# Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)

> A police officer’s retrospective investigation traces the rise of a charismatic Bombay gangster whose chosen successor threatens his empire, romance, and legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27887

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Director: Milan Luthria
- Cast: Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Prachi Desai, Randeep Hooda, Gauahar Khan, Naved Aslam, Asif Basra
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1395054/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: stylized, nostalgic, romantic, bollywood movie night, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and betrayal unfolds in the heart of Mumbai's underbelly.

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