Guns of Banaras(2020)
In the process of getting back his beloved vehicle that gave him everything he needed, Guddu Shukla and his friends get into major trouble with the most dangerous criminals in Banaras.
Guns of Banaras is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Amazon Prime Video since 28 February 2020.
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- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 28 February 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2020
- Director
- Shekkar Suri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A man named Guddu Shukla tries to reclaim his prized vehicle, which means a lot to him. He and his friends end up crossing paths with the most dangerous criminals in the city of Banaras. Their quest for the vehicle leads them into serious trouble.
“A stolen car ignites a war in the holy city.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Guns of Banaras
Cast reunions in this film: Abhimanyu Singh & Nathalia Kaur (2 films together), Shilpa Shirodkar & Mohan Agashe (2 films together), and Shilpa Shirodkar & Tej Sapru (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was originally announced as 'Guns of Banaras: The Legend of Guddu Shukla' before being shortened.
- It was shot extensively on location in Varanasi, capturing real ghats and narrow lanes for authenticity.
- Actor Karan Patel, known for TV roles, made a rare big-screen appearance as a supporting character.
- The movie faced multiple release delays, finally premiering directly on an OTT platform instead of theaters.
- Director Shekar Suri cited classic Hindi revenge dramas as a key influence on the film's gritty tone.
- A vintage motorcycle features prominently as a plot device, with the crew sourcing it locally in Uttar Pradesh.
- The soundtrack includes a devotional track referencing the city's famous Ganga Aarti ceremony.