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This 1992 blockbuster film featured 3 heroes, 3 heroines, 9 villains, one of the most expensive Indian films, one song became huge chartbuster; The movie is…, actors are…
Even at 67, Sunny Deol's charisma remains unmatched. With his iconic 'dhai kilo ka haath' dialogue, he continues to take down villains like a true action hero. Back in 1992, he starred in the blockbuster film Vishwatma , where he single-handedly battled nine villains. The film featured an ensemble cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Chunky Panday, and Divya Bharti, with three heroes, three heroines, and nine antagonists, making it one of the most action-packed films of its time.
At that time, Vishwatma created a stir at the box office. The movie received critical acclaim upon release from contemporary as well as modern critics, with praise drawn towards its screenplay and action sequences. It earned around Rs 9.5 crore worldwide and became the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 1992. One of the songs from the film, 'Saat Samundar', became a huge chartbuster. It was the most expensive Indian film at the time of its production, being extensively shot in Kenya and the first Indian film to be shot there. ' Saat Samundar' song, which created a huge rage, was shot at Bubbles Discothèque, a popular nightclub in Nairobi in those days.
This film was directed by Rajiv Rai, who had also directed Tridev in 1989. Rai decided to change the setting and planned to shoot much of the movie in Kenya. He initially wanted to cast the same three male leads from Tridev – Sunny Deol, Naseeruddin Shah, and Jackie Shroff. However, Jackie had just become a father, and his astrologer advised him not to travel abroad for a year. As a result, Rai, after considering launching his close friend Suniel Shetty, ultimately chose to cast Chunky Panday instead of Shroff as one of the leads.
