Raghuveer(1995)
Raghuveer is a 1995 Hindi-language action drama film directed by K. Pappu. The film stars Suniel Shetty as Raghuveer Verma, with Shilpa Shirodkar, Suresh Oberoi, and Prem Chopra in pivotal roles. The story follows Raghuveer, a hot-headed young man who cannot tolerate injustice and frequently gets into violent fights. His elder brother, Inspector Ravi Verma, struggles to balance his duty as a police officer with his love for his brother. The film explores themes of brotherhood, corruption, and the conflict between personal justice and the law. It was produced by Inderjit Films Combine and released on 19 May 1995. The film performed as an average grosser at the box office, collecting approximately ₹5.28 crore worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, it remains notable for Suniel Shetty's action sequences and the strong cast.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Amrik Gill
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Raghuveer Verma is a young man with a short temper. He cannot stand seeing anyone being bullied or cheated. His elder brother Ravi is an honest police officer. Raghuveer's constant fights strain their relationship. When a corrupt politician targets Ravi's family, Raghuveer must decide between his anger and his love for his brother.
“When anger meets justice, a hero rises.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raghuveer
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Prem Chopra (20 films together), Gulshan Grover & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Prem Chopra & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Sunil Shetty & Gulshan Grover (9 films together), Prem Chopra & Suresh Oberoi (8 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Suresh Oberoi (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by K. Pappu, who was primarily known as a cinematographer for many South Indian films before this.
- It features actor Mukul Dev in a prominent role, marking one of his earlier appearances in Hindi cinema.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s and 90s.
- Despite being a Hindi film, it was shot extensively in locations common to South Indian cinema productions.
- The plot revolves around brotherly bonds, a recurring theme in many Indian action films of the 1990s.
- Actor Puneet Issar, famous for playing Duryodhan in 'Mahabharat', also appears in a supporting role.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered in mainstream Bollywood history.