Pushpak(1988)
Pushpak (1988) is a Hindi silent black comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Kamal Haasan, Amala Akkineni, and Tinnu Anand. The story follows an unemployed graduate who steals the identity of a rich businessman and moves into his luxury hotel suite. The film is set in Bangalore, mostly at the Windsor Manor Hotel and a shabby lodge called Anand Bhavan. The core conflict arises when a contract killer mistakes the protagonist for the real rich man. Pushpak is notable for having no spoken dialogues, relying entirely on visual storytelling and background music. It was a major commercial success, running for 150 days in 8 Indian states. The film won 7 awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. Satyajit Ray praised the film for its innovative love scene set at a funeral. Pushpak was released on November 27, 1987, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 0
Storyline
A poor, unemployed young man finds a rich, drunk businessman passed out in a gutter. He takes the man's identity and moves into his luxury hotel suite. But a contract killer arrives, mistaking him for the real target. He must dodge the killer, hide his lie, and win the heart of the woman he loves.
“A silent story that speaks volumes”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pushpak
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Singeetham Srinivasa Rao (9 films together), Kamal Haasan & Amala (2 films together), Singeetham Srinivasa Rao & Tinnu Anand (2 films together), and Amala & Tinnu Anand (2 films together).