Pratighaat(1987)
The Revenge
Remake of the Telugu film Pratighatana (1986). The film deals with politics-criminal nexus and a college lecturer who takes them on, even after she faces public disrobing.
Movie: Pratighaat
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Kali Prasad
Durga
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Overview
Remake of the Telugu film Pratighatana (1986). The film deals with politics-criminal nexus and a college lecturer who takes them on, even after she faces public disrobing.
Release Date
1987-03-17
Average
7.5
Rating:
3.8 startsTagline
The Revenge
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Languages:
हिन्दी
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