Both Parts were originally shot as a single film measuring a total of 319 minutes and screened at the 2012 Cannes Directors' Fortnight but since no Indian theatre would volunteer to screen a five plus hour movie, it was divided into two parts (160 mins and 159 mins respectively) for the Indian Market.
The film received an A certification from the Indian Censor Board but is still unusually explicit for Indian standards as it contained authentic lingo and violence generally suppressed by mainstream Indian cinema. The films soundtrack is heavily influenced by traditional Indian folk songs.
Part 1 was released on 22 June 2012 in more than 1000 theatre screens across India. It was released on 25 July in France and on 28 June in the Middle East but was banned in Kuwait and Qatar. Gangs of Wasseypur was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013. Gangs of Wasseypur has bagged four nominations, including best film and best director, at the 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
The combined film was nominated for several Indian awards too, including Best Film & Best Director nominations at the prestigious 58th Filmfare Awards winning four awards including Best Film (Critics) and Best Actress (Critics).
Although not a huge hit by any financial standard, the meagre combined budget of INR185 million (US$2.9 million) allowed the 2 films to be commercially successful, with net domestic earnings of INR508.1 million (US$8.1 million) (of the 2 parts combined) . It is regarded by many as a modern cult film.
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