Omkara (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Omkara is a 2006 crime drama directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Ajay Devgn as Omkara 'Omi' Shukla, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan. It is partly based on Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes and earned $16.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 35m (155 min)
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Original language
-
Hindi - Studio
- Big Screen Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Omkara About?
The premise of Omkara without spoilers, adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare and Kenneth Muir. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bandit Omkara Shukla, half‑caste, kidnaps his lover Dolly Mishra from her family and evades capture through his wits. When he refuses to promote his loyal lieutenant Langda Tyagi, a conspiracy erupts against him. The resulting plot endangers not only his bond with Dolly but also the lives of all involved.
Omkara Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- character name as title
- one word title
- bad guy wins
- dark comedy
- wife
- marriage
- jealousy
- shakespeare's othello
- manipulation
- emotional manipulation
- psychological manipulation
- grim reality
+27 more Show fewer
- famous line
- shakespeare in modern dress
- modern day adaptation
- depiction of corrupt society
- foreign language adaptation
- death of title character
- ensemble cast
- death of protagonist
- music score composed by director
- tragedy
- wedding night
- train
- murder of wife
- motorcycle
- envy
- deception
- dancer
- cult film
- cult director
- conspiracy
- brainwashing
- attempted murder
- anger
- tragic love
- dark hero
- based on play
- title spoken by character
Omkara Cast & Characters
Ajay Devgn leads the cast as Omkara 'Omi' Shukla, with Kareena Kapoor Khan as Dolly Mishra and Saif Ali Khan as Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vishal Bhardwaj
-
Ajay Devgn as Omkara 'Omi' Shukla - Kareena Kapoor Khan as Dolly Mishra
-
Saif Ali Khan as Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi - Kamal Tiwari as Advocate Raghunath Mishra
Also Starring in Omkara
· 8 more- Konkona Sen Sharma Indu Tyagi
- Naseeruddin Shah Bhaisaab
- Deepak Dobriyal Rajan ’Rajju’ Tiwari
- Vivek Oberoi Keshav 'Kesu Firangi' Upadhyaya
- Pankaj Tripathi Kichlu
- Bipasha Basu Billo Chamanbahar
- Manav Kaushik Surendra Kaptaan
- Kuldeep Kumar Golu
More from Vishal Bhardwaj
More films directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, best-rated first: Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola, Khufiya, Fursat and Pataakha.
Omkara Plot Summary
What happens in Omkara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Omkara “Omi” Shukla Ajay Devgn is an enforcer for a gang that carries out political crimes on behalf of the local politician Tiwari Bhaisaab Naseeruddin Shah. His two closest lieutenants are Ishwar “Langda” Tyagi Saif Ali Khan and Keshav “Kesu Firangi” Upadhyay Deepak Dobriyal. The trio keeps a tight, violent order, enforcing the will of their ruthless boss while navigating the murky lines between loyalty, ambition, and survival.
Full summary
The whole story of Omkara, scene by scene
Omkara Box Office
Omkara grossed $16.5 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- International
- $15.2M
Omkara Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Omkara | Official Trailer | Vishal Bhardwaj | Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor
How Well Do You Know Omkara?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main enforcer for the gang at the beginning of the film?
Omkara Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Issak” and “O Saathi Re”.
- Also known as
-
- Issak
- O Saathi Re
- Omkara - Im Rausch der Eifersucht
- 奥姆卡拉
- Омкара
Seen Omkara?
Movies Like Omkara
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Om, Om Shanti Om and Maqbool.
Omkara FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Omkara, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Omkara?
Omkara runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
When was Omkara released?
Omkara was released on July 28, 2006.
Who directed Omkara?
Omkara was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
More films by Vishal Bhardwaj Who is in the cast of Omkara?
Omkara stars Ajay Devgn as Omkara 'Omi' Shukla, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Dolly Mishra and Saif Ali Khan as Ishwar 'Langda' Tyagi, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Omkara make at the box office?
Omkara grossed $16.5 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $15.2 million international).
Is Omkara based on a book?
Yes. Omkara is partly adapted from Othello by William Shakespeare, Kenneth Muir and Tom McAlindon.
Does Omkara have a post-credit scene?
No. Omkara has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Omkara in?
The original language of Omkara is Hindi.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
