Qatl(1986)
Qatl is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film directed by R.K. Nayyar. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Marc Zuber, Ranjeeta Kaur, and Sarika. The story follows Rakesh, a blind man who discovers his wife Rohini is having an affair with his best friend Ranjeet. Devastated by the betrayal, Rakesh plans and executes her murder. The film explores themes of trust, revenge, and justice. It is known for Sanjeev Kumar's powerful performance and its suspenseful second half. Qatl was released on January 24, 1986, and has since gained a cult following among fans of 80s Hindi cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 24 January 1986
- Director
- R.K. Nayyar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A blind man named Rakesh trusts his wife Rohini completely. But Rohini is cheating on him with his best friend Ranjeet. When Rakesh learns the truth, he decides to take revenge. He plans to kill his wife. But how can a blind man commit murder?
“Blind love. Deadly revenge.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Qatl
Cast reunions in this film: Shatrughan Sinha & Sanjeev Kumar (9 films together), Sarika & Shatrughan Sinha (5 films together), and Sarika & Sanjeev Kumar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1964 Hollywood movie 'See No Evil', which also features a blind protagonist.
- Sanjeev Kumar prepared for his role by spending time with visually impaired individuals to understand their mannerisms.
- Director R.K. Nayyar was the husband of actress Sadhana, who was known for her iconic roles in 1960s thrillers.
- This was one of the few films where actor Marc Zuber, often seen as a villain, played a romantic lead.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous take to heighten suspense, which was rare for its time.
- Despite its thriller plot, the film underperformed at the box office upon release.
- Sarika, who played the wife, was only 21 during filming, while Sanjeev Kumar was 47, adding to the story's tension.