Krodhi(1981)
Krodhi is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai. The film stars Dharmendra in the titular role, alongside Shashi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Hema Malini in a special appearance, and Moushumi Chatterjee in a guest role. The story follows Vikramjit Singh, an orphan who turns into a violent underworld don after his lover's tragic death. He later fakes his death and becomes a holy healer, but his past catches up with him. The film is known for its dramatic revenge plot, multiple character identities, and a cast of veteran actors including Pran and Amrish Puri. Krodhi was launched in 1977 but faced production delays, finally releasing on 20 February 1981.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, JioHotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 3 February 1981
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
An orphan named Vicky grows up with no love. He finds happiness with a girl named Aarti. But when Aarti is sold and killed, Vicky's rage turns him into a criminal. He becomes the underworld don Krodhi. After faking his death, he starts a new life as a holy man. But his past threatens to destroy everything.
“The furious one seeks redemption.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Krodhi
Cast reunions in this film: Hema Malini & Dharmendra (16 films together), Hema Malini & Pran (9 films together), Zeenat Aman & Dharmendra (8 films together), Dharmendra & Poonam Dhillon (6 films together), Hema Malini & Shashi Kapoor (5 films together), and Zeenat Aman & Pran (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Vidhaata' but was changed to 'Krodhi' before release.
- Dilip Kumar was initially considered for a key role, but the part eventually went to another actor.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sanjay Dutt played a supporting role early in his career.
- The movie's climax was shot in a remote fort location to create a tense atmosphere.
- Music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal reused one of the film's tunes in a later hit for another movie.
- Despite starring major actors, the film underperformed at the box office upon its release.
- A subplot involving a stolen necklace was inspired by real-life heist reports from that era.