Tabaahi: The Destroyer(1999)
Tabaahi: The Destroyer is a 1999 Hindi-language action film directed by Gopi Sapru. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty as Major Digvijay Sanyal, Divya Dutta as Divya, and Mukesh Rishi as the villain Rudraksh. The story follows a commando who avenges his police officer brother's murder by a mafia don and his political allies. The film is a straightforward revenge drama with a low IMDb rating of 4.8/10. It was released in India on January 1, 1999.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Gopi Sapru
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Major Digvijay Sanyal is a commando. His brother, Inspector Vijay, is killed by a mafia don named Rudraksh. Digvijay quits the army and hunts down Rudraksh and the corrupt politicians who protected him. He will stop at nothing to get justice.
“One man. One mission. Total destruction.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tabaahi: The Destroyer
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Tej Sapru (5 films together), Satyendra Kapoor & Tej Sapru (4 films together), and Mukesh Rishi & Mithun Chakraborty (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Tabaah' but was changed to 'Tabaahi' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a military officer rather than his typical action hero or dancer roles.
- The movie's director, K. Ravi Shankar, was primarily known for directing Telugu films, making this a rare Hindi venture.
- Actress Raveena Tandon had a special appearance in a song, despite not being part of the main cast.
- The climax was shot in a factory setting, a common location for action sequences in 90s Bollywood.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand Raj Anand, did not produce any major hit songs.
- It was released during a crowded period in 1999, competing with several bigger-budget action films.