Satyagraha(2013)
Satyagraha is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language political drama film directed by Prakash Jha. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Arjun Rampal, and Amrita Rao. The story follows a retired schoolteacher who starts a non-violent protest after his son is killed in a police attack. His movement grows into a nationwide anti-corruption revolution. The film was shot in Bhopal, New Delhi, and Ralegan Siddhi. It received mixed critical reception and earned $1.22 million worldwide. Satyagraha was released in theaters on August 30, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, VI Movies and TV
- Theatrical Release
- 30 August 2013
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A retired schoolteacher's son is killed during a peaceful protest. The father, Dwarka Anand, starts a hunger strike demanding justice. His movement grows with the help of a TV journalist and a lawyer. A corrupt politician tries to stop them using violence and manipulation. The film follows their fight against a deeply corrupt system.
“The revolution has begun”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Satyagraha
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bajpai & Manoj Bajpayee (29 films together), Ajay Devgan & Kareena Kapoor (8 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Arjun Rampal (6 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Ajay Devgan (6 films together), Arjun Rampal & Kareena Kapoor (4 films together), and Ajay Devgan & Prakash Jha (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Satyagraha' refers to Gandhi's non-violent protest method, but the story is a modern take on corruption.
- Amitabh Bachchan's character was partly inspired by real-life activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement.
- The movie was shot in Bhopal, using real locations to give it a more authentic small-town feel.
- Director Prakash Jha is known for political dramas, and this was his third collaboration with actor Ajay Devgn.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song by A.R. Rahman, who composed it while also working on other international projects.
- It released around India's Independence Day in 2013, aiming to tap into patriotic sentiments during the holiday period.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately at the box office, earning over 70 crore rupees in India.