Katilon Ke Kaatil(1981)
Katilon Ke Kaatil is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film. It was produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. The film stars Dharmendra in a double role as Ajit and Badshah. Rishi Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, and other actors play supporting roles. The story follows two brothers separated at birth who reunite as adults. They both pose as the long-lost sons of a wealthy widow to steal her treasure. The film is known for its high-energy action sequences and emotional family drama. It became a box office super hit, grossing ₹80 million in 1981. The film is a classic example of the masala genre popular in 1980s Bollywood. It was released in theaters in 1981.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1981
- Director
- Anil Hingorani
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Two brothers are separated at birth after their father is killed by a bandit. Years later, both grow up as strangers. One becomes a fearless bandit. The other becomes a charming conman. They both hatch a plan to pose as the long-lost sons of a wealthy widow. Their goal is to steal her treasure. But they do not know they are brothers. Their paths collide, leading to fights, revelations, and a final battle against the villain.
“Two brothers. One treasure. A family reborn.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Katilon Ke Kaatil
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amjad Khan (22 films together), Zeenat Aman & Amjad Khan (10 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Rishi Kapoor (8 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Nirupa Roy (8 films together), and Zeenat Aman & Dharmendra (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Killer of Killers', but it was also released in Tamil as 'Sivappu Malli'.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sanjeev Kumar and director Arjun Hingorani did not collaborate on a 'Rajnigandha' brand film.
- The movie features a rare villainous role for actor Shatrughan Sinha, who was often cast as the hero or anti-hero.
- Music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal reused a tune from their 1979 hit 'Sargam' for the song 'Mere Dil Ne Tadap Ke' in this film.
- Actress Ranjeeta Kaur, known for softer roles, performed action sequences in this revenge drama.
- The plot revolves around a 'weather widow', a term for a woman whose husband works away for long periods, like on a ship.
- Despite its star cast, the film was not a major commercial success upon its initial release.