Raj Kapoor's third directorial venture after his failed Aag [1948], the magnificent Barsaat [1949], this film send him into the stratosphere of global popularity. Whilst still remaining unknown in the West, the film was a success in then Soviet Union, China, Israel, Turkey and even Greece.

Focussing on the themes of nature vs nurture [how much a society's dynamics shape up the future of a person], it shone as a musical as well. With Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi, it was the dawn of Hindi cinema's first proper dream sequence and with Awaara Hoon, probably the first Hindi song to go 'viral', to use a modern term.

The screenplay was by the noted K A Abbas who worked with Raj Kapoor till the 70s.

The storyline is simplistic enough and partially starts off with a reference to the Ramayana. A noted judge [played by Prithviraj Kapoor and aptly named 'Raghunath'] shuns his wife after thinking that she might have committed adultery and that is not pure enough. His adage that blood dictates the character of a person is what forms the basis of the film. Raj Kapoor, in his Chaplinsque avatar, is instead shaped by society and the cesspool that he lives in, leading to a life of crime. How would his fortune turn out?

Unlike fellow artistic filmmakers like Shyam Benegal or Satyajit Ray, Kapoor was an entertainer first and then something else. That's why the film is filled with romantic cues and musical numbers [aptly composed by Shankar Jaikishan ]

One of the gems of 50s Hindi cinema, this was probably Kapoor's most famous film and definitely his most acclaimed.

It's gonna be a lengthy one. So bear with me, whoever has the patience to read through this rant. There'll be spoilers so please don't read ahead if you haven't watched the movie. And please don't take this as a review and let it affect your experience of this movie.

I personally feel that technology and exposure to foreign movies have kind of ruined Indian movies for me. So when I watch Indian movies, I try to watch it with a purely unbiased mindset with no comparison to Hollywood/foreign movies. For example, Jawan was a mass masala entertainer that a younger version of me with no exposure to the Internet would've enjoyed like he'll, but comparisons to other movies and awareness of its cliched tropes ruined it for me. So I try a lot to not let other movies influence me when I am watching a movie. I watch a movie for that movie alone with a fresh mindset and no comparisons.

This, however, no matter how hard I tried , was not the case with KILL. First off, I blame action movies from across the world like RAID series, The Night Comes for us, Undisputed, John Wick series etc. for ruining KILL for me. I went in with a strong will to not draw any comparisons to other action movies. But, I had heard so much about KILL from friends and how it is one of the best action movies and the best action movie from India.

I really liked the story and the fight choreography but what pissed me off was the forced addition of Indian sentiments into the movie. I understand that every action movie requires some sort of suspension of disbelief but there were so many things in the movie that could've been avoided. One of the biggest issues I had was the fact that the protagonist could have avoided so much of innocent deaths in the movie, if he had just broken his No KILL rule much earlier. In the John Wick series, once Keanu is established as this cold blooded killer who is as good as a demon of myth, the action scenes are choreographed in such a way that Keanu always and always goes for fatal hits. He fights with the aim to kill. Not to subdue the enemy. He always punches windpipes, takes crotch shots, head shots. He takes the most fatal approach to quickly end an enemies life. Now , in KILL, the protagonist is not an assassin or hit man for hire like John Wick, so I get that he can't just go around killing people. So when the dacoits hijack the train and the commandos fight back they fight with the intent to subdue and arrest them to be handed over to the authorities. However, there comes a point when >!when the dacoits kill that kid!<, that should've been the tipping point for the hero. But no, the hero still continues to fight them with the intent to just take them down. After that scene, the movie should've just been about this demon/raakshas slaughtering the dacoits. There was absolutely no necessity for the >!heroine to die!<. They absolutely did that just to get the Indian sentiment of, "you killed my lover so I am no gonna kill you." and justify the killings of the hero. But no, even after that the hero just goes on jousting and tussling arms with them. No fatal blows at all. Even his friend commando didn't have to die. It was so annoying to watch those fights even though they were technically very good and well choreographed. He should've started slaughtering them way earlier. And finally when he meets the main villain, even then he fights like a good. He is supposed to be a frickin commando, trained to be efficient kill machines when the need arises. The movie even makes a self aware joke where the villain says something in the lines of "You are not even able to defeat me, what good are you protecting the nation". It made so much sense. He gets stabbed multiple times by the villain towards the end doing the same shitting move thrice before he finally lands a killing blow to the villain. It was so frustrating to watch. The movie was called KILL but the hero took too much time to start KILLing anyone. He could've easily saved the girl and others if he just started killing them much earlier when one life was lost and the threat of losing many more seemed very highly likely. John Wick slaughtered a whole country just because they killed his puppy. This commando lost an innocent kid, his lover, his friend before he started taking the KILL emotion seriously.

I wanted to like this movie so badly, but it turned out to be a mid experience. It had brilliant fights, some amazing CQC, phenomenal acting by all, especially the Villain, amazing soundtrack. I would've loved it if I didn't know about these other action movies. I was so disappointed that I didn't like the movie. I wanted it so badly to be a 10/10 for me but it turned out to be a 6/10 for me. It would've easily been a 10 had I not started drawing comparisons and parallels to other action movies and how they could've done it better.

