Khal Nayak (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1993, Khal Nayak is an action and music film directed by Subhash Ghai, running about 190 minutes. “The Heroism of a Villain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ballu (Sanjay Dutt), a notorious, cunning, and unscrupulous criminal who's wanted by the police for a plethora of murders and thefts. Bright and ambitious Inspector Ram (Jackie Shroff) finally arrests him, only to have Ballu escape right under his nose. So Ram's lovely girlfriend Ganga (Madhuri Dixit) volunteers to go undercover, to trap Ballu and help restore Ram's reputation. Things get more complicated, however, when Ballu falls for her, and she finds that she isn't entirely immune to his charms.
Who’s in it. Khal Nayak stars Sanjay Dutt as Balaram Prasad "Ballu", Madhuri Dixit as Ganga (Gangotri Devi), Jackie Shroff as Inspector Ram Kumar Sinha and Anupam Kher as Ishwar Girdhar Pandey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Khal Nayak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Khal Nayak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Khal Nayak 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 Khal Nayak (1993)?
- In US, Khal Nayak is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Khal Nayak worth watching?
- Khal Nayak holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Khal Nayak?
- Khal Nayak stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher and Ramya Krishnan.
- When was Khal Nayak released?
- Khal Nayak was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.