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Who directed Thikana?

Thikana was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and released in 1987. Mahesh Bhatt is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Thikana?

Thikana stars Smita Patil alongside Anil Kapoor, Amrita Singh. The film marks a collaboration between Smita Patil and director Mahesh Bhatt within Hindi cinema.

Is Thikana worth watching?

Thikana holds a rating of 4.5/10 on GudVibe.

When was Thikana released?

Thikana was released on December 31, 1987 as a Hindi language film. It was produced under the Hindi film industry.

What is the runtime of Thikana?

Thikana has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

What language is Thikana in?

Thikana is a Hindi language film produced within Hindi film industry. Hindi cinema has a rich tradition of storytelling, and Thikana contributes to that legacy with its cast and production values.

What is the GudVibe rating for Thikana?

Thikana has a rating of 4.5/10 on GudVibe.

Thikana(1987)

Name: Thikana
Director: Mahesh Bhatt
Released: 1987-12-31
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Smita Patil, Anil Kapoor, Amrita Singh

4.5/10

Hindi•123 mins•Updated 16 Apr 2026

Thikana (1987) is a 123-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik and Suresh Oberoi. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Thikana stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt

Mood:

darkemotionalsuspenseful

Where to watch:

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1987
Director: Mahesh Bhatt
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 3m
GudVibe Rating: 4.5/10

Storyline

An alcoholic lawyer struggles to find work because he won't lie. His sister becomes pregnant but refuses to leave their struggling family. The lawyer is drawn into a case involving a missing man and a corrupt politician's crimes.

“A broken lawyer finds a reason to fight.”

Film Details

4.5Rating

123Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date31 December 1987

Release Typetheatrical

Original TitleThikana

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood

darkemotionalsuspenseful

Themes

corruptionjusticefamilysurvival

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemultiplex

Best Withwith-partner

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

The film was based on a real-life 1980 case known as the 'Kumud Goel murder', where a Delhi University student was killed after witnessing a politician's crime.
Mahesh Bhatt wrote the script in just three days, drawing from his own struggles with alcoholism and personal turmoil at the time.
Actor Anupam Kher, who played the alcoholic lawyer, reportedly spent time with real-life recovering alcoholics to prepare for his role.
The movie featured a cameo by director Mahesh Bhatt's brother, Robin Bhatt, who later co-wrote scripts for films like 'Aashiqui' and 'Baazigar'.
Despite its serious themes, the film underperformed at the box office, partly due to competition from bigger commercial releases that year.
The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a rare philosophical song 'Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai' sung by Kishore Kumar.
Cinematographer Pravin Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt's cousin, used gritty, realistic lighting to match the film's dark courtroom and urban settings.