Loha(1997)
Loha is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action crime superhero film directed by Kanti Shah. The cast includes Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Shakti Kapoor, and Mohan Joshi. Govinda and Manisha Koirala appear in cameo roles. The story follows Shankar, a man from the slums, who battles the ruthless don Lukka. He is aided by Arjun, a traumatized ex-soldier. The film was shot in Chennai, Ooty, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. It features a soundtrack composed by Tabun with lyrics by Nitin Raikwar and Saawan Kumar. The song 'Sadeness (Part I)' by Enigma is used in several scenes. Loha released on 17 October 1997 and has a runtime of 129 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Kanti Shah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Shankar is a fearless man from the slums who challenges the powerful don Lukka. After Lukka kills his sister, Shankar vows revenge. He teams up with Arjun, a broken ex-soldier drowning in alcohol. Together, they take on Lukka's entire criminal empire. But the cost of justice may be their lives.
“Iron will. Iron body. Iron justice.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Loha
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Dharmendra (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Mohan Joshi (11 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Kiran Kumar (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Loha' means 'iron' in Hindi, symbolizing the hero's toughness.
- Director Kanti Shah was known for low-budget action films, and this was one of his more prominent releases.
- It was shot quickly on a tight budget, typical of the B-movie action genre popular in the 1990s.
- The film is remembered for its over-the-top action sequences and dramatic dialogue delivery.
- Despite its modest production, it developed a cult following among fans of so-bad-it's-good cinema.
- The movie's plot of a cop fighting systemic corruption was a common theme in 90s Bollywood action films.