Updated on: 03 July, 2024 05:03 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Gorecore is a film genre that revels in graphic violence and brutality. Its not for the faint of heart, featuring scenes of extreme physical and psychological horror. While not mainstream in India, gorecore films have been gaining traction in recent years, thanks to a few key factors like increased tolerance for violence and emulating international trends. The success of international gorecore films like "Saw" or "Hostel" has influenced Indian filmmakers to explore the genre. Heres a breakdown of some Indian films that fall loosely into this genre and gained a lot of public attention:
Kill
"Kill" tells the gripping story of Amrit (played by Lakshya), an Indian Army commando, who embarks on a daring mission aboard a New Delhi-bound train. When he learns that his beloved Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is being forced into an arranged marriage, Amrit springs into action, determined to reunite with her and derail the ceremony.However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when a gang of armed criminals terrorises the passengers. Amrit, fueled by love and duty, must take on the attackers and save the innocent bystanders. The film is not just a high-octane action ride; it also explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships.
Pushpa: The Rise
This action-packed film, directed by Sukumar, has its fair share of blood and violence. Allu Arjun's charismatic performance as a smuggler named Pushpa Raj, along with the story set in the world of red sanders smuggling, captivated audiences. The sequel, Pushpa: The Rule, is expected to be released in December 2024.
Animal
Directed by Sandeep Vanga, Animal explores hyper-masculinity provoked by a toxic bond. It is even more violent, more gripping, and all the more bloody.
Delhi Crime 2
This critically acclaimed web series on Netflix came out in two parts. The first part was based on the horrific 2012 Delhi gang rape case, while the second part addressed the infamous Kaccha Baniyan gang case in Delhi. Its violence is more implied, and the focus is on the police investigation. However, the subject matter's intensity and the stellar performance by Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi garnered major attention, both nationally and internationally.
Mirzapur
This Amazon Prime series dives into the dark and violent world of gangsters in Mirzapur, a fictional city in Uttar Pradesh. The story follows the power struggle between different mafia families. With its gritty realism and strong performances by Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, and others, Mirzapur became a major success, establishing itself as a cult classic.
