Jodidar(1997)
Jodidar is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language fantasy film directed by T. L. V. Prasad. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Raasi, Bindushree, Aditya Pancholi, and Prem Chopra. The story follows Munna, a kind young man who befriends a giant elephant named Ganesh. Ganesh witnessed the murder of his master by three poachers years ago. The elephant seeks revenge while Munna protects him from a cruel landlord. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Rajendrudu Gajendrudu. It combines action, emotion, and a strong bond between a man and an animal. The movie received moderate attention upon release and is remembered for its unique premise.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Ultra Play, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- T.L.V. Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A loyal elephant named Ganesh watches his master get killed by three poachers. Years later, Ganesh meets a kind man named Munna. They become best friends. But the poachers return. They want to kill Ganesh. Munna must protect his friend and help him find justice.
“A friendship that never forgets.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jodidar
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), T. L. V. Prasad & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & T.L.V. Prasad (8 films together), and T. L. V. Prasad & T.L.V. Prasad (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's elephant, Ganesh, was portrayed by a real elephant named Ramu, who was a veteran of several Indian films.
- Director T. L. V. Prasad was primarily known for Telugu cinema, and 'Jodidar' was one of his few Hindi directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot extensively in forest locations in southern India to create an authentic wilderness setting.
- Actor Mukul Dev, who played the wrestler Munna, performed many of his own stunts with the elephant during filming.
- The film's plot is unusual for Hindi cinema, centering on an elephant seeking revenge for its murdered owner.
- Despite its unique premise, 'Jodidar' had a limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered today.
- The soundtrack featured music by composer Anand-Milind, known for their work in 1990s Bollywood.