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Aathank(1996)
Hindi111 mins
Aathank (1996) is a 111-minute Hindi film directed by Prem Lalwani. With an audience rating of 3.5/10, Aathank stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Prem Lalwani
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Prem Lalwani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
Two friends live in a fishing village controlled by a gangster. When black pearls are discovered, the gangster's greed disturbs the ocean. After a newlywed woman disappears, the villagers discover a giant, man-eating shark is now threatening their lives.
“A village's greed awakens a deadly sea monster.”
Film Details
3.5Rating
111Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Original TitleAatank
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was heavily inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster 'Jaws', but set in an Indian coastal village.
- It was one of the few Hindi horror films of the 1990s to feature a shark as the main antagonist.
- The movie's special effects for the shark were considered quite ambitious for its time and budget.
- Actor Deepak Parashar, known for romantic roles, played the lead hero facing the monstrous shark.
- The film's title 'Aatank' translates to 'Terror' in English, directly hinting at its thriller genre.
- Despite its thriller premise, the film included several musical song sequences typical of 90s Bollywood.
- It was not a major commercial success and remains a relatively obscure cult film among genre fans.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aathank
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