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Lucifer
Directed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in a sensational directorial debut and written by Murali Gopy, 2019's political action drama Lucifer made box office history, becoming the very first Malayalam film to gross over ₹200 crore worldwide and establishing a new gold standard for high-octane South Indian mass cinema. The narrative ignites with the sudden death of Kerala's beloved Chief Minister P.K. Ramdas, triggering a fierce, corrupt succession battle within the ruling party. As Ramdas's devious, narcotics-funded son-in-law Bimal 'Bobby' Nair (Vivek Oberoi in a chilling Malayalam debut) moves to hijack state power and finance election campaigns using international drug cartels, Stephen Nedumpally (superstar Mohanlal in an effortlessly regal, volcanic alpha performance), Ramdas's enigmatic, reclusive foster son known as 'Lucifer', emerges from the shadows. Possessing terrifying global underworld connections as international mafia broker Khureshi Ab'raam, Stephen orchestrates a masterclass in tactical political warfare, dismantling Bobby's syndicates while shielding Ramdas's grieving family (anchored by Manju Warrier and Tovino Thomas). Elevated by Sujith Vaassudev's rich cinematography and Deepak Dev's explosive mass themes, Lucifer is an exhilarating, adrenaline-fueled spectacle that forever revolutionized Malayalam commercial cinema.
Raees
Raees is a stylish, hard-hitting retro-action crime saga directed by Rahul Dholakia, presenting Shah Rukh Khan in an electrifying, gray-shaded avatar set against the dry, politically charged landscape of 1980s Gujarat. The narrative chronicles the meteoric ascent of Raees Alam, an exceptionally sharp-witted boy raised in the impoverished lanes of Fatehpura who absorbs his mother’s defining philosophy: no trade is small, and no religion is greater than work, provided it harms no innocent soul. Starting from the bottom of an illicit liquor syndicate in a prohibition-bound state, Raees demonstrates ruthless commercial acumen, courage, and charismatic leadership, swiftly breaking away to establish his own independent, multi-million-rupee bootlegging empire. Yet, Raees is far from an ordinary gangster; he operates as a benevolent Robin Hood to his community, funding hospitals, schools, and civic welfare while shielding the downtrodden from predatory politicians. However, his unassailable reign meets a formidable, incorruptible nemesis in ACP Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar, a relentless police officer whose singular obsession is to dismantle Raees's syndicate and place him behind bars. As Majmudar launches an uncompromising, cat-and-mouse crusade of targeted raids and political crackdowns, Raees finds himself entrapped by backstabbing underworld syndicates whose betrayal leads to catastrophic consequences. Punctuated by thunderous dialogues, Kalyanji-Anandji's reimagined retro rhythms, and razor-sharp dramatic friction between Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raees is a gripping, tragic exploration of ambition, pride, and the heavy price of power.
Dostana
Dostana is a stylish, emotionally resonant, and gripping commercial drama directed by Raj Khosla, crafted with scintillating dramatic tension by the peerless screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. The narrative intricately examines the sanctity and vulnerability of male camaraderie through childhood best friends: Vijay Varma, an incorruptible, fearless police inspector known for his sharp detective instincts, and Ravi Kapoor, an exceptionally brilliant and flamboyant criminal defense attorney. Despite their fundamentally opposing professions—Vijay relentlessly hunts down ruthless underworld syndicate bosses while Ravi routinely secures their bail and legal acquittals—their childhood bond remains rock-solid, celebrated through the timeless pledge of 'Bane Chahe Dushman Zamana Hamara'. However, this unbreakable brotherhood faces its most fatal test when both men independently encounter and fall passionately in love with Sheetal, a captivating and intelligent young woman. While Ravi openly confides his romantic infatuation to Vijay, Vijay silently chooses to suppress his own deep affection for Sheetal out of devotion to his friend. Observing this delicate rift with sadistic cunning, the notorious international smuggling kingpin Daaga—whom Vijay is actively pursuing—concocts an insidious conspiracy of falsified evidence and clandestine photographs to convince Ravi that Vijay is secretly stabbing him in the back. As toxic suspicion poisons their lifelong friendship, Vijay and Ravi are dragged into a harrowing clash of pride, legal battles, and violent street shootouts, building toward a high-stakes airport runway climax where only supreme self-sacrifice can unmask Daaga's venomous deception and salvage their sacred brotherhood.
Shahenshah
Shahenshah marks the grand cinematic renaissance of Amitabh Bachchan following his brief tenure in national politics, delivering one of Indian pop-culture's most enduring and widely quoted vigilante legends. The saga traces the tragic origins of Vijay, the son of an incorruptible police inspector, Anand Srivastav. When Anand relentlessly pursues the criminal empire of ruthless mob kingpin JK Verma, the mafia retaliates with diabolical savagery by framing the upright officer for corruption and driving him to an agonizing public suicide. Haunted by the traumatic disgrace and the merciless destruction of his household, young Vijay vows vengeance against the rotten system that failed his father. Years later, Vijay resurfaces in the police force presenting a cunning double life: by day, he feigns the persona of a cowardly, betel-chewing, sycophantic sub-inspector who gleefully accepts bribes from underworld goons and plays the fool before corrupt superiors; by night, he cloaks himself in pitch-black leather, brandishes a gleaming iron chain-mail sleeve, and emerges onto the rain-slicked criminal underbelly as 'Shahenshah'—an unstoppable vigilante judge, jury, and executioner. As Shahenshah strikes terror into smuggling syndicates, drug rings, and corrupt politicians, he meticulously dismantles JK Verma's multi-layered criminal syndicate from the inside out while shielding the vulnerable slum dwellers of the city. Directed by Tinnu Anand with an electrifying script penned by Inder Raj Anand on his deathbed, the narrative swells into an operatic confrontation in the hallowed halls of justice, delivering timeless dialogues and thrilling action choreography that immortalized the iconic proclamation: 'Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai Shahenshah!'
Leo
Lokesh Kanagaraj's 2023 action juggernaut Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay, achieved one of the biggest opening weekends in Indian cinema history, grossing over ₹620 crore worldwide. Inspired by David Cronenberg's A History of Violence, the film centers on Parthi (Vijay), a gentle, mild-mannered animal rescuer and coffee shop owner living a peaceful, snow-covered life in Theog, Himachal Pradesh, with his beloved wife Sathya (Trisha Krishnan) and their two children. When Parthi heroically neutralizes a band of bloodthirsty robbers in his cafe to protect his daughter, his face is plastered across national newspapers. The publicity catches the attention of vicious drug lords Antony Das (Sanjay Dutt) and Harold Das (Arjun Sarja), who believe Parthi is actually Leo Das—Antony's estranged, presumed-dead son and an unstoppable, homicidal cartel enforcer who vanished after burning down their tobacco-narcotics empire. Despite Parthi's desperate, tearful insistence that he is merely a peaceful family man, the Das brothers unleash ruthless violence upon his family, forcing Parthi to unleash his hidden, devastating inner beast. Featuring Anirudh Ravichander's heart-pumping score, Leo cemented Vijay's supreme box office stature.