The film franchise, particularly the first and second installments, is widely regarded as a significant shift for Punjabi cinema by moving away from typical comedy to gritty, autobiographical storytelling. Dakuaan Da Munda (2018)
Reviewers from The Times of India gave it 3/5 stars , noting its honesty while pointing out that some action scenes felt overdone. Critics on BobbyTalksCinema highlighted that while it romanticizes the protagonist, it successfully delivers a powerful message: "He who can take drugs, can also quit them". Dakuaan Da Munda 2 (2022) Dakuaan Da Munda 2 - Apple TV
Dev Kharoud is highly praised for his intense performance, capturing the physical and emotional toll of addiction.
Based on the autobiography of writer and journalist Mintu Gurusaria , the film follows a promising Kabaddi player who spirals into drug addiction and crime before fighting his way to redemption.