Chandra Mukhi(1993)
Chandra Mukhi is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language romance action fantasy film directed by Debaloy Dey. The film stars Sridevi as the titular princess and Salman Khan as Raja Rai, with Mohnish Behl and Pran in supporting roles. The story follows a heavenly princess who loses her magical leaf on Earth and must retrieve it before a greedy villain does. The film blends fantasy elements with romance and action, set against a rural Indian backdrop. It was noted for its special effects and Sridevi's performance as the angelic lead. The movie released in 1993 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 October 1993
- Director
- Debaloy Dey
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A princess from a magical kingdom in the sky loses her life-giving leaf on Earth. She must find it before a cruel man uses its powers for evil. A kind villager helps her, but danger follows them at every step.
“An angel falls for love.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chandra Mukhi
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Pran (8 films together), Gulshan Grover & Puneet Issar (6 films together), Gulshan Grover & Sridevi (6 films together), Puneet Issar & Salman Khan (6 films together), Gulshan Grover & Tinnu Anand (4 films together), and Tinnu Anand & Salman Khan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a sequel to the 1992 fantasy hit 'Shola Aur Shabnam' but was developed into a standalone story.
- Actress Somy Ali, who played the angel, was primarily known as a model and this was one of her few leading roles in Hindi cinema.
- The movie's special effects, involving the angel's magic, were considered ambitious for its time and budget in the early 90s.
- It features veteran actor Kader Khan in a supporting role, adding his signature comedic touch to the fantasy plot.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular song 'Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Di' that became a hit.
- Despite its fantasy theme, the film performed poorly at the box office and did not achieve major commercial success.
- The plot involving an angel and a devil searching for a magical object drew comparisons to Hollywood films like 'Cocoon' in some reviews.