This film with 14 heroes, 10 top actresses flopped badly at box-office, it was directed by…, the film was based on…, not Jaani Dushman
This 4 hour-15 minute film starred 14 heroes, 10 top diva from Bollywood, despite having a star studded cast this film bombed at the box office, Read on to find more details.
In 2003, the film was released in theaters, with a runtime of 4 hours and 15 minutes, it featured 33 popular actors, including big stars like Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn. Despite their star power, the film didn’t perform exceptionally well at the box office. However, it continues to be a favourite for many viewers on TV to this day. Can you guess which film are we talking about?
This film based on the Kargil War reflected the trend of long films similar to those from Raj Kapoor’s era. The 4-hour runtime might have contributed to audiences feeling fatigued and losing interest. Still couldn’t guess which film are we talking about. It’s none other than the film LOC Kargil. Directed by JP Dutta this film boasted a massive star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Manoj Bajpayee, Sunil Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor.
Despite the presence of so many big stars LOC Kargil failed to make a significant impact. The situation worsened for the makers when the film earned less than its production budget. With a budget of 33 crore, LOC Kargil only managed to earn 31.67 crore at the box office. However, the film is still available for streaming on OTT platforms and remains a patriotic favorite for many.
The story, starring Sanjay Dutt, revolved around the Indian Army’s victory in the Kargil War, but despite all efforts, it couldn’t capture the audience’s heart and ended up being a box office failure.
While films usually feature one or two heroes, LOC Kargil had 14 male leads and actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Esha Deol, and Rani Mukerji. Yet, none of the pairings in the film succeeded in winning over the audience.
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