Superman
"The Indian Superman"
Originally released in 1987. Superman is a action/adventure film. directed by B. Gupta. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Puneet Issar, Shakti Kapoor, and Dharmendra
Synopsis
In this Indian take on the classic superhero story, a young baby from the doomed planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he is adopted by an elderly couple in India who name him Shekhar. After growing to an adult and learning about his origins and powers, he goes to the city in search of his school sweetheart, Gita, who has become a newpaper reporter. At the same time, Verma, Shekhar's rival for Gita's affection in their school days, has gone on to become a crime lord and general super-villain. Verma has hatched at plan to become rich by devastating part of India with natural disasters, then buying up all of the abandoned land. Will Superman/Shekhar be able to put a stop to Verma's evil plan? Will he win Gita's heart? Will he keep his double identity a secret?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Fine Art Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superman about?
In this Indian take on the classic superhero story, a young baby from the doomed planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he is adopted by an elderly couple in India who name him Shekhar. After growi...
Who directed Superman?
Superman was directed by B. Gupta.
How long is Superman?
Superman has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Superman released?
Superman was released on December 31, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Superman?
The main cast of Superman includes Puneet Issar, Shakti Kapoor, Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Bob Christo.