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Rajneeti to Sarkar: 7 Bollywood political thrillers you MUST watch

Bollywood delves into politics with 'Nayak,' 'Rajneeti,' 'Satyagraha,' and more. These films offer varied insights into power and society

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Sarkar

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, 'Sarkar' is inspired by the life of the renowned Indian political leader Bal Thackeray and portrays the workings of a powerful political family

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Nayak: The Real Hero

Directed by S. Shankar, this film revolves around a common man who becomes the Chief Minister for a day and makes significant changes to the system

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Yuva

Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Yuva' is a political thriller that explores the lives of three young men who get involved in politics and how it impacts their lives and relationships

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Gulaal

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Gulaal' is a political drama set in the backdrop of Rajasthan's politics, focusing on power struggles, student politics, and caste dynamics

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Aandhi

Directed by Gulzar, this film stars Suchitra Sen and Sanjeev Kumar and is inspired by the life of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, although it does not directly depict her life

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Satyagraha

Directed by Prakash Jha, this film explores the power of non-violent resistance against corruption and injustice in Indian politics

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Rajneeti

Directed by Prakash Jha, 'Rajneeti' is a modern-day adaptation of the Indian epic "Mahabharata," set against the backdrop of Indian politics

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