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{{short description|2009 Hindi-language action thriller film}}
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| director      = [[Sangeeth Sivan]]
| director      = [[Sangeeth Sivan]]
| producer      = Jasswant Khera
| producer      = Jasswant Khera
| screenplay    = Trivikram Srinivas
| writer        = Pankaj Trivedi<br/>Sachin Shah
| story          = Trivikram Srinivas
| screenplay    =  
| starring      = [[Bobby Deol]]<br>[[Shriya Saran]]<br>[[Nana Patekar]]
| based_on      = {{Based on|''[[Athadu]]''|[[Trivikram Srinivas]]}}
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Pritam Chakraborty|Pritam]]<br>'''Background Score:'''<br>[[Sanjoy Chowdhury]]
| starring      = [[Bobby Deol]]<br />[[Nana Patekar]]<br />[[Shriya Saran]]
| cinematography =  
| music          = '''Score:''' <br> [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] <br> '''Songs:''' <br> [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
[[Ramji (cinematographer)| Ramji ]]
| cinematography = [[Ramji (cinematographer)|Ramji]]
| editing        = Chirag Jain
| editing        = Chirag Jain
| studio        =  
| studio        =  
| distributor    = [[K Sera Sera]]<br>Dharam Films
| distributor    = [[K Sera Sera]]<br />Dharam Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|3|4|}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|3|27|}}
| runtime        = 146 minutes
| runtime        = 146 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ek-the-power-of-one-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotcyndax|title=Ek - The Power of One|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=27 March 2022|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216185015/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ek-the-power-of-one-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotcyndax|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
| budget        =  
| budget        =  
| gross          = {{INR}}6 crore<ref name="IBOgross">{{cite news|title=Dashavtaar Opens To A Poor Response|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|publisher=Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network|date=18 April 2009|accessdate=18 April 2009}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}6 crore<ref name="IBOgross">{{cite news|title=Dashavtaar Opens To A Poor Response|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|publisher=Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network|date=18 April 2009|accessdate=18 April 2009|archive-date=30 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730140901/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|url-status=live}}</ref>
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'''''Ek: The Power of One''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] starring [[Bobby Deol]] and [[Nana Patekar]]. It is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film ''[[Athadu]]''.
'''''Ek: The Power of One''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Sangeeth Sivan]], starring [[Bobby Deol]], [[Nana Patekar]] and [[Shriya Saran]]. It is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ek-the-power-of-one/critic-review/ek-the-power-of-one-movie-review/ | title=Ek – the Power of One Review 2/5 &#124; Ek – the Power of One Movie Review &#124; Ek – the Power of One 2009 Public Review &#124; Film Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=27 March 2009 | access-date=29 April 2022 | archive-date=29 April 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429010211/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ek-the-power-of-one/critic-review/ek-the-power-of-one-movie-review/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-ek-the-power-of-one/story-YD9ORxz4xR6J0haYCueNcI.html | title=Review: Ek – the Power of One | newspaper=Hindustan Times | date=27 March 2009 | access-date=29 April 2022 | archive-date=29 April 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429010211/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-ek-the-power-of-one/story-YD9ORxz4xR6J0haYCueNcI.html | url-status=live }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{More plot|date=July 2021}}<!--per [[WP:FILMPLOT]], plot summaries should be between 400 and 700 words-->  
{{More plot|date=July 2021}}<!--per [[WP:FILMPLOT]], plot summaries should be between 400 and 700 words-->  
Nandu an orphan turned assassin, somehow gets wrongly accused of a politician's murder and is on the run. On his escapade on a train, he meets Puran, who is homebound after eighteen years, they get chatting, and Nandu finds all about his joint family and the wedding of Puran's sister that he is going to attend.
Nandkumar “Nandu” Sharma, a contract killer, is hired along with his associate Shekhar by politician Anna Mhatre to stage a fake assassination attempt on Mhatre during a public meeting in order to gain sympathy votes. However, the plan goes wrong when Mhatre is actually shot dead by an unknown assailant. In the ensuing chaos, Shekhar is presumed dead, and Nandu escapes by jumping onto a moving train.
 
On the train, Nandu encounters Puran Singh, who is returning to his native village, Chambela, after many years. When police attempt to capture Nandu at a station, they open fire but accidentally kill Puran instead. Taking advantage of the confusion, Nandu escapes and later travels to Chambela to inform Puran’s family of his death. Upon arrival, Puran’s family mistakes Nandu for Puran and welcomes him back. Unable to reveal the truth immediately, Nandu assumes Puran’s identity.
 
Over time, Nandu becomes emotionally attached to the family and begins to resolve their personal and financial problems. He also develops a romantic relationship with Preet Kaur, Puran’s childhood friend. Nandu eventually confides his true identity to Guru, Puran’s close friend, who chooses to support him.


