'Satya' To 'Vikram Vedha' - Gangster Dramas That Made A Mark On Audiences Over The Years
As Satya marked its 25th anniversary recently bringing the spotlight back on gangster dramas, here’s a list of some of the most iconic films in the genre over the years.
Gangster Drama
While many have attempted Gangster dramas over the years longing to ace the ruthless brutality on screen, only a few have managed to make a lasting impact on the audience. Although the audience for gangster dramas is niche, some films have broken the barriers to make a strong impact on the audience to achieve the cult classic status. As Satya marked its 25th anniversary recently bringing the spotlight back on gangster dramas, here’s a list of some of the most iconic films in the genre over the years.
Satya:
In the age of romance and star-driven films, Ram Gopal Varma presented the raw, rustic and rooted story of Satya in 1998. Starring actors like Manoj Bajpayee, J D Chakravarthy, Paresh Rawal, Shefali Shah and Urmila Matondkar amongst others, the high-on performance film offered a realistic approach to criminal narratives, marking itself in the history of Best Gangster dramas of Indian Cinema’s history.
Vaastav:
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Once Upon A Time in Mumbai:
Following the aftermath of the Bombay Bombings of 1993, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai gives an insight into the rise of terror and the underworld in the financial capital of India. With power-packed performances by Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi, this gangster drama reimagined Mumbai in the 90s grabbing its place amongst the most successful and popular films of the genre.
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Agneepath:
While the original film starring Amitabh Bachchan gave the iconic dialogue “Vijay Dinanath Chauhan”, the remake starring Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt achieved a wider audience and commercial success. Narrating the tale of vengeance, Agneepath traces the story of Vijay who seeks revenge of his father’s humiliation and murder by Kaancha Cheena.