Kranti also featured Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha and Prem Chopra.
Manoj Kumar envisioned building a special theater on the land where his bungalow stood.
There are many inspiring stories of Bollywood filmmakers who have put everything at stake and worked hard to make great movies. While many filmmakers have achieved tremendous success, Manoj Kumar stands out for his dedication and commitment towards filmmaking.
According to reports, veteran actor Manoj Kumar took a significant step by selling his bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai for one of his films. He envisioned building a special theater on that land. However, for the 1981 film Kranti, he sold his property and financed the film independently.
Kranti was a tremendous success at the box office. The film had a star-studded cast such as Manoj Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, Prem Chopra, Parveen Babi, Sarika and Nirupa Roy.
Kranti portrayed the story of revolutionary farmers united against the British Raj. The film deeply connected with the audience thanks to its powerful music and poignant emotions. As a result, Kranti holds a coveted place as one of the finest films of Hindi cinema. Directed by Manoj Kumar, the film’s screenplay is written by Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan and the director himself.
The film was released on February 13, 1981 and opened to a huge crowd in the theatres. It quickly became the fastest-grossing film of its time, setting several records in most circuits except Mumbai and South India.
According to reports, Kranti earned Rs 16 crore at the box office. The film achieved a remarkable feat by marking the silver jubilee in 26 different centres, including lesser-known locations like Mirzapur (UP) and Junagadh (Gujarat). Very few films in the history of cinema have achieved the feat of celebrating jubilee in more than 25 centres.
Manoj Kumar is known for his contribution to the Hindi film industry. He has been a part of many successful films including Shaheed, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Maidan-e-Jung, Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, Shor and Mera Naam Joker. The actor made his film debut with the 1957 film Fashion, but it was his role in the 1961 film Kanch Ki Gudiya opposite Saeeda Khan that catapulted him to stardom.