(25)Movie Review: Zanjeer [CBFC: A 2013 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 2h 17m]
Cast & Crew: - Director: Apoorva Lakhia - Main Cast: Ram Charan Teja (Vijay Khanna), Priyanka Chopra (Mala), Sanjay Dutt (Sher Khan), Prakash Raj (Teja), Mahie Gill (Mona Darling) - Music: Anand Raj Anand, Meet Bros Anjjan, Chirantan Bhatt. Introduction: A remake of the 1973 classic, Zanjeer (2013) follows a similar framework with updates for a modern audience. However, the film struggles to recreate the grit and intensity of the original, often veering into clichés. --- Storyline/Plot: Vijay Khanna, an aggressive and honest ACP, takes on the oil mafia in Mumbai after being transferred due to his uncompromising nature. He is aided by Mala, an NRI and the sole witness to a murder, and Sher Khan, a reformed gangster. While unraveling the conspiracy, Vijay confronts his painful past, tying the plot to themes of revenge and justice. Unfortunately, weak scripting diminishes the impact of the narrative. --- Cast Performances: - Ram Charan Teja delivers a decent performance in ...