Agni Morcha(1997)
Agni Morcha is a 1997 Hindi action film directed by Raju Chauhan. The film stars Dharmendra as Inspector Kishan Singh Bhatti, with Mukesh Khanna playing the antagonist Minister Shamsher Singh. Ravi Kishan appears in a supporting role. The story follows Bhatti's mission to eliminate terrorism from Mumbai, only to discover that the real enemy is a powerful politician. The film features typical 1990s Bollywood action sequences, including explosions, hand-to-hand combat, and dramatic confrontations. It was produced by Rajesh Kothari and released in theatres across India. The film's budget was ₹1.5 crore, and it earned ₹5.5 crore at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Raju Chutani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Inspector Kishan Singh Bhatti fights to stop terrorist attacks in Mumbai. He loses his family to the violence and quits the police force. Now alone, he must hunt down the mastermind behind the attacks—a powerful politician who hides behind a mask of respectability.
“One man against the system.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Agni Morcha
Cast reunions in this film: Dharmendra & Mukesh Khanna (4 films together), and Ravi Kishan & Dharmendra (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Agnee Morcha' translates to 'Fire Front' in English, referencing the intense battle against terrorism.
- It was one of the few 1990s action films to directly portray a police officer combating terrorism in Mumbai.
- The movie featured actor Raza Murad in a supporting role, known for his many villainous characters in Hindi cinema.
- Director Raju Chouhan primarily worked as an assistant director before this, with this being one of his few directorial credits.
- The film's release coincided with a period of heightened real-world concerns about terrorism in major Indian cities.
- It included action sequences typical of the era, often compared to the style of bigger-budget Dharmendra or Sunny Deol films.
- The soundtrack, composed by Shyam-Surender, is not widely remembered, unlike the music of many major 1990s hits.