Thugs of Hindostan

2018 2h 44m HI

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 129

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Synopsis

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After the British company’s officer Clive takes over the kingdom of Mirza, Princess Zafira and Khudabaksh aka Azaad form a band of rebel pirates who swear to defeat the English officer and win their freedom back. The British Company in return, hire the wily thug Firangi track Azaad’s gang and thwart his plans.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Amitabh Bachchan
Khudabaksh Azaad
Aamir Khan
Firangi Mallah
Katrina Kaif
Suraiyya
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Zafira Baig
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Shanichar
Lloyd Owen
John Clive
Surendra Pal
Pavan Ji
Shane John Kruger
Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Writers: Vijay Krishna Acharya, Vijay Krishna Acharya
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India, Malta, Thailand

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 164 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: India, Malta, Thailand.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, shot by Manush Nandan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Atul Gogavale. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Namrata Rao shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Vijay Krishna Acharya directs. Manush Nandan behind the camera. Atul Gogavale scores. Namrata Rao cuts. A long sit — settle in. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in India, Malta, Thailand. Dialogue in Hindi.

Trivia

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1Clocks in at 164 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 8 years ago.
4International production across 3 countries: India, Malta, Thailand.
5Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, shot by Manush Nandan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Atul Gogavale. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Namrata Rao shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt5970844 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Manush Nandan
Original score: Atul Gogavale
Editing: Namrata Rao
Production design: Ino Bonello
Makeup / hair: Karen Schembri Grima
Runtime: 164 min · 2h 44m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.78:1 (16:9)
Status: Released
Budget: $31,000,000
Box office: $3,136,000
Return: 10% of budget
Original language: HI
IMDB: Thugs of Hindostan (2018)

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Rakesh sharma2018-11-09
I was expecting this movie to be bombed. Trailer was disaster. Acting: aamir and mr bacchan was as usual good, Katrina Kaif still can't act, and that's it. look like people need mrs kaif only as an item girl. Music: just ignore. Action: meh. Desi POTC. And garibo ka Johnny depp jumping from here and there, try to do some impossible stunts. Thank god my cousin paid for my ticket.

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