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Santosh(1989)
Hindi145 mins
Santosh (1989) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Balbir Wadhawan. Starring Manoj Kumar, Nirupa Roy and Prem Chopra. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Santosh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.
Director:Balbir Wadhawan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 1989
- Director
- Balbir Wadhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A woman named Kamla marries a poor man and has a son, Santosh. She leaves them for a wealthy life and has another son, Kundan. Years later, Santosh is a worker at Kundan's mill, and when a labor dispute turns violent, Kamla and Kundan have Santosh kidnapped to force him to give in.
“A mother's betrayal divides two brothers forever.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 February 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was produced by the director Balbir Wadhawan's own company, Wadhawan Films.
- Actor Jeetendra, who played the lead, was known for his dancing skills but this role was a more serious dramatic part.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a popular music duo of the era.
- It was released during a period when family dramas about separated siblings were common in Hindi cinema.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for a major role but did not ultimately appear in the film.
- The plot shares similarities with the 1975 film 'Deewaar', which also features brothers on opposite sides of the law.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film did not become a major box office success compared to other releases that year.
Notable Collaborations
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