Geraftaar review :
Geraftaar is special.
Very special.
Not just because it is a super hit masala entertainer which is still enjoyable. But more for its distinction of being the only movie in which the three legends appeared together - Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikant. Ek ticket mein teeno ka kamaal!!
Initially, Kamal Haasan was the main lead with Amitabh having a special appearance but looking at his mass appeal, his role was increased substantially. So was Rajinikant's character. The posters showed Amitabh laughing while being handcuffed which deeply raised the audience curiosity. Of course, the chance to see three superstars on screen together was the main attraction and expectedly, Geraftaar took one of the biggest openings ever. There was a mini stampede reported outside Bandra's Nandi Cinema on first day of advance booking where cops had to be called to control the situation.
Rajini Sir's death scene was much talked about and appreciated. So was Amitabh's climactic fight sequence. Kamal Haasan had the meatier part of romantic hero cum avenger and it was a cakewalk for the actor of his calibre. Poonam Dhillon looked ravishing in the film while the beautiful Madhavi complimented Bachchan perfectly. Kader Khan, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were impressive as ever playing the villain brigade. Particularly, Kader Khan's comic villain is still memorable.
Geraftaar is a wholesome 80's masala movie whose sole objective is to entertain and it surely does. Big time. I am sure most of the older generation has already seen it atleast once. I would recommend it to the new gen fans of the three superstars. They gotta get the feel and experience of that bygone era!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
Geraftaar is special.
Very special.
Not just because it is a super hit masala entertainer which is still enjoyable. But more for its distinction of being the only movie in which the three legends appeared together - Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikant. Ek ticket mein teeno ka kamaal!!
Initially, Kamal Haasan was the main lead with Amitabh having a special appearance but looking at his mass appeal, his role was increased substantially. So was Rajinikant's character. The posters showed Amitabh laughing while being handcuffed which deeply raised the audience curiosity. Of course, the chance to see three superstars on screen together was the main attraction and expectedly, Geraftaar took one of the biggest openings ever. There was a mini stampede reported outside Bandra's Nandi Cinema on first day of advance booking where cops had to be called to control the situation.
Rajini Sir's death scene was much talked about and appreciated. So was Amitabh's climactic fight sequence. Kamal Haasan had the meatier part of romantic hero cum avenger and it was a cakewalk for the actor of his calibre. Poonam Dhillon looked ravishing in the film while the beautiful Madhavi complimented Bachchan perfectly. Kader Khan, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were impressive as ever playing the villain brigade. Particularly, Kader Khan's comic villain is still memorable.
Geraftaar is a wholesome 80's masala movie whose sole objective is to entertain and it surely does. Big time. I am sure most of the older generation has already seen it atleast once. I would recommend it to the new gen fans of the three superstars. They gotta get the feel and experience of that bygone era!!
Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.