However, the police catch up with Nandu on the train and shoot at him, but Puran gets hit accidentally and dies on the spot. Nandu goes to Puran's family home in his village to return his grandfather's watch and also to break the news of his grandson's death to him. However, it turns out that Puran's family mistakes Nandu for Puran and makes him a part of the celebration at home. He thinks that it is his responsibility to fulfill the deeds the Puran had to fulfill.
Meanwhile, CBI officer Nandkumar Rane is assigned to investigate Mhatre’s murder. His inquiry leads him to Chambela, where he grows suspicious of Nandu. Before Rane can confront him, Nandu flees. Rane subsequently informs Puran’s family of Puran’s death, leading them to believe that Nandu deceived them.


Preet, who is the daughter of Puran's grandfather's friend, is in awe of Nandu and falls in love with him. CBI Inspector Rane, is given the responsibility of tracking down the killer and is after Nandu.
After learning of the family’s reaction, Nandu returns and admits his true identity. Although initially hurt, the family comes to accept him after recognizing his actions and intentions. Determined to clear his name, Nandu gathers evidence against those responsible for the conspiracy.


At the end, Nandu realizes that his friend Shekar is behind everything. He has a tape of his innocence and gives it to Inspector Rane. He then goes back to Puran's family and lives with them.
Nandu discovers that Shekhar is alive and was responsible for killing Mhatre, having framed Nandu for the crime. He also uncovers the involvement of politician Joshi, who had orchestrated the plot. Nandu records a confession from Joshi implicating both himself and Shekhar.
 
In a confrontation, Nandu kills Shekhar in self-defense. He later hands over the recorded evidence to Rane, who uses it to confront Joshi. Facing exposure and legal consequences, Joshi commits suicide.
 
With the case resolved, Rane acknowledges Nandu’s role in uncovering the truth and allows him to go free under Puran’s identity. Nandu performs Puran’s last rites and returns to Chambela to start a new life.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Bobby Deol]] as Nandkumar 'Nandu' Sharma / Puran Singh (Fake)
* [[Bobby Deol]] as Nandkumar 'Nandu' Sharma / 'Fake' Puran Singh
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Preet Kaur
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Preet
* [[Nana Patekar]] as CBI Inspector Nandkumar Rane
* Pradeep Kharab as Shekhar
* Pradeep Kharab as Shekhar
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as Advocate Parminder Singh
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Opposition Minister Anna Mhatre
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Opposition Minister Anna Mhatre
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Kripal Singh
* [[Raghuveer Yadav]] as Minister Joshi
* [[Nana Patekar]] as CBI Inspector NandKumar Rane
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Kripal Singh, Puran's grandfather
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Savte (Special Appearance)
* Prete Bhutani as Nandini
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Gayatri bua
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Savte (special appearance)
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Gayathri
* [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]] as Guru
* [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]] as Guru
* [[Jaspal Bhatti]] as Amrik Singh Nasa
* [[Upasana Singh]] as Manjeet
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as [[Advocate]] Parminder Singh
* [[Rana Ranbir]] as Dev
* [[Rana Ranbir]] as Dev
* [[Akshay Kapoor]] as Puran Singh
* [[Akshay Kapoor]] as Puran Singh
* [[Raghuveer Yadav]] as minister Joshi
 
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]] as (Special Appearance)
* [[Ajaz Khan]] as Anna Mhatre's son
* [[Preeti Bhutani]] as Nandni
* Rana Jung Bahadur as Chaudhary
* [[Jaspal Bhatti]] as Amrik Singh Nasa
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Balli
* [[Upasana Singh]] as Manjeet bua
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]] (special appearance)
* [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]] as [[Deputy inspector general of police|DIG]] Shergill
* [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]] as DIG Shergill
* [[Ritu Vij]] as Balbir
* Ritu Vij as Balbir
* [[Anant Jog]] as Police Inspector  
* [[Anant Jog]] as Police Inspector  
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Balli
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as CBI Officer
* [[Rana Jung Bahadur]] as Chaudhary
* Simran Deepali as Channo
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as CBI Chief
* [[Simran Deepali]] as Channo
* [[Ajaz Khan]] as Anna Mhatre's son
{{colend}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| name        = Ek: The Power of One
| name        = Ek: The Power of One
| type        = soundtrack
| type        = soundtrack
| artist      = [[Pritam]]
| artist      = [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
| cover        =  
| cover        =  
| alt          =  
| alt          =  
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| next_title  = [[Aa Dekhen Zara]]
| next_title  = [[Aa Dekhen Zara]]
| next_year    = 2009
| next_year    = 2009
}}{{Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| all_music    = [[Pritam (composer)|Pritam]]
| title1        = Sambhale
| length1      = 05:45
| lyrics1      = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]]
| extra1        = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| title2        = Sona Lagda
| length2      = 05:09
| lyrics2      = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra2        = Shashwati Phukan
| title3        = Tum Saath Ho
| length3      = 05:21
| lyrics3      = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra3        = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya|Abhijeet]]
| title4        = Bang Bang
| length4      = 05:40
| lyrics4      = [[Mayur Puri]]
| extra4        = Rana Mazumder
| title5        = Sona Lagda (Kilogram Mix)
| length5      = 03:54
| lyrics5      = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra5        = Shashwati Phukan
}}
}}
The songs of the film were composed by [[Pritam]], and the song "Bang Bang" was written by [[Mayur Puri]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Title !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Sambhale" || [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] || Shabbir Ahmed  || 5:45
|-
| 2 || "Sona Lagda" || Shashwati Phukan || Shabbir Ahmed || 5:09
|-
| 3 || "Tum Saath Ho" || [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] || Shabbir Ahmed || 5:21
|-
| 4 || "Bang Bang" || Rana Mazumder ||Mayur Puri || 5:40
|-
| 5 || "Sona Lagda" (Kilogram Mix) || Shashwati Phukan|| Shabbir Ahmed || 3:54
|}


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==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:01, 28 March 2026


Ek: The Power of One
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySangeeth Sivan
Produced byJasswant Khera
Written byPankaj Trivedi
Sachin Shah
Based onAthadu
by Trivikram Srinivas
StarringBobby Deol
Nana Patekar
Shriya Saran
Music byScore:
Sanjoy Chowdhury
Songs:
Pritam Chakraborty
CinematographyRamji
Edited byChirag Jain
Distributed byK Sera Sera
Dharam Films
Release date
  • 27 March 2009 (2009-03-27)
Running time
146 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office₹6 crore[2]

Ek: The Power of One is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Bobby Deol, Nana Patekar and Shriya Saran. It is a remake of the Telugu-language film Athadu (2005).[3][4]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Nandkumar “Nandu” Sharma, a contract killer, is hired along with his associate Shekhar by politician Anna Mhatre to stage a fake assassination attempt on Mhatre during a public meeting in order to gain sympathy votes. However, the plan goes wrong when Mhatre is actually shot dead by an unknown assailant. In the ensuing chaos, Shekhar is presumed dead, and Nandu escapes by jumping onto a moving train.

On the train, Nandu encounters Puran Singh, who is returning to his native village, Chambela, after many years. When police attempt to capture Nandu at a station, they open fire but accidentally kill Puran instead. Taking advantage of the confusion, Nandu escapes and later travels to Chambela to inform Puran’s family of his death. Upon arrival, Puran’s family mistakes Nandu for Puran and welcomes him back. Unable to reveal the truth immediately, Nandu assumes Puran’s identity.

Over time, Nandu becomes emotionally attached to the family and begins to resolve their personal and financial problems. He also develops a romantic relationship with Preet Kaur, Puran’s childhood friend. Nandu eventually confides his true identity to Guru, Puran’s close friend, who chooses to support him.

Meanwhile, CBI officer Nandkumar Rane is assigned to investigate Mhatre’s murder. His inquiry leads him to Chambela, where he grows suspicious of Nandu. Before Rane can confront him, Nandu flees. Rane subsequently informs Puran’s family of Puran’s death, leading them to believe that Nandu deceived them.

After learning of the family’s reaction, Nandu returns and admits his true identity. Although initially hurt, the family comes to accept him after recognizing his actions and intentions. Determined to clear his name, Nandu gathers evidence against those responsible for the conspiracy.

Nandu discovers that Shekhar is alive and was responsible for killing Mhatre, having framed Nandu for the crime. He also uncovers the involvement of politician Joshi, who had orchestrated the plot. Nandu records a confession from Joshi implicating both himself and Shekhar.

In a confrontation, Nandu kills Shekhar in self-defense. He later hands over the recorded evidence to Rane, who uses it to confront Joshi. Facing exposure and legal consequences, Joshi commits suicide.

With the case resolved, Rane acknowledges Nandu’s role in uncovering the truth and allows him to go free under Puran’s identity. Nandu performs Puran’s last rites and returns to Chambela to start a new life.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Ek: The Power of One
Soundtrack album by
Pritam Chakraborty
Released2009 (2009)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Pritam Chakraborty chronology
Billu
(2009) 		Ek: The Power of One
(2009) 		Aa Dekhen Zara
(2009)

All music is composed by Pritam.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sambhale"Shabbir AhmedSukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan05:45
2."Sona Lagda"Shabbir AhmedShashwati Phukan05:09
3."Tum Saath Ho"Shabbir AhmedShreya Ghoshal, Abhijeet05:21
4."Bang Bang"Mayur PuriRana Mazumder05:40
5."Sona Lagda (Kilogram Mix)"Shabbir AhmedShashwati Phukan03:54

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ek - The Power of One". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Dashavtaar Opens To A Poor Response". Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2009.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Ek – the Power of One Review 2/5 | Ek – the Power of One Movie Review | Ek – the Power of One 2009 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Review: Ek – the Power of One". Hindustan Times. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.

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