Tamacha(1988)
Tamacha is a 1988 Hindi-language action film directed by Ramesh Ahuja. It stars Jeetendra, Rajinikanth, Amrita Singh, and Bhanupriya in lead roles. The story follows two childhood friends who become a CBI officer and a gangster, unaware of each other's identities. The film explores themes of friendship, family loyalty, and redemption. Music was composed by Bappi Lahiri with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhai Thozhan and in Telugu as Praja Nayakudu. It was produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 1988
- Director
- Ramesh Ahuja
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
Two childhood best friends grow up to become enemies. Raju is an honest CBI officer. Vicky is a powerful gangster. Neither knows the other's true identity. Their friendship is tested when they are forced to confront each other. Can their bond survive the battle between law and crime?
“Friendship tested by fire and fate”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tamacha
Cast reunions in this film: Rajinikanth & Bappi Lahiri (8 films together), Anupam Kher & Bappi Lahiri (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Amrita Singh (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Jeetendra (6 films together), Rajinikanth & Anupam Kher (5 films together), and Bhanupriya & Jeetendra (5 films together).
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.