Do Qaidi(1989)
Do Qaidi (1989) is a Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ajay Kashyap. The lead cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Farah, and Neelam Kothari. The story follows two men who are wrongly imprisoned by a powerful gangster and must escape to clear their names. The film is set in a corrupt city where the criminal controls the legal system. It features a mix of violent action sequences, comedic moments, and romantic subplots. The film was released on February 24, 1989, and is known for the on-screen chemistry between Dutt and Govinda. It is not currently available on major streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Ultra Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 1989
- Director
- Ajay Kashyap
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A mechanic and a singer are both framed for murder by a ruthless gangster. Thrown into the same prison, they become friends and plan an escape. Together, they must fight corrupt guards, betrayal, and the gangster's power to prove their innocence and save their families.
“Two prisoners, one fight for freedom”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Do Qaidi
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Govinda (21 films together), Gulshan Grover & Sanjay Dutt (19 films together), Gulshan Grover & Amrish Puri (16 films together), Amrish Puri & Suresh Oberoi (12 films together), Govinda & Farha Naaz (10 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Vikas Anand (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Do Qaidi' translates to 'Two Prisoners', referencing the lead characters' life of crime.
- It was one of the few films where actors Sanjay Dutt and Govinda, both rising stars, appeared together but not as a comedic pair.
- The movie was released during a peak year for action films in Bollywood, facing heavy competition.
- Director Ajay Kashyap was primarily known as an editor, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a hit song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' sung by Kishore Kumar.
- Despite the star power, the film did not perform well commercially and is not widely remembered today.
- The plot of two strangers working for the same don bears a loose similarity to the Hollywood film 'The Defiant Ones' in concept only.