D Company : In the early 1980s, the streets of Bombay (now Mumbai) were embroiled in gang wars involving prominent figures like Haji Masthan, Kareem Lalla, Samad Khan, and Alamzeb. When his brother gets caught up in a gang rivalry, Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar (portrayed by Ashwat Kanth) takes it upon himself to ascend to the status of a don.
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Release Date 21 March 2021 Language Telugu, Tamil, Kannada Genre Action, Crime, Thriller Duration 1h 30min Cast Ashwat Kanth, Rudra Kanth, Naina Ganguly, Irra Mor, Anketa Maharana, Mursaleen Qureshi, Pranay Dixit, Sandeep Bose, Abhilash Chaudhary, Gaurav Daagar, Apsara Rani, Rocky Mahajan, Vikas Rao, Kasturi Rout, Heramb Tripathimore… Director Ram Gopal Varma Writer Ram Gopal Varma, Hareesh M Kotian Cinematography V. Malharbhat Joshi Music Paul Praveen Producer Sagar Machanuru Production Spark Productions Certificate 18+
The film aims to depict Dawood Ibrahim’s rise and the formation of his company. However, at the conclusion of the 90-minute film, director Ram Gopal Varma hints at further exploration in the next episode. The frames feel outdated, as the director seems unable to break free from the style of his previous films like ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’. The portrayal of gang conflicts lacks freshness and feels overly familiar.
There’s a lack of depth, and the audience is left questioning Dawood’s journey from a small-time thug to a formidable figure. The inclusion of romantic subplots adds little value and feels reminiscent of RGV’s signature style. Characters like Naina and Irra serve primarily to express their affection for their respective partners.
The film begins with grand statements about D Company’s notoriety, even being listed by America’s CIA as one of the most-wanted organizations. However, the director fails to deliver on these assertions, as the film fails to portray the true extent of the Company’s infamy.
