Thanedaar(1990)
Thanedaar is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Raj N. Sippy. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Sanjay Dutt, and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. The story follows two brothers separated by a tyrant's cruelty: one becomes a police inspector and the other a criminal. They reunite years later to avenge their father's murder and bring justice to a terrorized village. The film is a remake of the Tamil-Telugu bilingual Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980). It was a commercial success, ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 1990. The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, features the iconic song 'Tamma Tamma Loge'.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Raj Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Inspector Avinash Chandar is an honest cop who discovers his long-lost brother Birju is a criminal. Birju was kidnapped as a child and raised by killers. Together, they must defeat the cruel Thakur Ajgar Singh who murdered their father. But first, they have to find each other and trust again.
“Two brothers. One destiny. Revenge.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thanedaar
Cast reunions in this film: Jayapradha & Jeetendra (18 films together), Madhuri Dixit & Sanjay Dutt (8 films together), Kiran Kumar & Madhuri Dixit (4 films together), Kiran Kumar & Jeetendra (4 films together), Raj N. Sippy & Raj Sippy (4 films together), and Kiran Kumar & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's hit song 'Tamma Tamma Loge' was originally composed for the 1988 Marathi film 'Thartharat'.
- Sanjay Dutt performed many of his own stunts, including a risky fight scene on a moving train.
- The film was shot in multiple locations, including Ooty and Hyderabad, within a tight schedule.
- Madhuri Dixit's character was initially written as a more traditional role but was adjusted to showcase her dancing skills.
- The movie's climax was inspired by popular Hollywood action films of the 1980s.
- It was one of the few films where Jeetendra played a supporting role rather than the lead.
- The soundtrack became more famous than the film, with the songs receiving heavy radio play.