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Laal Kabootar

  • 2019
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1K
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Mansha Pasha and Ahmed Ali Akbar in Laal Kabootar (2019)
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CrimeThriller

He's looking for a way out of the city. But his only escape is through a woman looking for revenge.He's looking for a way out of the city. But his only escape is through a woman looking for revenge.He's looking for a way out of the city. But his only escape is through a woman looking for revenge.

  • Director
    • Kamal Khan
  • Writers
    • Kamil Chima
    • Ali Abbas Naqvi
    • Basit Naqvi
  • Stars
    • Mansha Pasha
    • Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Mohammad Ahmad
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kamal Khan
    • Writers
      • Kamil Chima
      • Ali Abbas Naqvi
      • Basit Naqvi
    • Stars
      • Mansha Pasha
      • Ahmed Ali Akbar
      • Mohammad Ahmad
    • 44User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Mansha Pasha
    • Aliya Malik
    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Adeel Nawaz
    Mohammad Ahmad
    Rashid Farooqi
    • Inspector Ibrahim
    Faiza Gillani
    • Inspector Ibrahim's wife
    Ali Kazmi
    Ali Kazmi
    • Noman Malik
    Saleem Mairaj
    • Asad Mama
    I.R. Omar
    • ASI Sandeep
    • (as Ishtiaq Omar)
    • Director
      • Kamal Khan
    • Writers
      • Kamil Chima
      • Ali Abbas Naqvi
      • Basit Naqvi
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    9faizan-barai

    It's a Karachi-based crime drama

    I have very low expectations for this movie, but I am very surprised by this! Theatre was in hoots during some of the scenes and amazing direction every element of this movie is prefect. Laal Kabootar will make you regain your faith in Pakistani cinema.
    9mohammadahmed-84403

    First Pakistani Thriller, EPIC.

    In the first 5 minutes of the movie it pulls you in like a Hollywood top notch thriller. Main thing is direction in this movie, it breathes the city of Karachi, story is fast paced you will never be thinking about something else. It has one of the most darkly twisted characters, the main lead is a so man desperate and driven by his own wishes. And the Villain in the movie, what an amazing evil guy to witness. His face is full of terror, the guy who performs is dead on point. Pakistan is in the race now. Even the side characters are so well performed and their story is intense too. This movie leaves no corners untouched. Let the things go horribly wrong.
    9aazmirawesome

    Pakistani Neo-noir crime drama

    Brilliant performances by the lead actors and a breakthrough direction by debut director Kamal Khan. The storytelling is an ode to Karachi tragic life, where state has given up on its basic responsibility and individuals of all kinds are ruling the city, in the guise of mafia. One of a kind Pakistani movie. Go watch and support the local cinema industry!
    10sammarraza

    Something New

    What Kamal Khan has done with Laal Kabootar is something which more established and esteemed directors in Pakistani cinema have yet to do: provide something new. Modern day Pakistani cinema (with a few exceptions) can be subdivided into two categories: the attempting, but failing miserably, Bollywood copies and the over the top mind numbing patriotic/army movies. However, Laal Kabootar shows the talent and thought is there in Pakistani cinema, it just needs to be explored. A movie which deviates from the norm, focuses on story and has beautiful cinematography, Laal Kabootar is in a class of its own. Hopefully, it'll act as a foundation to a much better and more diverse Pakistani film industry.
    9asadtanvir

    Full suspense Action Packed Drama

    Nice to see Pakistan cinema revive. Overall very good movie. Director has done a great job. Actors were also good. I think a must watch. It would be great if there was no censorship of curses...

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      Debut film for upcoming director Kamal Khan

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2019 (Pakistan)
    • Country of origin
      • Pakistan
    • Language
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • The Red Pigeon
    • Filming locations
      • Karachi, Pakistan
    • Production company
      • Nehr Ghar Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
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