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Telephone(1985)

5.6/10
Hindi116 mins

Telephone (1985) is a 116-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Ramsay. Starring Bob Christo, Imtiaz Khan and Leena Das. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Telephone stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Shyam Ramsay
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Shyam Ramsay
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 56m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A wealthy businessman fires his best friend and partner for stealing money. The angry friend then seeks revenge through blackmail and murder.

A friend's betrayal turns into a deadly game.

Film Details

5.6Rating
116Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Telephone Ki Awaaz' but was shortened to 'Telephone' for release.
  • It was one of the few thrillers by the Ramsay brothers that did not heavily feature supernatural horror elements.
  • The movie's plot was considered a modern thriller for its time, using the telephone as a key tool for blackmail and tension.
  • Actor Raj Kiran, who played the lead, was primarily known for romantic roles, making this a genre shift for him.
  • The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was better known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
  • Despite the Ramsay brothers' horror fame, this film performed modestly at the box office compared to their other works.
  • The climax was shot in a factory setting, a common but effective location for thrillers of that era.

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