Sau Crore(1991)
Sau Crore is a 1991 Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Dev Anand. The film stars Dev Anand, Anupam Kher, Fatima Sheikh, and Raman Kapoor. The story follows CBI Inspector Kumar as he investigates a businessman's murder linked to a one hundred crore rupee deal. The film is notable for introducing newcomers Fatima Sheikh and Raman Kapoor to Bollywood. It was a commercial failure at the box office. The film is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Dev Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
CBI Inspector Kumar is assigned to solve a locked-room murder of a wealthy businessman. The case leads him into a world of greed and lies. A hidden fortune of one hundred crore rupees is the key to the crime. Kumar must find the killer before he becomes the next victim.
“One hundred crore reasons to kill.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sau Crore
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Naseeruddin Shah (12 films together), Anupam Kher & Kiran Kumar (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Aftab Shivdasani (6 films together), Kiran Kumar & Naseeruddin Shah (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Vikram Gokhale (3 films together), and Anupam Kher & Shreeram Lagoo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sau Crore' refers to a 100 crore rupee scam central to the plot.
- It was one of the few films where Dev Anand directed his brother, actor Vijay Anand, who played the villain.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco style in the 80s.
- It was released during a period when Dev Anand's films were struggling at the box office.
- The plot involves the CBI, a popular subject for investigative dramas in early 90s Hindi cinema.
- Some promotional material highlighted it as a 'mystery thriller', a genre Dev Anand often explored.