The central arc involves a protagonist attempting to wash the blood from his hands.
Despite a moderate budget of ₹72 million, the film was declared a "flop," earning only ₹65 million at the box office. Several factors contributed to this underperformance. The "non-Bollywood" plot, with a minimal role for the heroine, was seen as a misfire for mainstream audiences. The absence of big-name stars and the director's lesser-known status also hampered the film's appeal, suggesting it was an experiment that ultimately failed to find its audience.
The story follows (Emraan Hashmi), a common taxi driver in Dubai who unknowingly picks up a suave but ruthless contract killer, Vikram (played by the late Irrfan Khan). Over the course of a single night, Vikram holds Nikhil hostage, forcing him to drive to various locations to assassinate witnesses set to testify against a powerful underworld don. Index Of The Killer 2006
Reflecting the post-9/11 era of filmmaking, the "index" of the film is filled with themes of surveillance and unseen enemies.
Set in Dubai, the story follows (Emraan Hashmi), an ordinary taxi driver with dreams of a better life and a deep love for a bar dancer named Rhea (Nisha Kothari). His life takes a dark turn one night when he picks up a suave passenger named Vikram (Irrfan Khan). The central arc involves a protagonist attempting to
Nikhil soon realizes he is a hostage. Vikram forces him to drive around the city to systematically assassinate key state witnesses scheduled to testify against the notorious underground don, Jabbar (Zakir Hussain).
The Killer (2006) centers on dark themes of vengeance, morality, and survival. Unlike the classic 1989 John Woo action film of the same name, the 2006 release focuses heavily on suspense, claustrophobic settings, and character-driven tension. Key Elements of the Film The "non-Bollywood" plot, with a minimal role for
True to the reputation of Vishesh Films, the music of The Killer served as its primary promotional engine. Composed by and the duo Sajid–Wajid , the album delivered several tracks that achieved major radio airplay in 2006: