Sarkar 3

Sarkar 3

Year: 2017

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ram Gopal Varma

Crime

Subhash Nagre, known as Sarkar, remains a powerful figure in Maharashtra, maintaining his influence with the people. This installment introduces Shivaji Nagre, Sarkar’s grandson, whose feelings towards his grandfather are complex and intense. As Shivaji navigates his relationship with Sarkar, he grapples with conflicting loyalties. Will he ultimately betray his grandfather, or become entangled in his schemes? The film explores their complicated dynamic and the consequences of power.

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Timeline & Setting – Sarkar 3 (2017)

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Dharavi, Mumbai, Dubai

Dharavi, Mumbai is one of Asia's largest slums, known for its dense, labyrinthine streets and crowded housing that shape daily life and fuel power struggles. The relocation debate and slum development act as catalysts for alliances and betrayals in Sarkar 3. Dubai serves as the hub of global business ties that underpin the local power play, illustrating how local politics connect to international networks.

🏙️ Slums 💼 Real estate 🌐 Global connections

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:41

Main Characters – Sarkar 3 (2017)

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Subhash Nagre 'Sarkar' (Amitabh Bachchan)

A veteran patriarch who commands a vast political-criminal empire. He navigates betrayals with calculated strategy, balancing respect for tradition with ruthless decisions to preserve his power. His leadership is tested as rivals and family dynamics threaten the throne.

👑 Patriarch 🧠 Strategy ⚔️ Ruthless 🏛️ Palace politics

Shivaji Nagre 'Chiku' (Amit Sadh)

Sarkar's hot-headed grandson who is eager to prove himself. He clashes with long-time ally Gokul and Raman as he pursues bold actions, drawing him into the center of the power struggle. His loyalty and temperament pull him between family legacy and ambition.

🔥 Hot-headed 🧠 Ambition ⚔️ Rivalry 🕊️ Loyalty tests

Deven Gandhi (Gandhi) (Bajrangbali Singh)

A real estate magnate who seeks to relocate a slum and amass power through a lucrative deal. He allies with Vallya and Deshpande to topple Sarkar, employing tactics that blur ethics with opportunism. His scheming drives much of the conflict.

💼 Ambition 🧠 Manipulation ⚔️ Rivalry 🏗️ Real estate

Michael Vallya (Vallya) (Jackie Shroff)

Dubai-based business powerhouse connected to the Indian power sphere. He collaborates with Gandhi and Deshpande to execute a plan against Sarkar, representing an international dimension to the local power struggle. His presence expands the stakes beyond city limits.

🌐 Global influence 🧠 Cunning 🤝 Alliances 🏙️ Power broker

Govind Deshpande (Govind Deshpande) (Manoj Bajpayee)

Rival political leader who seeds unrest and aligns with Gandhi to challenge Sarkar. His strategies involve mobilizing workers and exploiting political fractures to shift power. He embodies the opportunistic, power-hungry side of the conflict.

🗳️ Politics 🧪 Manipulation 🤝 Alliances 👥 Worker mobilization

Gokul Satam (Ronit Roy)

Sarkar's long-time loyal right-hand man who remains a steady pillar amid shifting loyalties. He navigates the treacherous power games, enforcing Sarkar's will while contending with Chiku's ambitions. His loyalty is tested as schemes threaten the inner circle.

🤝 Loyalty 🗡️ Enforcer 🧭 Strategy 🧱 Trust

Raman Guru (Parag Tyagi)

A member of Sarkar's inner circle who participates in plotting and enforcement. His actions contribute to the schemes aimed at destabilizing Sarkar and accelerating the power struggle within the family.

🧭 Advisor 🗡️ Enforcer 🧩 Schemer

Annu Karkare (Yami Gautam)

Gandhi's supposed ally and Chiku's girlfriend whose loyalties and plans are tested as the truth about her father's death emerges. She becomes a catalyst for shifting alliances and a participant in the perception of Sarkar's actions.

💘 Relationships 🕵️ Manipulation ⚡ Betrayal 🗡️ Revenge

Rukku Bai Devi (Rohini Hattangadi)

Sarkar's wife who counsels him through the turbulence of power and tragedy. Her support anchors Sarkar, and her death marks a turning point in the story.

💞 Family 🛡️ Support 🕊️ Tragedy 🏛️ Domestic politics

Gorakh Rampur (Bharat Dabholkar)

A member of the power circle whose role centers on the enforcement and strategy surrounding Sarkar's rule. His presence contributes to the film's atmosphere of organized power and factional intrigue.

🧭 Advisor 🗡️ Enforcer 🏛️ Palace politics

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:41

Major Themes – Sarkar 3 (2017)

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👑 Power & Politics

The film centers on how control over a political-criminal empire is won, maintained, and challenged through strategy, coercion, and shifting loyalties. Leadership is tested as rivals plot and alliances form and fray, with palace politics intersecting street-level violence. The balance of power drives the narrative toward a high-stakes confrontation.

🤝 Loyalty & Betrayal

Relationships within Sarkar's inner circle are strained by hidden agendas and manipulation. Chiku's allegiance shifts as he is used by others to reach Sarkar, while Annu's ties reveal how personal vendettas inform political schemes. Betrayals ripple through the network, redefining who can be trusted.

🗡️ Revenge

Past killings and present schemes spark a cycle of vengeance that shapes actions and loyalties. Characters deploy violence as a tool to settle scores, with outcomes that redefine the family and power structure. The pursuit of revenge drives the narrative toward a fatal, fated ending.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:41

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