Agneepath

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  • NR
  • 1990
  • 2 hr 53 min
  • 7.6  (9,354)

Agneepath is a 1990 Indian film directed by Mukul Anand and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Madhavi. The film tells the story of a young boy named Vijay (played by Amitabh Bachchan) who vows to seek revenge against a ruthless crime lord named Kancha Cheena (played by Danny Denzongpa) after he murders Vijay's father.

The movie begins with Vijay's father, a respected school teacher, being accused of bribery by Kancha Cheena. The accusation leads to his exile from the village, and he relocates to Mumbai with his family. Despite starting a new life in the big city, tragedy strikes when Kancha Cheena murders Vijay's father. The young boy is left alone and traumatized, with his only goal in life being to avenge his father's death.

The story then fast-forwards to Vijay as an adult, played by Amitabh Bachchan. He has become a ruthless gangster, who is feared and respected by everyone in Mumbai's underworld. But his ultimate goal remains the same - to seek revenge against his father's killer. His opportunity finally arrives when he learns that Kancha Cheena has returned to the village where his father was killed.

In his quest for revenge, Vijay confronts numerous obstacles, including his girlfriend Mary (played by Madhavi), who doesn't approve of his violent ways, and his childhood friend Krishnan (played by Mithun Chakraborty), who has become a police officer. Vijay's vendetta against Kancha Cheena leads to a brutal street war that engulfs the entire village.

The film explores themes of vengeance, redemption, love, and loyalty. Amitabh Bachchan's performance as Vijay received critical acclaim, as he convincingly portrays the character's range of emotions, from vulnerability to anger to tenderness. Mithun Chakraborty also delivers an impressive performance as Krishnan, the friend torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to Vijay.

One of the film's most memorable features is its soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics by Amitabh Bachchan's father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The songs "Chikni Chameli" and "Deva Shree Ganesha" became massive hits and are still popular to this day.

Overall, Agneepath is an intense and emotional film that explores the power of human resilience against seemingly insurmountable odds. With its memorable performances, gritty action sequences, and powerful soundtrack, it has earned its place as a classic of Indian cinema.

Agneepath is a 1990 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.6.

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  • Release Date
    1990
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    2 hr 53 min
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (9,354)