Yaara(2016)
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.
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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaara
Cast reunions in this film: Irrfan Khan & Tigmanshu Dhulia (4 films together).



