Karma(1986)
Karma is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai. The ensemble cast includes Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, and Anupam Kher. The story follows Rana Vishwa Pratap Singh, a former police officer whose family is killed by the terrorist Dr. Michael Dang. Singh recruits three prisoners to form a secret team and destroy Dang's terrorist organization. The film was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1986 and the eleventh highest-grossing Bollywood film of the decade. It is known for its patriotic themes, iconic villain, and memorable music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Prime Video, Zee5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A former police officer's family is murdered by a ruthless terrorist. He recruits three prisoners to form a secret army. Together, they train to infiltrate the terrorist's fortress. But love, duty, and sacrifice will test their bonds. Can they destroy the enemy before it is too late?
“Your deeds define your destiny.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Karma
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Jackie Shroff & Anupam Kher (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Anil Kapoor (23 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Anil Kapoor (20 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Sridevi (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, which was specially opened for night shooting for the first time.
- Dilip Kumar and Nutan returned to the screen together after 27 years, having last appeared in 'Milan' in 1967.
- The character name 'Dada Thakur' was reportedly inspired by a real-life Mumbai underworld figure from the 1970s.
- The film's budget was considered very high for its time, partly due to the extensive use of imported explosives for action sequences.
- A special multi-camera setup was used to film the massive jail explosion scene, which required over 200 junior artists.
- The song 'Mere Rashke Qamar' is actually a classical Urdu ghazal, and its original version is much older than the film.
- Subhash Ghai initially wanted to cast Amitabh Bachchan for the lead role, but the script was later tailored for Dilip Kumar.