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Leader (2010)
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Original name: లీడర్
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 167 min.
Story:
Upon the death of his father, Arjun Prasad campaigns to become the CM of Andhra. He hopes to eradicate corruption from Indian Politics.
Style:
tense, serious, political thriller, cynical, inspirational, political, political drama
Plot:
corruption, power struggle, leadership, moral dilemma, idealism, reform, ambition, public service, scheming, campaign, father son relationship, urban, social justice, media manipulation, political satire, class conflict, politics, inspiration, courtroom drama, telugu
Time:
year 2010, 2010s
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out tense, political drama, political thriller and captivating films with plots about corruption, power struggle, betrayal, politics, moral dilemma, political intrigue and ambition mostly in Drama, Action and Thriller genres. Some movies like Leader: Republic (2021), Pratinidhi 2 (2024), The Mayor (2017), Parole (2018), Sarpanch Sahab (2025). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 152 min.
Story:
Panja Abhiram is a youngster who wants to change the political system from the inside out. But when he’s chipped away at every turn, will he be the one to change the fate of his hometown?
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
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Audience:
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.
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psychological, captivating, political, disturbing, political thriller ...
Plot:
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Place:
seoul, korea
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Alex is a comrade and an active communist leader. Due to some unfortunate events, Alex gets arrested and is imprisoned but is compelled to come out on Parole to solve a mystery he left behind.
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tense, intense, crime thriller, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
parole, political activism, investigation, power struggle, political conspiracy, secrets, social justice, moral dilemma, corruption, suspicion, betrayal, loyalty ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
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Story:
After graduation, Sanju joins village head Mahendra Singh's political system. When conflict arises between Triveni and the village head, Sanju forms a group to challenge Mahendra's 30-year rule in the upcoming election.
Style:
realistic, tense, political drama
Plot:
small town, election campaign, power struggle, corruption, social justice, coming of age, rivalry, ambition, moral dilemma, class conflict, betrayal
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
Young and bright politicians are preparing for the election. Every candidate's dirty clothes will be shown to the people and created scandals and used as an advantage.
Style:
thrilling, political, psychological, captivating, political thriller ...
Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
An Underdog of a Rural village survives as much as obstacles that he can to overcome his societal status
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
Super (Kannada: ಸೂಪರ್) (originally known only by Vitarka Mudrā hand symbol) is a 2010 Indian multilingual film written and directed by Upendra. This utopian film garnered extraordinary reception from critics and the general public for ...
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satirical, futuristic, captivating, thrilling, psychological ...
Plot:
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Time:
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kannada, india
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the ...
Style:
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Time:
80s
Place:
usa, seattle, new york, washington d.c.
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68%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 164 min.
Story:
Comrade Krishna Kumar wants to make it big in politics but lacks the ideals a sakhavu should possess. He is ruthless enough to even get rid of friends who might be possible hurdles on his way up. His paths cross with that of a veteran comrade, ...
Style:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
communism, politician, student, fight, ambition, college student, power struggle, rise to power, loyalty, idealism, activism, corruption ...
Place:
india
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67%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 181 min.
Story:
A ruthless billionaire, Neeraj, uses beggars as benamis to launder money, with the help of a disgraced civil submit servant, Deepak. One of the beggars, Deva, escapes with ₹10,000 crores and becomes the target of a deadly manhunt. He meets ...
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Plot:
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Place:
mumbai india
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Place:
india
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Bhoominathan, a NASA scientist, returns to his drought-affected village in Tamil Nadu and decides to fight against the evil corporates and corrupt politicians responsible for the plight of his people.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, tense, inspirational, emotional ...
Plot:
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62%
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
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serious, tense, bleak, grim, inspirational ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
59%
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Just before the election, the sudden death of the son of the chief minister and a girl ignites a media frenzy and public speculation. This clash of egos sparks a covert investigation by retired IAS officers.
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Plot:
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Place:
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Country: Poland
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
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Style:
emotional, inspirational, tense, melancholic, ambiguous ending ...
Plot:
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Place:
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Country: India
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
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Story:
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Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Country: India
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Story:
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Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling, crime thriller, intense ...
Plot:
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Place:
india
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Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Style:
serious, realistic, dramatic, tense, suspenseful ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
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Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
The film explores the life story of the famous political leader Devineni Nehru.
Style:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Country: France
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Style:
disturbing, captivating, political drama
Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Story:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 44 min.
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Following the resignation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Sejm Marshal Daria Seyda hopes to take his place. Daria's main opponent in the fight for the presidency is Patryk Hauer - the rising star of the right. He cares about his ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Set in a modern-day London of economic and political uncertainty, the story follows the intersecting themes of familial honor, moral duty and dynastic corruption.
Style:
tense, melancholic
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Country: India
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Ramanunni, who was the MLA of revolutionary party CDP, crosses over to the opposition as their candidate for the by-election. He procures a revolver and when one of his arch-enemies is gunned down, Ramanunni becomes the suspect. The ...
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