Krantiveer - The Revolution(2010)
'Krantiveer - The Revolution' is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Mehul Kumar. The lead cast includes Jahan Bloch, Samir Aftab, and Aditya Rajput. The story is set in a rural village terrorized by a corrupt politician named Thakur. The central conflict follows Aditya, a young man who returns home to find his father murdered and his family destroyed. He then organizes the villagers into a revolutionary force to overthrow Thakur's oppressive regime. The film is noted for its straightforward narrative of good versus evil and its focus on themes of sacrifice and justice. It was released on June 25, 2010, with a runtime of 120 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 June 2010
- Director
- Mehul Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Aditya returns to his village after years away. He discovers his father was killed by the ruthless Thakur. Thakur controls the village through fear and violence. Aditya decides to fight back. He unites the scared villagers. Together, they launch a revolution to destroy Thakur's empire and win back their freedom.
“One man. One village. One revolution.”
Film Details
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Krantiveer' references a 1994 hit film starring Nana Patekar, but this 2010 version is a standalone story with no narrative connection.
- Director Mehul Kumar initially planned a direct sequel to the original 'Krantiveer' but later developed this as a separate contemporary political thriller.
- Actress Jaya Bhattacharya, who plays a politician, is known for her television roles and this was one of her few prominent film appearances in that period.
- The movie's plot involving media corruption and terrorism was inspired by real-life scandals and attacks in the late 2000s in India.
- Despite its serious theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office.
- A key action sequence involving a train was filmed on set with practical effects to simulate a blast, not with extensive CGI.
- The soundtrack included a song by composer Anand Raj Anand, who was better known for his work in bigger commercial films of the 1990s and 2000s.