Dilwaala(1986)
Dilwaala is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Meenakshi Sheshadri, and Smita Patil in lead roles. The story follows Ravi Kumar, a young man who fights for justice after a poor woman is murdered by a powerful politician's son. The case is presided over by Ravi's own sister, Judge Sumitra Devi, creating a family conflict. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Kathanayakudu (1984). It was a commercial success and is remembered for its courtroom climax and Smita Patil's strong performance as the judge.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- K. Murali Mohan Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A kind young woman is brutally killed by her cruel, rich husband. Her husband's powerful father uses his money to hide the crime. A fearless young man named Ravi decides to fight for her justice. The only problem is that the judge in the case is his own sister. Can Ravi make her choose justice over family?
“Justice has a new name.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dilwaala
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Asrani (19 films together), Gulshan Grover & Mithun Chakraborty (18 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Asrani (16 films together), Gulshan Grover & Pran (8 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Suresh Oberoi (8 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Pran (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, K. Murali Mohana Rao, was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played Ravi Kumar, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when this more serious drama was released.
- The movie features veteran actor Pran in a key role, continuing his iconic run as a character actor in 1980s Bollywood.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film included several musical numbers by composer Bappi Lahiri, typical for commercial Hindi films of the era.
- The storyline involving a politician's son and a judicial conflict mirrored real public concerns about power and justice in the 1980s.
- Actress Sridevi, a major star, was initially considered for a lead role but did not ultimately appear in the final cast.