# Omkara (2006)

> A Shakespearean jealousy tragedy becomes a dark Hindi crime drama about power, suspicion, and betrayal in Uttar Pradesh's criminal-political underworld.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8732

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
- Cast: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Deepak Dobriyal, Naseeruddin Shah, Bipasha Basu
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0488414/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, paranoid, harrowing, serious film night, crime drama marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love, betrayal, and ambition unfolds in a world ruled by crime and politics.

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