Power, lies & justice: Bollywood’s bold take on corruption

Akshay Kumar turns into a vigilante in this action-packed drama, targeting corrupt officials who exploit the system. With high-octane sequences and powerful dialogue, Gabbar Is Back serves justice the Bollywood way.

These courtroom dramedies with Arshad Warsi and later Akshay Kumar pack a punch when it comes to exposing legal loopholes and the ugly side of powerful law firms and corrupt lawyers. Jolly LLB 2 in particular touches on fake encounters and judicial compromise.

One day as Chief Minister? That’s the wild premise of Nayak, where Anil Kapoor’s character accepts the challenge and turns the entire corrupt system upside down. With iconic confrontations and fiery speeches, this film remains a cult classic in the fight against political dishonesty.

Though not an out-and-out political film, Rang De Basanti shows how systemic corruption leads to tragic consequences, forcing a group of carefree college students to awaken and take a stand. The mix of modern youth angst with historical rebellion still hits hard.

Prakash Jha's political drama starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, and Kareena Kapoor takes inspiration from real-life movements like Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign. The film shows how a peaceful protest can turn into a mass movement when the common man decides enough is enough.