Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
Plot
Thugs of Hindostan is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language period action adventure film directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif (in an extended cameo), Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ronit Roy and Lloyd Owen. Set during the period of Company's expansion in India, Firangi Mallah, a small-time thug from Awadh, is sent by an East India Company official to infiltrate and counter a band of thugs. Produced at an estimated budget of ₹200 crore (US$29.24 million)–₹300 crore (US$43.87 million), Thugs of Hindostan is one of the most expensive Bollywood films. Initially titled Thug, the film marked the first time Khan and Bachchan featured together as lead actors. The film was the second collaboration between Khan, Acharya and Kaif after Dhoom 3, and between Khan and Shaikh after the latter's debut in Dangal. Principal photography commenced on 5 June 2017 in Malta and continued in Thailand, Morocco and Mehrangarh. It was put on a short hiatus after Bachchan was injured on the set. Filming concluded in March 2018, with the final schedule in Rajasthan. The soundtrack was composed by Ajay
Thugs of Hindostan details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Runtime | 2h 46m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Vijay Krishna Acharya |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Thugs of Hindostan about?
Thugs of Hindostan is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language period action adventure film directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif (in an extended cameo), Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ronit Roy and Lloyd Owen. Set during the period of Company's expansion in India, Firangi Mallah, a small-time thug from Awadh, is sent by an East India Company official to infiltrate and counter a band of thugs. Produced at an estimated budget of ₹200 crore (US$29.24 million)–₹300 crore (US$43.87 million), Thugs of Hindostan is one of the most expensive Bollywood films. Initially titled Thug, the film marked the first time Khan and Bachchan featured together as lead actors. The film was the second collaboration between Khan, Acharya and Kaif after Dhoom 3, and between Khan and Shaikh after the latter's debut in Dangal. Principal photography commenced on 5 June 2017 in Malta and continued in Thailand, Morocco and Mehrangarh. It was put on a short hiatus after Bachchan was injured on the set. Filming concluded in March 2018, with the final schedule in Rajasthan. The soundtrack was composed by Ajay
Who is in the cast of Thugs of Hindostan?
Thugs of Hindostan stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sana Shaikh and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The full credited cast is listed above.
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How long is Thugs of Hindostan?
Thugs of Hindostan runs 2h 46m (166 minutes).
Who directed Thugs of Hindostan?
Thugs of Hindostan was directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.
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