7 Must-Watch Movies That Explore The Dark Side Of Politics

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Khushi Arora
Feb 19, 2025

Raajneeti

This amazing political thriller is inspired by ‘The Mahabharata’, this movie shows how elections are manipulated through strategies and violence, it also explores the themes of power struggles, betrayals, and corruption.

Sarkar

Released in 2005, this movie follows a story of a politician named Subhash Nagre who worked outside the law while continuing his sense of justice.

Gulaal

This critical political drama focuses on the student politics, caste conflicts, and the thirst for power in Rajasthan, exploring the themes of greed, violence and manipulation.

Madras Café

This gripping political movie revolves around the conspiracies surrounding the Sri Lankan civil war and murder of a former Indian Prime Minister.

Satyagraha

Released in 2013, this movie is inspired by anti-corruption movements and shows clashes between activists and corrupt politicians.

The Tashkent Files

This amazing political thriller uncovers the truths, theories behind the mysterious death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Indian Prime Minister.

Nayak

Released in 2001, this movie is about a journalist who became Chief Minister for a day and exposed corruption in the government.

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