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Vinashak (1998): Cast & Plot

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Vinashak is a 1998 film directed by Ravi Dewan, starring Om Puri, Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.

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Vinashak (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 39m (159 min)
Director
Ravi Dewan
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vinashak About?

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

Lankeshwar, a corrupt jailer, keeps his own hit‑men locked up and exploits them to carry out crimes, then hides behind the prison walls. ACP Amar Agnihotri uncovers the scheme and recommends that police inspector Arjun Singh go undercover as an inmate. Tasked with monitoring illegal activity inside, Arjun soon discovers that identities are false and he is trapped in a web of deception.

Vinashak Themes & Keywords

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  • bomb
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  • police
  • machine gun
  • prison warden
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  • airport
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  • police station
  • nurse
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • father son relationship
  • hospital
  • tough cop
  • maverick cop
  • rogue cop
  • police officer
  • tough guy
  • one man army
  • action hero
  • bare chested male
  • police interrogation
  • handcuffs
  • hairy chest
  • arms tied overhead
  • revenge
  • prison
  • loss of sister
  • loss of father
  • corrupt politician
  • corrupt cop
  • conspiracy
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Cast & crew

Vinashak Cast

Om Puri leads the cast, with Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon. Directed by Ravi Dewan; 9 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Vinashak Plot Summary

What happens in Vinashak from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Inspector Arjun Singh, [Om Puri], stands as a brave and uncompromising figure in Khandala, a city where crime often wears a hardened face and justice must be fought for with a firm hand. He pursues criminals with relentless discipline, and his rigid methods earn him respect from some and rebuke from others. His loyal colleague and friend, Inspector Khan, [Suniel Shetty], backs him fiercely, navigating the grey areas of law alongside him. The two men form a high-stakes partnership that pushes to the edge of what is considered acceptable in pursuit of a safer world.

Full summary

The whole story of Vinashak, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vinashak?

9 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 tough inspector Arjun Singh?

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FAQ

Vinashak FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Vinashak, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vinashak?

Vinashak runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).

When was Vinashak released?

Vinashak was released on January 30, 1998.

Who directed Vinashak?

Vinashak was directed by Ravi Dewan.

Who is in the cast of Vinashak?

Vinashak stars Om Puri, Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon, among 9 credited actors.

Does Vinashak have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Vinashak in?

The original language of Vinashak is Hindi.

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