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Ghatak: Lethal

  • 1996
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
4.6K
YOUR RATING
Sunny Deol in Ghatak: Lethal (1996)
One-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
    7.5/10
    4.6K
    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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    8nadkarnisumeet

    Lethal combo of Sunny and Santoshi.

    Ghatak review:

    Planned in early '90s with Kamal Haasan in the lead, Ghatak finally made it as a 1996 Diwali release with Sunny Deol spearheading it. Inspite of the delay, Rajkumar Santoshi's stellar execution didn't make the film appear stale at all and the movie became a runaway hit trouncing the multistarrer Sapoot it clashed with and also held well against Aamir Khan- Karisma Kapoor's "smooch" hit Raja Hindustani which released shortly after it.

    Sunny Deol was outstanding as the rustic brahmin Kashi who brings his ailing foster father (Amrish Puri, excellent) for treatment to the big bad Mumbai. The suburban 'basti' he lives with his brother is literally terrorized by the local goon Kathiya (Danny Denzongpa, menacing) and his six brothers. "Saat bhai hai hum, ek se ek sher'. Inspiration from Satte Pe Satta, perhaps!!

    Kashi gets on the wrong side of Kathiya and bros and in a sordid scene, they literally leash his old father to become a dog in front of the entire neighborhood. "Kutta bana diya babuji ko", Kashi cries loudly in a highly emotional scene.

    Unlike Santoshi's earlier hit Ghayal (1990) which was highly sophisticated in nature, Ghatak was ekdum raw and in-your-face kinda movie. The main villain Kathiya was so caricaturish that he keeps a leopoard as a pet and indulges in a bloodsporty wrestling matches to satisfy his hunger for violence. The music was restricted to one good item number- 'Koi jaaye toh le aaye'- picturised on Mamta Kulkarni who looked damn sweet in it.

    Meenakshi Seshadri was repeated from Ghayal to play Sunny's heroine but her role wasn't as strong as Santoshi's earlier movies with her. Ghatak was a complete Sunny Deol show and he didn't disappoint the audience at all. The crowd at New Citylight, Matunga where I saw it clapped and cheered everytime he finished off one of Kathiya's brothers. Finally, this is a pure "mardon wali movie" with raw brawn and the dashing Sunny in full form. Chak de Deol!!

    Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
    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.
    8abbott32

    Best Indian action movie to date

    Of all the Indian action films I have seen recently, including Sholay, China Gate, and Bichoo, I would have to place Ghattak at the top. There may be others but I have yet to see them. The action and fight scenes are very well done and realistic which shows that considerable effort went into making them just right. Too often, we see ultra special effects try to make up for sloppy editing and slip-shod action. Nothing looked fakey in Ghattak which enhanced the overall effect and proved that Bollywood can make decent action flics after all. Ghattak was also not marred by feeble comedy attempts and the songs blended well with the action so that nothing slowed the pace of the film.
    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.
    9GPSohal

    A superb movie, excellent acting and directing, relentless action.

    This is one of the better action films to come out of Bollywood. After 'Ghayal' and 'Damini', the Santoshi-Sunny team has done it again. The idea for the movie came from a quote of Mahatma Gandhi in which he says that if he had to choose between cowardice and violence, he would have chosen violence.

    Beginning with Om Puri's character getting killed by the henchmen of Katia(Danny Denzongpa) in Bombay, we go to Banaras, where Kashi(Sunny Deol) is a wrestler and dutiful son. His father(Amrish Puri) has a throat problem so they go to Bombay to treat it. Once in Bombay, the two face a culture shock. Kashi is amazed at the people's apathic attitude.

    Due to circumstances, Kashi ignites the enmity of Katia and his six brothers.

    The action in the movie is fast paced and relentless. You can feel the escalating tension on screen. Performances are superb, the direction is tight (although it took 5 years to complete this movie).

    Sunny Deol has given one of the more powerful performances of his life in this movie. Amrish Puri has given a great performance, comedic for the first half-hour of the film. Danny is menacing, however his get-up could have been better(his hair is silly). Meenakshi gave a decent performance. The songs are good and are mercifully few in number.

    All in all, it is a great action movie.

    Enjoy!

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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.

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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
      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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