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Ghatak: Lethal

  • 1996
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.7K
YOUR RATING
Sunny Deol in Ghatak: Lethal (1996)
HindiOne-Person Army ActionActionDrama

Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.

  • Director
    • Rajkumar Santoshi
  • Writers
    • Vijay Deveshwar
    • Shyam Gupta
    • K.K. Raina
  • Stars
    • Sunny Deol
    • Meenakshi Sheshadri
    • Danny Denzongpa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rajkumar Santoshi
    • Writers
      • Vijay Deveshwar
      • Shyam Gupta
      • K.K. Raina
    • Stars
      • Sunny Deol
      • Meenakshi Sheshadri
      • Danny Denzongpa
    • 25User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol
    • Kashi Nath
    Meenakshi Sheshadri
    Meenakshi Sheshadri
    • Gauri
    • (as Meenakshi Seshadri)
    Danny Denzongpa
    Danny Denzongpa
    • Katya
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Shambu Nath
    Mukesh Rishi
    Mukesh Rishi
    • Cheena
    Anjan Srivastav
    Anjan Srivastav
    • Dhamu Kaka
    • (as Anjan Srivastava)
    Tinnu Anand
    Tinnu Anand
    • Police officer
    K.K. Raina
    K.K. Raina
    • Shiv Nath
    Viju Khote
    Viju Khote
    • Pinto
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Katya's Brother-In-Law
    Suresh Bhagwat
    Suresh Bhagwat
    • Gopal
    Rohini Hattangadi
    Rohini Hattangadi
    • Savitri
    Ila Arun
    Ila Arun
    • Mrs. Malti Sachdev
    Sheela Sharma
    Sheela Sharma
    • Mrs. Sheela Shiv Nath
    • (as Sheela David)
    Navni Parihar
    Navni Parihar
    • Gauri's Sister
    • (as Navnee Parihar)
    Brij Gopal
    Brij Gopal
    • Katya's Brother
    Deep Dhillon
    Deep Dhillon
    • Antya (Katya's Brother)
    Tinnu Verma
    • Bhiku (Katya's Brother)
    • (as Tinu Verma)
    • Director
      • Rajkumar Santoshi
    • Writers
      • Vijay Deveshwar
      • Shyam Gupta
      • K.K. Raina
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    singla007

    The best action movie of Sunny Deol

    After the grand success of Ghayal and Damini, This was another blockbuster entertainer from Raj Kumar Santoshi, Sunny Deol and Meenakshi. This is one of the best action movies and probably the best action movie of Sunny Deol. The movie begins with Om Puri raising his voice in favour of shopkeepers in his area against illegal occupancy of their land by Katia played by Danny. He gets killed by Katia. Sunny with his father travels to Bombay to his step brother for the treatment of his father. Sunny comes to know the problems of shopkeepers over there and stands with them in getting their land freed from Danny. Unable to get any help from police, he himself fights against Katia.

    All the characters have done justice to their roles. Nobody can match charisma of Sunny Deol when it comes to action scenes. He is one of the best action actors ever in the history of Indian cinema. The fighting scenes of Sunny Deol are excellent in the movie. Only Sunny Deol can do justice to such kind of roles.Amrish Puri has played positive role, father of Sunny Deol, in this movie. The chemistry between Sunny and Amrish is the best. There are few emotional scenes between both. When doctor tells Sunny that his father is having cancer, Sunny comes to his father, pretends that his father will be alright and starts weeping in his father's arms. I believe this is the best emotional scene in the movie. Danny is always best when it comes to negative roles.

    Meenakshi is as good as usual. Songs are also good though few. "Nigaho Ne Cheda Hai Dil Ka Tarana" is very sweet and melodious song. Item song "Koi Jaye To Le Jaaye" is also very good dance number. There could be room to accommodate one more song.This movie is the must watch for action movie buffs specially Sunny Deol fans.
    10Vivekmaru45

    Awesome film by Shree Raj Kumar Santoshi.

    Sunny Deol has been my hero for a very long time, and I consider Ghatak to be the film in which he plays his most intense and endearing role.

