Main Aur Charles(2015)
'Main Aur Charles' is a 2015 Hindi crime thriller film directed by Prawaal Raman. It stars Randeep Hooda as serial killer Charles Sobhraj and Adil Hussain as police commissioner Amod Kanth. The story follows Sobhraj's 1986 escape from Tihar Jail and the subsequent manhunt led by Kanth. The film is set across Delhi, Goa, and Thailand, showing Sobhraj's use of charm and violence to evade capture. It received positive reviews for its performances and tense atmosphere, but was a commercial failure, earning ₹80 million against a ₹100 million budget. The movie released on 30 October 2015.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 2015
- Director
- Prawaal Raman
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
After escaping from a high-security prison, serial killer Charles Sobhraj goes on the run. He uses his charm to fool tourists and police. Commissioner Amod Kanth is determined to catch him. A deadly game of cat and mouse begins across India.
“The most charming killer you will ever fear.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Main Aur Charles
Cast reunions in this film: Adil Hussain & Prawaal Raman (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on the real-life serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who was active in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Actor Randeep Hooda, who plays Charles, reportedly studied many old interviews and footage to prepare for the role.
- The movie was shot in various locations, including Thailand, to recreate the settings of the original crimes.
- Director Prawaal Raman chose to tell the story from the perspective of the police officer, Amod Kanth, played by Adil Hussain.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through home video and streaming platforms.
- Some scenes were filmed in actual prisons to add authenticity to the movie's atmosphere.
- The title 'Main Aur Charles' translates to 'Me and Charles,' highlighting the personal duel between the cop and the criminal.