Vishwanath
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Vishwanath

7.0 1978 4 min read
ActionMysteryThriller

An honest lawyer, Vishwanath is implicated and imprisoned at the behest of powerful underworld don, GNK and his associates. After his release from prison, Vishwanath decides to seek vengeance, but finds out that it is virtually impossible to do this through due process of law. So he decides to change his identity, hire a gang of crooks and assassins, to carry out his vendetta. Not realizing that in doing this he is alienating himself from the love of his life, Soni; and making himself a wanted man by the police, leaving his crippled sister, Munni and mom, Shanti to fend for themselves, and at the mercy of GNK and his associates.

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Top Cast

Shatrughan Sinha

Shatrughan Sinha

Vishwanath

Rita Bhaduri

Rita Bhaduri

Munni

Parikshat Sahni

Parikshat Sahni

Siddharth

Premnath Malhotra

Premnath Malhotra

GNK

Pran Sikand

Pran Sikand

Golu Gawah

Reena Roy

Reena Roy

Soni

Sulochana Latkar

Sulochana Latkar

Shanti - Vishwanath's Mother

Madan Puri

Madan Puri

Pukhraj

Sudhir

Sudhir

Jimmy

Ranjeet Bedi

Ranjeet Bedi

Khokha

Jagdish Raj

Jagdish Raj

Francis

Satyendra Kapoor

Satyendra Kapoor

Advocate D.P. Lal

Viju Khote

Viju Khote

Advocate S.K.Sharma

Iftekhar

Iftekhar

Police Commissioner Mahanta

Birbal

Birbal

Moti

Lalita Pawar

Lalita Pawar

Zarina's Mother

Madhu Malhotra

Madhu Malhotra

Zarina

Rakesh Pandey

Rakesh Pandey

Doctor - Eye Specialist

Mukri

Mukri

Sweets Shop Owner

Bharat Bhushan

Bharat Bhushan

Fernandes

Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, Vishwanath rewards viewers who know what to look for. Led by Shatrughan Sinha and Rita Bhaduri, the film balances spectacle with character. Read on for the full plot overview, the cast and crew, critical reception, and answers to the questions fans ask most.

What is Vishwanath about?

At its core, Vishwanath follows a story that unfolds like this: An honest lawyer, Vishwanath is implicated and imprisoned at the behest of powerful underworld don, GNK and his associates. After his release from prison, Vishwanath decides to seek vengeance, but finds out that it is virtually impossible to do this through due process of law. So he decides to change his identity, hire a gang of crooks and assassins, to carry out his vendetta. Not realizing that in doing this he is alienating himself from the love of his life, Soni; and making himself a wanted man by the police, leaving his crippled sister, Munni and mom, Shanti to fend for themselves, and at the mercy of GNK and his associates.

What sets it apart is how it treats its action, mystery, and thriller elements not as decoration but as the engine of the plot. Themes of ambition, loyalty, and consequence run throughout. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

Who stars in Vishwanath?

Vishwanath is anchored by Shatrughan Sinha, Rita Bhaduri, Parikshat Sahni, and Premnath Malhotra, working under the direction of Subhash Ghai. The chemistry between the leads is one of the production's quiet strengths.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

Watch Vishwanath in Hindi & Hindi dubbed

Originally made in Hindi, Vishwanath (1978) is one of the most searched Hindi films for fans who also want a Hindi dubbed version. On WatchHub you can stream it in HD and explore both Hindi and Hindi dubbed audio where available — completely free.

If a dubbed track isn't your thing, the original Hindi version preserves every nuance of the performances. You can confirm release and language details on Wikipedia and IMDb.

Critical reception of Vishwanath

Vishwanath currently holds a 7.0/10 audience score based on 5 ratings, a strong mark that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

The consensus is clear: this is a film that knows exactly what it wants to be.

How to stream Vishwanath in HD

On WatchHub you can watch Vishwanath (1978) instantly in HD — no sign-up required. Use the Watch Now button above to start the player. To compare official streaming options and regional availability, JustWatch keeps an up-to-date list. WatchHub aggregates metadata only and does not host any files.

What makes Vishwanath worth watching

If you only have time for a handful of action, mystery, and thriller picks, Vishwanath earns a place near the top. Strong visuals, a confident score, and characters you actually care about do the heavy lifting.

Communities on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic keep the conversation alive years after release.

Final verdict on Vishwanath

Vishwanath won't be for everyone, but the right viewer will adore it. Backed by a 7.0/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.

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