: Based on the true story of Manya Surve, a bright student who becomes a notorious gangster after being framed for murder. It depicts the first ever recorded police encounter by the Mumbai police in 1982.
Shootout at Wadala is a landmark in the "encounter" sub-genre of Indian cinema. Whether it’s for John Abraham’s transformation or the high-octane action sequences, it’s a film that demands to be seen in the best possible quality. Skip the risky downloads and opt for a licensed streaming service to witness Manya Surve’s story the way it was meant to be seen.
Shootout at Wadala: A Gritty Retelling of Mumbai’s Underworld History
Unlike many gangsters of his era, Manya was an educated young man whose life took a dark turn after being wrongly implicated in a murder. The narrative follows his transformation from a promising student into a ruthless gangster who dared to challenge the established dominance of the Dawood Ibrahim-led syndicate. The climax of the film centers on the first-ever recorded "encounter" killing by the Mumbai police, orchestrated by Inspector Afaaque Baaghran (Anil Kapoor). A Powerhouse Cast