Suraj(1997)
Suraj is a 1997 Hindi action drama film directed by T.L.V. Prasad. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Suresh Oberoi, and Ayesha Jhulka in lead roles. The story follows two estranged brothers: Vijay, a strict police officer, and Suraj, a rebellious truck driver. Their conflicting worldviews lead to a painful separation. When a powerful criminal threatens their family, the brothers must set aside their differences. The film features typical 90s Bollywood action sequences and emotional family drama. It was produced by Madhu Films and released in India in 1997. The film has a low IMDb rating of 4.2/10 from 32 user reviews.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- T.L.V. Prasad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Suraj is a truck driver who loves his freedom. His brother Vijay is a police officer who believes in strict rules. Their constant fights force Suraj to leave home. When a criminal kidnaps Suraj's girlfriend, the brothers must work together to save her.
“Two brothers. One family. One fight.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Suraj
Cast reunions in this film: T. L. V. Prasad & Mithun Chakraborty (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Mohan Joshi (9 films together), Puneet Issar & Mithun Chakraborty (8 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Suresh Oberoi (8 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 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.