Johnny Gaddaar -2007- Apr 2026

1. Executive Summary Johnny Gaddaar (translation: Johnny Traitor ) is a 2007 Indian neo-noir crime thriller written, directed, and produced by Sriram Raghavan. The film marks the Hindi debut of actor Dharmendra. Renowned for its tight screenplay, non-linear narrative, homages to Western and Hong Kong crime cinema, and a standout soundtrack, the film has become a cult classic. It is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of the neo-noir genre in Indian cinema, praised for its intelligent plotting, lack of melodrama, and gritty realism. 2. Film Details | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Title | Johnny Gaddaar | | Director | Sriram Raghavan | | Writer | Sriram Raghavan (based on a story by V. S. Raghavan) | | Producers | Sriram Raghavan, Rohan SIppy (under Adlabs Films Ltd.) | | Release Date | September 28, 2007 | | Running Time | 135 minutes | | Language | Hindi | | Genre | Neo-noir, Crime Thriller, Heist | 3. Plot Summary (Spoiler-Free Synopsis) The film revolves around five corrupt police officers who run a side business as drug dealers. They operate under the leadership of the pragmatic and aging Sheshadri (Dharmendra). The gang includes: Shardul (Zakir Hussain), the hot-headed muscle; Shiva (Dayanand Shetty), a quiet, loyal strongman; Prakash (Ashwini Kalsekar), a charismatic womanizer and gambler; and Vikram (Neil Nitin Mukesh), the youngest, smartest, and most ambitious member.

Vikram, who uses the code name "Johnny G" on the police radio, is secretly in love with Prakash’s wife, Mini (Rimi Sen). Desperate to run away with her and start a new life, Vikram devises a cunning plan to steal the gang’s latest drug money—a sum of ₹2.5 crore (25 million) from a deal. johnny gaddaar -2007-