THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1987
Superman Hindi Movie
The Indian Superman
Overview
In this Indian take on the classic superhero story, a young baby from the doomed planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he is adopted by an elderly couple in India who name him Shekhar. After growing to an adult and learning about his origins and powers, he goes to the city in search of his school sweetheart, Gita, who has become a newpaper reporter. At the same time, Verma, Shekhar's rival for Gita's affection in their school days, has gone on to become a crime lord and general super-villain. Verma has hatched at plan to become rich by devastating part of India with natural disasters, then buying up all of the abandoned land. Will Superman/Shekhar be able to put a stop to Verma's evil plan? Will he win Gita's heart? Will he keep his double identity a secret?
A closer look
Superman (1987) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Directed by B. Gupta. The cast includes Shakti Kapoor, Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Ranjeeta Kaur. Runtime: 124 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Superman FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Superman?
Superman is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Superman?
Our source metadata lists 31 December 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Superman?
The listed director is B. Gupta.
Who is in the cast of Superman?
The available cast credits include Shakti Kapoor, Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Ranjeeta Kaur, Murad. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Superman?
The recorded runtime is 124 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Superman?
The source lists these genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
What is Superman about?
In this Indian take on the classic superhero story, a young baby from the doomed planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he is adopted by an elderly couple in India who name him Shekhar. After growing to an adult and learning about his origins and powers, he goes to the city in search of his school sweetheart, Gita, who has become a newpaper reporter. At the same time, Verma, Shekhar's rival for Gita's affection in their school days, has gone on to become a crime lord and general super-villain. Verma has hatched at plan to become rich by devastating part of India with natural disasters, then buying up all of the abandoned land. Will Superman/Shekhar be able to put a stop to Verma's evil plan? Will he win Gita's heart? Will he keep his double identity a secret?
Is a trailer available for Superman?
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