Indian cinema has delivered some unforgettable gangster dramas that blend emotion, action, and gripping storytelling.
If you love tales of crime, betrayal, and power, here are seven must-watch films:
Company (ZEE5): Vivek Oberoi and Ajay Devgn star in this gritty underworld saga about friendship turned rivalry, inspired by the real-life D-Company.
Vaastav: The Reality (Amazon Prime Video): Sanjay Dutt plays Raghu, an ordinary man pulled into crime after a fatal mistake. His rise in the underworld comes at a heartbreaking personal cost.
Satya (SonyLIV): This cult classic follows Satya, a newcomer to Mumbai who’s dragged into gang wars. With raw storytelling and Manoj Bajpayee’s iconic Bhiku Mhatre, it's a genre-defining film.
Shootout at Lokhandwala (JioHotstar): Based on a real 1991 encounter, this film showcases a fierce face-off between cops and gangster Maya Dolas, played memorably by Vivek Oberoi.
Thalapathi (Amazon Prime Video): Rajinikanth and Mammootty star in this emotional tale of brotherhood, loyalty, and law. A powerful mix of action and sentiment.
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (YouTube): Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi shine in this retro crime drama about smuggling, betrayal, and the changing face of Mumbai’s underworld.
Nayakan (Amazon Prime Video): Loosely based on don Varadarajan Mudaliar, Kamal Haasan’s Velu becomes a don to protect the oppressed, but his rise comes with tragedy.