The Angrez

The Angrez

Year: 2006

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Hindi

Comedy

A 2006 Indian comedy directed by Kuntaa Nikkil satirizes the clash between local Hyderabadi culture and the aspirations of English expatriates and NRIs. It broke new ground by humorously showcasing the Old City’s dialect and Hyderabadi slang through slapstick, while also poking fun at American materialism, the booming IT sector, and the lifestyle it inspired.

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Timeline & Setting – The Angrez (2006)

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Time period

Location

Hyderabad, Old City, Charminar

Set in Hyderabad's historic Old City near Charminar, the film uses crowded bazaars and narrow lanes to frame its action. This area is known for its markets, mosques, and a distinct Hyderabadi culture. The story pairs visiting NRIs with local underworld figures, highlighting the clash between two worlds with humor and danger.

🏙️ City 🕌 Heritage 🛍️ Markets 🍛 Hyderabadi Cuisine

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Main Characters – The Angrez (2006)

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Rochak (Ganesh Venkatraman)

An NRI visiting Hyderabad with Pranay, Rochak is quick-witted and bold, willing to push boundaries to protect himself and his friends. He halves the danger by thinking ahead, and his presence helps unfold the plan to outsmart rival gangs. He also negotiates with local threats, showing pragmatism amid chaos.

🧭 Adventurous 🎯 Strategist

Pranay

One of the two NRIs, Pranay navigates a new city while balancing friendships and work. He becomes a target of kidnapping and counter-solutions, displaying loyalty to his circle. His interactions with locals and coworkers drive the conflict to a dramatic resolution.

🧭 NRI 💼 Professional

Ismail Bhai (Dheer Charan Srivastav)

A feared gang leader who values izzat and commands loyalty from his followers. He views disputes and spats as threats to his image, and he reacts with aggression while plotting revenge. His leadership anchors the gang’s actions throughout the film.

👊 Gang Leader 🗡️ Violent

Mama (R.K. Mama)

A notorious Hyderabadi gangster who operates on the fringes of law. He is cunning and bold, often colliding with Ismail Bhai’s gang as he pursues his own aims. His confrontation with the other gang triggers the central conflict and a police intervention.

💥 Gangster 🤝 Rival

Saleem Pheku (Mast Ali)

A habitual liar who uses deception to navigate gang politics. His scheming contributions complicate the plots of both Ismail Bhai and Mama, making him a wildcard whose true intentions are unclear. His humor and unreliability add unpredictable twists to the story.

🤥 Liar 🧩 Trickster

Jahangir (Aziz Naser)

A self-styled hardcore gangster who follows Ismail Bhai. He embodies the violent, hot-headed faction that drives much of the film’s conflict. His actions escalate tensions and confrontations around the Old City.

🧭 Enforcer 🔪 Violent

Prasad (Jeevan Shekhar Reddy)

Prasad is a member of the local circles who participates in the evening routines and the gang’s schemes. He acts as a practical counterpoint to more flamboyant characters, helping drive the plot through planning and execution.

🧭 Local 🧩 Planner

Ramesh (Raghu Karumanchi)

Pranay’s cousin and butler who colludes with Mama in a kidnapping plot. His role demonstrates how personal loyalties can blur lines between family and crime. He becomes a key catalyst that sets the central conflict in motion.

👤 Relative 🕵️ Betrayal

Tanya (Soumya Bollapragada)

A co-worker in the NRIs’ circle, Tanya provides a human connection to the office life from which Pranay and Rochak depart. She represents the everyday people caught in the crossfire of the underworld’s schemes.

👩‍💼 Support 💬 Voice

Pranai (Kuntaa Nikkil)

A cousin whose actions propel the kidnapping plan and its counter-maneuvers. His involvement shows how personal ambitions intersect with criminal plots and force rivals to react. His role underscores the theme of family ties complicating crime.

🧩 Relative 🗡️ Schemer

Sheetal (Tara D'Souza)

A co-worker of the NRIs who appears in social settings around the Old City. She helps anchor a sense of local life amid the comedic chaos and thread of danger that defines the film.

👩‍💼 Support 😄 Social

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Major Themes – The Angrez (2006)

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🗺️ Cultural Clash

The narrative contrasts the Hyderabadi street culture with the perspectives of two visiting NRIs. Language, humor, and social codes provide the battleground for misunderstandings and friendships. The setting around Charminar amplifies the clash between tradition and modern Western influence.

⚖️ Izat & Honor

Izat, or honor, drives many decisions and conflicts in the film. Characters navigate pride, repute, and personal safety as they respond to threats and humiliations. This theme underpins the gang rivalry and the attempts to safeguard reputations.

🤝 Rivalry & Alliances

Two criminal factions and a group of outsiders form shifting alliances and rivalries. The plot uses these dynamics to orchestrate misdirection, kidnappings, and escapes. Through these alliances, characters reveal loyalty, greed, and improvisational wit.

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