Gully boy isn't your typical rags to riches story. In fact, it tries to stay as far away from it as possible. The protagonist doesn't become too successful, the lives of many characters has little to no improvement. This movie deals with the fact that everything doesn't go right for everyone.
Set in Mumbai's Dharavi locality, the movie takes us through the journey of a young man, born into poverty, unsure of himself and his future. His love for writing songs and rapping is not supported by his family. This movie shows us how Muraad(played by Ranveer Singh) overcomes a lot of obstacles to pursue his dreams of becoming a rapper.
The movie gives us an acting powerhouse. From Ranveer Singh's silent performance that speaks volumes and Alia bhatt's explosive acting, to Siddhant Chaturvedi(MC Sher), Vijay Raaz(Muraad's dad), Vijay Verma(Muraad's friend) and many more, this movie is sure to impress you with it's acting performances. The scenes with Muraad and his father are emotionally compelling and some of the best in the movie
This movie touches apon many topics such as polygamy, child labour, feminism, etc. but still manages to stay with the main story.
The first half is quite slow, but second half is a lot more gripping. All in all, it is a movie that is enjoyable, but may not be your first choice if you're deciding on which movie to watch on a Friday night.