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Achanak(1998)

3.8/10
Hindi157 mins

Achanak (1998) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Naresh Malhotra. Starring KD Sandhu, Dalip Tahil and Saeed Jaffrey. With an audience rating of 3.8/10, Achanak stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Naresh Malhotra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
3.8/10

Storyline

A man and his wife flee after she is blamed for his brother's murder. They must clear her name while running from both the police and the actual killers.

Framed for murder, they run to uncover the truth.

Film Details

3.8Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleअचानक

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Achanak' was also used for a 1973 thriller by director Gulzar, but the two movies are unrelated.
  • Actor Govinda was initially considered for the lead role before it went to actor Kumar Gaurav.
  • The movie was shot in scenic locations across Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani in Maharashtra.
  • It features a special appearance by veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar in a brief but memorable role.
  • The film's soundtrack includes a song composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in 1990s Bollywood.
  • Despite being a thriller, the movie underperformed at the box office upon its release.
  • Director Naresh Malhotra had previously directed the hit film 'Maine Pyar Kiya' in 1989.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Achanak

Actor-Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)15 films
Actor-Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)8 films
Actor-Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)7 films
Actor-Arjun's Brother-in-law6 films
Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)-Madhu6 films
Arjun's Brother-in-law-Arjun's Father6 films
Actor-Arjun's Brother-in-law5 films
Actor-Arjun's Brother-in-law5 films
Actor-Arjun's Father5 films
Sanjay Dutt (uncredited)-Arjun's Brother-in-law4 films

Frequently Asked Questions