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Yaara(2016)

Hindi130 mins

Yaara is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language crime action film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. The lead cast includes Vidyut Jammwal, Amit Sadh, Shruti Haasan, and Vijay Varma. The story follows the Chaukdi Gang, four friends who build a criminal empire in Uttarakhand during the 1950s. They engage in drug smuggling, gun-running, and looting. After years of crime, the police arrest them, and they serve time in prison. The film explores how their friendship changes after release. It is a desi adaptation of the French film Les Lyonnais. The movie received mixed reviews, with praise for Amit Sadh's performance but criticism for its slow pace. It was released as a ZEE5 Original on July 30, 2020.

Filmed In:Uttarakhand, India
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, ZEE5
Theatrical Release
10 October 2016
Director
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
0

Storyline

Four poor friends in 1950s Uttarakhand form the Chaukdi Gang. They become powerful criminals through drugs and guns. But when the police catch them, their bond is tested. After prison, each must choose between the old life and a new beginning. Can their friendship survive the ultimate test?

Friendship's final test.

Film Details

130Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date10 October 2016
Filmed InUttarakhand, India

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaara

Cast reunions in this film: Irrfan Khan & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together).

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