Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal(2012)
Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Manish Vatsalya. It stars Ravi Kishen, Yashpal Sharma, and Rahul Kumar in lead roles. The film is set in the lawless regions of Bihar and follows four hired killers who decide to leave their violent profession. Their attempt to quit triggers a deadly conflict with their crime boss. The film is noted for its raw, gritty portrayal of rural crime and its focus on moral dilemmas. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its realistic performances and intense action sequences. The movie was released on 30 November 2016 on streaming platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2012
- Director
- Manish Vatsalya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Four hired killers in Bihar want to escape their life of violence. They ask their crime boss for freedom, but he threatens to kill them. To survive, they must fight their way out. A brutal battle for a new life begins.
“Kill or be killed.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal
Cast reunions in this film: Murli Sharma & Murali Sharma (6 films together), Govind Namdev & Govind Namdeo (4 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Govind Namdeo (3 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Govind Namdev (2 films together), and Ravi Kishan & Sharat Saxena (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a popular Hindi phrase meaning 'If you want to live, hit hard', reflecting its gritty theme.
- Director Manish Vatsalya is known for making films focused on social issues, often set in North India.
- The movie was shot on location in Bihar and Mumbai to capture the contrast between the two settings.
- It features a mix of established actors and newcomers, which was a deliberate casting choice.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on home video or streaming platforms.
- Its plot draws inspiration from real-life stories of small-town criminals migrating to big cities.
- The soundtrack includes regional Bhojpuri music elements to ground the story in its Bihar origins.