Khiladi (1992 film)

Khiladi खिलाड़ी
Movie poster for Khiladi
Directed by	Abbas Mustan
Produced by	Girish Jain
Written by	Naeem-Ejaz, Aadesh K. Arjun (dialogues)
Story by	S. Khan
Starring	Akshay Kumar Ayesha Jhulka Deepak Tijori Sabeeha Prem Chopra Anant Mahadevan Johnny Lever Shakti Kapoor
Music by	Jatin Lalit
Cinematography	Thomas Xavier
Edited by	Hussain A. Burmawala
Production company	Venus Records & Tapes, United Seven
Release date	5 June 1992 (1992-06-05)
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Khiladi (English: Player) is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Sabeeha. While Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Anant Mahadevan and Johnny Lever played supporting roles. Khiladi was the first installment in the Khiladi (film series) which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the leading role. It was followed by Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997), International Khiladi (1999), Khiladi 420(2000) and Khiladi 786 (2012). Khiladi was critically and commercially success at the box-office and the tenth highest grossing film of 1992. It was Akshay Kumar's first successful movie and was declared a "Super Hit" at the box office. The basic premise of the story is similar to 1975 released movie Khel Khel Mein starring Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh.

Two friends wage bets for money and fun. There comes a time where they race to win the biggest bet, for they know that their lives depend on it.