Tahkhana(1986)
Hindi125 mins
Tahkhana (1986) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Ramsay. Starring Arti Gupta, Hemant Birje and Puneet Issar. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Tahkhana stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Shyam Ramsay
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 1986
- Director
- Shyam Ramsay
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A dying father leaves his estate to his good son, disowning his evil brother who practices black magic. The evil brother kidnaps the good son's daughters, but one is rescued while the other disappears with a key to a treasure. Twenty years later, the rescued daughter and others search for that treasure, risking betrayal and awakening an ancient, deadly force.
“A family's curse awakens after twenty years.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date11 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleतहखाना
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
familyrevengesurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Tahkhana: The Dungeon' but was shortened to just 'Tahkhana' for release.
- It was part of a wave of horror films from the Ramsay brothers in the 1980s, known for their low-budget but popular scares.
- Actor Vijayendra Ghatge, who played Vijay, was primarily known for supporting roles in mainstream films, not horror.
- The movie's climactic dungeon scenes were filmed in a single, reportedly cramped set to save on production costs.
- Unlike many Ramsay films, this one features a treasure hunt plot mixed with the horror, similar to adventure movies of the era.
- The soundtrack, including the song 'Aaja Aaja,' was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for disco but also scored many horror films.
- The film did modest business but is now considered a cult classic among fans of 1980s Hindi horror cinema.