    Plot: Shambu Nath (played the late Amrish Puri) lives in Banaras. Shambu Nath has been coughing up blood for some time, so his adopted son Kashi Nath (Sunny Deol), wants him to go and visit his son Shiv Nath (K.K Raina) who has married and moved (without his father's consent) to the outskirts of a big city and has setup a small business of a bookstore there.

    They arrive, and are welcomed by Shiv. Shiv arranges for a medical checkup at a hospital for Shambu.

    One day it so happens that Kashi defends a helpless woman (played by Ila Arun) against some thugs. This sparks off a raging war between the leader of the thugs called Katya played by (Danny Denzongpa).

    Will Shambu be cured? Will Kashi prevail against the tyranny of Katya? See the film to find out.

    The film is directed by Shree Rajkumar Santoshi who has directed such blockbuster hits like Damini (1993), Ghayal (1990), Pukar (2000), Andaz Apna Apna(1994) and China Gate(1998).

    Other notable stars in the film are Om Puri, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Tinnu Annand, Mukesh Rishi, Rohini Hattangadi, and Viju Khote.
    10anilsingh_kec

    Excellent performance by Sunny

    The best thing with the movie is that no action scene will seems indigestible or impossible to you. Sunny has performed all the scenes is the best possible way and I think it is impossible to improve perfection. This much awaited Sunny-Santoshi took 5 yrs to finally see the way to theaters but it hit the bullseye. The Dialogues were perfect and well written. The dialogues during Sunny-Danny encounter after cage fighting were superb: Danny- Kathia respects brave man/lion Sunny- Even a lion captured in a cage is a mere dog Danny- So what, if you will work for me you will get wealth, reward and above all people will fear you Sunny- The one who has hollow bones let others fear

    The tongue lashing and abusing during the ritual of Sunnys brother between him and kathia and 6 brothers was superb. You can feel yourself as a part of movie; Sunny did his job with not even a 1% flaw. No exaggeration to say that he is the best action star in Bolloywood. The emotional sequence between Sunny-Ambrish after Kathia spoils them was fundu. Songs were melodic and seems part of the movie, so you will enjoy them.
    9rajputshri

    Fantastic movie

    Superb outstanding movie by story and acting Sunny deol , dialogues and expression of Sunny deol made reality shown on camera , this movie only superhit basis of Sunny deol acting I think nobody comparable in the bollywood like Sunny deol action and dialogues.
    8kpowgrunt

    Must watch if fan of Sunny action

    Amrish will get you emotionally invested, Danny will have you cursing at the screen and Sunny will satisfy your thirst for revenge. After Ghayal this is my favourite Sunny action movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Meenakshi Sheshadri's last film.
    • Goofs
      Sunny Deol's hair keeps changing between shots as the film was in production for 5-6 years
    • Quotes

      Katya's Brother-In-Law: [after Danny orders Mukesh Rishi to back down] Good thing Jijaji you stopped him

      [referring to Mukesh Rishi]

      Katya's Brother-In-Law: at the right moment. Else rather than 7, only 6 brothers would be left

      [Gets slapped on the head by Deep Dhillon]

      Katya: Kashinath, I am more than pleased seeing your valor and courage. You too would be very delighted knowing that from today on, you would work in my syndicate.

      Kashi Nath: These are hands of a common man Katya. They can melt metal and mould it into a desired shape. This strength is a result of the bread earned by sweat and blood. I needn't live on the goodwill of anybody.

      Katya: Rather than living like ants and parasites, its better to stay here between men, like a lion.

      Kashi Nath: When caged, even lions become dogs Katya. You want me to stay here as your pet dog ? Bark when you ask me to ? Bite when you order me to ?

      Katya: You can say so, what's the big deal. If you work with us, you'll achieve fame, wealth, rewards and people shall FEAR you.

      Kashi Nath: Only those who have water instead of blood in their veins survive by intimidating people.

      Katya: [In an angry tone warning Sunny Deol] Kashinath !

      Kashi Nath: If are so interested in proving yourself a MAN, stop taking assistance from dogs Katya.

      Katya: [after his enraged brothers appear to attack Sunny Deol] Hold it.

      Katya: [after Sunny Deol leaves having rescued his nephew] His death needs to be figured out soon.

    • Soundtracks
      Dialogues
      Performed by Danny Denzongpa

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 1996 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Lethal
    • Filming locations
      • Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Santoshi Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 38m(158 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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