De Taali (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
De Taali is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Eeshwar Nivas, starring Ritesh Deshmukh as Paglu, Aftab Shivdasani and Ayesha Takia. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Eeshwar Nivas
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is De Taali About?
The premise of De Taali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Paglu, Amu and Abhi share everything—from meals to late‑night drinks and even their sleeping arrangements. Amu, the sole woman in the trio, is treated more like a buddy than a girlfriend by the two men. Paglu nudges her to confront her own feelings and supports her romantic pursuits, while Abhi, a wealthy and courteous guy, instantly falls for every unconventional girl he meets. The dynamic shifts dramatically when one of them unexpectedly falls in love with another, turning friendship into a tangled love story.
De Taali Themes & Keywords
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De Taali Cast & Characters
Ritesh Deshmukh leads the cast as Paglu, with Aftab Shivdasani as Abhi and Ayesha Takia as Amu. Directed by Eeshwar Nivas; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eeshwar Nivas
- Ritesh Deshmukh as Paglu
- Aftab Shivdasani as Abhi
- Ayesha Takia as Amu
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Neha Dhupia as Sara
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- Rimi Sen Kartika Rai
- Mukul Dev Sunil
- Rasika Joshi Mrs. Moolchand Nahata
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De Taali Plot Summary
What happens in De Taali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Abhi, Paglu, and Amu have been best friends since childhood. Abhi’s father is a very rich businessman, and his only son shows little interest in work. Abhi has dated many girlfriends, but none have lasted long. Paglu and Abhi’s father push Amu to marry him because they know each other well. One day Abhi visits Amu and confesses that he loves his childhood friend; Amu believes she is the one and falls for him.
Full summary
The whole story of De Taali, scene by scene
De Taali Box Office
De Taali grossed $2.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.8M
- International
- $2.8M
How Well Do You Know De Taali?
10 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 are the three childhood friends at the center of the story?
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De Taali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of De Taali, each answered in a sentence.
How long is De Taali?
De Taali runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was De Taali released?
De Taali was released on November 1, 2008.
Who directed De Taali?
De Taali was directed by Eeshwar Nivas.
More films by Eeshwar Nivas Who is in the cast of De Taali?
De Taali stars Ritesh Deshmukh as Paglu, Aftab Shivdasani as Abhi and Ayesha Takia as Amu, among 13 credited actors.
How much did De Taali make at the box office?
De Taali grossed $2.8 million worldwide.
Does De Taali have a post-credit scene?
No. De Taali has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is De Taali in?
The original language of De Taali is Hindi.
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