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Sitapur: The City of Gangsters(2021)

4.7/10
Hindi155 mins

Dev Singh Rana gets into a fight with some bullies which later turns into a fierce enmity. Soon a series of murders start. Will the animosity ever end?

Director:Mobeen Warsi
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 August 2021
Director
Mobeen Warsi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A man gets into a fight with some bullies, and the conflict turns into a serious feud. This leads to a string of murders in the city. The story follows whether this cycle of violence can ever stop.

A small fight ignites a city-wide war.

Film Details

4.7Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 August 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
R
Ravi Sudha ChoudharyDev Singh Rana
#2
S
Shiva ShuklaShiva
#3
A
Anil RastogiActor
#4
J
Jabbar AkramActor
#5
M
Mirza AzharActor
#6
U
Utkarsh BajpayeeActor
#7
G
Gaurav KumarActor
#8
A
Aparna MallickActor
#9
A
Aanchal PandeyActor
#10
N
Naval ShuklaActor
#11
M
Mobeen WarsiDirector

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in the real city of Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, adding authentic local atmosphere.
  • Director Mobeen Warsi also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from local news stories about gang rivalries.
  • The lead actor, Dev Singh Rana, is a relatively new face in Hindi cinema, with this being one of his first major starring roles.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital and home video platforms.
  • Several local non-professional actors were cast in smaller roles to enhance the film's regional authenticity.
  • The soundtrack features a blend of traditional folk music and contemporary thriller scores to match the setting.
  • The film's promotional campaign highlighted it as a story based on true events from the region.

Frequently Asked Questions