Agneepath - 2012(2012)
Agneepath is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Karan Malhotra. It stars Hrithik Roshan as Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena, and Rishi Kapoor as Rauf Lala. The story follows a young man who witnesses his father's murder and spends years infiltrating the Mumbai underworld to take revenge. The film is a remake of the 1990 cult classic of the same name. It was praised for its direction, performances, and music, particularly the song 'Chikni Chameli'. Agneepath was a commercial success, grossing over ₹193 crore worldwide. It was released on 26 January 2012, coinciding with Republic Day.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 26 January 2012
- Director
- Karan Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
After his father is falsely accused and publicly hanged by the ruthless drug lord Kancha Cheena, young Vijay Chauhan flees his village. He grows up in the Mumbai slums with a single goal: to destroy Kancha. To get close to his enemy, Vijay joins the gang of Kancha's rival, Rauf Lala. He rises through the criminal ranks, making dangerous choices that cost him his family and his love.
“The path of fire.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Agneepath - 2012
Cast reunions in this film: Om Puri & Sanjay Dutt (5 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Sanjay Dutt (5 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Om Puri (2 films together), Priyanka Chopra & Hrithik Roshan (2 films together), and Om Puri & Rishi Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- Hrithik Roshan gained 10 kilograms of muscle for the role, but also developed a severe back injury during filming.
- The film's climax was shot in Diu, using a real ship that was specially brought in and set on fire.
- Sanjay Dutt's character Kancha Cheena was inspired by the bald, menacing look of American actor Michael Madsen.
- Rishi Kapoor, known for romantic roles, played the ruthless gangster Rauf Lala, a character not in the original 1990 film.
- The film's title track 'Agneepath' was not recreated from the 1990 version but was an entirely new composition.
- Priyanka Chopra's item number 'Chikni Chameli' is an official remake of the Marathi song 'Kombdi Palali'.
- Despite mixed initial reviews, the film was a commercial success and won several Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Hrithik Roshan.