Nihalani went on to be known for his dark and frighteningly real depictions of human angst in other landmark alternative movies such as Ardh Satya and Tamas.[3] Aakrosh is listed among the 60 films that shaped the Indian film industry over a period of six decades.[4]
Director Priyadarshan is considered a specialist in rib-tickling comedies or light entertainers as the filmmaker has churned out a large number of such genre of movies successfully in the past decade viz; Hera Pheri, Hungama, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag and De Dana Dan to name a few.
This was one of the first Hindi movies I saw at the tender age of 12 when it first came out on VHS. I was stunned (especially at the ending) and plan to rewatch it soon as I will probably appreciate it more now.
*When they first started renting VHS at the Indian store in Dallas where we lived - they charged $11 for a 2 day rental! And my parents and other first generation Indians were so desperate for their Bollywood fix that they happily paid it!
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