"Karz" Title's Curse: 9 Films Failed, Bankrupting Makers, Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol

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News18•14-12-2025, 12:37
"Karz" Title's Curse: 9 Films Failed, Bankrupting Makers, Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol
- •The title "Karz" (Debt) is considered "cursed" in Bollywood, with 9 films bearing the name reportedly failing at the box office.
- •Films titled "Karz" have led to financial losses for producers and negatively impacted careers of stars like Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Himesh Reshammiya.
- •Rishi Kapoor's 1980 film "Karz" initially flopped, causing him depression, though it later achieved cult status.
- •Actor Raj Kiran from the 1980 "Karz" has been missing for 31 years.
- •Himesh Reshammiya's 2008 film "Karzzzz" also flopped, reportedly pushing him to the brink of bankruptcy.
Why It Matters: The 'Karz' title's jinx reveals its disastrous impact on Bollywood careers and finances.
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