Flashback Friday: Amitabh Bachchan's 'Kaala Patthar' Can Stand Tall Amidst Modern Actioner 'Kill' And 'Kalki 2898 AD'

'Kaala Patthar,' starring Amitabh Bachchan and directed by Yash Chopra, raised the standard for action films in the late 70s.

A look back at Amitabh Bachchan’s classic actioner 'Kaala Patthar'. (Image Source: IMDb)

WHY 'KAALA PATTHAR' IS THIS WEEK'S PICK This Flashback Friday, we're revisiting a classic - Kaala Patthar! With the release of the high-octane action film 'Kill' this week and the recent success of Amitabh Bachchan's 'Kalki 2898 AD' last week, we're reminded of another iconic action film that showcased Big B's prowess as a mainstream hero. Directed by Yash Chopra and released in 1979, 'Kaala Patthar' also starred Shashi Kapoor, Rakhee and Parveen Babi. Given the recent blockbuster