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Kaabil(2017)

7.2/10
Hindi139 mins

Kaabil is a 2017 Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Ronit Roy, and Rohit Roy. The story follows Rohan Bhatnagar, a blind dubbing artist in Mumbai, who seeks revenge against a corrupt politician and his brother after his wife is raped and killed. The film explores themes of justice, corruption, and the underestimated capabilities of disabled individuals. It was produced by Rakesh Roshan under the Film Kraft banner. The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan. Kaabil was released on 25 January 2017 and performed well at the box office despite facing competition from another major release. The film received positive reviews for Hrithik Roshan's performance and its emotional narrative.

Director:Sanjay Gupta
Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Netflix
Theatrical Release
25 January 2017
Director
Sanjay Gupta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

A blind dubbing artist's world shatters when his wife is brutally raped and murdered by a powerful politician's brother. When the corrupt police refuse to act, he uses his heightened senses and intelligence to become a vigilante. He hunts down the killers one by one, proving that being blind does not make him helpless.

Blind. But not helpless.

Film Details

7.2Rating
139Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 January 2017
Also Known AsKaabil · 无所不能
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovejusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaabil

Cast reunions in this film: Hrithik Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (7 films together), Ronit Roy & Sanjay Gupta (2 films together), and Sanjay Gupta & Rohit Roy (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's lead actor Hrithik Roshan learned to read and write in Braille for his role as a blind man.
  • Director Sanjay Gupta said the film was partly inspired by the 1974 American thriller 'Death Wish' starring Charles Bronson.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a real abandoned factory in Mumbai, not on a set.
  • Actress Yami Gautam, who played Supriya, spent time at a school for the visually impaired to prepare for her role.
  • The film's title 'Kaabil' means 'capable' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's journey.
  • It was one of the first major Bollywood films to release in Pakistan after a temporary ban was lifted in late 2016.
  • Composer Rajesh Roshan, Hrithik's real-life uncle, returned to film scoring after a four-year break for this movie.

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