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Pratighaat(1987)
Hindi164 mins
Pratighaat (1987) is a 164-minute Hindi film directed by N. Chandra. Starring Rohini Hattangadi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pratighaat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.
Director:N. Chandra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- N. Chandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A college teacher fights against corrupt politicians and criminals in her city. After they publicly humiliate her, she becomes even more determined to bring them to justice.
“A teacher fights back when criminals target her.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
164Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Telugu hit 'Pratighatana', which was also directed by N. Chandra.
- It was one of the early films to feature a strong female protagonist fighting systemic corruption.
- The public disrobing scene was considered very bold and controversial for its time.
- Actress Sujata Mehta, who played the lecturer, was primarily known for her work in Gujarati theatre.
- The movie's climax involves a dramatic courtroom sequence.
- It was part of a wave of 1980s films critiquing the politician-gangster nexus in Indian cities.
- The title 'Pratighaat' translates to 'Retaliation' or 'Counter-Attack' in English.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pratighaat
Director-Actor2 films →