Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi(1996)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by Umesh Mehra. The film stars Rekha, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, and former WWF wrestlers Brian Adams and Brian Lee. The story follows Akshay Malhotra, who travels to the United States to find his missing brother Ajay. He infiltrates the criminal empire of a female don named Maya, who runs illegal wrestling matches. The film features a mix of action, romance, and drama, with a notable performance by Rekha as the villain. It was the 5th highest-grossing Indian film of 1996 and won Rekha the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film is available for streaming on Zee5.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 15 June 1996
- Director
- Umesh Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Akshay Malhotra goes to the US to find his missing brother Ajay. He discovers Ajay is held captive by Maya, a powerful don who runs illegal wrestling matches. Akshay must win Maya's trust to save his brother, but he falls into a dangerous game of love and betrayal.
“The ultimate player enters the game.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Akshay Kumar (12 films together), Gulshan Grover & Umesh Mehra (9 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anjana Mumtaz (8 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anu Malik (7 films together), Raveena Tandon & Gulshan Grover (6 films together), and Raveena Tandon & Akshay Kumar (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Player of Players', referencing the underground fighting theme.
- Akshay Kumar performed many of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
- This was the first Hindi film to feature Rekha as a villain, playing the ruthless lady gangster.
- The movie includes a cameo by the WWF wrestler The Undertaker, capitalizing on his global fame.
- It was partly shot in the United States, including locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
- The film's soundtrack became popular, with the song 'In the Night No Control' gaining particular attention.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1996.