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Ek Tha Raja(1996)

5.0/10
Hindi157 mins

Ek Tha Raja (1996) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Dayal Nihalani. Starring Mohan Joshi, Alok Nath and Suniel Shetty. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Ek Tha Raja stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Dayal Nihalani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

A man gets out of jail and learns his two sons have been separated. One son was adopted by a police commissioner, while the other son has been ordered to assassinate him.

A father's freedom brings a deadly family secret.

Film Details

5.0Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleEk Tha Raja

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was directed by K. Bapaiah, who was known for directing many successful Telugu films before this Hindi project.
  • It features veteran actor Prem Chopra in a supporting role, adding to the film's star power alongside lead actor Mithun Chakraborty.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, who were popular for their music in 1990s Bollywood.
  • This was one of several 1990s films where Mithun Chakraborty played a dual role, a common trope in his career at the time.
  • The film's release coincided with a period when action and family drama blends were popular in Hindi cinema.
  • Actress Farha Naaz, who plays a key role, was part of a well-known film family in the Indian industry.
  • Despite its star cast, the film did not become a major box office success compared to other Mithun Chakraborty films of the era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ek Tha Raja

Lakhpat-Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra33 films
Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra-Lalchand Dogra32 films
Lakhpat-Commissioner Paramjeet Singh10 films
Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra-Commissioner Paramjeet Singh8 films
Baba-Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra7 films
Commissioner Paramjeet Singh-Lalchand Dogra7 films
Raj / Raj Dogra-Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra6 films
Mrs. Anjana Lalchand Dogra-Actor5 films
Raj / Raj Dogra-Lalchand Dogra4 films

Frequently Asked Questions