After Shahid Kapoor led 'O'Romeo,' 6 Bollywood gangster films to stream on OTT that are inspired by the underworld

Bollywood has long drawn from the country’s underworld, turning notorious figures and violent chapters into gripping dramas. These films trace the rise of dons, the cost of loyalty, and the pull between ambition and survival. Some stay close to documented encounters, while others fictionalize events but keep the emotional truth intact. What unites them is scale, strong performances, and a look at how crime shapes families and cities. From political corridors to crowded neighborhoods, each story captures power, fear, and consequence, giving viewers an intense window into lives lived on the edge of the law.

Ram Gopal Varma directs this 2002 gangster drama about a loyal hitman who helps build a crime syndicate, then clashes with his boss as ambition grows. Ajay Devgn and Vivek Oberoi headline, with Mohanlal, Manisha Koirala, Antara Mali, and Seema Biswas. Runtime is 155 minutes. The plot reflects documented underworld rivalries and police pressure, emphasizing friendships that snap under the pressure of money and power. The film is currently streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video and Zee5.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali directs this biographical crime drama based on a chapter from ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai.’ It follows a young woman’s rise in Kamathipura after betrayal forces her into a brothel. Alia Bhatt leads, with Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, and Jim Sarbh. Runtime is 154 minutes. The film frames her as a tough negotiator who builds influence through alliances and activism. The film is currently available to stream worldwide on Netflix in India.

Milan Luthria's period crime film set in 1970s Mumbai chronicles the ascent of a smuggler and the subsequent challenge from his hungry protégé. Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi lead, with Kangana Ranaut, Prachi Desai, and Randeep Hooda in major parts. Runtime is 135 minutes, with a strong soundtrack and sharp period detail. The characters echo well-known figures from that era, but the story stays fictional. Streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.

The life of Paritala Ravindra inspires Ram Gopal Varma’s political crime thriller, which tracks a man who responds to bloodshed with escalating revenge and influence. Vivek Oberoi leads the Hindi version alongside Suriya, Sudeep, Radhika Apte, and Shatrughan Sinha. Runtime is 123 minutes. The film charts feuds, factional politics, and brutal payback, rooted in real events and local power battles. The film is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video.

Apoorva Lakhia’s action thriller recreates the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex encounter, a tense standoff between Mumbai Police and gang members. Vivek Oberoi plays Maya Dolas, with Sanjay Dutt as a senior cop, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Suniel Shetty. Runtime is 135 minutes. The film blends procedural beats, eyewitness-style detail, and high-impact action while staying rooted in a widely reported case. The film is currently available for streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar, complete with subtitles.

Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, this 1999 crime drama casts Sanjay Dutt as Raghu, a street food seller pulled into Mumbai’s underworld. Namrata Shirodkar and Sanjay Narvekar play key roles around his home and gang circle. The film runs 144 minutes and shows how violence rewires loyalty, love, and fear. It is often discussed as drawing from real 1990s gangland moods. The film is currently available for streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers.