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Kayda Kanoon

Kayda Kanoon (1993)

Jun 10, 1993 2h 30m Action

Former freedom fighter, Sinha, has always believed in the rule of the law over violence. He watches in disapproval as Police Inspector Dawood Durani is arrested, charged with killing his wife, Shehnaz, the daughter of Mirza Lucknowi. He also watches with despair when his pupil, Kishan Kashyap, frequently loses his temper over not getting employed, and when he does get employed as a Police Inspector, shows arrogance and contempt of the law. Sinha's views change dramatically when he watches two women being murdered by a man named Balu. When he reports this matter to Inspector Deshmukh, he is told to check his vision as Balu was somewhere else during this incident. When Sinha persists and decides to approach higher authorities, his lovely daughter, Kavita, the girlfriend of Kishan, is abducted, his Journalist son, Amrit, is killed, and his daughter-in-law, Vimladevi, may well be in league with the killers...

Directed by Pradeep Mani

Cast

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Akshay Kumar
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Akshay Kumar

as Inspector Dawood 'D.D.' Durani

Sudesh Berry
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Sudesh Berry

as Inspector Kishan 'K.K.' Kashyap

Ashwini Bhave
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Ashwini Bhave

as Shehnaz Lucknowi / Maria D'Souza

Anupam Kher
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Anupam Kher

as Sinha

Crew

Director
  • Pradeep Mani

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Thematic Analysis

This high-octane Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Kayda Kanoon distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.

Director Pradeep Mani brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1993, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Kayda Kanoon took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 150 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 188 minutes long.
  • The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
  • The musical score contains over 74 unique compositions.

Historical Context

  • In 1993, when this film was released:
  • The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
  • Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: June 10, 1993
  • Runtime: 2h 30m

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