Suspended police officer Khan (Sanjay) and his colleagues Kaviraj Patil (Suneil) and Javed Sheikh (Arbaaz), are facing a court trial for supposedly killing gangster, Maya Dolas (Vivek) and his men in a residential complex.

As they recount the events of the bloodiest encounter ever witness in police history to defence lawyer, Dhingra (Amitabh), they also reveal how Maya's gang became so fearful and intimidating to the public.

This resulted in Khan forming a special squad carrying out the deadliest encounter in a heavily populated Mumbai area.

Director Apoorva Lakhia recreates the 1991 real life confrontation with precision and does full justice with a classy and technically brilliant nail biting climax.

Gruesome scenes may not be for the faint hearted but Lakhia effectively portrays both sides of the event leaving the viewer to decide right from wrong.

From the cast, it is Vivek Oberoi who gives an award winning performance as the bemused Maya carrying a merciless smile when he commits a crime.

This is yet another reminder of the enormous talent Vivek possesses as an actor.

Mr Bachchan is a sheer natural as the lawyer and makes a full impact in the courtroom scenes.

Tusshar, Suneil and Arbaaz provide able support whilst Sanjay Dutt gives his usual best.

Abhishek Bachchan's brief appearance makes a high impact on the proceedings but his role is very short and sweet as he is killed off in the early part of the film.

On the whole this thriller will receive mixed reactions at the box office due to its horrific and gruesome scenes.

But at the same time this thriller is stylishly made with realistic technical effects.

Shootout at Lokhandwala is for those who appreciated films like Kaante (2002), Company (2002), Musafir (2004) or Zinda (2006).