Trishakti(1999)
Trishakti is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language crime film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The cast includes Arshad Warsi, Sharad Kapoor, Milind Gunaji, and Radhika in lead roles. The story follows three friends who rescue a gangster and are recruited by a don named Rajeshwar Raja. They help him win a gang war but become targets of his jealousy. The film explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and greed in Bombay's underworld. It was one of Bhandarkar's early directorial works before his acclaimed films like Chandni Bar. The movie features music composed by Rajesh Roshan with songs sung by Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, and Sonu Nigam. Trishakti was released in 1999 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Three friends save a gangster's life and get pulled into Bombay's underworld. A powerful don recruits them to win a gang war. But their success makes the don jealous. He plots to destroy their friendship by framing one of them. The friends must uncover the truth and take down the don before it is too late.
“Three friends. One betrayal. No escape.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Trishakti' refers to the three divine powers in Hindu mythology.
- It was one of the few films where character actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar played a central heroic role.
- The movie was directed by Deepak Anand, who primarily worked in B-grade action and thriller films.
- Actor Milind Gunaji performed his own stunts for several action sequences in the film.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand Raj Anand, did not produce any major hit songs.
- It was released during a period crowded with bigger-budget action films, affecting its box office performance.
- The film's plot involves a common theme of the era: a wronged man seeking revenge against corrupt officials.