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Karan Arjun

1995 · 175 min

A sweeping, emotional revenge saga with mystical reincarnation, dramatic confrontations, and a strong maternal bond at its heart.

Directed by
Rakesh Roshan
Genres
Action, Thriller
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rakhee Gulzar
Tagline
...and they returned to take revenge!
Overview
Karan and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.

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Directed by
Rakesh Roshan
Genres
Action, Thriller
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rakhee Gulzar
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • faith
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism3
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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action, thriller
Directed by
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Rajesh Roshan
Cinematography
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Runtime
175 min
Country
India
Languages
Hindi

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