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If Yash's Toxic failed to impress you, watch these 10 Kannada gangster dramas

Updated On: 27 August, 2026 02:04 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Yash's Toxic has hit the screens and the audience does not seem too impressed by the much-awaited action film. If you too are among the unimpressed lot, who did not like Toxic, here are 10 Kannada gangster drama films that you can watch to recover from Yash's film.

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Toxic. Pic via X
Toxic. Pic via X
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Rathaavara (2015)Ratha, a local hitman who works as a right hand to a gangster-cum-MLA Manikanta, gets trapped after Manikanta assigns him a task to bring a transgender's body due to spiritual beliefs.
Rathaavara (2015)Ratha, a local hitman who works as a right hand to a gangster-cum-MLA Manikanta, gets trapped after Manikanta assigns him a task to bring a transgender's body due to spiritual beliefs. 
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Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)Two childhood friends grow up to become two of the most feared gangsters in the coastal city of Mangaluru, before their friendship is put to the test by greed and politics.
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)Two childhood friends grow up to become two of the most feared gangsters in the coastal city of Mangaluru, before their friendship is put to the test by greed and politics.
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KGF franchiseRocky seeks power and wealth to fulfil a promise to his dying mother. His quest takes him to Mumbai, where he gets involved with the notorious gold mafia, before rising in ranks as the leader and saviour of the people of Kolar Gold Fields.
KGF franchiseRocky seeks power and wealth to fulfil a promise to his dying mother. His quest takes him to Mumbai, where he gets involved with the notorious gold mafia, before rising in ranks as the leader and saviour of the people of Kolar Gold Fields.
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Popcorn Monkey Tiger (2020)Circumstances force Seena, a mechanic, to become a dreaded gangster of the underworld.
Popcorn Monkey Tiger (2020)Circumstances force Seena, a mechanic, to become a dreaded gangster of the underworld.
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The Devil (2025)Following a brutal betrayal, a man known as the Devil returns to reclaim his power. His quest for vengeance takes an unexpected turn.
The Devil (2025)Following a brutal betrayal, a man known as the Devil returns to reclaim his power. His quest for vengeance takes an unexpected turn.
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Head Bush (2022)Set in 1970s Bangalore, the film revolves around the rise of a political movement which births a terrifying underworld leader, M. P. Jayaraj. It further explores the rift between his gang of friends.
Head Bush (2022)Set in 1970s Bangalore, the film revolves around the rise of a political movement which births a terrifying underworld leader, M. P. Jayaraj. It further explores the rift between his gang of friends.
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Tagaru (2018)Encounter specialist, Shiva, takes an oath to eradicate the wrongdoers from society. But Punarvasu, a young woman, falls in love with him.
Tagaru (2018)Encounter specialist, Shiva, takes an oath to eradicate the wrongdoers from society. But Punarvasu, a young woman, falls in love with him.
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Kabzaa (2023)Arkeshwara, the son of a freedom fighter who is killed by the British, he grows up to become an Air Force officer but an unfortunate incident turns him into a gangster.
Kabzaa (2023)Arkeshwara, the son of a freedom fighter who is killed by the British, he grows up to become an Air Force officer but an unfortunate incident turns him into a gangster.
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Ganapa (2015)After Tyru saves the underworld don Jayanna's life, he is renamed as Ganapa and becomes an important part of his gang. However, he and the gangster's son fall for the same girl.
Ganapa (2015)After Tyru saves the underworld don Jayanna's life, he is renamed as Ganapa and becomes an important part of his gang. However, he and the gangster's son fall for the same girl.
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RX Soori (2015)A young gangster, who is known for his infamous for his criminal activities in Andhra Pradesh, falls in love with his childhood friend.
RX Soori (2015)A young gangster, who is known for his infamous for his criminal activities in Andhra Pradesh, falls in love with his childhood friend.

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