Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

Gangs of Wasseypur is a raw, multi-generational crime epic about blood, honor and the corrosive legacy of revenge. Beginning with Shahid Khan — a bandit-like figure expelled from Wasseypur after impersonating the legendary Sultana Daku — the story ignites a brutal feud with the powerful coal‑mine boss Ramadhir Singh. That conflict passes down through Shahid’s line: his philandering son Sardar Khan rises to fearsome local power to restore the family’s honor, and the next generation — including the unlikely, perpetually stoned Faizal — continue the cycle of violence and vengeance. Watching the film, you’ll experience a sprawling, gritty saga that mixes ferocious violence with darkly comic moments and fierce, intimate human drama. The narrative spans decades, tracing how personal slights turn into long-term bloodfeuds that shape whole communities, and it’s grounded in the feel of small‑town coal country and corrupt politics. Expect morally ambiguous characters, explosive confrontations, and a cinematic intensity that mirrors the turbulent growth of modern India. If you like crime sagas with a strong sense of place, complex family dynamics, and a mix of brutal action and black humor, Gangs of Wasseypur delivers a powerful, sometimes overwhelming viewing experience that lingers long after the credits.

Actors: Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Director: Anurag Kashyap

Runtime: 321 min

Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime

89 /100 8.2 /10 8.6 /10