Darr

A tale of love and obsession that blurs the line between passion and madness.

Critics and audiences broadly regard the film as an effective, highly influential romantic thriller elevated by Shah Rukh Khan's unsettling performance.

• Rahul's love for Kiran develops into frightening obsession and stalking.
• Rahul's pursuit of Kiran and the fear it creates drive the film's suspense.
• The love triangle is presented through intense declarations, fear, and life-or-death romantic stakes.
• The film merges romance and psychological thriller elements within mainstream Hindi cinema.

• Baazigarobsessive love, psychological suspense, and a dangerous romantic triangle
• Anjaamstalking, forbidden desire, and heightened melodramatic thriller tension
• Madhumatiromantic rivalry, emotional excess, and suspense shaped by an unstable admirer

Director

Yash Chopra

Release Date

1993-09-01

Runtime

179 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (97)

What is Darr about?

A frightened woman becomes the center of a perilous triangle between a devoted husband and an increasingly obsessive admirer.

What is Darr like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Darr as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Darr violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Darr as mild.

What did critics think of Darr?

Critics and audiences broadly regard the film as an effective, highly influential romantic thriller elevated by Shah Rukh Khan's unsettling performance.

Which films are like Darr?

Films with a similar feel include Baazigar, Anjaam, and Madhumati.

How long is Darr?

Darr runs 179 minutes.

Where can I watch Darr?

In United States, Darr streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.