Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film, Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is going to be intense gangster drama. If you are excited for Thug Life to come out, here are five gangster dramas that can get you in the mood.

Top 5 Gangster Dramas to Watch:

1. Dheena (2001)

Ajith Kumar stars in Dheena, which is a true Tamil gangster film that depicts the rise of a loyal henchman in a gangster gang juggling his duty and personal life. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, Dheena has plenty of action and enough emotional weight to make you care about the characters.

2. Vikram Vedha (2017)

Another crime thriller inspired by Indian folktale Vikram-Betal, Vikram Vedha stars Vijay Sethupathi and R. Madhavan and explores the moral quandaries with a cop and a gangster. A dark dramatic and intense narrative that keeps you invested throughout, this is a film that awaits your attention.

3. Billa 2 (2012)

Billa 2 is a prequel to Billa and follows David Billa and his rise from refugee status to a fearful underworld kingpin. With Ajith Kumar leading the way, Billa 2 will entertain you with engaging action and style.

4. Vada Chennai (2018)

Vetrimaaran directed Vada Chennai, in which Dhanush plays a carrom player who gets caught up in violent street gang wars. The raw depiction of crime, allegiance, and betrayal tightens a grip on crime dramas making it one of the best gangster dramas in Tamil cinema history.

5. Baashha (1995)

Rajinikanth’s Baashha is now a classic, following an auto driver with a dark side that includes being a feared kingpin of a cargo transport crime syndicate! The dialogues and action scenes are legendary and every Tamil person will agree to its everlasting presence in Tamil cinema history.

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The aforementioned films feature thrilling action, engrossing drama, and riveting stories. If you’re a fan of stylish crime thrillers or gritty gangster movies, be sure to watch before Thug Life arrives at the theatre.

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