Aakhree Raasta

Aakhree Raasta

Year: 1986

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: K. Bhagyaraj

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After twenty‑four years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, David is released to find the men who framed him, now citizens. He confesses to a priest his plan to kill them. He learns his son, raised by his old friend, is a police officer. Torn between revenge and his son’s duty to protect town, father and son clash.

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Timeline & Setting – Aakhree Raasta (1986)

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Time period

1962–1986

The narrative starts in 1962 with Mary’s death and David’s wrongful imprisonment, then jumps 24 years to 1986 when he is released. This span traces a dramatic arc through a changing India, where crime and politics intersect and alter the lives of all involved, culminating in a climactic confrontation between father and son.

Location

Madras, Chennai

The story unfolds in Madras (now Chennai), a bustling coastal city in Tamil Nadu. Its crowded streets, markets, and railway hubs frame the early life of David D'Costa and the social dynamics that enable corruption. The city’s milieu during the 1960s provides a backdrop for power, poverty, and the beginnings of a conspiracy.

📍 Madras 🗺️ City 🎬 1960s setting

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Main Characters – Aakhree Raasta (1986)

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David D'Costa (Amitabh Bachchan)

A poor, devout man who idolizes a powerful MP. He is framed for his wife Mary’s death by a corrupt trio, loses 24 years of his life to prison, and returns with a vow to avenge Mary by destroying those who wronged him. His relentless pursuit blurs the line between justice and vengeance.

🗡️ Revenge ⚖️ Justice 🔎 Determination

Mary D'Costa (Jaya Prada)

David’s pregnant wife whose alleged murder and the accompanying note catalyze the tragedy at the story’s start. Her death reveals the depth of the conspiracy and the personal cost of corruption.

💔 Tragedy 🕊️ Innocence 🧭 Sacrifice

Netaji Chaturvedi (Sadashiv Amrapurkar)

A powerful MP who uses his influence to shield himself from consequences. He is one of the main villains whose actions perpetuate the injustice David endures.

👔 Power 🗡️ Manipulation 🗺️ Influence

Mahesh Shandilya (Anupam Kher)

David’s best friend, a former bootlegger who becomes wealthy. He raises James as his own son after David’s imprisonment, concealing the truth and enabling the cycle of vengeance.

🕳️ Secrets 🛡️ Loyalty 🧭 Ambition

Vijay D'Costa

Raised by Mahesh as his son, Vijay becomes a police officer who hates criminals. He carries the burden of a hidden lineage and struggles with identity as he unravels his father’s past.

👮 Duty 👨‍👦 Identity 💔 Family conflict

Vinita Bhatnagar (Sridevi)

DIG Bhatnagar’s daughter and Vijay’s love interest. Her relationship with Vijay and her involvement in the investigation add complexity to the pursuit of truth and the personal stakes tied to the case.

💖 Love 🧭 Loyalty 🗝️ Revelation

Roop Kumar Sahay (Dalip Tahil)

A police inspector who colludes with Chaturvedi to suppress evidence. He embodies the corrupt side of law enforcement that guards the criminals’ interests.

🕵️‍♂️ Corruption ⚖️ Law & Order 🗡️ Betrayal

Dr. Varma (Bharat Kapoor)

A doctor who partners with the conspirators, helping to destroy key evidence and cover up the crime. His professional status is weaponized for personal gain.

👨‍⚕️ Corruption 🧪 Manipulation 🗝️ Concealment

DIG S.K. Bhatnagar (Om Shivpuri)

Vinita’s father and a high-ranking police official who values duty. He refuses to sacrifice justice for politics and serves as a moral counterpoint to the villains.

🗺️ Authority 🛡️ Duty 💼 Integrity

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Major Themes – Aakhree Raasta (1986)

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⚖️ Revenge & Justice

David’s quest begins with a personal tragedy and a desire to expose the truth. The film probes whether justice can be achieved through vengeance or through confronting systemic corruption. The tension between punitive vengeance and moral justice drives the characters’ choices.

🏛️ Systemic Corruption

Chaturvedi, Sahay, and Varma manipulate institutions to shield themselves, illustrating how power can corrupt law, order, and evidence. The story shows how bribes, influence, and manipulation derail truth and deny accountability. This theme reveals the cost of corruption on innocent lives.

👨‍👦 Family & Identity

The revelation of Vijay as David’s son filters through the narrative, testing loyalties and shaping identity. Father and son navigate secrecy, guilt, and duty as they are drawn into a shared past. Disguises, lineage, and the struggle between family loyalty and justice define their paths.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:02

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