Yeh Desh(1984)
Yeh Desh (1984) is a 151-minute Hindi film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni. Starring Vinod Mehra, Geetha and Shakti Kapoor. With a rating of 5.8/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1984.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1984
- Director
- Rama Rao Tatineni
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A union leader is wrongly convicted of murder. After his release, he learns his brother-in-law has become a corrupt politician. He decides to take a stand and fight against him.
“Freed from prison, he now hunts the real criminals.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yeh Desh
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Jeetendra (27 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Satyendra Kapoor (14 films together), Jeetendra & Vinod Mehra (12 films together), Satyendra Kapoor & Om Shivpuri (12 films together), and Amrish Puri & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Hyderabad and Madras, which was common for Telugu directors working in Hindi at the time.
- Actor Jeetendra, known for his dancing, performed his own action stunts in several scenes.
- The movie's climax was filmed at a real factory location to add authenticity to the union conflict.
- It was one of the few Hindi films from the 1980s to directly address political corruption within a family.
- The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal included a hit qawwali that was popular on radio.
- Actress Sridevi was initially considered for the female lead but was not cast.
- The film's title 'Yeh Desh' translates to 'This Country', highlighting its social theme.