Gangland: The City of Crime
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| Directed by | Savio Sandhu |
| Written by | Savio Sandhu |
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| Starring | Sippy Gill, Nishawn Bhullar, Amiek Virk Dheeraj Kumar, Kul Sidhu, Hobby Dhaliwal |
Production company | Geet MP3 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Gangland: The City of Crime is a 2025 Indian Punjabi-language action crime film written and directed by Savio Sandhu.[1][2][3] The film is based on the 2018 Punjabi web series Gangland in Motherland.[4] The film stars Sippy Gill, Nishawn Bhullar, Amiek Virk Dheeraj Kumar, Kul Sidhu, Hobby Dhaliwal and Vadda Grewal.[2][5][6] The film was released theatrically on 25 April 2025.[7][8] The story explores gang rivalries and violent power struggles set against the backdrop of Punjab's criminal underworld.[9]
Plot
Set in Punjab, Gangland: The City of Crime begins in 1986 with two best friends, Sultan and Hakam, who lead a six-member robbery gang.[10] After a successful heist in a village, Sultan decides to retire from crime, but Hakam disagrees, leading to a confrontation between the two.[10] Their falling out sets off a cycle of revenge, eventually drawing in new rival gangs and escalating the conflict.[10] The story, adapted from the web series Gangland in Motherland, portrays the impact of crime on individuals and society, with comparisons to Gangs of Wasseypur for its gritty, realistic tone.[4]
Cast
- Sippy Gill[11]
- Nishawn Bhullar
- Amiek Virk
- Dheeraj Kumar
- Harv Cheema
- Vadda Grewal
- Devi Grewal
- Kul Sidhu
- Baljinder Banis
- Hobby Dhaliwal
- Paramveer Singh
- Victor John
Soundtrack
Three songs from Gangland: The City of Crime were released before the film's release. The tracks include the title song performed by Guri Lahoria, "Jail" by Labh Heera, and "City Gangland" by Deep Jandu and Mijaz.[4]
Reception
According to Punjabi Mania, Gangland: The City of Crime is praised as a landmark film for Punjabi cinema.[12] The review highlights the film's bold, intense narrative, engaging story, and well-timed twists.[12] Performances by Vadda Grewal, Kul Sidhu, and Hobby Dhaliwal were noted for their precision and attitude.[12]
References
- ^ "Gangland: The City of Crime | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b "'गैंग्स ऑफ वासेपुर' की तरह ही दंगे और मारधाड़ से भरी है 'गैंगलैंड: द सिटी ऑफ क्राइम', दमदार एक्शन के साथ थिएटर में हो रही रिलीज". Jansatta (in Hindi). 2025-04-23. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ BBFC. "Gangland". www.bbfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b c "वेब सीरीज से बड़े पर्दे पर आ रही पंजाबी फिल्म:रिलीज हुई गैंगलैंड: द सिटी ऑफ क्राइम, निशान भुल्लर मुख्य भूमिका में". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Kaur, Jaspreet (2025-04-16). "Gangland – The City of Crime Trailer Out Now: A Gritty Glimpse Into Punjab's Underworld". The Pollywood. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Gangland Punjabi Film Box Office Collection day 2 & 3, hit or flop?". 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Madaan, Jishika (2025-04-18). "Akaal Box Office Collection Day 8: Gippy Grewal's Film Recovers 55% Of Its Budget & There's A Long Way To Go!". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "ਗੈਂਗਲੈਂਡ ਫ਼ਿਲਮ ਦਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਐਲਾਨ, 25 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2025 ਨੂੰ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਰਿਲੀਜ਼". Jagbani. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2025-03-07). "ਰਿਲੀਜ਼ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਫਿਲਮ 'ਗੈਂਗਲੈਂਡ', ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਇਕੱਠਿਆਂ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਆਉਣਗੇ ਇਹ ਦੋ ਚਰਚਿਤ ਗਾਇਕ". ETV Bharat News (in Punjabi). Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b c "CBFC | Search Film". cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Gangland in Pollywood". qa.connectfm.ca. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b c "Gangland Movie Review: Punjabi Action Drama Fires On All Cylinders". Punjabi Mania. Retrieved 2025-04-27.