Rustom(2016)
Rustom is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and written by Vipul K Rawal. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Commander Rustom Pavri, alongside Ileana D'Cruz, Arjan Bajwa, and Esha Gupta. Set in 1950s Bombay, the story follows a naval officer who kills his wife's lover and then surrenders to the police, leading to a high-profile trial. The film is inspired by the real-life K. M. Nanavati case of 1959. It was produced by Cape of Good Films, KriArj Entertainment, and others. Rustom was a commercial success, earning over ₹200 crore worldwide. The film received positive reviews for Akshay Kumar's performance and its courtroom drama. It was released on August 12, 2016, and is available for streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 2016
- Director
- Tinu Suresh Desai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Commander Rustom Pavri is a respected naval officer who loves his wife Cynthia. When he returns from sea duty, he discovers she has been having an affair with a wealthy businessman named Vikram Makhija. Rustom kills Vikram and surrenders to the police. The rest of the film follows his trial, where he must convince the court that his actions were justified.
“Honor above all else.”
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Trivia
- The film is loosely based on the real-life 1959 Nanavati case, which also inspired the 1963 film 'Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke'.
- Akshay Kumar reportedly did not charge his usual fee for the film, opting instead for a share of the profits.
- The film's courtroom scenes were shot in a real Mumbai courtroom to add authenticity.
- It was the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2016, earning over ₹200 crore worldwide.
- The film's title 'Rustom' is a Persian name meaning 'brave' or 'hero,' reflecting the protagonist's naval background.
- Director Tinu Suresh Desai made his Hindi film debut with this movie after working in regional cinema.
- The film's success led to a special screening for the Indian Navy, acknowledging its portrayal of an officer.
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