The action drama Ghatak was released on November 8,1996 under the banner of Santoshi Productions. The director and producer of the movie was Rajkumar Santoshi. The major roles were played by Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Seshadari, Danny Denzongpa and Amrish Puri while the side roles were played by Mamta Kulkarni, Tinu Anand, Om Puri and KK Raina. The music of the movie was given by RD Burman and the songs were sung by Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, Shankar Mahadevan and Sadhna Sargam. The lyricist was Majrooh Sultanpuri.

In the movie Shambu Nath ( Amrish Puri ) finds a dumped baby Kashi ( Sunny Deol ) and takes him home. Shambu Nath brings Kashi up and Kashi too respects him very much. Shambu Nath fells really ill and was taken to city where he could be cured better. Shiv ( K KRaina ), the real son of Shambu Nath lived in the city. Kashi finds it as an opening, to make a name for him. He decides to take help from Shiv.

Kashi fells in love with Gauri ( Meenakshi Seshadri ). Kashi gets surprised to find that Shiv works for a local don Katya ( Danny Denzonpa ) and tells Shiv to live a life of dignity. Katya becomes furious and decides to teach Shiv a lesson. He threatens Gauri and tries to harm the lovers. The movie is full of action and was one of the awesome movies of the year. Sunny Deol has given a commendable performance.

The songs of the movie are:
1. Nigaahon ne chheda hai dil ka taraana
2. Koi Jaye To Le Aaye
3. Ek Dil Ki Deewami
4. Badan Mein Chandni
5. Akinaki