Opposing him is the righteous and relentless police officer Vijay Savarkar (played by Emraan Hashmi). The film chronicles the cat-and-mouse chase between Amartya and Savarkar, set against the backdrop of mill closures, political corruption, and the rise of the real estate mafia.
Critics praised the "masala" action and the performances of the lead duo, though some noted the plot felt familiar to previous gangster epics like Shootout at Wadala Box Office: Mumbai Saga Movie Vegamovies
Set against the backdrop of the 1980s and 1990s, Mumbai Saga explores the city’s transformation from a textile-mill-heavy "Bombay" into a global "Mumbai". Opposing him is the righteous and relentless police
Mumbai Saga is a polarizing film. Critics panned it for its illogical action sequences (John Abraham firing a rocket launcher in a crowded street) and one-dimensional characters. However, fans of massy, masala entertainers loved it for its punchy dialogues, high-octane chase sequences, and nostalgia for 90s Bollywood. Mumbai Saga is a polarizing film
The story follows Amartya Rao (John Abraham), a common man who turns into a powerful gangster to protect his younger brother, Arjun (Prateik Babbar), after a brutal encounter with local thugs. As Amartya rises to power with the help of the politician "Bhau" (Mahesh Manjrekar), he crosses paths with Senior Inspector Vijay Savarkar (Emraan Hashmi), an encounter specialist determined to take him down. Cast: John Abraham as Amartya Rao (based on gangster Amar Naik).