Ustadon Ke Ustad(1998)
Ustadon Ke Ustad is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by T. L. V. Prasad. The cast includes Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff, Madhoo, Vineetha, Mohan Joshi, Mushtaq Khan, Asrani, Avtar Gill, Govind Namdeo, and Tiku Talsania. The plot follows two expert thieves, Vishwanath and Jai Kishan, who are best friends. A powerful gangster named Pukhraj Mahadevan turns them against each other using lies and manipulation. The film is set in a crime-ridden city where trust is rare. It features typical 90s Bollywood action sequences, dramatic confrontations, and a strong focus on friendship and betrayal. The film was released on 20 March 1998 with a runtime of 139 minutes. It is categorized as a B-grade action film and has a niche following among fans of the lead actors.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- T L V Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Two best friends and expert thieves, Vishwanath and Jai Kishan, are the top criminals in the city. A ruthless gangster named Mahadevan wants to destroy them. He spreads lies that turn the friends into bitter enemies. Now they must fight each other before they learn the truth and unite against the real villain.
“The expert among all experts.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ustadon Ke Ustad
Cast reunions in this film: T. L. V. Prasad & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Mohan Joshi (9 films together), Jackie Shroff & Mithun Chakraborty (8 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Avtar Gill (7 films together), Mushtaq Khan & Avtar Gill (6 films together), and Mohan Joshi & Avtar Gill (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Masters' Master' and was a remake of the 1991 Telugu film 'Rowdy Inspector'.
- Actor Mukul Dev, who played the villain Pukhraj, was primarily known for supporting roles in the 1990s.
- The movie was one of the last major films for veteran actor Prem Chopra in a prominent antagonistic role.
- It featured a soundtrack by music director Anand-Milind, known for their work in action films of that era.
- The climax was shot extensively in a factory setting, a common location for fight sequences in 90s action movies.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well commercially and is not widely remembered today.
- The plot of friends turned enemies was a popular trope in Indian cinema during the late 1990s.