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The entertainment industry is a lucrative business; many films hit the jackpot, making a film with a modest budget. However, many films hold a special place in the hearts of people. Today, we will tell you about one such film released 40 years ago that proved to be a blockbuster. The craze for the film was so much that the audience barged into ticket counters by breaking the windows. It is surprising to note that even today, people are huge fans of this film. Can you guess which film we are talking about?
Released in 1985, the film, which we are talking about, is none other than 'Adventures of Tarzan. For the unversed, the film was based on the story of a thriller and adventure in the jungle, which was well accepted by the audience. While the film revolved around some intense thriller sequences, many bold scenes and a unique jungle theme became the talking point during that period. The film was an instant hit among the youngsters and dominated the box office collection. It is worth noting that such kind of films were considered to be a gem, since films like these were rarely produced.
Directed by Babbar Subhash, the makers introduced a character like Tarzan in Indian cinema. Since the film was mostly shot in the jungle, the location and cinematography grabbed the eyeballs. To keep the audience engaged, the film featured a mysterious world of jungle and adventure.
Actor Hemant Birje made his debut in the film and played the role of Tarzan. Hemant soon became everyone's favourite, and people used to call him 'Tarzan Man.' Kimi Katkar played the role of Ruby Shetty in the film, who meets Tarzan in the jungle, and a love story begins between the two. Apart from this, many well-known actors like Dalip Tahil, Om Shivpuri, Narendranath, and Rupesh Kumar were seen in pivotal roles.
The story of the film was based on the conspiracy of a hunter, who wants to catch Tarzan and sell him to the circus owner. During this time, Tarzan and Ruby meet and both come close to each other. But the tricks of the hunter and the circus owner try to hinder their relationship. There is a lot of action, romance, and adventure in the film. Even today, this film can be seen on YouTube and some streaming platforms. This film earned more than Rs 3 crore with a modest budget of Rs 20 lakh.
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