Zalzala(1988)
Zalzala is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action adventure film directed by Harish Shah. The film stars Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Rajiv Kapoor, Anita Raj, Kimi Katkar, Vijayta Pandit, Danny Denzongpa, and Rati Agnihotri. The story follows Inspector Shiv Kumar, who seeks revenge after his wife is murdered by the dacoit Sona Singh. Shiv joins a dangerous quest to find a hidden golden temple, guided by a secret map. The film is a loose rehash of the 1969 Western Mackenna's Gold. It received mixed reviews from critics upon its release on 13 May 1988.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Harish Shah
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
Inspector Shiv Kumar arrests the ruthless dacoit Sona Singh. After escaping jail, Sona Singh murders Shiv's wife. Shiv resigns from the police and joins a quest for a hidden golden temple. He must guide Sona Singh's gang to the treasure while planning his revenge.
“The treasure that destroys everything”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Zalzala
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Danny Denzongpa (11 films together), Gulshan Grover & Dharmendra (9 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Dharmendra (9 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Shatrughan Sinha (9 films together), Dharmendra & Shatrughan Sinha (9 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Goga Kapoor (7 films together).
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.