Black Friday
A film about the investigations following the 1993 serial Bombay bomb blasts, told through the different stories of the people involved --police, conspirators, victims, middlemen.
Directed by Anurag Kashyap · Action · Crime · Drama · 143 min · 2007
Director
Anurag Kashyap
Writer
Anurag Kashyap
Studio
Mid Day Multimedia Limited / Big Bang Pictures / Mirror Films
Release
09 Feb 2007
Runtime
143 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A dramatic presentation of the bomb blasts that rocked Bombay on March 12, 1993, displays the police investigation, amidst allegations of human rights violations, led by DCP Rakesh Maria, in tracking down the suspects, especially Bashir Khan. Bashir managed to elude authorities by re-locating to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal, after finally being apprehended in Bombay. His confession and subsequent flashbacks showcases the apathy shown by authorities who refused to intervene during the destruction of the sacred Babri Masjid by Hindu Kar Sevaks, and the inability of the police to fulfill their mandate and protect the vulnerable, forcing many to flee to other locations. The subsequent aftermath that succeeded in irreversibly polarizing communities in Bombay; Pakistan's involvement in training and arms' supplies; the main alleged suspects, Dawood Ibrahim, and Mushtaq Memon, sought refuge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Indian politicians made a cosmetic move to re-name Bombay; and of the little-known plot to assassinate right-winged politicians, Bal Thackeray and L.K. Advani.
Cast & Characters
DCP Rakesh Maria
Kay Kay Menon
Pawan Malhotra
Aditya Srivastav
Tiger Memon
Pavan Malhotra
ACP Bhaskar Dangle
Kishor Kadam
Inspector Nandakumar Chaugule
Zakir Hussain
Commissioner Amarjit Singh Samra
Savi Sidhu
DCP Arup Patnaik
Sharad Ponkshe
Dawood Ibrahim
Vijay Maurya
Yakub Memon
Imtiaz Ali
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $700,000, Black Friday has grossed $1.1M worldwide — about 1.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Anurag Kashyap has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Gangs of Wasseypur, Mukkabaaz.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kay Kay Menon appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Udhayam NH4, Gulaal.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that portions of the film were shot in the Dharavi slums?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-05
Did You Know that the attacks in the film were carried out in retaliation for the Bombay riots earlier in the year?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-05
Did You Know that the film's characters are all real people, including investigating officer Rakesh Maria and Tiger Memon?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-05
Critical Assessment
Black Friday holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (23,834 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (23,834 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Friday's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Black Friday holds a 90% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Black Friday's IMDb rating?+
Black Friday has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 23,834 votes.
What is Black Friday's Metacritic score?+
Black Friday has a Metascore of 76/100 on Metacritic.
Is Black Friday good? What are critics saying?+
Black Friday holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (23,834 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Black Friday?+
Black Friday has a runtime of 143 min.
Who directed Black Friday?+
Black Friday was directed by Anurag Kashyap.
Where can I watch Black Friday?+
Black Friday is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
