Hitler(1998)
Hitler is a 1998 Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by T.L.V. Prasad. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as the lead, with Shilpa Shirodkar, Manek Bedi, and Deepti Bhatnagar in supporting roles. The story follows Jailer Siddhanth Kumar Sharma, nicknamed Hitler for his strict discipline, whose life unravels when his younger brother Amar is accused of murdering a wealthy man. Siddhanth must navigate the prison system and his own rigid principles to uncover the real killer. The film is known for Mithun Chakraborty's intense performance and its blend of family drama with action sequences. It was released on May 15, 1998, in India and has a runtime of 138 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- T L V Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A strict jailer named Siddhanth is called Hitler for his iron rules. His brother Amar falls in love with a rich girl. When her father is murdered, Amar is blamed. Siddhanth must find the real killer to save his brother.
“The strictest jailer fights for his family.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hitler
Cast reunions in this film: T. L. V. Prasad & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Hemant Birje (5 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & T L V Prasad (5 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Mithun Chakraborty (3 films together), and T. L. V. Prasad & Hemant Birje (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Hitler' refers to the main character's strict and feared personality, not the historical figure.
- Actor Anupam Kher played the role of Siddhanth Kumar Sharma, a character inspired by a real-life jailer known for his discipline.
- This was one of the few films where actress Revathi played a lawyer, a role she reprised from her earlier Tamil film 'Minsara Kanavu'.
- The movie was a remake of the 1996 Telugu film 'Hitler', which also starred actor Chiranjeevi in the lead role.
- Director T.L.V. Prasad was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, and this was his directorial debut in Hindi films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, featuring the popular song 'Mujhe Pyaar Hua' sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
- Despite its title, the plot focuses on family drama and a murder mystery, with no connection to World War II or Nazi Germany.