Three jailbirds, one dead daughter, and a mansion full of secrets—Bollywood revenge doesn't do subtle.
Three convicts escape from prison to avenge the rape and death of one of their daughters', and get involved in a mansion's mystery involving the death of the owner, allegedly at the hands of his son; and the accidental loss of sight by his daughter; and the cruel and heartless thugs who will kill anyone who stand in their way, including each other.
Acting
Vinod Khanna brooding, Vinod Mehra suffering—peak 80s intensity.
Direction
S. Ramanathan juggling three revenge plots like a chaotic circus.
Score
Emotional manipulation through brass section, guaranteed.
Director
S. Ramanathan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
S. Ramanathan specialized in multi-star vehicles; this was his attempt at grittier territory after lighter comedies.
1988 was peak 'angry young man' transition era—Khanna here bridges 70s Amitabh-style rage with 90s urban nihilism.
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