Kurukshetra (2000): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kurukshetra is a 2000 crime drama directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, starring Sanjay Dutt, Om Puri and Mahima Chaudhry. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $36,890 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
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What Is Kurukshetra About?
The premise of Kurukshetra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kurukshetra follows honest, fearless DSP Prithvi Raj Singh (Sanjay Dutt) as he battles corruption in Mumbai. On his first day he dismantles the illegal operations of crime lord Iqbal Pasina (Mukesh Rishi), who surprisingly comes to respect him. Prithvi shares a happy home with his wife Anjali (Mahima Chaudhary) and sister Aarti, who is in love with Sub‑Inspector Avinash.
Kurukshetra Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- rape and revenge
- police
- chief minister
- rape
- arrest
- politician
- honesty
- police officer
- self justice
- abuse of power
- actor playing himself
- double cross
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- husband wife relationship
- crime boss
- gangster
- rape victim
- tough cop
- one word title
Kurukshetra Cast
Sanjay Dutt leads the cast, with Om Puri and Mahima Chaudhry. Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
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Director Mahesh Manjrekar
More from Mahesh Manjrekar
More films directed by Mahesh Manjrekar: Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha, Natsamrat, Kokanastha and Kaksparsh.
Kurukshetra Plot Summary
What happens in Kurukshetra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
ACP Prithviraj Singh, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt, is depicted as an honest and brave police officer whose integrity stands out in a city roiled by crime and politics. He stands firm against corruption, and his presence alone makes dishonest officers, rogues, criminals, and even corrupt politicians wary. The moment he steps onto the streets of Mumbai, he dismantles the illegal empire run by Iqbal Pasina, a turning point that marks Prithviraj as a force to be reckoned with. Iqbal Pasina, played by Om Puri, begins to admire the officer who dares to challenge the entrenched powers.
Full summary
The whole story of Kurukshetra, scene by scene
Kurukshetra Box Office
Kurukshetra grossed $36,890 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.9K
- US & Canada
- $36.9K
How Well Do You Know Kurukshetra?
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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Which actor plays the honest and brave ACP Prithviraj Singh?
Kurukshetra Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “邪恶和真理” and “Teslimolmayan / Kurukshetra”.
- Also known as
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- 邪恶和真理
- Teslimolmayan / Kurukshetra
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Kurukshetra FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kurukshetra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kurukshetra?
Kurukshetra runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Kurukshetra released?
Kurukshetra was released on October 3, 2000.
Who directed Kurukshetra?
Kurukshetra was directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
More films by Mahesh Manjrekar Who is in the cast of Kurukshetra?
Kurukshetra stars Sanjay Dutt, Om Puri and Mahima Chaudhry.
How much did Kurukshetra make at the box office?
Kurukshetra grossed $36,890 worldwide.
Does Kurukshetra have a post-credit scene?
No. Kurukshetra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kurukshetra in?
The original language of Kurukshetra is Hindi.
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