CID, released in 1956, is considered a classic crime film for its realistic portrayal of the Mumbai underworld and its gritty depiction of crime and corruption.

Bees Saal Baad, released in 1962, is known for its psychological thriller elements and its exploration of the protagonist's mental state as he tries to uncover the truth behind a crime committed 20 years ago.

Sholay, released in 1975, is considered a classic crime film for its larger-than-life characters, particularly Gabbar Singh, and its quotable dialogues.

Ardh Satya, released in 1983, is known for its gritty depiction of the Mumbai police force and its exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by its officers.

Satya, released in 1998, is known for its realistic portrayal of the Mumbai underworld and its exploration of the lives of gangsters and their families.

Black Friday, released in 2004, is known for its unflinching portrayal of the 1993 Mumbai bombings and its exploration of the political and social factors that led to the tragedy.

Gangs of Wasseypur, released in two parts in 2012, is known for its sprawling narrative, its exploration of the coal mafia in Bihar, and its commentary on the nexus between crime and politics.

Article 15, released in 2019, is known for its exploration of caste-based discrimination and police brutality in rural India.

Ugly, released in 2013, is known for its exploration of the psychological impact of a child's kidnapping on his family and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Black Friday, released in 2004, is known for its unflinching portrayal of the 1993 Mumbai bombings and its exploration of the political and social factors that led to the tragedy.

Gangs of Wasseypur, released in two parts in 2012, is known for its sprawling narrative, its exploration of the coal mafia in Bihar, and its commentary on the nexus between crime and politics.

Article 15, released in 2019, is known for its exploration of caste-based discrimination and police brutality in rural India.

Ugly, released in 2013, is known for its exploration of the psychological impact of a child's kidnapping on his family and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Black Friday, released in 2004, is known for its unflinching portrayal of the 1993 Mumbai bombings and its exploration of the political and social factors that led to the tragedy.

Gangs of Wasseypur, released in two parts in 2012, is known for its sprawling narrative, its exploration of the coal mafia in Bihar, and its commentary on the nexus between crime and politics.