Company(2002)
'Company' is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Jaideep Sahni. The cast includes Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, Manisha Koirala, Antara Mali, and Seema Biswas. The story follows Chandu, a small-time gangster who rises to power alongside Malik, a cold and ambitious don, until a political assassination drives them into a deadly war. The film is the second installment in Varma's Gangster trilogy, following 'Satya' (1998). It was praised for its raw, documentary-like realism and strong performances. 'Company' grossed ₹25.02 crores against a ₹9.5 crore budget and won six Filmfare Awards. It was screened at the Austin Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, and Fribourg International Film Festival. The film is available for streaming on ZEE5.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Chandu, a poor slum boy, joins the gang of Malik, a ruthless enforcer. Together they build a powerful criminal empire called Company. But when Malik orders a political murder, Chandu objects, and their bond shatters. A bloody war erupts between the two former friends, and a clever police officer uses their fight to destroy them both.
“Friendship built on blood ends in blood.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Company
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Vijay Raaz & Rajpal Yadav (12 films together), Sandeep Chowta & Ram Gopal Varma (6 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Antara Mali (6 films together), Manisha Koirala & Ajay Devgan (5 films together), and Ram Gopal Varma & Ganesh Yadav (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the real-life Mumbai underworld duo of Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan, who started as allies before becoming rivals.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma shot many scenes using handheld cameras to create a gritty, documentary-like feel.
- Actor Vivek Oberoi, who played Chandu, reportedly spent time with former gangsters to prepare for his role.
- The movie's background score was composed by Sandeep Chowta, who used unconventional sounds like glass breaking and metal clanging.
- A sequel titled 'Company 2' was announced but never made, though Varma later explored similar themes in other films.
- The film was a moderate box office success but gained a cult following over the years for its realistic portrayal of gang dynamics.
- Some scenes were filmed in actual Mumbai locations known for underworld activity, adding to the film's authentic atmosphere.