It has been 26 years since Satya was released. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the screenplay was written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap. The movie stars a talented ensemble cast, including Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava, and Paresh Rawal, alongside J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, and Manoj Bajpayee. Interested in watching the cult classic Satya again? You can currently stream the film on SonyLIV.
RGV’s movie centers on the Indian criminal underworld. An immigrant named Satya (Chakravarthy) comes to Mumbai in pursuit of employment, forms a friendship with Bhiku Mhatre (Bajpayee), and becomes embroiled in the city’s criminal underbelly. Satya (J.D. Chakravarthy), a sincere young man who journeyed to Mumbai for employment, finds himself entangled in the city’s criminal underworld to survive. Urmila Matondkar plays Vidya, a beautiful singer who despises the gangs in her neighborhood. In an attempt to win her affection, Satya decides to conceal his illicit ties from her. However, as a brutal gang war intensifies, this becomes more and more challenging.
Numerous reviewers lauded Satya during its debut, commending Bajpayee’s acting and the authentic depiction of India’s criminal underworld. Moreover, it achieved significant financial success, grossing ₹15 crore and propelling the careers of various actors, particularly Kashyap and Bajpayee. The movie was honored with a national award, with Manoj Bajpayee earning the title of Best Supporting Actor. Satya has achieved iconic status over the years, and numerous Indian film authorities and critics consider it one of the greatest films ever made. Some argue that it is the most influential film of all time. It has also inspired sequels such as Company (2002), D (2005), and Satya 2 (2013).
