Kabzaa
Kabzaa

Kabzaa

1988Movie135 minHindi

Ranjit Verma is lawyer to criminal Veljibhai who gets involved with Ranjit's brother, Ravi. Veljibhai, with the help of Ravi, tries to steal the property of Ustad Ali.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: B. SubhashGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man gets entangled in the world of crime after his family is wronged by a powerful gangster. He seeks revenge and rises through the ranks of the underworld, facing betrayals and difficult choices along the way. The film explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

Kabzaa was a commercially successful film, particularly noted for its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. While critically it received mixed reviews, its popularity with audiences solidified its status as a notable masala film of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action and Sanjay Dutt's intense portrayal.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and stereotypical characters.
  • Noted for its strong supporting cast, especially Amrish Puri.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through specific Google user ratings for this older film. However, its box office performance suggests it was a popular choice among viewers at the time.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the Hollywood classic 'Scarface' (1983), adapting its themes of a ruthless rise to power within the criminal underworld to an Indian context.

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