Payback(2010)
Payback is a 2010 Hindi thriller film directed by Sachin P. Karande. The cast includes Gulshan Grover, Munish Khan, Zakir Hussain, and Mukesh Tiwari. The story follows Raghu, a poor man who receives financial help from a wealthy stranger. He becomes obsessed with repaying the debt, leading him into a dangerous world of crime and violence. The film explores themes of gratitude, obsession, and moral choices. It was released in India in 2010 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 2010
- Director
- Sachin P. Karande
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A poor man named Raghu receives a large sum of money from a wealthy stranger. He feels a deep sense of gratitude and promises to repay the debt. But his obsession with repayment leads him to borrow from dangerous criminals. His life spirals out of control as he struggles to escape the trap of debt and lies.
“Some debts can never be repaid.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'The Good Samaritan' before being renamed to 'Payback'.
- Director Sachin P Karande also wrote the story and screenplay for this movie.
- It was one of the few Hindi films released in 2010 that was shot entirely in Mumbai.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is now mostly found on home video or streaming platforms.
- Actor Anupam Kher was initially considered for a key role, but the part ultimately went to a different performer.
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by real-life stories of mistaken identity involving criminals.
- Despite its action genre, the movie includes several dramatic scenes focusing on moral dilemmas.