Kranti is a 1981 Indian historical drama film, produced, edited, dialogue and directed by Manoj Kumar, with the story and screenplay written by Salim–Javed. It stars an ensemble cast, consisting of Dilip Kumar in the title role along with Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra in pivotal roles. The film also marked the return of Dilip Kumar after a four-year hiatus. It ranks among the top 10 highest grossing Indian films of all time, when adjusted for ticket-price inflation. It was one of the most expensive Indian films of the time and it went on to become the highest grossing Indian film of the 1980s decade by a distance, when adjusted for inflation. At the time of release it was the fastest earner of all time setting first run records in practically all circuits barring Mumbai and South. It celebrated a silver jubilee in 26 centres and even in places like Mirzapur and Junagadh where jubilees were very rare.
Director
Manoj Kumar
Produced by
Manoj Kumar
Writer

Story & Screenplay, Salim–Javed, Dialogues, Manoj Kumar
Starring
Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra
Music
Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Cinematography
Joe D'Souza
Edited by
Manoj Kumar
Released
February 06, 1981
Running time
179 minutes
Country
India
Language
Hindi