Tohfa (1984): Cast & Plot
Tohfa is a 1984 romantic drama directed by K Raghavendra Rao, starring Jeetendra as Ramu, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- K Raghavendra Rao
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tohfa About?
The premise of Tohfa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 1984 Bollywood drama produced by D. Rama Naidu for Suresh Productions and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, it stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi, with a Bappi Lahiri soundtrack. The film is a Hindi remake of the 1982 Telugu hit Devata and emerged as the year’s top‑grossing hit.
Tohfa Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- death
- sister sister relationship
- love triangle
- illegitimate son
- single mother
- blood splatter
- train
- marriage
- attempted rape
- arrest
- boy
- mother son relationship
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- grandmother grandson relationship
- office
- slacker
- release from prison
- train compartment
- fight in a train compartment
- attempted child murder
- stabbed in the back
- breaking down a door
- love
- remake
Tohfa Cast & Characters
Jeetendra leads the cast as Ramu, with Jaya Prada as Janki and Sridevi as Lalita. Directed by K Raghavendra Rao; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director K Raghavendra Rao
- Jeetendra as Ramu
- Jaya Prada as Janki
- Sridevi as Lalita
- Shakti Kapoor as Kaamesh Singh
Also Starring in Tohfa
· 2 more- Kader Khan Raghuveer Singh
- Aruna Irani Sundari
More from K Raghavendra Rao
More films directed by K Raghavendra Rao: Om Namo Venkatesaya, Shirdi Sai, Jhummandi Naadam and Pandurangadu.
Tohfa Plot Summary
What happens in Tohfa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Janaki and Lalita are sisters who love each other dearly. Lalita and Ramu fall passionately in love with each other. Unknown to them, Janaki is also in love with Ramu.
When Lalita finds out, she decides to sacrifice her relationship with Ramu. In haste, she marries a good-for-nothing man, who is arrested by the police immediately afterward. Unaware of Lalita’s true motive, Janaki and Ramu are furious with her.
Lalita moves away and is not seen for several years. Ramu and Janaki marry and live happily, with one sorrow: they cannot have children.
Full summary
The whole story of Tohfa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tohfa?
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
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Which two characters share a deep bond as sisters?
Cars in Tohfa
6 cars on screen, including the API Lambretta Li 150 S2 and the 1978 Premier Padmini.
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API Lambretta Li 150 S2 Important role -
1978 Premier Padmini Important role -
Yezdi Oilking Important role -
unknown Minor role
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Tohfa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tohfa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tohfa?
Tohfa runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Tohfa released?
Tohfa was released on February 3, 1984.
Who directed Tohfa?
Tohfa was directed by K Raghavendra Rao.
More films by K Raghavendra Rao Who is in the cast of Tohfa?
Tohfa stars Jeetendra as Ramu, Jaya Prada as Janki and Sridevi as Lalita, among 6 credited actors.
Does Tohfa have a post-credit scene?
No. Tohfa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tohfa in?
The original language of Tohfa is Hindi.
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