Yodha(1991)
Yodha is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Rahul Rawail. It stars Sanjay Dutt and Sunny Deol in lead roles, with Sangeeta Bijlani, Danny Denzongpa, and Paresh Rawal in supporting parts. The story follows two men, a lawyer and a hitman, who are manipulated into hating each other by a corrupt judge who secretly runs a drug empire. The film explores themes of revenge, justice, and brotherhood against a backdrop of crime and corruption. Yodha is noted for its intense action sequences and the powerful performances of its lead actors. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was produced by the Morani brothers and released in 1991.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A honest lawyer loses his father to a corrupt judge who also runs a drug cartel. A former drug addict works as a hitman but hates the trade. The judge turns them into enemies. They must discover the truth and unite to destroy the man who destroyed their lives.
“Two warriors. One enemy. One destiny.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yodha
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Sunny Deol & Rahul Rawail (7 films together), Paresh Rawal & Danny Denzongpa (5 films together), Paresh Rawal & Sunny Deol (5 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Sunny Deol (5 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Rahul Rawail (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Yodha' means 'warrior' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's fight against drug dealers.
- Actor Sanjay Dutt performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences, which was uncommon at the time.
- The movie was shot in various locations across India, including Mumbai and parts of North India.
- It features a cameo appearance by a popular character actor from the 1990s, adding to its ensemble cast.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a hit song that gained popularity on radio.
- The film's release coincided with a period when Bollywood was producing many vigilante-themed action dramas.
- Some scenes were edited differently for television broadcasts to reduce violent content.