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Zalzala(1988)

3.6/10
Hindi169 mins

Zalzala (1988) is a 169-minute Hindi film directed by Harish Shah. Starring Danny Denzongpa, Karan Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Zalzala stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:Harish Shah
Mood:
suspensefuldarkintense
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Zee5
Theatrical Release
31 December 1988
Director
Harish Shah
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 49m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

A treasure is hidden in an old temple. Different people, both good and bad, try to find it. They must get the gold and jewels before a huge earthquake strikes.

Hidden treasure. Deadly earthquake. Who will survive the race?

Film Details

3.6Rating
169Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleZalzala

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkintense
Themes
survivalcorruptiongreedjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This film is one of the few Hindi Westerns set in a desert.
  • It was shot in the rocky landscapes of Rajasthan to create a dusty, frontier feel.
  • The director, Harish Shah, was primarily known for editing major films like 'Sholay'.
  • The movie's climax combines a treasure hunt with a natural disaster theme.
  • Actor Danny Denzongpa, known for villain roles, played a central character in this film.
  • The title 'Zalzala' means earthquake, a key plot device in the story.
  • Despite its adventure genre, the film did not become a major commercial success.

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