Criminal(1994)
Criminal is a 1994 Indian action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It stars Nagarjuna, Manisha Koirala, and Ramya Krishna in lead roles. The story follows Dr. Ajay Kumar, an idealistic doctor who is framed for his wife's murder and must prove his innocence while on the run. The film is an Indian adaptation of the 1993 American film The Fugitive. It was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages. The music, composed by M. M. Keeravani, became highly popular. The Telugu version released on 14 October 1994, and the Hindi version released on 4 August 1995. The film marked the final appearance of veteran Hindi actor Ajit Khan.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 16m 0
Storyline
A kind doctor builds a free hospital for the poor. His wife discovers an organ-smuggling ring and is murdered. He is framed for her death and sentenced to execution. He escapes from prison and becomes a fugitive. Now he must find the real killer while the entire police force hunts him down.
“Innocent. Hunted. Desperate to prove the truth.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Criminal
Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & M. M. Keeravani (11 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Ramya Krishnan (10 films together), Ramya Krishnan & M. M. Keeravani (9 films together), Manisha Koirala & Mahesh Bhatt (3 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Mahesh Bhatt (2 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Ramya Krishnan (2 films together).