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Tamacha(1988)

5.7/10
Hindi165 mins

Tamacha (1988) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Ramesh Ahuja. Starring Jeetendra, Anupam Kher and Sumeet Saigal. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Tamacha stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:Ramesh Ahuja
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 March 1988
Director
Ramesh Ahuja
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Two childhood friends grow up on opposite sides of the law. One becomes a police officer, while the other turns to crime. Their deep friendship turns into a dangerous rivalry that threatens both their lives.

Two friends. Two paths. One deadly rivalry.

Film Details

5.7Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 March 1988
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipjusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally planned with Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha in the lead roles.
  • This was the only time Rajinikanth played a full-fledged negative role in a Hindi film.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a real-life fort in Rajasthan to add authenticity.
  • Composer Bappi Lahiri reused the tune of his earlier Telugu hit for the song 'Tere Bina Main Kuchh Bhi Nahin'.
  • Despite the star cast, the film underperformed at the box office upon its initial release.
  • Director Ramesh Ahuja was primarily known for Punjabi films and this was a major Hindi venture for him.
  • The title 'Tamacha' (slap) metaphorically represents the sudden shock of the friends' confrontation.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Tamacha

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