Lootmaar(1980)
Lootmaar is a 1980 Hindi mystery film produced and directed by Dev Anand. The film stars Dev Anand, Tina Munim, and Mehmood in lead roles. The story follows an honest man named Bhagat who is framed for a crime by a powerful gang. He escapes from the police and goes on the run to clear his name. The film features a notable ensemble of iconic Bollywood villains, including Amjad Khan, Ranjeet, Prem Chopra, and Shakti Kapoor. Lootmaar is a classic example of 1980s Bollywood masala cinema, blending action, suspense, and romance. The film was released on 10 October 1980.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 April 1980
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
An honest man named Bhagat is framed for a crime he did not commit. He escapes from the police and becomes a wanted fugitive. Now he must find the real criminals before they kill him. A kind woman helps him on his dangerous journey.
“Framed. Hunted. He will fight back.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Lootmaar
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Prem Chopra (26 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Amjad Khan (22 films together), Prem Chopra & Kader Khan (22 films together), Kader Khan & Amjad Khan (18 films together), and Kader Khan & Shreeram Lagoo (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lootmaar' was inspired by a popular slang term in the 1970s for a daring robber.
- Dev Anand filmed several scenes in the remote hill stations of Himachal Pradesh, which was uncommon for Bollywood at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Rajesh Roshan, includes a song that was later reused in another film due to its initial low popularity.
- A young actor named Shashi Kapoor was initially considered for the lead role before Dev Anand decided to star in it himself.
- The locket used as a key clue in the plot was a custom-made prop, not a common jewelry piece from that era.
- Despite being an action thriller, the film faced censorship delays for its depiction of bank robbery and police violence.
- Box office reports suggest 'Lootmaar' had a moderate opening but gained a cult following on television reruns in the late 1980s.