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Himmatwala(1983)

4.8/10
Hindi179 mins

Himmatwala (1983) is a 179-minute Hindi film directed by T. Rama Rao. Starring Satyendra Kapoor, Shoma Anand and Asrani. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Himmatwala stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.

Director:T. Rama Rao
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 October 1983
Director
T. Rama Rao
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 59m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A man comes back to his hometown after living in the city. He wants to get justice for his family because his father, a good teacher, was treated badly. He stands up to the local bullies who caused the trouble.

A son returns home to settle an old family score.

Film Details

4.8Rating
179Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 October 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's iconic 'Taaki o taaki' dance was inspired by a folk dance from Andhra Pradesh.
  • It was the first Hindi film to be shot at the newly built Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.
  • The movie's success made the actor Jeetendra a major star for the producer's family.
  • A famous fight scene used a real python, which caused delays due to the snake's mood.
  • The film's music became a huge craze, with the soundtrack selling over 5 million copies.
  • It was part of a trend of 'remakes' of South Indian films that became hits in the 1980s.
  • The director reused the same basic story in several other films with different stars.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions