🎬 Film Overview
- Title: Gangland: The City of Crime
- Genre: Action / Crime / Drama
- Director & Writer: Savio Sandhu
- Producers: KV Dhillon, Anmol Sahni, Parteek Sharma (Geet MP3 banner) Reddit+12Wikipedia+12The Pollywood+12Chaupal+2Indian Community+2Punjabi Mania+2
- Language & Runtime: Punjabi, approximately 127 minutes (2h 7m) BBFC+1Indian Community+1
- Theatrical Release Date: April 25, 2025 (limited release) What to Watch+5Wikipedia+5Rotten Tomatoes+5
👥 Cast & Characters
Featuring a strong ensemble cast:
- Sippy Gill as Sultan
- Nishawn Bhullar as Hakam
- Amiek Virk, Dheeraj Kumar, Kul Sidhu, Hobby Dhaliwal, Vadda Grewal, among others in supporting roles Chaupal+4Indian Community+4Punjabi Mania+4The Times of India+15Wikipedia+15Indian Community+15
📖 Plot Summary
Set in 1986 Punjab, Gangland begins with childhood friends Sultan and Hakam forming a small-time robbery gang. After a major heist, Sultan chooses to retire from crime—but Hakam refuses. This divergence sparks betrayal and revenge, drawing rival gangs into violent conflict, gradually escalating into a full-blown underworld war. Reddit+11Indian Community+11Wikipedia+11
The film probes themes of loyalty, power struggles, and how systemic crime cycles affect individuals and communities.
🎥 Direction & Aesthetic
- Direction & Tone: Savio Sandhu delivers an unflinching narrative—with raw visuals, intense setups, and tension-filled storytelling. Frequently compared to Gangs of Wasseypur for its gritty realism. The Pollywood+5Indian Community+5Wikipedia+5
- Cinematography & Editing: Kumar Saurabh’s moody, atmospheric frames paired with sharp editing bring Punjab’s criminal underworld to life. Action sequences feel polished yet authentic. BBFC+15The Pollywood+15Indian Community+15
- Music & Sound Design: The soundtrack includes tracks like “Jail,” “City Gangland,” and the title song, blending rap and gritty soundscapes that heighten tension. Indian Community+1Wikipedia+1
🧑💼 Performances
- Lead Pair: Sippy Gill and Nishawn Bhullar deliver powerful, layered performances showing the deep emotional rift between friends.
- Supporting Cast: Notable contributions from Vadda Grewal, Kul Sidhu, Hobby Dhaliwal, and Amiek Virk add intensity to ensemble dynamics. Wikipedia+15Indian Community+15Chaupal+15
📝 Reception
- Critical Praise: Punjabi Mania hailed it as a landmark film for the industry, lauding the high-energy narrative and precise performances. It was described as “Punjab’s most awaited action thriller” by The Pollywood and praised for redefining regional crime cinema. The Pollywood+4Punjabi Mania+4The Pollywood+4
- Audience Response: Gen-Z and thriller fans embraced its raw aesthetic and emotional grit, crowning it one of the most gripping Punjabi gangster films of the year. The PollywoodPunjabi Mania
📺 OTT Release & Availability
- Digital Premiere: Gangland: The City of Crime began streaming on Chaupal and OTTplay Premium starting July 24, 2025. It’s also available on Chaupal internationally. BBFC+11OTTPlay+11OTTPlay+11
✅ Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre & Tone | Gritty Punjabi crime drama with realistic underworld portrayal |
| Strengths | Strong ensemble cast, powerful emotional stakes, stylish visuals |
| Weaknesses | Intense violence—not suitable for all audiences |
| Release | April 25, 2025 (theatrical); OTT from July 24, 2025 |
| Final Verdict | A hard-hitting, stylish crime saga that pushes Punjabi cinema into more mature terrain |
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