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Awwal Number
India has lost two of the three one day internationals against Australia, and have lost all hope of winning the three-test series, mostly due to the dismal performance of the arrogant Cricket Captain, Ranvir Singh alias Ronny, who is also the brother of the Chair of the Cricket Selection Committee. This Committee decides to have a new-comer named Sunny in place of Ronny, which leaves an embittered Ronny, swearing to kill Sunny at any cost. The third match is being planned in the Wankhede Stadium in Bombay, and a group of terrorists announces that they will blow the stadium up with the estimated 50,000 spectators, unless and until the Indian army withdraws it's peace-keeping force in the region. The Chair of the Selection Committee takes control as the Director General of Police; launches an investigation; and does arrest the culprits, who have been employed with the Stadium for many years...
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Plot Summary
A cricket match between India and Australia turns into a high-stakes game when a notorious terrorist group threatens to assassinate the winning captain. Supercop Vikram Rathore is assigned to protect the Indian team, especially star player Sunny. Rathore must navigate the pressure of the game and the threat of terrorism to ensure the safety of the players and the nation.
Critical Reception
Awwal Number received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its patriotic themes and Dev Anand's direction, others found the plot predictable and the action sequences unconvincing. The film was a moderate success at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its patriotic fervor and ensemble cast.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and dated action sequences.
Dev Anand's directorial effort was seen as ambitious but ultimately flawed.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Awwal Number is not widely available or documented.
Fun Fact
Aamir Khan, who played a supporting role, was reportedly offered the lead role originally but chose to play the smaller part.
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