★★★★★ (5/5) Genre: Crime / Drama / Dark Comedy Language: Hindi

Wasseypur, a town near Dhanbad, Jharkhand, known for its history of coal-mafia activities.

If you enjoy cinema that challenges you, immerses you in a world you have never seen, and keeps you hooked for nearly five hours (across two parts), Gangs of Wasseypur is unmissable. It is a masterclass in storytelling, acting, and direction that redefined the crime genre in India.

, which critics often compare to Anurag Kashyap's masterpiece for its portrayal of real-life gang wars in Uttar Pradesh. Movie Overview : Anurag Kashyap. Screenplay : Zeishan Quadri, Anurag Kashyap, and others.

From the crude language (the famous "maa-behen gaalis") to the local "gamcha" fashion, the film captures the raw, unadulterated flavor of North India.