Shastra (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, Shastra is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Sanjay Khanna, running about 144 minutes. “The Weapon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the employees of Vijay's parents, Babu, is sentence to a long jail term for killing them. In hot pursuit to avenge the death of his parents Vijay wait until Babu is release from jail and confronts him. It is this confrontation that will change Vijay's life as Babu confides to him that he was framed for the murder of his parents; this then lightens up a man-hunt for the real perpetrators of this crime.
Who’s in it. Shastra stars Suniel Shetty as Vijay Khanna (as Sunil Shetty), Anjali Jathar as Pooja Prasad, Anupam Kher as Shanti Prasad and Gavin Packard as Gavin (College Punk), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Shastra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shastra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shastra 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 Shastra (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shastra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shastra worth watching?
- Shastra holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shastra?
- Shastra stars Suniel Shetty, Anjali Jathar, Anupam Kher, Gavin Packard and Danny Denzongpa.
- When was Shastra released?
- Shastra was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.