The 1998 cult classic film Satya, starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is now going to be released in theaters once again. This step has been taken amid the growing trend of re-releasing old films in theaters. Ram Gopal Varma himself gave this information on social media.

Ram Gopal Varma's directed gangster drama Satya will be re-released in theaters on 17 January 2025. The film starred actors like JD Chakraborty, Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Urmila Matondkar and Aditya Srivastava. The film was first released in 1998.

Satya is considered a milestone for gangster films. The story of the film was written by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla and it proved to be a turning point in Manoj Bajpayee's career. In the film, Manoj Bajpayee gave a brilliant performance in the character of Bhiku Matare, which is considered one of the best roles of his career. The film's music was composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and its lyrics were written by Gulzar. The memorable songs of the film include 'Sapno Mein Milti Hai' and 'Goli Maar Bheje Mein', which are still popular among the audience.

The story of the film depicts the journey of a man amid struggles in Mumbai, who comes to Mumbai in search of work and then gets trapped in the harsh conditions of the city. Satya set a new dimension of gangster films and is still considered one of the best films of Indian cinema.