TOP TWENTY FIVE ACTIONS OF BOLLYWOOD
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- DirectorRamesh SippyStarsSanjeev KumarDharmendraAmitabh BachchanAfter his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit.The iconic train sequences , bandits plundering and terrorizing a village and a host of jaw dropping action sequence of the late era crowns the film to top spot.
- DirectorKrishna ShahStarsDharmendraZeenat AmanRex HarrisonSir John Locksley, the greatest jewel thief, decides his most prized possession, the Shalimar Ruby, should be passed on to a worthy successor. He invites the best rival jewel thieves to his island estate to participate in a deadly contest.If u haven't seen this film , get the DVD now , the plot follows a spy to investigate about a lost Diamond called "Shalimar" , he's journey takes him to the forbidden jungles of Singapore which is ruled by a crazy Dictator. Look out for the climax , when "Dharamji" wears an anti radiation suit to get inside the vault to fetch the diamond .
- DirectorChetan AnandStarsBalraj SahniDharmendraVijay AnandA platoon of Indian soldiers encounters harsh realities while fighting in the Sino-Indian War of 1962.The Sino Indo war , well pictured war sequences , guns and tanks hovering at high altitude made by the legendary filmmaker "Chetan Anand" starring "Balraj Sahni" , "Dharamji" and "Vijay Anand".
- DirectorK. AsifStarsPrithviraj KapoorMadhubalaDilip KumarA 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.An epic tale of love, feudal time battle scenes comprising horses, elephants , artillery and spears were first time introduced and spared no expense.
- DirectorLatif FaiziyevUmesh MehraStarsDharmendraHema MaliniZeenat AmanAlibaba, (Dharmendra) a native of Guleba is in love with Marjina (Hema Malini). The town has a ruler, Abu Hasan. Guleban is terrorized by dacoits. Ali Baba hears the password to the door of the cave of the dacoits and takes a lot of jewels from the cave. His brother is killed by the dacoits as he forgets the password and is trapped inside. A young girl whose father has been murdered by the dacoits (Zeenat Aman) has a score to settle with Abu Hasan. Abu Hasan turns out to be the head of the dacoits and he comes to know that Ali Baba visits the cave. He hides the 40 thieves in large urns to kill Ali Baba. Ali Baba comes to know of this and kills them all. He brings to light the startling truth that their own ruler heads the dacoits!Spectacular production design and slick action choreography , the cache is pictured very realistically compared to other films of same name. The movie stars "Dharamji" nd "Hema Malini" ; directed by "Umesh Mehra" .
- DirectorJ.P. DuttaStarsSunny DeolSuniel ShettyAkshaye KhannaIn 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force.The Indo Pak 1971 war film , JP Dutta's classic , watching the films feels as if were in the battlefield . The Indian army assisted as well as provided its inventory for the completion of the film.
- DirectorUmesh MehraStarsAkshay KumarTwinkle KhannaRajat BediA crime boss is accused by a reporter of murdering her brother and raping her. He investigates the frame-up.Akashay Kumar staggering performance as mafia don "Devraj" , directed by Umesh Mehra this movie is one of the few well crafted action film of bollywood. WWF divas starred as visceral physicality henchmen.
- DirectorUmesh MehraStarsAkshay KumarRekhaRaveena TandonWhen an army man's brother goes missing in U.S., he goes looking for him and ingratiates himself with a lady gangster who is involved in illegal wrestling.Those days "Undertaker" was considered the biggest and deadliest villain , someone whose impossible to nail down . Akshay fought against him in this flick , though Undertaker really never starred , his imposter was a professional WWF wrestler called "Brian Lee".
- DirectorRakesh RoshanStarsRakhee GulzarSalman KhanShah Rukh KhanKaran and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.This one scores on its high production value, actions neatly done on desert, shabby lanes, rural thatched huts , Karan Arjun galloping on horse and goons chasing them on jeeps.
- DirectorAbbas Alibhai BurmawallaMastan Alibhai BurmawallaStarsBobby DeolPreity G ZintaRakhee GulzarThe story follows a young man (Bobby Deol) who flees India and arrives in Australia seeking vengence for something that started in India. In Australia he meets and falls in love with the daughter of a rich and powerful man(Suresh Oberoi). The story keeps the covers on Bobby Deols plan until the end when everything is revealed as to why he is a SOLDIER.There is lots and lots of action scenes piled up in this film , beginning with a terrific dock car chase scene to the end where goons attacks hero at d desert, we see a host of cars, guns , henchmen , choppers spilling chaos.
- DirectorSatish KaushikStarsAnil KapoorSrideviAnupam KherCustom Officer Verma red-handily catches Jagmohan Lal, alias Jugran, smuggling priceless diamonds through India's airport. Jugran kills Verma before Verma can arrest Jugran; Jugran goes on to murder his twin brother Manmohan Lal and Dr. Ashok Soni. Verma's son Ramesh and Ashok's daughter Seema are sent to an orphanage, where they befriend each other. They are separated when Seema is adopted by a kind-hearted couple while Ramesh runs away and is adopted by expert robber Girdharilal, who teaches him every robber's tricks. Years later Ramesh is an expert safe-breaker--much better at it than Girdharilal. Ramesh changes his name to Romeo, reunites with Seema, and together they work for Jugran, who now has two identities: well-respected Manmohan Lal, known to everyone; and gangster Jugran, known only to his men. Seema and Romeo must wake up, stop working for their dads' killer, and take swift action on him.This one was the most expensive film of its time , the budget subsequently increased to film best action sequences till that time.
- DirectorVijay AnandStarsAshok KumarDev AnandVyjayanthimalaA Police Commissioner's son comes under suspicion for being a jewel thief.There is less of action in the first half of the film but as the film second half heads toward "Sikkhim" we do see some well crafted scenes. Its aerial tramway chase is one of the most iconic action sequence of bollywood near d climax.
