Ghayal Collection
Ghayal is a series of Indian Hindi-language action crime films. All films are produced by Dharmendra under the production company Vijayta Films. The first film Ghayal (1990) was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and the second film Ghayal Once Again (2016) was directed by Sunny Deol who plays the main character of the films, Ajay Mehra.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Ghayal Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 26 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.3/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Ghayal Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Ghayal standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Ghayal Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Ghayal Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Ghayal
Ajay Mehra leaves for Bombay in order to train to become an international boxer. On his return to New Delhi he however found that his brother Ashok Mehra is mis...
Ghayal Once Again
Ajay Mehra (from previous Ghayal-1990), after finishing off his life sentence, starts a newspaper called Satyakam. Still dealing with the haunting trauma of los...
Common Questions about Ghayal Collection
How many movies are in the Ghayal Collection?
There are currently 2 movies in the Ghayal Collection, starting from Ghayal to the latest release, Ghayal Once Again.
What is the best order to watch the Ghayal Collection?
The best way to watch the Ghayal Collection is usually in release order: starting with Ghayal and ending with Ghayal Once Again. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Ghayal Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Ghayal in this franchise.