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Criminal(1995)

6.5/10
Hindi150 mins

Criminal (1995) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Manisha Koirala and Ramya Krishnan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Criminal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1995.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 July 1995
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A doctor sees a woman die because she can't pay for hospital care. He cancels his move to America and builds a free hospital for the poor. His success brings him fame and the attention of two women, and he chooses to marry one of them.

A doctor's vow. A hospital for all. A dangerous fight.

Film Details

6.5Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 July 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsEllamey En Kadhali

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was heavily inspired by the 1993 Hollywood movie 'The Fugitive', but adapted the medical malpractice plot to an Indian setting.
  • It was one of the first major films for actor Nagarjuna in Hindi cinema, though he was already a superstar in Telugu films.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt reportedly completed the principal photography in a very short, intense schedule.
  • The soundtrack by M.M. Kreem became popular, with the song 'Tu Mile Dil Khile' featuring a rare Hindi playback vocal by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam.
  • The film's climax and several action sequences were shot in the hilly regions of Coonoor and Ooty in Tamil Nadu.
  • Actress Manisha Koirala played a dual role, portraying both the love interest and a police officer, which was a notable casting choice.
  • Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well commercially at the box office upon its initial release.

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