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Dost(1989)
Hindi163 mins
Dost (1989) is a 163-minute Hindi film directed by K. Murali Mohan Rao. Starring Kader Khan, K. Murali Mohana Rao and Amala Akkineni. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Dost stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.
Director:K. Murali Mohan Rao
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1989
- Director
- K. Murali Mohan Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A forest officer is killed, so an orphan named Raja takes his job. He soon learns that some officials in his new post are corrupt.
“A new officer uncovers corruption in a deadly forest.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
163Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Mithun ChakrabortyActor
→#2AmalaActor
→#3Amjad KhanActor
→#4K
Kiran KumarActor
→#5Kader KhanActor
→#6K
K. Murali Mohan RaoDirector
→#7
#8K
K. Murali Mohana RaoDirector
→Amala AkkineniActor
→#9
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A suryanarayanCrew
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Trivia
- The film's director K. Murali Mohana Rao was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- Actor Sanjay Dutt, who played the lead role, was going through a turbulent period in his personal life during the film's production.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a hit song 'Tirchhi Topiwale' that became popular at the time.
- Despite being a drama, the film incorporated action sequences typical of the late 1980s Bollywood style to appeal to mass audiences.
- The plot involving a forest officer fighting corruption was a recurring theme in Indian cinema during that era, reflecting social concerns.
- Actress Farah Naaz, Sanjay Dutt's sister-in-law at the time, was cast opposite him, adding a familial connection to the project.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Sanjay Dutt was experimenting with diverse roles beyond his initial action-hero image.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dost
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