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Khalnayak(1993)

6.9/10
Hindi180 minsdirect-to-OTT

Khalnayak (transl. Villain) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written, directed, and produced by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts Ltd. The film stars Sanjay Dutt as the titular criminal Ballu, with Madhuri Dixit as undercover officer Ganga, Jackie Shroff as Inspector Ram, and Rakhee Gulzar as Ballu's mother. The plot follows two police officers attempting to recapture an escaped criminal while uncovering his tragic past. The film was the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 1993 and received 11 Filmfare Award nominations, winning Best Female Playback Singer and Best Choreography. Khalnayak was released on 6 August 1993 and remains a cult classic for its music and performances.

Director:Subhash Ghai

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
12 May 1994
Theatrical Release
1 January 1993
Director
Subhash Ghai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h
Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A dangerous criminal named Ballu escapes from police custody. To catch him, a brave police officer named Ganga goes undercover as a dancer. She must earn his trust while hiding her true identity. But when Ballu falls in love with her, the mission becomes a dangerous game of love and betrayal.

The villain you will love to hate.

Film Details

6.9Rating
180Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khalnayak

Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Madhuri Dixit (9 films together), Jackie Shroff & Sanjay Dutt (9 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Sanjay Dutt (8 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Subhash Ghai (5 films together).

Trivia

  • Released November 12, 1993, directed by Subhash Ghai
  • Achieved massive commercial success with ₹62 crore worldwide
  • Featured Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt in powerful antagonistic roles
  • Won recognition for its innovative action choreography and emotional depth
  • Demonstrated Hindi cinema's capacity for ambitious crime dramas with international action sequences

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