Back in 2016, a film walked into theatres like a quiet officer and stormed out with Rs 100 crore. No flying kicks, no franchise tag, just a crisp white uniform, a scandal ripped from headlines, and Akshay Kumar at his restrained best.
A courtroom thriller that didn’t shout, but thundered.
Still guessing the movie we are talking about? It’s Rustom.
What made Rustom so impactful?
Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, Rustom starred Akshay Kumar as Naval officer Rustom Pavri, inspired by the infamous 1959 K.M. Nanavati case that shook the country.
Joining him were Ileana D’Cruz and Arjan Bajwa in pivotal roles. The film balanced courtroom suspense with emotional depth, wrapped in a vintage backdrop.
Rustom Box Office Collection
According to BoxOfficeIndia.com, Rustom had a budget of Rs 73 crore and grossed a whopping Rs 173 crore in India alone. It crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in less than 10 days, cementing its status as a certified superhit.
Rustom’s awards and recognition?
IMDb gives it a decent 7 rating, and the film won five awards. Most notably, Akshay Kumar bagged the National Film Award for Best Actor for his restrained and powerful performance.
Rustom streaming on
If this courtroom thriller slipped past your radar back then, you can still catch it. It’s available for rent on Prime Video and streaming on ZEE5.