Wardaat(1981)
Wardaat is a 1981 Hindi-language spy thriller film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as Gunmaster G-9, with Kaajal Kiran, Shakti Kapoor, and Iftekhar in supporting roles. The story follows a secret agent investigating a series of locust attacks on Indian farms, which leads him to a mad scientist's underground laboratory. The film is a sequel to the 1979 film Surakshaa and features a soundtrack composed by Bappi Lahiri. Known for its B-movie charm and energetic action sequences, Wardaat has gained a cult following among fans of vintage Bollywood cinema. The film was released on April 24, 1981.
Wardaat is streaming on Eros Now and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1981
- Director
- Ravikant Nagaich
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Giant locusts are destroying farms across India. The government suspects a terrorist plot. They send their best agent, Gunmaster G-9, to investigate. He discovers a mad scientist using a powerful serum to control people and insects. G-9 must stop the villain and save the country.
“The spy who saved India.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Wardaat
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Dinesh Hingoo (13 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Jagdeep (13 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Jagdeep (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Birbal (5 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Iftekhar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was promoted as India's first 'science thriller', a genre label rarely used in Bollywood at the time.
- Director Ravikant Nagaich was famous for creating the spy character Gunmaster G-9, who appears in several of his films.
- The movie's plot of weaponized locusts was considered a novel and high-concept idea for early 1980s Hindi cinema.
- It featured actor Puneet Issar, known for his villain roles, in a key part as the antagonist.
- The film's special effects for the giant locust attacks were done using basic techniques like forced perspective and miniatures.
- Despite its ambitious premise, the movie did not perform well commercially and is now a cult curiosity.
- The climax was reportedly shot in a limestone cave system to depict the villains' secret underground lab.