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Pataal Bhairavi(1985)

6.5/10
Hindi148 mins

Pataal Bhairavi (1985) is a 148-minute Hindi film directed by K. Bapaiah. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Asrani and Kader Khan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pataal Bhairavi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:K. Bapaiah
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
K. Bapaiah
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A king tells a gardener he can marry the princess only if he becomes a nobleman. A powerful sorcerer is also seeking a legendary magical ideal. The gardener must find a way to rise to the challenge.

A gardener's quest for love defies magic and destiny.

Film Details

6.5Rating
148Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 1951 Tamil fantasy film 'Paithiyakkaran', which was also remade in Telugu in 1985.
  • This was one of the few films where veteran actor Pran played a positive, kingly role instead of his famous villain characters.
  • Composer Bappi Lahiri, known for disco music, created the film's soundtrack, blending traditional fantasy themes with 1980s pop.
  • The movie's special effects, involving magical transformations and illusions, were considered advanced for its time in Hindi cinema.
  • Actress Jayaprada was already a major star in Telugu and Tamil films before this Hindi release helped broaden her popularity.
  • Kader Khan's role as the sorcerer was praised for adding a layer of comedy and menace to the fantasy plot.
  • The film was part of a trend in the 1980s adapting South Indian mythological and fantasy stories for Hindi audiences.

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