The filmmakers of Bollywood have time and again managed to offer a buffet of films varying through different genres, be it from thriller, action or romance. However, being specific this time, let's get a detailed check on the realistic / real-based films that released in the year, 2013.
Special 26Directed by Neeraj Pandey, Special 26, is an Indian thriller heist film inspired by a real-life heist where a group posing as CBI officers executed an income tax raid on the Opera House branch of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri in Mumbai, on 19th of March 1987.The film stars Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal in lead roles alongside Jimmy Shergill, Manoj Bajpai and Anupam Kher in their respective supporting roles. The film released on the 8th of February 2013 and counting its box office earnings, Special 26 was well appreciated by the critics as well as by the audience.
The Attacks of 26/11Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, The Attacks of 26/11 is a Hindi docudrama film based on the hideous 2008 Mumbai attacks. The film introduced debut actor Sanjeev Jaiswal, as Ajmal Kasab, with art direction by Uday Singh. In addition, it also featured Nana Patekar in a pivotal role. The film released on the 1st of March 2013 and with a passable deal, got an average perception at the box office as well by the critics.
Shootout At WadalaComing next is Shootout At Wadala. Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film marks to be a prequel of 2007 hit movie Shootout At Lokhandwala. This second edition of the Shootout series dramatized the first-ever registered encounter by Mumbai police, of gangster Manya Surve, that was dated back on 11 January 1982, in Mumbai. Based on book Dongri To Dubai, the film features John Abraham, Anil Kapoor, Kanagna Ranaut, Tusshar Kapoor, Manoj Bajpai and Sonu Sood in lead roles. Shootout At Wadala released on 3rd May 2013 and undoubtedly was declared to be a box-office hit.
Ankur Arora Murder CaseDirected by Suhail Tatari and written by Vikram Bhatt, Ankur Arora Murder Case is a medical thriller film that was based on a real-life incident where a boy dies on the operation table due to medical negligence. Starring Arjun Mathur, Kay Kay Menon, Tisca Chopra, Vishakha Singh and Paoli Dam in lead roles, the film released on 14th of June 2013. In terms of perception at the box-office, this critically acclaimed film received mixed reviews where on one hand it was praised for the subject but equally on the other hand was criticized over its poor execution.
Bhaag Milkha BhaagDirected by Rakeyesh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a biographical sports drama film based on the life of "The Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete who was a national champion runner and an Olympian. Featuring actor Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh, this promising film further starred actors like Sonam Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pavan Malhotra, Meesha Shafi and Yograj Singh in their respective pivotal roles. The film released on 12th July 2013 and undoubtedly marked to be a major blockbuster at the box-office, after having garnered a massive response in India and overseas.
Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai DobaaraComing next is Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara, which is a sequel to the 2010 film Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. Directed by Milan Luthira, this crime gangster film starred actors like Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan in lead roles whereas Sonali Bendre played a supporting role. Produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, the film was released on the 15th of August, 2013. However having faced a drastic box-office clash from Rohit Shetty's Chennai Express, the film though struggled to become a hit, but was soon dropped out from the box office with barely few earnings.
Madras CafeDirected by Shoojit Sircar, Madras Cafe is a political espionage thriller based on the time of Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war and assassination of former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Starring John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri and Rashi Khanna in lead roles, the film released on the 23rd of August, 2013. However, highlighting its box office returns, the film impressed most of the Indian critics but made a silent exit with average numbers.
ShahidLastly, directed by Hansal Mehta, Shahid is a biographical film based on the real-life story of a lawyer and human rights activist, Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010, Mumbai. Starring Rajkumar Yadav in lead role, along with Mohammed Zeeshan, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Kay Kay Menon, the film released on 18th October 2013. In terms of critical perception, the film was highly applauded by Indian as well as International critics.
