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{{short description|2009 Hindi-language action thriller film}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Ek: The Power of One
| image = Ekthepowerofone poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sangeeth Sivan]]
| producer = Jasswant Khera
| writer = Pankaj Trivedi Sachin Shah
| screenplay =
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Athadu]]''|[[Trivikram Srinivas]]}}
| starring = [[Bobby Deol]] [[Nana Patekar]] [[Shriya Saran]]
| music = '''Score:''' [[Sanjoy Chowdhury]] '''Songs:''' [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
| cinematography = [[Ramji (cinematographer)|Ramji]]
| editing = Chirag Jain
| studio =
| distributor = [[K Sera Sera]] Dharam Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2009|3|27|}}
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ek-the-power-of-one-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotcyndax|title=Ek - The Power of One|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=27 March 2022|archive-date=16 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216185015/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ek-the-power-of-one-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotcyndax|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{INR}}6 crore<ref name="IBOgross">{{cite news|title=Dashavtaar Opens To A Poor Response|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|publisher=Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network|date=18 April 2009|accessdate=18 April 2009|archive-date=30 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730140901/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=887&nCat=box_office_report|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
'''''Ek: The Power of One''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Sangeeth Sivan]], starring [[Bobby Deol]], [[Nana Patekar]] and [[Shriya Saran]]. It is a remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ek-the-power-of-one/critic-review/ek-the-power-of-one-movie-review/ | title=Ek – the Power of One Review 2/5 | Ek – the Power of One Movie Review | Ek – the Power of One 2009 Public Review | Film Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=27 March 2009 | access-date=29 April 2022 | archive-date=29 April 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429010211/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ek-the-power-of-one/critic-review/ek-the-power-of-one-movie-review/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-ek-the-power-of-one/story-YD9ORxz4xR6J0haYCueNcI.html | title=Review: Ek – the Power of One | newspaper=Hindustan Times | date=27 March 2009 | access-date=29 April 2022 | archive-date=29 April 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429010211/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/review-ek-the-power-of-one/story-YD9ORxz4xR6J0haYCueNcI.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Plot==
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Nandkumar “Nandu” Sharma, a contract killer, is hired along with his associate Shekhar by politician Anna Mhatre to stage a fake assassination attempt on Mhatre during a public meeting in order to gain sympathy votes. However, the plan goes wrong when Mhatre is actually shot dead by an unknown assailant. In the ensuing chaos, Shekhar is presumed dead, and Nandu escapes by jumping onto a moving train.

On the train, Nandu encounters Puran Singh, who is returning to his native village, Chambela, after many years. When police attempt to capture Nandu at a station, they open fire but accidentally kill Puran instead. Taking advantage of the confusion, Nandu escapes and later travels to Chambela to inform Puran’s family of his death. Upon arrival, Puran’s family mistakes Nandu for Puran and welcomes him back. Unable to reveal the truth immediately, Nandu assumes Puran’s identity.

Over time, Nandu becomes emotionally attached to the family and begins to resolve their personal and financial problems. He also develops a romantic relationship with Preet Kaur, Puran’s childhood friend. Nandu eventually confides his true identity to Guru, Puran’s close friend, who chooses to support him.

Meanwhile, CBI officer Nandkumar Rane is assigned to investigate Mhatre’s murder. His inquiry leads him to Chambela, where he grows suspicious of Nandu. Before Rane can confront him, Nandu flees. Rane subsequently informs Puran’s family of Puran’s death, leading them to believe that Nandu deceived them.

After learning of the family’s reaction, Nandu returns and admits his true identity. Although initially hurt, the family comes to accept him after recognizing his actions and intentions. Determined to clear his name, Nandu gathers evidence against those responsible for the conspiracy.

Nandu discovers that Shekhar is alive and was responsible for killing Mhatre, having framed Nandu for the crime. He also uncovers the involvement of politician Joshi, who had orchestrated the plot. Nandu records a confession from Joshi implicating both himself and Shekhar.

In a confrontation, Nandu kills Shekhar in self-defense. He later hands over the recorded evidence to Rane, who uses it to confront Joshi. Facing exposure and legal consequences, Joshi commits suicide.

With the case resolved, Rane acknowledges Nandu’s role in uncovering the truth and allows him to go free under Puran’s identity. Nandu performs Puran’s last rites and returns to Chambela to start a new life.

==Cast==
* [[Bobby Deol]] as Nandkumar 'Nandu' Sharma / Puran Singh (Fake)
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Preet Kaur
* [[Nana Patekar]] as CBI Inspector Nandkumar Rane
* Pradeep Kharab as Shekhar
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Opposition Minister Anna Mhatre
* [[Raghuveer Yadav]] as Minister Joshi
* [[Kulbhushan Kharbanda]] as Kripal Singh, Puran's grandfather
* Prete Bhutani as Nandini
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Savte (special appearance)
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Gayathri
* [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]] as Guru
* [[Jaspal Bhatti]] as Amrik Singh Nasa
* [[Upasana Singh]] as Manjeet
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] as [[Advocate]] Parminder Singh
* [[Rana Ranbir]] as Dev
* [[Akshay Kapoor]] as Puran Singh

* [[Ajaz Khan]] as Anna Mhatre's son
* Rana Jung Bahadur as Chaudhary
* [[Chunky Pandey]] as Balli
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]] (special appearance)
* [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]] as DIG Shergill
* Ritu Vij as Balbir
* [[Anant Jog]] as Police Inspector
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as CBI Officer
* Simran Deepali as Channo

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ek: The Power of One
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Pritam Chakraborty]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2009}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| label =
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Billu]]
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = [[Aa Dekhen Zara]]
| next_year = 2009
}}{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_music = [[Pritam (composer)|Pritam]]
| title1 = Sambhale
| length1 = 05:45
| lyrics1 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]]
| extra1 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| title2 = Sona Lagda
| length2 = 05:09
| lyrics2 = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra2 = Shashwati Phukan
| title3 = Tum Saath Ho
| length3 = 05:21
| lyrics3 = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra3 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya|Abhijeet]]
| title4 = Bang Bang
| length4 = 05:40
| lyrics4 = [[Mayur Puri]]
| extra4 = Rana Mazumder
| title5 = Sona Lagda (Kilogram Mix)
| length5 = 03:54
| lyrics5 = Shabbir Ahmed
| extra5 = Shashwati Phukan
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt1454461}}

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[[Category:2009 films]]
[[Category:2009 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Hindi remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Pritam]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2009 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films about contract killing in India]]
[[Category:Films directed by Sangeeth Sivan]]

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Birjesh Kumar at 21:31, 27 March 2026