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Sadhu, an encounter specialist, is armed with a personal vendetta to find and kill the gangsters responsible for his wife's death.Sadhu, an encounter specialist, is armed with a personal vendetta to find and kill the gangsters responsible for his wife's death.Sadhu, an encounter specialist, is armed with a personal vendetta to find and kill the gangsters responsible for his wife's death.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 20 nominations
Revathi
- Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe
- (as Revathy)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn India, an "encounter" is a shootout between the police and criminals. The term gained notoriety when the country implemented its controversial "encounter specialist" branch. These specialists are trained to engage in gang-like, urban warfare and virtually have an unchecked license to kill. Their primary objective isn't to apprehend, it's to engage and kill.
- Crazy creditsThe movie title (Ab Tak Chappan, meaning 56 and Counting) appears immediately after the first encounter kill on screen.
- Alternate versionsFor television broadcast, the film was edited to achieve a U/A (parental guidance) rating. Moments of strong violence, language and smoking were deleted. This version is 127 minutes long.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015)
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The most definitive film on cops
It is by far the most definitive film on the police force which I have seen. Although not directed by Ram Gopal Varma, it has all the elements of an RGV film. Dead straight dialogues, blunt treatment of the subject, brilliant direction, and superb performances (even by those with little job to do in the movie). The chemistry between Nana and the Don, even if they are professional rivals, is amazing. And so are the small events like an insider not giving information to Imtiaz even while he is being bashed up in the locker, but only to Nana when he is out. The change in working conditions with the change of the senior is dealt wonderfully. The first half keeps one absolutely engrossed, moving like a documentary with Nana acting like a mentor to Jatin explaining to him the intricacies and philosophy of the work.
Overall one of the most brilliant films on cops in Indian cinema. Definitely not to be missed.
Overall one of the most brilliant films on cops in Indian cinema. Definitely not to be missed.
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- Oct 29, 2005
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- Also known as
- Пока пятьдесят шесть
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- Budget
- ₹300,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 9 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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