International Khiladi
International Khiladi

International Khiladi

1999Movie160 minHindi

News reporter, Payal, is assigned the task of interviewing a high ranking criminal, Devraj. However, they both fall in love with each other and, in the process, anger Devraj's guardian.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Umesh MehraGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy young man, Rahul, is coerced into a life of crime by his uncle, who manipulates him into believing he is an orphan. Rahul falls in love with Payal, unaware of her connection to his troubled past. As he gets deeper into his uncle's illegal activities, Rahul must confront the truth about his family and decide between love and a life of crime.

Critical Reception

International Khiladi was met with mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Akshay Kumar's performance and the film's action sequences. However, the plot was often criticized for being predictable and cliché, and the film's melodrama did not resonate with all audiences. It performed moderately at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action sequences and Akshay Kumar's energetic performance.
  • Criticized for a derivative and predictable plot.
  • The romantic subplot was considered weak by some critics.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally mixed, with some appreciating the action and the lead pair's chemistry, while others found the storyline to be unoriginal and overly dramatic.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first on-screen pairing of real-life couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, who would go on to marry later that year.

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