Gundagardi(1997)
Gundagardi is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by V. Sai Prasad and produced by M.C. Bokadia. The cast includes Dharmendra, Raj Babbar, Simran, Gulshan Grover, and Ayub Khan. The story follows Inspector Suraj, an honest police officer, who takes on two powerful gangsters, Kalicharan and Narshima, who control the city through crime and corruption. The film explores themes of justice, family, and the fight against systemic corruption. It was released in 1997 and is known for its typical 1990s action film style with dramatic fights and emotional moments.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, ZEE5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
Inspector Suraj is an honest cop in a city ruled by gangsters Kalicharan and Narshima. When he starts investigating their crimes, they threaten his family. Suraj must fight alone to save his loved ones and bring the criminals to justice.
“One man against the underworld.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gundagardi
Cast reunions in this film: Dharmendra & Raj Babbar (12 films together), Gulshan Grover & Raj Babbar (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Dharmendra (9 films together), Gulshan Grover & Aditya Pancholi (7 films together), Dharmendra & Aditya Pancholi (2 films together), and Aditya Pancholi & Raj Babbar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gundagardi' is a Hindi slang term for hooliganism, reflecting its crime-focused plot.
- It was directed by Kanti Shah, known for making low-budget action films in the 1990s.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, often seen in villainous roles, plays the lead antagonist Kalicharan.
- The movie features a cameo by comedian Johnny Lever, adding a touch of humor to the action drama.
- It was part of a wave of B-grade films that gained popularity through video libraries and cable TV.
- The police commissioner character Karan Singh is portrayed as a stern, no-nonsense officer typical of the era.
- Despite its modest budget, the film included several dramatic fight sequences shot in Mumbai streets.