Loafer(1996)
Loafer is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by David Dhawan. It stars Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, and Shakti Kapoor in lead roles. The story follows Ravi, a jobless young man with a violent temper, who is falsely accused of murdering a gangster. He must navigate a corrupt legal system and his family's disappointment to prove his innocence. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Velai Kidaichuduchu. It features music by the duo Anand–Milind. Loafer was released on 7 June 1996 and was declared a semi-hit at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ZEE5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Ravi is a jobless man who can't stop getting into fights. When a local gangster is murdered, all the evidence points to Ravi. He is arrested and must fight to prove he is innocent. With no support from his family, he has to find the real killer himself.
“The fight for truth begins.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Loafer
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Shakti Kapoor (44 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Shakti Kapoor & David Dhawan (12 films together), Juhi Chawla & Gulshan Grover (10 films together), Gulshan Grover & Anil Kapoor (10 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Loafer' was a popular slang in the 90s for a carefree, unemployed young man.
- This was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a negative role as the main villain.
- A popular song from the film, 'Mujhe Peene Ka Shock Nahin', was picturised on Shakti Kapoor, not the lead actor.
- The movie marked the Hindi film debut of South Indian actress Juhi Chawla's sister, Ruchi Chawla, in a supporting role.
- Director David Dhawan and actor Mithun Chakraborty had previously collaborated on hit films like 'Dance Dance' and 'Guru'.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a recreated version of their own earlier Telugu film song.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a moderate commercial success, especially in single-screen theatres.