Ram Lakhan (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1989, Ram Lakhan is an action and drama film directed by Subhash Ghai, running about 174 minutes. “Both are brothers...both are police officers but...action is the difference” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sharda vows vengeance when her husband is murdered by his two evil cousins, Bhishamber and Bhanu, and she and her two young sons are thrown out on the street. Those sons grow into the upstanding police officer Ram and the easily tempted dreamer Lakhan. If the family is to be avenged, Ram will have to lead his brother away from the path of corruption he's strayed onto, and protect him from the influence of Bhanu and Bhishamber.

Who’s in it. Ram Lakhan stars Rakhee Gulzar as Sharda, Jackie Shroff as Inspector Ram Pratap Singh, Anil Kapoor as Inspector Lakhan Pratap Singh and Madhuri Dixit as Radha Shastri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ram Lakhan has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ram Lakhan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ram Lakhan 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 Ram Lakhan (1989)?
In US, Ram Lakhan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ram Lakhan worth watching?
Ram Lakhan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ram Lakhan?
Ram Lakhan stars Rakhee Gulzar, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Amrish Puri.
When was Ram Lakhan released?
Ram Lakhan was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.