Thanks for reading my rant.

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When it comes to meta Bollywood movies, most people think of films like Luck By Chance or Om Shanti Om.

But imho, probably the best film about Bollywood was made by VVC, and its name is "Khamosh".

Great Whodunit, great performances, a great Hitchcock homage, and one haunting scene which exposes the exploitation involved in the entertainment industry.

And for some reason, it has never been available on any streaming platform.

Here is a link for those interested in watching it: https://pixeldrain.com/u/noqPaCkM

I recently watched Kill, and this movie is pure entertainment! At first, I thought the hype was overrated, but I was completely wrong. This is exactly what I want from an action movie—no unnecessary songs, no forced subplots, just non-stop brutal action and adrenaline-pumping thrills. The way the hero takes down goons is insanely satisfying. Lakshya delivers a fantastic performance, and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has directed a masterpiece. This is one of my favorite movies now. No way I’m giving it less than a 10/10. This is how action should be done!

For some days,he is very active in South Cinema and no update on Bollywood.

If it is,Who is the reason for it??

If it is ,I think it is Karan Johar

I liked Manichitrathazhu/Bhool Bhulaiyaa tho they werent even proper horror movies. I didn't like 1920

I'd say Shreyas Talpade and Riteish Deshmukh.

I loved the pair in Housefull 2 and Apna Sapna Money Money. I would like to see them in action.

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out for some help to settle a fun debate between my brother and me. We’ve been reminiscing about the golden days of the '90s, when we used to rent VHS tapes and watch tons of Indian movies. During our conversation, my brother mentioned a movie about a sheep seeking revenge. I think he’s confusing it with the famous film Teri Meherbaniyan, but he’s adamant that he remembers a sheep in the story.

I’ve tried searching online and using some AI tools to find any movie with that plot, but no luck. I thought I’d post here to see if anyone recognizes this film or if my brother is just imagining it!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

In my opinion it was an exciting gangster movie. I liked how realistically they showed how a cricket player was dragged into crime world this movie strikes parallels with Ranarangam and Vada Chennai for me. The naxal plot points also added to the complexity of how our crime world operated atleast in 90s when urbanization started taking over and new form of governance started being introduced.This film like Vada chennai has non linear and multi narrative screenplay although unlike Vada chennai the role of police investigations and procedural become more critical and impactful. This movie I feel should be discussed along with other gangster movies our cinema created - Shiva, Gaayam( both are RGV movies) ,Jagadam( Sukumar's first gangster film and precursor to Pushpa Telugu cinema answer to Pudhupettai), Golimaar, Aithe( Dark, Gritty, Neo-Noir thriller), Okkadunadu, Falaknuma Das ( Staring Vishwak Sen and remake of Angamaly Diaries), Ranarangam (Live Vada Chennai covers 80s-90s Vizag and Alcohol Bootleging during prohibition period done by Sr.NTR), Pushpa series recently. Hope Nani's paradise runs in same line; Nani doesn't have to be scary and meanicing villian of the screenplay is strong it will help him; his acting is enhanced by screenplay in Dasara(2023 Nani movie directed by Srikanth Odela movie) even when story derailed in second half. Chiramjeevi and Srikanth Odela movie has no songs and heroines by announcements so we will do how it goes. Same with Kubera( Dhanush, Nagarjuna , Rashmika movie directed by Shekar Kammula) which is shaping to be of similar genre. Like to have a discussion about this with you all, what's your thoughts?

There isn't a single imax in my entire state and i really want to watch this film in cinemas and the bookings haven't started for normal 2D screens. Is it an imax exclusive re-release cause on all insta posts from warnerbrosindia, it say re-releaseing in CINEAMS AND ALSO IMAX.

Please suggest some websites where I can watch Indian ott contents for free?

I liked the overall style of the movie but I was let down, personally.

I recently came across a Stanly Kubrick's film named Barry Lyndon. Every frame of the movie looked like a painting.

That made me curious, are there any Indian cinematographers who captured cinema in such a way that you can pause at any moment, take a screenshot and make it a wall paper?

Are there any Indian movies/series where the cinematographers impressed you so much you're willing to defend them even against the best in the world.

Watch the British film "Theatre of Blood". Balki and Raja Sen have badly copied this film to make Chup. The original is much funnier, smarter, and better in every sense.

People who don't know where to watch it can scan the picture in my comment below.

I've seen both the parts side A and side B of Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and I loved the story, acting, music and mostly the cinematography. There are a lot of scenes where the cinematography is too good. Also, some OST like "Manu and Priya's Dream", it's so beautiful yet painful, actually the whole movie is. Please do watch it if possible :)

Any writers and AD here? or can suggest any other sub where i can contact them?

For me it is My name is Khan !

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I don't know the name of the actors and didn't catch the name.

Edit: it was a Hindi movie. Not dubbed