New Delhi
New Delhi

Movie spotlight

New Delhi

1987
Movie
143 min
Malayalam

A journalist is illegally jailed for exposing two corrupt politicians, He exacts revenge through his new mysterious newspaper.

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Director: S. RamanathanGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man from a wealthy family falls in love with a woman from a less privileged background. Their relationship faces significant opposition from his family and society due to class differences. The film explores the challenges and sacrifices involved in overcoming these societal barriers for love.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to average reception. While its romantic storyline and performances were noted, it was often criticized for its conventional narrative and predictable plot, common in Hindi cinema of that era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The central romance is a driving force, though sometimes overshadowed by melodrama.

  • Performances are generally decent, with Jeetendra carrying the lead role.

  • The film struggles with originality, relying on familiar tropes of class disparity and forbidden love.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific film is not readily available, but films of this genre and era often elicited responses focusing on the emotional impact of the romantic conflicts and the perceived realism of the social issues presented.

Fun Fact

While the film is titled 'New Delhi', it was not entirely shot in the city, with various locations used to depict different aspects of the narrative.

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