Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the movie is known for its "raw and real" high-voltage action sequences that echo 1980s Bollywood. Critical & Audience Review Highlights Performance:
by S. Hussain Zaidi, the film follows Manohar "Manya" Surve (played by John Abraham), a bright student who is wrongly imprisoned and eventually escapes to form his own gang, challenging the dominance of the existing underworld.
describe it as a "fire-brand, paisa vasool (value for money) entertainer". However, reviews from Rotten Tomatoes Filmyzilla Shootout At Wadala--
note that it often sacrifices realism for stylized, slow-motion shots and unrealistic gunplay.
John Abraham's portrayal of Manya Surve is widely considered one of his career-best roles, capturing the transformation from a common man to a "preening monster". Action & Visuals: Critics from Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the movie is known
. It dramatizes the rise of gangster Manya Surve and the first-ever registered police "encounter" (extrajudicial killing) by the Mumbai police. Quick Movie Summary Based on the book Dongri to Dubai
If you enjoy gritty gangster epics with heavy dialogue and explosive action, it is worth a watch. If you prefer grounded, historically accurate biopics, the "over-the-top" Bollywood treatment might feel distracting. Where to Watch The film is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video describe it as a "fire-brand, paisa vasool (value
John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpai, Sonu Sood, and Kangana Ranaut.