Kohram
Kohram

Kohram

1999Movie150 minHindi

Major Balbir Singh Sodhi (Amitabh Bachchan) attempts to kill the Indian Home Minister Veer Bhadra Singh (Danny Denzongpa) but is unsuccessful. He has been identified, and the army is on the look-out for him to court-martial him. They suspect that he has assumed a new identity, that of Devraj Hathoda alias Dadabhai...

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Shaji KailasGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Kohram is a Hindi action film where a decorated army officer is framed for treason and betrayal. He must then go undercover to expose a conspiracy and clear his name, facing betrayal from within his own ranks. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the fight for justice against powerful adversaries.

Critical Reception

Kohram received a mixed to negative reception from critics, primarily focusing on its convoluted plot and excessive action sequences. While the performances of the lead actors, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah, were acknowledged, the film's pacing and direction were often criticized. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a formulaic action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is weighed down by a predictable and often confusing storyline.
  • Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah deliver strong performances, but cannot salvage the weak script.
  • The action sequences are abundant but lack originality and impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally unimpressed, with many finding the plot to be unnecessarily complicated and the action over-the-top. Some viewers appreciated the star power, but the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

Kohram was one of the last films to feature the legendary actor Amrish Puri in a prominent villainous role, a typecasting he had famously embraced throughout his career.

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