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| Directed by | N. Chandra |
| Screenplay by | T. Krishna N. Chandra Jalees (dialogue) |
| Story by | T. Krishna |
| Based on | Pratighatana by T. Krishna |
| Produced by | Ramoji Rao |
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| Cinematography | H. Laxminarayan |
| Edited by | N. Chandra |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Pratighaat (transl. The Revenge) is a 1987 Hindi feminist drama film directed by N. Chandra, starring Sujata Mehta in the lead.[1] It is a remake of the Telugu film Pratighatana (1985), directed by T. Krishna, with Vijayshanti in the lead.[2]
Made on a low budget, and with no big stars, it went on to become a hit, making Rs. 8 crore at the box office.[3] It became part of the hat-trick of hit films by N. Chandra, Ankush (1986), Pratighaat and Tezaab (1988).[2]
- ^ M.L. Dhawan (21 July 2002). "On the sands of time — 1987: Year of the invisible hero". The Sunday Tribune. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ a b Madhu Jain (28 February 1989). "Mean street Moghul: Hit director N. Chandra brings realism to films". India Today. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "In Indian politics, line between politicians and goondas is fast disappearing: N. Chandra". India Today. 15 September 1987. Retrieved 24 September 2014.