Rustom (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rustom is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, starring Akshay Kumar as Rustom Pavri, Ileana D'Cruz and Hiten Patel. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 28m (148 min)
- Director
- Tinu Suresh Desai
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- KriArj Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rustom About?
The premise of Rustom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A decorated naval officer and devoted family man finds his world shattered when he discovers his wife is having an affair with a wealthy businessman. After confronting the man and fatally shooting him, the officer surrenders to the police, maintaining his innocence in court. His unexpected claim shocks the businessman’s sister and the officers investigating the case, leading to a surprising legal battle.
Rustom Cast & Characters
Akshay Kumar leads the cast as Rustom Pavri, with Ileana D'Cruz as Cynthia Rustom Pavri and Hiten Patel as Navy Sailor. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tinu Suresh Desai
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Akshay Kumar as Rustom Pavri - Ileana D'Cruz as Cynthia Rustom Pavri
- Hiten Patel as Navy Sailor
- Arjan Bajwa as Vikram Makhija
Also Starring in Rustom
· 10 more- Kanwaljit Singh Defense Secretary K. M. Bakshi
- Esha Gupta Priti Makhija
- Sachin Khedekar Public Prosecutor Lakshman Khangani
- Parmeet Sethi Rear Admiral Prashant Kamath
- Anang Desai Judge Patel
- Brijendra Kala Head Constable Tukaram
- Kumud Mishra Erich Billimoria
- Usha Nadkarni Jamnabai
- Gireesh Sahedev Lt Cdr Pujari
- Indraneel Bhattacharya Captain C. P. Cherian
Rustom Plot Summary
What happens in Rustom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1959 Bombay, Rustom Pavri, a respected Indian Navy commander, enjoys a stable, close-knit life with Cynthia Pavri. It’s a relationship built on years of mutual trust, still feeling fresh twelve years after India’s hard-won independence from British rule. But that quiet happiness begins to fracture when a troubling truth surfaces: Cynthia has been entangled with Vikram Makhija, a man who tests the limits of their bond and trust. The moment of crisis arrives when [Rustom] discovers Vikram’s intimate letters hidden in Cynthia’s cupboard, and he witnesses the two of them together, an image that unsettles the foundation of his world.
Full summary
The whole story of Rustom, scene by scene
Rustom Box Office
Rustom grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $571,175 (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $571.2K
How Well Do You Know Rustom?
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 played the role of Commander Rustom Pavri?
Rustom Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “루스탐” and “루스톰”.
- Also known as
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- 루스탐
- 루스톰
- Рустом
- 三枪隐情
- ルストムの裁判
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Rustom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Rustom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rustom?
Rustom runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Rustom released?
Rustom was released on August 12, 2016.
Who directed Rustom?
Rustom was directed by Tinu Suresh Desai.
More films by Tinu Suresh Desai Who is in the cast of Rustom?
Rustom stars Akshay Kumar as Rustom Pavri, Ileana D'Cruz as Cynthia Rustom Pavri and Hiten Patel as Navy Sailor, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Rustom make at the box office?
Rustom grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $571,175 international).
Does Rustom have a post-credit scene?
No. Rustom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rustom in?
The original language of Rustom is Hindi.
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