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Agneepath (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Agneepath is a 2012 action drama directed by Karan Malhotra, starring Chetan Pandit as Master Deenanath Chauhan, Sanjay Dutt and Kanika Tiwari. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes and earned $26 million worldwide.

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Agneepath (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Karan Malhotra
Genres
Drama , Action , Crime
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Agneepath About?

The premise of Agneepath without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Path of Fire. After his father is lynched by a mob, framed by a notorious gangster, a young boy and his pregnant mother abandon their village for Mumbai. Immersed in the underworld, he rises as a gangster, vowing to exact revenge on those responsible. This film is a modern remake of the 1990 original.

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Cast & crew

Agneepath Cast & Characters

Chetan Pandit leads the cast as Master Deenanath Chauhan, with Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena and Kanika Tiwari as Shiksha Chauhan. Directed by Karan Malhotra; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Karan Malhotra

More films directed by Karan Malhotra: Shamshera, Brothers... Blood Against Blood and Brothers.

Full filmography
Plot

Agneepath Plot Summary

What happens in Agneepath from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On the secluded island of Mandwa in 1977, Deenanath Chauhan stands as a revered school teacher, earning the complete respect of the village. His broad admiration becomes a target in the hands of the ambitious village chief, who enlists his son, Kancha Cheena, to smear Deenanath’s name and push a hidden, darker plan forward. A twelve-year-old Vijay Deenanath Chauhan watches all this unfold from the shadows of his tight-knit family. His father’s steady guidance—to temper his fire and wait for the right moment to exercise power—sows a seed of restraint in a boy whose temper is known to flare.

Full summary

The whole story of Agneepath, scene by scene

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Box office

Agneepath Box Office

Agneepath grossed $26 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $24 million (92%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$26M

US & Canada
$2M
International
$24M
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

Agneepath Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Agneepath.

Agneepath - OFFICIAL Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Agneepath?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays the adult Vijay Deenanath Chauhan in the film?

Details

Agneepath Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Огненный путь” and “Agnipath”.

Also known as
  • Огненный путь
  • Agnipath
  • The Path of Fire
  • Path of Fire
  • ฝังแค้นแรงอาฆาต
  • Ateşli Yol ./ Agneepath
  • 火之通途
  • 아그니파스
  • Mexendo com Fogo
  • Огнен път
  • Lángokban, ცეცხლოვანი გზა

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FAQ

Agneepath FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Agneepath, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Agneepath?

Agneepath runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was Agneepath released?

Agneepath was released on January 25, 2012.

Who directed Agneepath?

Agneepath was directed by Karan Malhotra.

More films by Karan Malhotra

Who is in the cast of Agneepath?

Agneepath stars Chetan Pandit as Master Deenanath Chauhan, Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena and Kanika Tiwari as Shiksha Chauhan, among 21 credited actors.

How much did Agneepath make at the box office?

Agneepath grossed $26 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $24 million international).

Does Agneepath have a post-credit scene?

No. Agneepath has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Agneepath in?

The original language of Agneepath is Hindi.

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