Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur is coming back to theaters on August 30, giving the audience a chance to watch the trilogy of intergenerational Blood Feud in the Indian cinema again.
Actually, when Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2 came out in August 2012, it was overshadowed by Salman Khan’s film ‘Ek Tha Tiger’. This conflict led to Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2 being removed from theatres after only five days of its release, shocking fans and the movie makers.
Usually, the franchise’s lyricist Varun Grover pointed out this unfortunate timing on his X (previously Twitter) page, expecting the audience to get a chance to watch it on the big screen.
The Return of an Iconic Saga Gangs of Wasseypur
Gangs of Wasseypur was released in two parts and became an instant success due to its raw portrayal of crime and violence set in the backdrop of the coal mafia in a small town called Wasseypur near Dhanbad in Jharkhand. The franchise narrates a complex criminal saga of a family involved in crime, extortion and murder spanning three generations. It has to be one of the most riveting plots in the Indian film industry.
Director and co-writer Vikas Bahl, along with other co-writers Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri’s film not only weaved an interesting tale but also had style, dark humour and realism in it. The cast consisted of Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Everyone had a phenomenal performance that became quite iconic in the following years.
A Celebration of New Talent
When it was released, Gangs of Wasseypur provided a platform for several newcomer actors who are now among the most popular actors in Bollywood. However, the show-stealing performance was Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s depiction of Faizal Khan, which made him a star. The film also helped actors like Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, and Pankaj Tripathi, who have achieved great heights in the industry.
The Expectations for the Re-release
Recently, the director of the movie, Anurag Kashyap, shared on Instagram that the Gangs of Wasseypur franchise is going to be re-released. It caused lots of responses among the fans of mythology and movie enthusiasts.
As per a poster shared by Kashyap, the films will be out for theatrical release from August 30 to September 5. This time is a perfect chance for the fans of the movie to watch Gangs of Wasseypur on the big screen as it was made for it.
As the films come out on release in theatres again, audiences want to get back to the world of Wasseypur with characters and drama that are unforgettable. It is an opportunity for those who were unable to see Gangs of Wasseypur for the first time to be part of a spectacle widely acclaimed as cinema at its best.
Conclusion
While the Gangs of Wasseypur re-release is much more than just a nostalgia tour, it is indeed an occasion for revisiting a film that has had a profound influence on Indian cinema. Whether you have been a fan of the film for years or a new follower, this is a chance you should not miss to watch one of the most popular Bollywood cinemas on the big screen. So make sure to note August 30 as the date and get set for the wild world of Wasseypur again.
