Charas (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Charas is an action, drama and romance film directed by Ramanand Sagar, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. Suraj (Dharmendra) his dad, and sister live in Uganda while their properties and business in India are managed by an employee named Kalicharan. When they are forced to leave Uganda, after political upheaval caused by General Idi Amin, Kalicharan fears they will find out he has invested their money in smuggling drugs and has their house set on fire. Suraj's father is killed and his sister is abducted. He is then recruited by the police to stop Kalicharan's smuggling activities which leads him to Europe. He meets Sudha (Hema Malini) a beautiful dancer, who has been blackmailed by Kalicharan, into helping smuggle the drugs. Suraj must try to find his sister, end the drug smuggling and take his revenge on Kalicharan. The question is will he able to accomplish this or will he himself fall prey to Charas.
Who’s in it. Charas stars Dharmendra as Suraj Kumar, Hema Malini as Sudha, Amjad Khan as Robert and Aruna Irani as Nimmu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charas (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Charas?
- Charas stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Aruna Irani and Ajit Khan.
- When was Charas released?
- Charas was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.