Zanjeer

Zanjeer is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as the titular character, Inspector Vijay Khanna, a honest and upright police officer. The story revolves around Vijay's relentless pursuit of a gang of thieves led by Sher Khan, portrayed by Pran, and the dangerous consequences that follow. The film also features Jaya Bachchan, Bindu, and Sunil Dutt in supporting roles.

The plot of Zanjeer sees Inspector Vijay Khanna transferred to a new city. Upon arrival, he is confronted with a series of daring robberies. His investigation leads him to Sher Khan, a notorious underworld figure who becomes an unlikely ally. As Vijay delves deeper into the criminal network, he uncovers a conspiracy that extends to high-ranking officials. The film explores themes of corruption, justice, and the personal struggles of its protagonist.

Zanjeer was a significant commercial success and is widely credited with establishing Amitabh Bachchan as an action hero, marking a turning point in his career. The film's gritty realism and intense action sequences resonated with audiences, and its dialogues became iconic. It is considered a landmark film in Bollywood cinema, influencing many subsequent action films. The film's success also led to a sequel, "Shakti," and was remade in Telugu as "Alluri Seetharama Raju" and later in Tamil.