Zaalim(1994)
Zaalim is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Sikander Bharti and produced by G.P. Sippy. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Madhoo, Vishnuvardhan, and Alok Nath in lead roles. The story follows the Pratap family, where the youngest son Ravi has a dangerous temper. When his sister is raped and the legal system fails, Ravi escapes and begins killing those responsible. The film explores themes of justice, revenge, and family secrets. It was released on 9 December 1994 and has a runtime of 131 minutes. The music was composed by Anu Malik and Ashok Sharma.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Sikander Bharti
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Ravi is a young man with a violent past. When his sister is raped, he wants justice. But the court delays the case. After his sister and father die in a bomb blast, Ravi breaks free and starts hunting the guilty. His brother, a police inspector, must stop him before he destroys everything.
“When the law fails, anger rises.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Zaalim
Cast reunions in this film: Akshay Kumar & Alok Nath (5 films together), and Madhoo & Akshay Kumar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Sikander Bharti, was primarily known for directing B-movies and action thrillers in the 1990s.
- Actor Shakti Kapoor, who plays the villain, was often typecast in similar negative roles during this era.
- The movie features a rare early supporting role for actor Mohnish Bahl, who was more famous for playing heroes.
- The plot's focus on a family secret and vigilante justice was a common theme in many low-budget Hindi films of the 1990s.
- The film's title 'Zaalim', meaning 'cruel' or 'tyrant', directly references the antagonist's character.
- It was released during a period when multi-starrer family dramas mixed with revenge plots were popular at the box office.
- The movie is not widely remembered today and did not achieve major commercial success upon its release.