Guru (2007)
DirectorMani Ratnam
StarringAbhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan
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Best for: Viewers who enjoy period-set Indian business dramas with a strong central performance.
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Guru story (no spoilers)
Gurukant Desai arrives in Bombay in 1958 with nothing but ambition. The film follows his rise from the streets to becoming India's biggest tycoon, tracing the drive and choices behind his climb. It is a drama with a romantic thread, built around the scale of his ambition rather than a single crisis. The tagline sets the tone: think big, think ahead and think fast.
Should you watch Guru?
Watch it for
- Mani Ratnam directs Abhishek Bachchan as Gurukant Desai, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sujata Desai.
- A.R. Rahman composed the music for this 166-minute Hindi drama with English and Hindi dialogue.
- The 1958 Bombay setting gives the rags-to-tycoon story a specific period backdrop.
- Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan and Vidya Balan round out the cast.
Skip it if
- You want a fast, action-driven film; this is a 166-minute drama.
- You prefer stories without a business-empire rise at their centre.
- You are looking for a light romance; the romance shares space with the tycoon arc.
Guru cast
Abhishek Bachchanas Gurukanth Desai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchanas Sujata Desai
Mithun Chakrabortyas Manik Dasgupta
R. Madhavanas Shyam Saxena
Vidya Balanas Meenakshi "Meenu" Saxena
Arya Babbaras Jignesh
Mallika Sherawatas Champa
Prathap Pothanas K R Menon I.A.S.
Sachin Khedekaras Sujata's Father
Manoj Joshias Ghanshyam Bhai
Dhritiman Chatterjeeas Contractor Sahaab
Nina Kulkarnias Sujata's MotherGuru movie details
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
|---|---|
| Writer | Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap |
| Music | A.R. Rahman |
| Cinematography | Rajiv Menon |
| Producer | Mani Ratnam, G. Srinivasan |
| Release date | 12 January 2007 |
| Runtime | 2h 46m (166 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | English, Hindi |
| Original title | गुरु |
| Certificate (India) | U |
| Budget | $4.7 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $31.0 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Guru family friendly?
The film carries a U certificate in India; this is a general guide based on genre and rating. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Guru official trailer
Our verdict
Guru pairs Mani Ratnam with Abhishek Bachchan for a 166-minute rise story set from 1958 Bombay. A.R. Rahman's music and a cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan give it weight. It is a drama first, with romance woven in, and the U certificate makes it easy to approach as a family watch.
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Where can I watch Guru online in India?
Guru is listed on Netflix for subscription streaming in India. It is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
What is the release date of Guru?
Guru released on 12 January 2007 in India.
Who is in the cast of Guru?
Abhishek Bachchan plays Gurukanth Desai and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays Sujata Desai. The cast also includes Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan, Vidya Balan, Arya Babbar, Mallika Sherawat and Prathap Pothan.
Who directed Guru?
Mani Ratnam directed Guru. A.R. Rahman composed the music.
What is the runtime and certificate of Guru?
Guru runs 166 minutes and has a U certificate in India.
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