Akira 2016
“No one will be forgiven..”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 138 minutes
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Network
- A.R.Murugadoss Productions
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is Akira?
Akira is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by A. R.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 138 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Original language
- HI
- Origin
- India
- Studios
- A.R.Murugadoss Productions
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 49 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~138 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- A.R.Murugadoss Productions
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Overview
Akira is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed, produced, and co-written by A. R. Murugadoss. The film serves as a remake of the 2011 Tamil-language movie Mouna Guru and features Sonakshi Sinha, Konkana Sen Sharma, and Anurag Kashyap in the lead roles. The narrative follows Akira Sharma, a woman from Jodhpur who is characterized as self-reliant. Early in her life, she witnesses an atrocity committed against a neighbor, which prompts her to learn how to defend herself. As a result, she develops a fierce personality. The plot centers on her experiences as a college student whose life spirals out of control after she becomes unwittingly involved in a crime committed by four corrupt individuals. The film, which has a runtime of two hours and eighteen minutes, was released in India on September 2, 2016. It is categorized within the action, crime, and thriller genres. The production also includes performances by cast members such as Nandu Madhav.
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“A gripping exploration of action and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Akira worth watching?
Akira holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Akira and when was it released?
Akira is a feature film with a runtime of 138 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed Akira?
Akira was directed by A. R. Murugadoss.
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