From grit to gore: Revisiting the most violent movies of Bollywood before Animal

Author: Shivani A

Topping the list is Gangs of Wasseypur, a crime saga that unfolds over generations. With its gritty realism and unapologetic violence, it's not for the faint-hearted.

Gangs of Wasseypur

Haider provides a disturbingly poetic take on violence. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir, the film explores the human psyche amidst political turmoil.

Haider

Shootout at Lokhandwala takes us to a real-life encounter between the police and gangsters. It's a cinematic spectacle of bullets that keeps the adrenaline pumping.

Shootout at Lokhandwala

 Agneepath tells the story of a young man's rise to power in the Mumbai underworld. The film is packed with violent scenes, including beatings, shootings, and explosions.

Agneepath

Udta Punjab is a crime drama film that is set in the Punjab region of India. The film follows the story of four people who are connected to the drug trade.

Udta Punjab

Raid, though not a typical action film, is intense in its own right. Based on real events, it unveils the gritty world of income tax raids.

Raid

Kabir Singh is known for its toxic relationship and violent scenes. The film follows a self-destructive medical student who resorts to violence to deal with his heartbreak.

Kabir Singh

So, as we gear up for Animal, let's brace ourselves for another cinematic rollercoaster through the brutal landscapes Bollywood isn't afraid to explore.

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