Maalik Trailer: Ahead of Rajkummar Rao’s Film Release, Stream 5 Cult Bollywood Gangster Dramas on OTT

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Maalik Trailer:  The versatile Rajkummar Rao is set to debut in the gangster thriller genre with his upcoming film ‘Maalik’. The trailer of ‘Maalik’ helmed by Pulkit dropped on Tuesday, where Rajkummar Rao flaunts his new look with a heavy beard, long hair, and splatters of blood on his face as he rises to prominence as “Maalik” from an ordinary. 

Navigating the gangster world of Allahabad, Maalik follows Rao in the titular role, tracing his rise to power and bloodshed.

 

 

 

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The film also features Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manushi Chillar in pivotal roles. With Maalik, the gangster genre of Bollywood may find a new addition to its cult film lists.

If you are excited for the release of Maalik, as a fan of gangster thrillers, here is a list of five cult favourite Bollywood gangster dramas streaming on OTT. 

Gangs of Wasseypur on JioHotstar/Netflix 

Centered around the clashes between the Khan and Qureshi families in the coal town of Wasseypur, the Gangs of Wasseypur stands as an epic two-part gangster drama film with a loyal and growing fan base.

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the raw and gritty power struggle between the two clans, raging with revenge, gained popularity for its eccentric soundtracks and dark humour. 

With its honest portrayal of the mafia world, Wasseypur’s realism blended with Indian narration sensibilities makes it a standout film in Bollywood’s history. 

Shootout at Lokhandwala on Prime Video

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is based on the real-life gun battle between gangsters and the Mumbai Police in 1991 at the Lokhandwala Complex shootout. The shootout came to be known as the most talked-about daylight encounter lasting 6 hours. Vivek Oberoi plays the role of a gangster called Maya terrorising Mumbai with the actions of a boss in Dubai, until his thirst for power and control pushes him to take over the city alone.

Once Upon A Time Mumbaai on Prime Video

Starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Kangana Ranaut, and Prachi Desai, the film focuses on the rise of a smuggler, Sultan Mirza, who is revered like Robinhood in Mumbai, as one gangster under his command, Shoaib Khan, who plans to overthrow his regime to rule Mumbai. Exploring the rising crime and nexus of gangsters in 1970s Mumbai, the film's gripping portrayal of power, crime, and ambition

Vaastav: The Reality on Prime Video 

An iconic film in the gangster genre from Bollywood, Vaastav stars Sunjay Dutt as Raghu, a common man forced into the world of crime and bloodshed. A benchmark film in the genre, Vaastav is hailed for its impactful performance and human story of a man who goes numb in the criminal underworld, marking his transition into a demonised human. 

Satya on Sony Liv

Manoj Bajpayee’s 1998 gangster drama film, Satya, is often hailed as one of the most realistic portrayals of gangsters in the underworld of Mumbai. The film is widely known to explore the lives of gangsters, their relationships, and the brutal realities of their world, adding depth and narration of a human value at the heart of the film.

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