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Raju Chacha () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Anil Devgan and produced by his cousin Ajay Devgn, debuting as a film producer. The film stars Ajay, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor, along with Sanjay Dutt in a special appearance. Raju Chacha was released theatrically on 29 December 2000 in India, whereas on 28 December 2000 (1 day before) in the United States. The film tells the story of Shekhar (Devgn), a con artist who falls in love with Anna (Kajol), the governess of three children belonging to the wealthy widower Siddhant Rai (Kapoor). When Siddhant dies, his children are placed under the custody of their scheming relatives. Shekhar returns into their lives, posing as Rajit Rai, the long lost brother of Siddhant to save the three children and their fortune.
With a budget of 250 million the film was one of the most anticipated films of the year. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics, praising Devgn and Kapoor's performance and visual effects, but criticism for its slow pacing, screenplay and runtime. At the box office, the film failed to recoup its budget, grossing only 209.2 million worldwide It was the most expensive Indian film made until then.
Due to his work commitments, Siddhant arranges for a new governess much to the dismay of his children. Meanwhile, Shekhar and his friend Jadu have just robbed a bank and are evading police when Shekhar falls instantly in love with Anna who is on her way to work as the governess for Siddhant's children. Anna is introduced to the children - despite initially trying to drive her away, the children come to accept her as an older sister. After repeated attempts, Shekhar manages to win Anna's heart and with Siddhant's permission, the two are allowed to get married. However, on the wedding day, Shekhar is arrested for stealing the wedding rings and only marrying Anna to get to Siddhant's wealth. A devastated Anna decides to return to the orphanage where she works.
Siddhant is soon killed in an accident and his children are placed under the care of their cruel relatives who only have an interest in Siddhant's fortune. Just as the magistrate is about to sign the adoption papers, a strange character enters the Rai household, claiming he is Rajit Rai, the long-lost brother of Siddhant (and therefore the true heir to his fortune) - he is none other than Shekhar. The magistrate is convinced that the man is truly Siddhant's brother so refuses to sign the adoption papers but sets a date for the hearing. The children are at first angry to have Shekhar back in their lives (due to him being a thief). However, BBC and Jadu explain that he is the only one who helps save the children's fortune - the children warm up to their new 'Raju Chacha.'
Anna soon returns to the Rai household and is angry to see Shekhar back, believing he is attempting to rob the children. Another man soon enters the household, also claiming to be Rajit Rai - the relatives are confused because this man looks and acts more like Rajit Rai than does Shekhar. Shekhar makes a deal - if the relatives prove that he is the real Rajit Rai, he shall take only 25% of the share. The relatives agree but realize too late that Shekhar conned them and that the 'real' Rajit Rai is actually a fellow conman of his named Gafoor. The relatives are driven out of the house. Realizing that Shekhar was helping the children, Anna starts to fall in love with him again.
Shekhar and Anna look after the children. However, their happiness is short lived when the relatives return and expose Shekhar as a fraud and have him sent back to prison. The children are shocked to learn that their father was murdered by his relatives for his money. Shekhar breaks out of prison and manages to kill the relatives, saving the children, BBC, Jadu, and Anna. Shekhar and Anna get married and care for Rohit, Rahul and Rani, while searching for the real Raju Chacha.
| 7th Screen Awards | Best Action Director | Jaisingh Nijjar | ||
| Best Art Direction | Nitin Desai | |||
| Best Special Effects | Raju Chacha |
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| "Dil Dil Ka Yeh Kaam Hai" | Amit Kumar, Gavin Bryars |
| "Ek Sher Tha Ek Sherni" | Shankar Mahadevan, Shweta Pandit, Abrar ul Haq |
| "Kahin Se Aayi Rani" | Amit Kumar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Patrick Bruel |
| "Raju Chacha" | Shaan, Francis Menezes, Shweta Pandit, Shradha Pandit, Sneha Pant |
| "Tune Mujhe Pehchana Nahin" | Shaan |
| "Yeh Vaada Hai" | Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik |
| "Yeh Vaada Hai" (Sad) | Alka Yagnik |
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