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Suraj(1997)

4.5/10
Hindi130 mins

Suraj (1997) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by T.L.V. Prasad. Starring Ayesha Julka, Reema Lagoo and Suresh Oberoi. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Suraj stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Director:T.L.V. Prasad
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1997
Director
T.L.V. Prasad
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

An honest truck driver and his police officer brother are deeply divided by constant misunderstandings. Despite their bitter conflict, the truck driver is fiercely loyal and would sacrifice everything to protect his brother's honor. Each tries to bridge the gap between them, but finding common ground proves to be an incredibly difficult journey.

Brothers divided by duty, united by blood.

Film Details

4.5Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticeidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Suraj: The Rising Star' but was shortened to just 'Suraj' for release.
  • It was the only Hindi film directed by T. L. V. Prasad, who primarily worked in Telugu cinema.
  • Actor Mithun Chakraborty played the elder brother, marking one of his many police officer roles in the 1990s.
  • The movie's soundtrack included a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in earlier decades.
  • It was filmed partly in scenic mountain locations to depict the truck driver's journeys.
  • The film underperformed at the box office, coming out during a crowded year for action dramas.
  • A subplot involved illegal logging, reflecting environmental concerns in some Indian films of the era.

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