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Satyamev Jayate(1987)

6.5/10
Hindi144 mins

Satyamev Jayate (1987) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Raj Sippy. Starring Raj N. Sippy, Romu N. Sippy and Meenakshi Sheshadri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Satyamev Jayate stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Raj Sippy
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1987
Director
Raj Sippy
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A police officer is moved to a small town after a man dies in custody. He discovers his new neighbors are the dead man's family.

A cop's new neighbors hold a deadly secret.

Film Details

6.5Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Satyamev Jayate' is a phrase from ancient Indian scriptures meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'.
  • This was one of the first major films for actor Raj Babbar in a leading heroic role after many villainous parts.
  • The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style hits in the 1980s.
  • It was produced by the Sippy family, a famous filmmaking family also behind the classic 'Sholay'.
  • The plot involves a theme of police brutality, which was a less common mainstream subject at the time.
  • Actress Meenakshi Seshadri, a former Miss India, performed her own dance sequences in the film.
  • The film did not perform well commercially, overshadowed by bigger hits of that year.

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