
Guns of Banaras(2020)
Hindi135 mins
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.
Director:Shekkar Suri
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- 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.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 February 2020
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
VI
VI Movies and TVFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 28 Feb 2020
P
PrimeSubscription
30 Days FreeThen ₹299 / monthAvailable from 28 Feb 2020
SH
ShemarooMeSubscription
Available from 28 Feb 2020
AI
Airtel Xstream PlaySubscription
Included with Airtel plans₹149 / monthAvailable from 28 Feb 2020
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1


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Karan NathActor
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Nathalia KaurActress
→#3
Vinod KhannaActor
→#4
Abhimanyu SinghSupporting Actor
→#5
Ganesh VenkatramanSupporting Actor
→#6A
Akash SinhaSupporting Actor
→#7A
Anshul GuptaSupporting Actor
→#8A
Ashok PathakSupporting Actor
→#9M
Mohan AgasheSupporting Actor
→#10S
Salim BaigSupporting Actor
→#11S
Shekkar SuriDirector
→Reunion Meter
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.
