Action, Drama  •  1989  •  174 min

Ram Lakhan (1989)

Ram Lakhan poster

Ram Lakhan (1989)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive

Viewer Rating
6.7

Overview

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. Years after their father's murder, Ram and Lakhan grow up to become policemen. Their personalities are like day and night: while one strives to do what is right, the other often makes poor choices.


Starring Cast

Rakhee Gulzar  •   Jackie Shroff  •   Anil Kapoor


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium

The film's solution to pervasive corruption and injustice relies heavily on individual heroism, family honor, and the eventual re-establishment of traditional law and order, rather than systemic critique or calls for fundamental societal change.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features traditional casting consistent with its Bollywood context, without any intentional race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of justice and family, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit DEI critiques.

Secondary

Hinduism: Positive
Confidence: High

The film's narrative is deeply rooted in Hindu cultural and moral frameworks, with character names (Ram, Lakhan) directly referencing Hindu mythology. It affirms traditional values of dharma, justice, and family honor, often portraying religious rituals and beliefs as integral to the characters' motivations and the triumph of good over evil.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Ram Lakhan' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative primarily focuses on familial drama, revenge, and justice, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Ram Lakhan (1989) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's storyline focuses on two brothers and their journey through crime, revenge, and family dynamics, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film "Ram Lakhan" features female characters Radha and Geeta, whose roles are primarily romantic and dramatic. They do not participate in direct physical combat scenes against male opponents, nor do they display martial arts or hand-to-hand combat skills to defeat adversaries.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Ram Lakhan is an original 1989 film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical genders to be swapped from.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Ram Lakhan is an original Indian film from 1989, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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