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Company is a 2002 Indian gangster film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The story centers on the rise of a powerful Mumbai underworld organization fueled by the rivalry between two men. Set in the early 2000s, it offers a gritty portrayal of criminal activity and power struggles within the city’s organized crime landscape. It is notable for its realistic depiction of violence and its exploration of complex relationships within a criminal enterprise.
The film appeals to audiences interested in Indian crime dramas and stories about organized crime.
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Company ranks #8 of 101 in the Gangster Film ranking, behind Black Friday, ahead of Pigs and Battleships.
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Is Company based on Dawood Ibrahim and the D-Company underworld network?
The film is fictional, but its criminal organization and the split between its leaders are widely understood as drawing from Mumbai underworld history, including D-Company. Ram Gopal Varma presents those influences through the invented figures Malik and Chandu.
Who plays the rival gangsters in Company?
Ajay Devgn plays Malik, while Vivek Oberoi made his film debut as Chandu. Mohanlal appears as police officer Veerapalli Srinivasan, with Manisha Koirala and Antara Mali in major supporting roles.
How is Company connected to Satya?
Company followed Ram Gopal Varma's Satya, another influential Mumbai crime film released in 1998. The two are often discussed alongside D as Varma's loose Indian gangster-film trilogy, although they do not continue one shared plot.
What languages are spoken in Company?
Company is primarily a Hindi-language film, but its dialogue reflects the multilingual setting of Mumbai and its characters. Mohanlal, a major Malayalam cinema star, performed the role of Srinivasan in Hindi.
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