Cheetah(1994)
Cheetah is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Harmesh Malhotra. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as Police Inspector Amar, alongside Ashwini Bhave, Prem Chopra, Gulshan Grover, and Raza Murad. The story follows Amar, an honest police officer whose family is murdered by the gangster Jaimal. Amar is shot and falls into a coma. Years later, he wakes up and systematically kills each villain to avenge his loved ones. The film is a loose adaptation of the Hollywood film Hard to Kill. It was a commercial success, earning ₹6.74 crore against a budget of ₹1.85 crore. The music was composed by Jatin-Lalit. Cheetah is available for viewing on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Police Inspector Amar is a fearless cop. He stands up to the powerful gangster Jaimal. Jaimal attacks Amar's home, kills his father and sister, and leaves Amar for dead. Years later, Amar wakes from a coma. He is broken but determined. He sets out on a bloody path to destroy Jaimal and his entire gang.
“The cheetah awakens for revenge.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Cheetah
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Prem Chopra (20 films together), Gulshan Grover & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), Prem Chopra & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Goga Kapoor (10 films together), Prem Chopra & Goga Kapoor (8 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Goga Kapoor (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Inspector Vijay' but was renamed 'Cheetah' to highlight the hero's speed and aggression.
- It was one of the few 1990s Bollywood films to feature a hero in a coma as a central plot device for revenge.
- The movie's climax was shot in a large warehouse set, which was common for action films of that era.
- Actress Farheen, who played the female lead, had a very short film career and this was one of her few prominent roles.
- The soundtrack by music director Raamlaxman did not become a major hit, unlike many other revenge dramas of the time.
- Stunt scenes were choreographed by Indian action directors without the use of extensive international crews, which was typical then.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of similar vigilante action films in the mid-1990s, but it did not achieve major box office success.