Hulchul (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1971, Hulchul is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by O.P. Ralhan, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter (O. P. Ralhan) and Kitty (Helen) love each other, but due to Peter's poverty, they are unable to marry each other. One day, during a secret rendezvous, Peter accidentally overhear a conversation between one Mahesh Jetley and his paramour, where Mahesh tells her that he is soon going to bump off his wife on a certain date. Peter and Kitty decide to foil this man's plans. However, there are 2 problems: 1 - They have not seen Mahesh or his paramour's face. 2 - Even if they had, no one would believe their story. Hence, the lovers decide to do a little investigation on their own. They find three Mahesh Jetleys. On some snooping, they find that each man is married and each of them has a miserable married life. To find their suspect, they devise a plan whereby they will stage an attack on each man's wife. Whoever the culprit is, will freak out and his identity will be revealed.
Who’s in it. Hulchul stars Prem Chopra as Mahesh Jetley, O.P. Ralhan as Peter, Madan Puri as Mahesh Jetley and Gajanan Jagirdar as Padma's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hulchul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hulchul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hulchul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hulchul (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hulchul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hulchul worth watching?
- Hulchul holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hulchul?
- Hulchul stars Prem Chopra, O.P. Ralhan, Madan Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar and Ramesh Deo.
- When was Hulchul released?
- Hulchul was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.