Based on the novel Death's Dark Abyss by Italian writer Massimo Carlotto, the film stars Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam, Vinay Pathak, Kumud Mishra, Divya Dutta and Radhika Apte in supporting roles.

[8][9] Two friends, Liaq and Harman, rob a bank in Pune and steal a car belonging to Misha and her son Robin.

Raghu offers all the insurance money he received for his son's death in exchange for Liaq's partner's name, but Jhimli refuses.

Liaq is convicted for the robbery and sentenced to jail, and Raghu exiles himself to a reclusive life far away from Pune.

Fifteen years later, Liaq becomes terminally ill and wishes to spend his remaining life with his mother.

After seven months, Liaq succumbs to cancer in jail and Jhimli makes Raghu realize the futility of his revenge.

[18] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the movie 2.5 stars out of 5, describing it as riveting, but also noting that the film "comes off too contrived in many places, and leaves us hanging in others.

"[20] Box Office India reported that Badlapur grossed approximately ₹81.3 crore (US$9.4 million) worldwide.

[21] The soundtrack and background score of Badlapur is composed entirely by Sachin–Jigar, while the lyrics were written by Dinesh Vijan and Priya Saraiya.