to supernatural powers.
  • Director Bhooshan Lal was primarily known for directing B-movies and low-budget action or horror films during the 1990s.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is now mostly remembered as a curious, campy cult video release.

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