Hate Story(2012)
Hate Story is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film directed by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Paoli Dam as Kavya Krishna, a journalist, alongside Gulshan Devaiah as Siddharth Dhanrajgir and Nikhil Dwivedi as Vicky. The story follows Kavya, who is betrayed and brutally assaulted by Siddharth after she exposes his company in a sting operation. She then transforms herself into a prostitute and infiltrates his business network to destroy him financially. The film is noted for its explicit sex scenes, which were performed without simulation, and for its portrayal of corporate corruption in Delhi. Hate Story was a commercial success, grossing ₹16.43 crore worldwide, and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its bold content and criticism for its thin plot. It was released on 20 April 2012 and is the first installment in the Hate Story film series.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 April 2012
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Journalist Kavya Krishna trusts businessman Siddharth Dhanrajgir. He seduces her, then has her kidnapped, her baby aborted, and her ovaries removed. Now Kavya wants revenge. She becomes a prostitute to get close to Siddharth's partners. She uses sex and secrets to destroy his empire. But her hatred comes at a terrible price.
“Revenge has a price.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Hate Story 3' but was changed to avoid confusion with the franchise's later installments.
- Director Vivek Agnihotri said the story was inspired by real-life cases of corporate exploitation and revenge.
- It was one of the first Bollywood thrillers to openly explore themes of sexual manipulation and female vengeance in a mainstream setting.
- The film's success led to a franchise, with sequels released in 2014, 2015, and 2018, though with different casts and stories.
- Paoli Dam, who played the lead, performed her own stunts in several action sequences to add realism.
- The movie faced censorship challenges for its bold scenes but was eventually released with an 'A' certificate in India.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai and Delhi, with some key scenes filmed in a single take to maintain tension.