Gulaal (2009)

Gulaal features an ambiguous but strong homoerotic subtext through Rananjay Singh's unrequited devotion to Dukey Bana. This element drives Ransa's tragic character arc but is not explicitly framed to uplift or denigrate LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.

The film critically portrays the manipulation of Rajput identity, deeply rooted in Hindu caste structures, for political power and violence. It exposes the hypocrisy and moral decay within these social systems, showing how traditional identities are exploited to justify oppression and maintain control. The narrative condemns these actions, presenting the social and political manifestations of this identity as problematic.