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Ram Lakhan(1989)

6.9/10
Hindi174 mins

Ram Lakhan (1989) is a 174-minute Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Ram Lakhan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.

Director:Subhash Ghai
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

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OTT Release Date
10 May 1990
Theatrical Release
27 January 1989
Director
Subhash Ghai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 54m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A mother vows revenge after her husband is murdered by his cousins, who then throw her and her two sons out of their home. Years later, her sons grow up to become police officers. One brother is dedicated and honest, while the other is more reckless and often makes bad decisions.

Two brothers. One badge. A family's revenge.

Film Details

6.9Rating
174Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 January 1989
Also Known AsРам и Лакхан

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title was originally 'Ram Lakhan Ki Jung' but was shortened to 'Ram Lakhan' before release.
  • Anil Kapoor's character Lakhan was inspired by the energetic, street-smart heroes of 1970s Hindi cinema.
  • The iconic song 'My Name Is Lakhan' was filmed over 12 days at a cost of 1.5 million rupees, a huge sum then.
  • Madhuri Dixit was not the first choice for the female lead; the role was offered to several other actresses.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed courtroom set that took over a month to build.
  • It was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1989 and ran in theaters for over 25 weeks.
  • Subhash Ghai wrote the script with the classic theme of 'dharma' (duty) versus 'karma' (action) in mind.

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