- DirectorMohan SegalStarsDharmendraJeetendraHema MaliniCaptain Chawla has been employed for years with a cargo shipping company run by Ranbir. While celebrating the new year, Chawla hears gunshots and goes below to investigate. He finds out that one of his officers, Gomes, has shot and killed a drunken sailor. Before he could do anything to address this situation, there is an explosion abroad the ship, "Samraat", which subsequently sinks. Ranbir finds out that Chawla was misusing his captaincy and smuggling gold bars, and files a police complaint, Chawla is arrested and imprisoned. His daughter, Suman, returns from England and decides to find out what really happened as her dad claims that he is innocent. In order to carry out this investigation, she hires two crazy divers, Ram and Raju alias Raj, who decide to undertake this mission. Then Ram finds out that the ship contains gold bars which are virtually their's for the taking. He informs Raj, only to find out that Raj is only interested in handing over the gold to the Government, as he has fallen in love with Suman, and wants to assist her in proving her dad's innocence. The question remains will both friends be able to reconcile their differences, and is Chawla really telling the truth?Indias first underwater filmed scene , story about a lost sunken ship of gold .
- DirectorSanjay GadhviStarsHrithik RoshanAbhishek BachchanAishwarya Rai BachchanBack in action DHOOM:2 reinvents the action comedy genre and propels it into the 21st century. Go on and enjoy the ride once again with Jai and Ali.Hrithik plays "Aryan" a thief who steals diamonds and artifacts all around the world with the help of hi tech gadgets and devices . impressive action sequences and good performance.
- DirectorRakesh RoshanStarsHrithik RoshanPriyanka Chopra JonasRekhaKrishna is forced by circumstances to use his superpowers and become the masked superhero Krrish, before getting drawn towards his lost legacy.First Indian superhero film, the movie created the best special effects to show "Hrithik" lavitating in mid air and using superhuman power.
- DirectorRamesh SippyStarsSunil DuttAmitabh BachchanShashi KapoorTwo brothers go after the international mafia kingpin who murdered their cop brother. They are later joined by another man who wants revenge against the gangster.This one is nearest to James Bond film having a villain which reminds of "Ernst Stavaro Blofed". Lots of actions were pumped to indianize the sequences and it was quite convincing.
- DirectorAnil SharmaStarsSunny DeolAmeesha PatelAmrish PuriDuring the Partition of India in 1947, a Sikh truck driver falls in love with a Muslim girl belonging to an aristocratic family.There are action sequences in bits, during the climax where a train is chased by an entire army ,the indo-pak partition massacre is realistically shot with thousands of extras.
- DirectorShekhar KapurStarsAnil KapoorSrideviAmrish PuriA poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.First science fiction bollywood film , good use of special effects that tuns the hero invisible and not to forget the impressive Mogambo hide out where he plans to destroy the country.
- DirectorAnubhav SinhaMaqbool KhanStarsSanjay DuttSuniel ShettyAbhishek BachchanA team of specialists must catch a terrorist before he carries out an attack.The ATS has cracked terrorist are going for a massive attack , the cat and mouse chase to capture the mastermind following heavy chase sequences with cars and planes .
- DirectorRajiv BabbarStarsMithun ChakrabortySnehaJackie ShroffYamraaj is a tale of greed. The film is about two thieves Kishan and Birju who dream to become the biggest dons of their city. They start of by working for the city's biggest don Yamraaj, performing assassinations, robberies etc. While Birju has no problem with killing or looting, Kishan's conscience starts to trouble him when he assassinates an honest Police Officer named Hamid Khan who was determined on ending all crime in the city. The more he finds out about Officer Hamids life, the more guilty he feels. He decides to leave the life of crime and start a new life but Birju refuses because he is obsessed by his dream. The difference of opinion leads to conflict between the two childhood friends and results in separation. Birju pursues his dream of becoming Yamraaj while Kishan tries to repent for his crime. Will Birju return to the life of good or will he continue to live a life of darkness? Will Kishan be able to repent his crime? Will Birju ever become Yamraaj? The answer lies in Rajiv Babbar's *YAMRAAJ*!!Though its a B movie but when u see the film u will find out before the "Wachawoski" brothers did "Matrix" , someone in bollywood was quite close to the those (Matrix) action sequences.
- DirectorManmohan DesaiStarsDharmendraZeenat AmanJeetendraMovie revolves around two brothers who are separated during birth but meet as adults and form a deep friendship. Also about the challenges that test their friendship.Another "Dharamji" film in the list , story about a lost prince of a kingdom ,and his fight(sword and spear) with the antagonist , also a spectacular stadium where audience watch opponents in the arena locking horns just like Romans did.
- DirectorPrabhu DevaStarsSalman KhanAyesha TakiaPrakash RajRadhe is a ruthless gangster who will kill anyone for money. He is attracted towards Jhanvi, a middle class girl, who does not approve of his work and wants him to change.The movie action sequences were first of the kind emergence of south style action choreography incorporating heavy use of man to man combat .
- DirectorRavi ChopraStarsDharmendraVinod KhannaJeetendraA dedicated railway employee's plan to introduce an express train result in sabotage.A passenger train brakes are uprooted and planted with bomb , its up to two engineers abroad to stop d train and save the passengers . Twentieth century fox collaborated to create the effects of train in mayhem.
- DirectorVikram BhattStarsAkshay KumarSuniel ShettyAftab ShivdasaniA dentist's life turns into a roller coaster ride when he is unknowingly embroiled in gang wars.inspired by the matrix franchise "bullet time shot" ; here we had d desi version of man to man combat slow motion action sequence .
