Veeru Dada(1990)
Veeru Dada is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by K. R. Reddy. The film stars Dharmendra in the title role, alongside Amrita Singh, Aditya Pancholi, Farah Naaz, and Shakti Kapoor. The story follows a vigilante who protects his village from a tyrannical landlord and his gang of thugs. The film features typical Bollywood masala elements including fight sequences, romance, and family drama. It was produced on a modest budget and released in theaters in 1990. The movie is available for streaming on YouTube via the Goldmines Bollywood channel.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- K.R. Reddy
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A fearless villager named Veeru Dada stands up against a cruel landlord who terrorizes the local community. The landlord wants to steal all the land and will hurt anyone who gets in his way. Veeru must protect his people and the woman he loves from this powerful enemy.
“One man against an empire of evil”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Veeru Dada
Cast reunions in this film: Amrita Singh & Dharmendra (6 films together), Amrita Singh & Aditya Pancholi (4 films together), and Dharmendra & Aditya Pancholi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by K. R. Reddy, who was better known for his work in Telugu cinema.
- It was a remake of the 1989 Telugu film 'State Rowdy', which also starred Chiranjeevi.
- The movie was part of a wave of action films in the early 90s featuring the 'angry young man' archetype.
- Despite its action plot, the film's music was composed by the melodic duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
- The film performed poorly at the box office, failing to make a mark among the year's major releases.
- It featured veteran actor Pran in a supporting role, continuing his long career in Hindi cinema.
- The plot revolves around mistaken identity and revenge, common themes in masala films of the era.