Criminal (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film

Criminal poster

Released in 1995, Criminal is an action and thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, running about 142 minutes.

What it’s about. After witnessing the sudden death of a woman, who was unable to afford hospital treatment, Dr. Ajay Kumar cancels his immigration to America and instead sets out to build a hospital that will cater to people who cannot afford treatment. Soon a hospital is built and is named "Amma People's Hospital". This attracts everyone's attention, and he becomes popular, especially with two women, Shweta and Sub-Inspector Ramya, and decides to marry Shweta. It was inspired by The Fugitive.

Who’s in it. Criminal stars Nagarjuna Akkineni as Dr. Ajay Kumar, Ramya Krishnan as A.C.P. Ramya, Manisha Koirala as Dr. Swetha and Gulshan Grover as Robert, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Criminal 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 Criminal (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Criminal?
Criminal stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan, Manisha Koirala, Gulshan Grover and Nassar.
When was Criminal released?
Criminal was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.