''Bengaluru Underworld'' is a 2017

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film directed by P. N. Sathya. It stars

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in the lead role. Paayal Radhakrishna and

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feature in supporting roles.

Plot

Ram/Maalik (

), an underworld don wants to be the king in Bangalore. But some people in the other gang don't want that to happen. He fights back till he gets the position. How he got the grip in the area with everyone seeming and supporting him in whatever he does is the entire story.

Cast

as Ram/Maalik *Paayal Radhakrishna as Sirisha *

as ACP Thomas

Soundtrack

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composed music for the film's soundtrack. The album consists of two soundtracks.

Reception

Bengaluru Underworld, a Kannada action flick, stirred up a variety of critical takes upon its release.

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found it a gritty dive into the city’s underbelly, praising the raw energy but hinting at a lack of polish in its storytelling.

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was far less impressed, slamming it as "as under as it can get," with a chaotic plot and uninspired execution that failed to rise above mediocrity. Prajavani took a middle ground, noting the film’s bold attempt to portray Bengaluru’s darker side, though it felt the narrative stumbled under its own ambition. Meanwhile,

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gave it a lukewarm 2.5 out of 5, crediting the action sequences and Aditya’s presence but docking points for a predictable script that didn’t fully grip.

References

External links

* Indian gangster films Films set in Bengaluru 2010s Kannada-language films 2010s Indian films Indian crime drama films Films directed by P. N. Sathya Films scored by Anoop Seelin {{2010s-Kannada-film-stub