Dharamyudh(1988)
Dharamyudh is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Sudarshan Nag. The lead cast includes Sunil Dutt, Shatrughan Sinha, and Kimi Katkar. The story follows two friends, Thakur Vikram Singh and Pratap Singh, whose bond is tested after Pratap's sister is raped and murdered. Pratap seeks revenge while Vikram supports him, but they face opposition from a powerful Thakur who protects the killer. The film is noted for its intense emotional tone and strong performances by veteran actors Pran and Shatrughan Sinha. It was released in 1988 and is available for streaming on platforms like MX Player and JioCinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, ShemarooMe, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Sudarshan Nag
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Pratap Singh's sister is brutally raped and murdered. He wants revenge. His best friend Thakur Vikram Singh stands by him. But the killer is protected by a powerful Thakur. Pratap must fight the entire system to bring justice.
“A battle for justice, a bond of friendship”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharamyudh
Cast reunions in this film: Shatrughan Sinha & Sunil Dutt (3 films together), Aditya Pancholi & Kimi Katkar (2 films together), and Shatrughan Sinha & Kimi Katkar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dharamyudh' but was later re-released in some regions as 'Mera Haq'.
- It was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a supporting role rather than the lead hero.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the real-life political and feudal dynamics of certain North Indian regions.
- Director Sudarshan Nag was primarily known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, making this a rare Hindi film venture.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular qawwali-style song 'Allah Meherbaan'.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film did not perform well commercially upon its initial release.
- The climax features a dramatic confrontation shot in the rocky terrain of Rajasthan, a common location for revenge dramas of the era.