Aakrosh (2010)(2010)
Aakrosh is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Paresh Rawal, and Reema Sen. The story follows two CBI officers who investigate the disappearance of three medical students in a village ruled by a violent group called Shool Sena. The officers face resistance from corrupt police and local strongmen. The film is based on news reports of honour killings in India and is a remake of the 1988 American film Mississippi Burning. It was released on 15 October 2010 and performed poorly at the box office. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its performances and cinematography but criticism for exaggerated action sequences.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, EpicOn, Ultra Play
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2010
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Three medical students vanish from a village during Dussehra. CBI officers Pratap Kumar and Siddhant Chaturvedi arrive to investigate. They face a wall of silence. The local police and a powerful group called Shool Sena control the village. Anyone who speaks gets hurt. The officers must find the truth before the criminals destroy all evidence.
“When silence becomes a crime.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aakrosh (2010)
Cast reunions in this film: Priyadarshan & Paresh Rawal (15 films together), Paresh Rawal & Ajay Devgan (10 films together), Paresh Rawal & Akshaye Khanna (9 films together), Priyadarshan & Akshaye Khanna (5 films together), Bipasha Basu & Paresh Rawal (5 films together), and Bipasha Basu & Ajay Devgan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2003 Malayalam film 'Chronic Bachelor', but its plot was heavily adapted to tackle the serious issue of honour killings.
- Actor Ajay Devgn performed many of his own action stunts in the film, including a risky sequence involving a moving train.
- The movie's title 'Aakrosh' translates to 'Anger' or 'Outcry', reflecting the film's intense emotional core and social commentary.
- Director Priyadarshan, known for comedies, made this film as a departure from his usual genre to address a hard-hitting social subject.
- The film's climax was shot in the challenging terrain of Chambal, known for its ravines, to add authenticity to the chase sequences.
- Despite its serious theme, the film included a promotional song 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' that became popular but was not in the original Malayalam version.
- The screenplay was co-written by Priyadarshan and writer Manisha Korde, who helped adapt the story for a Hindi-speaking audience while keeping its grim tone.