Eklavya: The Royal Guard
2007 · Movie · 105 min · ★ 6.2 · 72% critics
As a royal dynasty in Devigarh begins to fracture, an aging guard stays fiercely loyal to the family he has served for generations. As suspicion, grief, and buried truths spread through the palace, duty and conscience are pushed into painful conflict.
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Details
- Original title
- एकलव्य
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-02-16
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (24 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy moody royal dramas with family secrets, loyalty, and a slow-burn mystery, especially if Mission Kashmir or Wazir worked for you; Not for you if you want a fast, tightly plotted thriller.
Pros: strong performances; rich atmosphere; gripping mystery setup | Cons: thin plot; uneven second half; weak romance subplot
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew
Amitabh Bachchan
as Eklavya
Saif Ali Khan
as Prince Harshwardhan
Vidya Balan
as Rajeshwari / 'Rajjo'
Sanjay Dutt
as DSP Pannalal Chohaar
Boman Irani
as King Jaywardhan
Jackie Shroff
as Jyotiwardhan
Jimmy Shergill
as Udaywardhan
Raima Sen
as Princess Nandini
Sharmila Tagore
as Queen Suhasinidevi
Parikshat Sahni
as Omkar Singh
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra