Aakhree Raasta(1986)
Aakhree Raasta is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language vigilante action film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. It stars Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role as David D'Costa and Inspector Vijay Shandilya. The cast includes Jaya Prada, Sridevi, and Anupam Kher. The story follows David, who is wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years after his wife's rape and suicide. Upon release, he seeks revenge on the three men responsible. His son, unaware of his father's identity, is a police officer assigned to protect them. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Oru Kaidhiyin Diary. It was produced by A. Purnachandra Rao under Lakshmi Productions. The film released on June 6, 1986.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 2 June 1986
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
David D'Costa is released from prison after 24 years. He wants revenge on the men who framed him for his wife's murder. But his son Vijay is a police officer who must stop him. Vijay does not know David is his father. David must choose between his revenge and his son.
“A father's revenge. A son's duty.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aakhree Raasta
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Amitabh Bachchan (13 films together), Anupam Kher & Dalip Tahil (13 films together), Anupam Kher & Sridevi (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (9 films together), Jayapradha & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), and Jayapradha & Sadashiv Amrapurkar (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Hindi film directed by the popular Tamil filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, who also directed the original Tamil version.
- The film's plot is a remake of Bhagyaraj's own 1982 Tamil film 'Antham', which also starred him in the lead role.
- Actor Sridevi, who plays the female lead, was at the peak of her career and shot for this film simultaneously with many other big hits.
- A key action sequence involving a helicopter was considered a major and expensive technical feat for its time in Hindi cinema.
- The film's climax, pitting a father against his policeman son, drew comparisons to the Hollywood film 'The Enforcer' from 1976.
- Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well commercially, overshadowed by other major releases that year.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahari, included the hit song 'Aakhree Raasta' sung by Kishore Kumar.