Agneepath (2012) : A comprehensive review

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Directed by: Karan Malhotra
Produced by: Karan Johar
Playtime: 2 hours 30 mins
Actors: Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra, Rishi Kapoor, Om Puri, Zarina Wahab, Kanika Tiwari

The plot begins with a school teacher named Deenanath Chauhan who was respected and looked upon by the villagers of Mandwa. He used to preach his son the poem called 'Agneepath'. Mandwa was ruled by a kingpin by the name Kancha Cheena, played extra ordinarily by Sanjay Dutt. He looks menacing, terrific and with his towering personality resembles the Diablo (read Devil). Kancha planned to con the villagers by grabbing their land through treachery and the teacher opposed him. Deenanath was then beaten up and hung on a tree by Kancha for obstructing his ambition. His son, who laters becomes Hrithik Roshan, avenges his father's murder.

A new character, Rauf Lala, played by Rishi Kapoor has been introduced in this version who runs an illegal business of girl child trafficking. Young Vijay joins Rauf's gang to take the advantage of his power and status and succeeds in building a trust. Vijay had to get seperated from his young sister and mother because they didn't agree over his career option. The character of inspector Gaitonde played by Om Puri is quite typical. Although knowing Vijay's intentions, he cares for his safety and tells him to back off. But Vijay sets a meeting with Kancha Cheena in Mandwa itself to solve this once and for all. I ain't gonna tell you the climax and spoil the exciting end to the film but you gonna love it.

The music in the movie is amazing.The right song is incorporated after the right sequence. There are songs which are smooth and subtle but Cheekni Chameli steals the show. Here's the list of songs featured in the soundtrack of Agneepath.

1. Chikni Chameli - Shreya Ghoshal

2. O Saiyyan - Ropp Kumar Rathod

3. Gun Gun Guna - Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan

4. Shah Ka Rutba - Sukhwinder Singh, Anand Raaj Anand, Krishna

5. Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin - Sonu Nigam

6. Deva Shree Ganesha - Ajay Gogavale

- The captivating and serene environment.

- The movie is full of emotions: Love, hatred, vengeance, satisfaction.

- The background score byt Ajay Atul is scintillating. It manages to create the serene ambiance in the film.

- The stupendous acting by Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt not to mention Rishi Kapoor's subtle touch too.

- The verses of poem included in some hardcore dialogues.

- Kancha Cheena and Chikni Chameli.

- Priyanka Chopra's short yet precise role. She was very charming and adorable in the entire film.