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Tashan (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Tashan is a 2008 action drama directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. It earned $11.3 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.

IMDb rating
3.8/10
worldwide gross
$11.3M
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Tashan (2008) movie poster
Released
Genres
Action , Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tashan About?

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

Two sworn rivals find themselves reluctantly partnered on a dangerous expedition across India. As they journey through challenging terrain and encounter deceptive individuals, they struggle to trust one another while battling personal conflicts. Their uneasy alliance is constantly tested by betrayal and unexpected threats, forcing them to confront their past and learn the value of cooperation to overcome the perils ahead.

Tashan Themes & Keywords

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  • hate
  • police
  • love
  • call center
  • gangster
  • bounty hunter
  • bloody face
  • blood splatter
  • looking at the camera
  • tough guy
  • subjective camera
  • underwater scene
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  • punched in the face
  • flashback
  • fight
  • bikini
  • one word title
  • violence
  • torture
  • sword
  • stabbed in the throat
  • showdown
  • revenge
  • last rites
  • knife
  • held at gunpoint
  • hand grenade
  • flamethrower
  • explosion
  • electric torture
  • electric shock
  • car on fire
  • beating
  • thug
  • stage performance
  • sidekick
  • shot in the head
  • shootout
  • rooftop
  • revolver
  • rajasthan
  • police officer
  • nonlinear timeline
  • murder
  • mumbai india
  • film crew
  • machine gun
  • loss of father
  • lipstick on mirror
  • kicked in the face
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Crew

The Director of Tashan

Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.

From the director

More from Vijay Krishna Acharya

More films directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, best-rated first: Dhoom 3, Thugs of Hindostan and The Great Indian Family.

Full filmography
Ratings

Tashan Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Tashan 3.8/10.

Plot

Tashan Plot Summary

What happens in Tashan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jimmy Cliff, portrayed by Saif Ali Khan, is an industrious call center executive who also teaches English. One day, Pooja Singh, played by Kareena Kapoor, arrives at his class seeking private tutoring. Captivated by her charm, Jimmy readily agrees. However, he soon discovers that it’s Pooja’s boss, the notorious Lakhan Singh Ballebaaz, known as Bhaiyyaji, who actually needs the tutoring. As their romance blossoms, Pooja confides in Jimmy about her employment with Bhaiyyaji, revealing that she is working to repay her debts before heading to Haridwar to scatter her father’s ashes. Pooja’s predicament intensifies when she learns that Bhaiyyaji has proposed marriage in return for absolving her debts, and when she protests, he resorts to verbal abuse, a scene Jimmy witnesses firsthand.

Full summary

The whole story of Tashan, scene by scene

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Box office

Tashan Box Office

Tashan grossed $11.3 million worldwide. $457,380 came from the US and Canada and $10.8 million (96%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.3M

US & Canada
$457.4K
International
$10.8M
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tashan?

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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What is Jimmy's profession in Tashan?

Details

Tashan Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “ทาชาน” and “Στυλ”.

Also known as
  • ทาชาน
  • Στυλ
  • 风度
  • Çaresizler / Umudsuzluga Kapılanlar ./ Tashan

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FAQ

Tashan FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Tashan, each answered in a sentence.

When was Tashan released?

Tashan was released on April 25, 2008.

Who directed Tashan?

Tashan was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.

More films by Vijay Krishna Acharya

How much did Tashan make at the box office?

Tashan grossed $11.3 million worldwide ($457,380 domestic, $10.8 million international).

How is Tashan rated?

Tashan has 3.8/10 on IMDb and 46% on TMDB.

Does Tashan have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Tashan in?

The original language of Tashan is Hindi.

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