Sheshnaag(1990)
Sheshnaag (transl. 1000 Headed Cobra) is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language fantasy film directed by K.R. Reddy. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Rishi Kapoor, Madhavi, and Mandakini in lead roles. The story follows shape-shifting snakes Pritam and Bhanu who protect a temple that grants immortality during a lunar eclipse. A dark wizard named Aghori seeks the power and threatens the snakes and a kind villager named Bhola. The film is notable for its special effects, snake transformation sequences, and a star-studded cast. It was produced by Syed Ayub, Deepak Adhiya, and Nalini Shankar under the AA Films banner. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Zee5, Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- K.R. Reddy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A kind villager named Bhola rescues a wounded shape-shifting snake. He does not know she is a magical being. Her husband, another snake, vows to protect Bhola forever. A dark wizard wants to use the snakes to become immortal. Bhola must fight for his love and his life against powerful enemies.
“When snakes protect, evil trembles.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sheshnaag
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Jeetendra (22 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Jeetendra (8 films together), Anupam Kher & Danny Denzongpa (7 films together), Rekha & Anupam Kher (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Rishi Kapoor (6 films together), and Anupam Kher & Jeetendra (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally shot in Telugu as 'Sheshnaag' in 1989 and later dubbed into Hindi.
- It was the only Hindi film directed by veteran Telugu filmmaker K. R. Reddy.
- The movie's special effects, involving snake transformations, were considered ambitious for its time and budget.
- Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, known for villainous roles, played the heroic snake worshiper Bhola.
- The film's plot draws from Hindu mythology about the wish-fulfilling snake-gods, Nagas.
- It performed poorly at the box office, ending the director's brief foray into Hindi cinema.
- The soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri included the song 'Mera Dil Tere Liye'.