The film holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising its originality and Kashyap's direction. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over ₹85 crore at the box office.

In India and several other territories, the film is available on Prime Video. The advantage here is the addition of X-Ray features, which act like an interactive index—telling you the actor's name (Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha) the moment they appear on screen.

Anurag Kashyap has openly spoken about film piracy destroying indie cinema. Gangs of Wasseypur was made on a modest budget of ₹23 crore (approx. $3 million). The film earned critical acclaim but struggled with initial box office recovery because of leaks. Every rupee from legal streaming helps actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, and Richa Chadha receive their residual payments.

Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) is a highly acclaimed two-part crime saga detailing generations of vengeance, coal mafia conflicts, and power struggles in Dhanbad. Widely regarded as a modern Indian masterpiece, the film is noted for its gritty realism, sharp dialogue, and standout performances from Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Read the full review on Times of India . Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)