Desh Drohi was an action movie released on February 1, 1980. The movie was directed by Prakash Mehra and produced by Bhagwant Singh. The major roles in the movie were played by Naveen Nischol, Ranjeet, Saira Banu and Asrani while the roles of Pran, Padma Khanna, Madan Puri and Keshto Mukherjee were equally important. The music of the film was directed by Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah while the songs were sung by Asha Bhonsle, Kishore Kumar Ganguly, Mahendra Kapoor and Lata Mangeshkar.

Desh Drohi was an action film that was liked by many people. The movie was directed by the famous director Prakash Mehra who had directed movies like Aan Baan released in 1972, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar released in 1978 and Mohabbat Ke Dushman released in 1988 while his first film as a director was Hasina Maan Jayegi released in 1969. The movie was produced by Bhagwant Singh who made his debut with the movie Samadhi released in 1972.

The male lead in the movie was played by Naveen Nischol who had acted in the movies like Victoria No. 203 released in 1972, Teri Bahon Mein released in 1984 and Aa Ab Laut Chalen released in 1999 while his first film as an actor was Sawan Bhadon released in 1970. The female lead in the movie was played by Saira Banu who had acted in the movies Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai released in 1966, Mera Vachan Geeta Ki Kasam released in 1974 and Koi Jeeta Koi Hara released in 1976.

The songs of the movie are:
1.    Hai marne se nahin darte hain kabhi jo
2.    Holi khelat nandalaal holi hai holi hai
3.    Idhar gaya ya udhar gayadil mera jaane kidhar gaya
4.    Shikaar dekh ke shikaari teer kasne lage