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Shakka(1981)

6.3/10
Hindi121 mins

Shakka (1981) is a 121-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Ralhan. Starring Om Shivpuri, Shyam Ralhan and Nirupa Roy. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Shakka stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.

Director:Shyam Ralhan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1981
Director
Shyam Ralhan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A young boy sees businessmen kill his parents. Years later, he sets out for revenge by joining the very same gang responsible.

He saw his parents die. Now he hunts their killers.

Film Details

6.3Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Shakka' refers to a type of sharp, pointed weapon, hinting at the violent revenge plot.
  • Actor Danny Denzongpa, known for playing villains, was originally considered for a key role but did not appear in the final cast.
  • The movie was released during a peak period for Amitabh Bachchan's angry young man films but did not achieve major commercial success.
  • Director Shyam Ralhan had previously worked more as an assistant director and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
  • Some filming took place in Mumbai's then-developing industrial areas to depict the gritty underworld settings.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular qawwali-style song 'Allah Meherbaan' sung by Asha Bhosle.
  • The film's plot of a child witnessing parental murder became a recurring revenge trope in 1980s Bollywood action movies.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Shakka

Frequently Asked Questions