International Khiladi(1999)
International Khiladi is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Umesh Mehra. It stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna in lead roles. The story follows Rahul, a TV reporter who investigates the sudden disappearance of global crime bosses. These crime lords gather on a secret island to elect a single leader. Rahul infiltrates the island to expose their plan. The film is known for its action sequences and dramatic twists. It received mixed reviews from critics. The movie was released on 2 July 1999.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Umesh Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A fearless reporter Rahul discovers that crime bosses worldwide have vanished. He learns they are meeting to choose a leader. He must infiltrate their secret island to expose them. But he faces danger from a local crime boss and a shocking family secret.
“The world's biggest crime lords meet.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for International Khiladi
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Asrani (19 films together), Gulshan Grover & Akshay Kumar (12 films together), Gulshan Grover & Avtar Gill (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Umesh Mehra (9 films together), Akshay Kumar & Asrani (5 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Mukesh Khanna (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'International Khiladi' to 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' in some overseas markets to avoid confusion with Akshay Kumar's earlier 'Khiladi' series films.
- Akshay Kumar performed a dangerous stunt where he hung from a helicopter without a body double, which was widely reported in film magazines at the time.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Prem Chopra, who plays a small but pivotal role as a crime lord.
- It was one of the few films where actress Twinkle Khanna, later Akshay Kumar's wife, appeared in a special dance number rather than a lead role.
- The soundtrack included a song, 'Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai', that became popular despite the film's mixed box office performance.
- Director Umesh Mehra had previously worked with Akshay Kumar in the 1997 film 'Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi', making this a reunion.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set designed to resemble a lavish palace, which was expensive for its time.