Sapoot(1996)
Sapoot is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Jagdish A. Sharma. It stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Karisma Kapoor, and Sonali Bendre. The story follows two brothers, Prem and Raj, who vow to avenge their father's murder by rival gangsters. The film is set in Mumbai's underworld and blends family drama with violent action. It is known for Akshay Kumar performing his own dangerous stunts, particularly in the climax. The film received mixed reviews but has a cult following among 90s masala movie fans. It was released on November 8, 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, SonyLiv, YouTube, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Jagdish A. Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
When a kind-hearted gangster is killed by his rivals, his two sons swear revenge. One brother becomes a police officer to fight from inside the law. The other stays in the underworld and fights with violence. Their different paths create conflict. But they must unite to destroy the men who killed their father.
“A son's duty never ends.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sapoot
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Kader Khan (22 films together), Karisma Kapoor & Kader Khan (14 films together), Kiran Kumar & Kader Khan (12 films together), Sunil Shetty & Akshay Kumar (11 films together), Akshay Kumar & Karisma Kapoor (9 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Sonali Bendre (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sapoot' translates to 'The Son' in English, highlighting the father-son relationship central to the plot.
- Director Jagdish A. Sharma was primarily known for B-grade action and crime films during the 1990s.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, who played the villain Tejeshwar, was often typecast in negative roles during this era.
- The movie was released during a peak period for multi-starrer action dramas in Bollywood.
- It features a soundtrack with music by Anand-Milind, known for their work in many 90s commercial films.
- The film's plot of a crime family betrayal was a common theme in mid-90s Hindi cinema.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not become a major box office success upon its release.