Khatarnaak(1990)
Khatarnaak is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Bharat Rangachary. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Farha Naaz, and Anita Raj in lead roles. It follows the story of Suraj, a cold-blooded killer raised in a world of violence and crime. He works for crime boss Dhabariya and kills for money without remorse. His life changes when he falls in love with Dr. Sangeeta Joshi, a kind doctor who rejects him. The film features a gang war between Dhabariya and rival gangster Jaunpuriya. It is known for its long runtime of 223 minutes, making it one of the longest Indian films. The movie was a commercial success at the box office upon release.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 43m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Suraj is a ruthless killer who works for a crime boss. He has no family and no feelings. But when he meets a kind doctor in prison, he falls in love for the first time. She wants nothing to do with him. Now Suraj must choose between his violent life and the chance to be a better man.
“Love can tame the most dangerous beast”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khatarnaak
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Govinda (15 films together), Anupam Kher & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Govinda & Farha Naaz (10 films together), Govinda & Sanjay Dutt (7 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Farha Naaz (6 films together), and Govinda & Anita Raj (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Khoon Ka Badla Khoon' but was renamed 'Khatarnaak' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a dual role in the same year, also appearing in 'Dushman' and 'Guru' in 1989.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real-life prison set to add authenticity to the scenes.
- Composer Bappi Lahiri, known for disco hits, provided the music, blending action themes with typical 80s melodies.
- Actress Kimi Katkar, who played Dr. Sangeeta, took a break from films soon after this release.
- The film underperformed at the box office, overshadowed by bigger action hits of the era like 'Agneepath'.
- Director Shibu Mitra often collaborated with Mithun, making several action films in the late 80s and early 90s.