Sarkar

Set in present-day Mumbai during the early 2000s, a period of rapid urban development and expanding political and criminal networks. The city labors under redevelopment pressures that intersect with organized power, business intrigues, and street-level violence. The film depicts a milieu where dynastic influence and urban politics shape decisions.

Dharavi, Mumbai is one of Asia's largest informal settlements, known for its dense housing and vibrant informal economy. The setting functions as a pressure point where real estate interests collide with the daily lives of millions living in close quarters. The story uses the slum and its surrounding cityscape to highlight urban redevelopment conflicts and power plays.

👑 Power

The film centers on power struggles within Sarkar's crime-turned-political empire. Ambition, loyalty, and betrayal shape who holds influence in Mumbai's shadowy networks. Decisions are driven by palace politics and strategic moves, rather than open confrontation.

👪 Family

Family ties drive choices from Chiku's desire to join Sarkar's legacy to Sarkar's protective stance toward his lineage. The dynasty's future hinges on balancing affection with ruthless pragmatism. Grief and duty test relationships within the Nagre family.

🏚️ Real Estate vs Slums

The Dharavi slum becomes a flashpoint where redevelopment pressures meet the lives of residents. The conflict pits profit and progress against displacement and dignity. The struggle shows how urban planning intersects with organized power and community resistance.

🗡️ Violence and Revenge

Assassinations, killings, and calculated revenge drive the consolidation of power. Characters manipulate outcomes through violence and deception, redefining loyalties and settling scores within Sarkar's world.