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Pratibandh(1990)

4.7/10
Hindi• mins•theatrical•

Pratibandh is a 1990 Hindi-language action film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Juhi Chawla, and Rami Reddy in lead roles. It follows police officer Siddhantha as he protects his former mentor, Chief Minister Satyendra Sharma, from a professional assassin named Spot Nana. The story is set in a corrupt political environment where loyalty and sacrifice are tested. The film marked Chiranjeevi's debut in Hindi cinema and earned Juhi Chawla a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. It is a remake of the Telugu film Ankusam (1989) and was a commercial success at the box office.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Language
Hindi
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Honest police officer Siddhantha must protect his former mentor, the Chief Minister, from a ruthless assassin named Spot Nana. When the killer murders Siddhantha's wife to weaken him, the cop must stop a final assassination plot that will cost him everything.

“One man's duty, one final sacrifice”

Film Details

4.7Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitlePratibandh

Parental Guide

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

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Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Allu Sirish, Actor in Pratibandh
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Juhi Chawla, Actor in Pratibandh
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Rami ReddyActor
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Chiranjeevi, Actor in Pratibandh
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Juhi Chawla MehtaActor
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Ravi Raja PinisettyDirector
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Allu Aravind, Producer in Pratibandh
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pratibandh

Cast reunions in this film: Ravi Raja Pinisetty & Chiranjeevi (3 films together), and Rami Reddy & Chiranjeevi (2 films together).

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Ravi Raja PinisettyDirector
3rd time
Chiranjeevi
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Ravi Raja Pinisetty × Chiranjeevi — 3 films together →
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Rami ReddyActor
2nd time
Chiranjeevi
ChiranjeeviActor
Rami Reddy × Chiranjeevi — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • This was a remake of the 1989 Telugu film of the same name, which also starred Chiranjeevi.
  • The film's music composer, Bappi Lahiri, was known for his disco style but created a more dramatic score here.
  • It was one of the few Hindi films where Chiranjeevi, a massive star in South India, played the lead role.
  • The villain, Rami Reddy, was a popular antagonist in many South Indian films before this.
  • Director Ravi Raja Pinisetty remade several of his own South Indian hits into Hindi during this period.
  • The film's climax and action sequences were noted for Chiranjeevi's signature high-energy performance style.
  • Despite being a remake, some scenes were adjusted to better suit a Hindi-speaking audience.

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