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Hindi CINEMA · 1987

Thikana

1987-10-18123 min
Drama

Audience rating

5.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Alcoholic lawyer Ravi Goel does not get cases because he refuses to lie. He lives with his mother and sister Shashi ,who also happens to be the breadwinner for the family. MP Rane rapes a girl and is videotaped by a cameraman . Rane has both of them killed. Meanwhile, Shashi becomes pregnant from Ranbir Singh. She refuses to marry him because she feels that when she would leave her family, they would be in trouble. Ranbir convinces Ravi to take on cases to fight in the court. Tea shop owner tells Ravi that dancer Shaila's brother has been missing for some time. Ravi begins searching for her brother and, discovering his death, tries to find the killers.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Thikana (1987) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The cast includes Smita Patil, Amrita Singh, Suresh Oberoi, Avtar Gill. Runtime: 123 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh BhattDirector
Portrait of Smita Patil
Smita PatilShashi Goel
Portrait of Suresh Oberoi
Suresh OberoiPolice Inspector Ranbir Singh
Portrait of Avtar Gill
Avtar GillRane, MP
Portrait of Satish Kaushik
Satish KaushikChakradhari (Teashop owner)
Portrait of Anupam Kher
Anupam KherAnwar Ali (friendly appearance)
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Thikana?

Thikana is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Thikana?

Our source metadata lists 18 October 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Thikana?

The listed director is Mahesh Bhatt.

Who is in the cast of Thikana?

The available cast credits include Smita Patil, Amrita Singh, Suresh Oberoi, Avtar Gill, Satish Kaushik. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Thikana?

The recorded runtime is 123 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Thikana?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is Thikana about?

Alcoholic lawyer Ravi Goel does not get cases because he refuses to lie. He lives with his mother and sister Shashi ,who also happens to be the breadwinner for the family. MP Rane rapes a girl and is videotaped by a cameraman . Rane has both of them killed. Meanwhile, Shashi becomes pregnant from Ranbir Singh. She refuses to marry him because she feels that when she would leave her family, they would be in trouble. Ranbir convinces Ravi to take on cases to fight in the court. Tea shop owner tells Ravi that dancer Shaila's brother has been missing for some time. Ravi begins searching for her brother and, discovering his death, tries to find the killers.