Droh Kaal(1994)
Drohkaal (1994) is a Hindi-language action thriller film directed and produced by Govind Nihalani. It stars Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah as anti-terrorist squad leaders. The story depicts their struggle to stop a wave of bomb attacks in an Indian city. The film examines the psychological trauma inflicted on police officers who use extreme interrogation methods. It is noted for its dark tone and critical examination of state violence. The movie received praise for its performances and its unflinching look at the moral costs of counter-terrorism. It was released in 1994.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
Abhay Singh and Abbvas Lodhi lead an anti-terrorist squad in a city under siege. They must stop a series of deadly bomb blasts. But their brutal methods push them to the edge. Abhay's use of torture threatens to destroy his humanity and his partnership with Abbvas.
“The war inside is the deadliest.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Droh Kaal
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Om Puri (21 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the actual jungles of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, to capture a realistic and tense atmosphere.
- Actor Naseeruddin Shah performed many of his own stunts, including a difficult scene where he is dragged by a moving vehicle.
- Director Govind Nihalani used a documentary-style approach, with minimal background music to heighten the film's gritty realism.
- The movie's climax was inspired by real-life encounters between Indian police forces and insurgent groups in the 1990s.
- Despite critical acclaim, the film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
- Cinematographer Govind Nihalani also served as the director, giving the film a distinct visual signature with stark lighting and shadows.
- The script was developed after extensive research, including interviews with police officers who had fought terrorism.