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Mahaanta(1997)

3.9/10
Hindi167 mins

Mahaanta (1997) is a 167-minute Hindi film directed by Afzal Khan. Starring Satyendra Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor and Saeed Jaffrey. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Mahaanta stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Director:Afzal Khan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1997
Director
Afzal Khan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
3.9/10

Storyline

Two friends face many challenges together, including tough times, romantic relationships, and a murder. Their strong bond is pushed to its limits when one appears to betray the other.

Two friends. One betrayal. A bond tested by blood.

Film Details

3.9Rating
167Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMahaanta
Also Known AsMahaanta: The Film

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipbetrayalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Mahaanta: The Greatness' but the subtitle was dropped before release.
  • Sanjay Dutt's role was initially offered to another actor, but he joined after a script narration.
  • A real helicopter was used for the action sequence where Jeetendra's character is rescued.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a remote fort location to maintain secrecy.
  • It features a cameo by a popular comedian in a serious role, which was unusual for the time.
  • The soundtrack included a song that was reused from an older South Indian film.
  • Despite starring major stars, the film had a very limited theatrical run in some regions.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mahaanta

Inspector Dubey-Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor27 films
Inspector Dubey-The Narrator15 films
Inspector Dubey-Edward Pinto14 films
Inspector Dubey-Vijay's wife13 films
Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor-Edward Pinto11 films
Inspector Dubey-Inspector General of Police6 films
Vijay's wife-Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor5 films
Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor-The Narrator5 films
The Narrator-Edward Pinto5 films
Edward Pinto-Inspector General of Police5 films
The Narrator-Inspector General of Police4 films
Actor-Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor3 films

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