Pankaj Tripathi
ActingAbout Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Famous for his natural acting, he debuted in 2004 with a minor role in Run and Omkara and has since worked in more than 40 films and 60 television shows. Tripathi's breakthrough came in 2012 for his supporting role in the Gangs of Wasseypur film series. He has since received critical appraisal for multiple films, including Fukrey (2013), Masaan (2015), Nil Battey Sannata (2016), Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Newton (2017), Fukrey Returns (2017) and Stree (2018). For Newton, Tripathi earned several awards including a National Film Award – Special Mention.
Pankaj Tripathi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pankaj Tripathi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pankaj Tripathi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Pankaj Tripathi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gangs of Wasseypur - Making Uncut - The Roots of Revenge from Wasseypur, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pankaj Tripathi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pankaj Tripathi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pankaj Tripathi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Metro... In Dino | Monty | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Stree 2 | Rudra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak | ACP Bhavani Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Main Atal Hoon | Atal Bihari Vajpayi | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kadak Singh | A K Srivastava | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Fukrey 3 | Pandit | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | OMG 2 | Kanti Sharan Mudgal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga | Gangaram | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bachchhan Paandey | Bhaves Bhoplo | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | 83 | PR Man Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Mimi | Bhanupratap Pandey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Mumbai Saga | Devraj Chaudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kaagaz | Bharatlal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Shakeela | Salim | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ludo | Rahul Satyendra Tripathi "Sattu" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Anup Saxena | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Extraction | Ovi Mahajan Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Angrezi Medium | Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Super 30 | Shri Ram Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Tashkent Files | Gangaram Jha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Luka Chuppi | Babulal | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Yours Truly | Vijay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Stree | Rudra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kaala | SP Pankaj Patil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain | Feroz | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fukrey Returns | Pandit | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Newton | Aatma Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Narottam Mishra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Munna Michael | Balli | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mango Dreams | Salim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Anaarkali of Aarah | Rangeela | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Nil Battey Sannata | Principal Shrivastava | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Anwar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Manjhi: The Mountain Man | Ruab | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Masaan | Sadhya Ji | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Altaf Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa | Amol | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Minister Dilleeswara Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Fukrey | Pandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Making Uncut - The Roots of Revenge from Wasseypur | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 | Sultan Qureshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 | Sultan Qureshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Surya | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Chillar Party | Dubey, minister Bhide's manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Kishore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Shaurya | Major Virendra Rathore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mithya | Tipnis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Religion | Suryaprakash | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Omkara | Kichlu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Apaharan | - | Average | Similar → |
Pankaj Tripathi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pankaj Tripathi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pankaj Tripathi is "Gangs of Wasseypur - Making Uncut - The Roots of Revenge from Wasseypur" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Pankaj Tripathi acted in?
Pankaj Tripathi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pankaj Tripathi?
Other notable films include "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2", "Yours Truly", and "The Tashkent Files".