Kanwarlal(1988)
Kanwarlal is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by S. S. Ravichandra. It stars Jeetendra, Raj Babbar, and Sujata Mehta in lead roles. The film follows Kanwarlal, a businessman who helps the poor through illegal means, and his conflict with the corrupt minister Surya Prakash. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Rajavinte Makan (1986). The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was produced by G. Hanumantha Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner and presented by Krishna. Despite strong performances, the film did not perform well at the box office. It was released on July 29, 1988.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- S.S. Ravichandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Kanwarlal is a fearless businessman who helps the poor by breaking the law. He clashes with Surya Prakash, a corrupt minister who will do anything to stay in power. When Sandhya, a lawyer and single mother, gets caught between them, Kanwarlal must choose between love and justice. The fight for power leads to a tragic end.
“One man's fight against a corrupt system”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanwarlal
Cast reunions in this film: Jeetendra & Amjad Khan (9 films together), Raj Babbar & Amjad Khan (8 films together), Raj Babbar & Jeetendra (7 films together), Jeetendra & Birbal (5 films together), Raj Babbar & Birbal (4 films together), and Raj Babbar & Salma Agha (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director S.S. Ravichandra was also a well-known actor in Kannada cinema, often playing romantic leads.
- The movie features a rare villainous role for actor Jeetendra, who was typically known for his heroic and dancing parts.
- Actress Sridevi, who plays Sandhya, was at the peak of her stardom in 1988, having multiple major releases that same year.
- The film's plot revolves around a missing legal file, a common dramatic device in 1980s Bollywood to showcase corruption.
- Despite its star cast, the film was not a major commercial success compared to other Sridevi movies of the era.
- The title 'Kanwarlal' is the name of the antagonist, which was unusual for a Bollywood film at the time.
- The soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a leading music duo who scored many of Jeetendra's films.