Aan: Men at Work

Aan: Men at Work

Year: 2004

Runtime: 149 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Madhur Bhandarkar

ActionThrillerCrime

Crime in Mumbai has reached a fever pitch, divided equally among three underworld figures. Walia controls one‑third of the city, Manik Rao commands another third, and Roshni holds the remaining share. As each expands power, smuggling, illegal trade and other illicit activities surge, driving the crime rate higher than ever.

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1

Mumbai divided into three crime blocs

Crime dominates the city as Gautam Walia, Manik Rao, and Yusuf Pathan divide Mumbai into three power zones. Raghu Shetty is warned not to interfere with their operations, signaling the fragile balance of control. The warning sets the stage for escalating clashes between the factions.

Mumbai
2

Raghu Shetty challenges the trio at a horse derby

Raghu Shetty ignores the warning and ambushes Walia during a horse derby, signaling a direct confrontation with the three lords. Pathan orders the killing of the man who carried out the hit, escalating the cycle of violence. In the aftermath, Raghu is jailed, tightening the trio's grip on illicit activities.

Mumbai – horse derby
3

Crime rate rises as police struggle

With the city under increasing pressure from smuggling and illegal trades, the Mumbai Crime Branch fights a losing battle against the rising tide of crime. Senior Inspector Vikram Singh, Sub-Inspector Appa Kadam Naik, Head Constable Khaled Ansari, and Kelkar are introduced as the core team facing the bosses. The arrival of a new boss promises a shift in how the unit operates.

Mumbai
4

Hari Om Pattnaik becomes Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Hari Om Pattnaik arrives and immediately questions the lax attitudes of the rank-and-file. He is hesitant about the promotion but accepts the role, hoping to reform the force. He witnesses officers releasing henchmen and signals a tougher, rule-driven approach.

Mumbai Police Headquarters
5

Ajit Pradhan is killed by Yeda Pathan

Tensions rise between Ajit Pradhan and the trio, forcing Pradhan to align with Pathans or face consequences. Yusuf Pathan's younger brother, Baba 'Yeda' Pathan, kills Pradhan when he refuses to join them. The murder signals a widening conflict between the underworld factions.

Mumbai
6

Dance bar shootout and Khaled's death

An encounter at a dance bar erupts into a bloody shootout, and Khaled Ansari is killed in the chaos. The loss intensifies the cops' resolve to strike back at the gangland leadership. The police force seeks revenge for Khaled's death as the case escalates.

Dance bar, Mumbai
7

Vikram and Appa join Hari to clean the city

Vikram Singh and Appa Kadam Naik decide to stand with Hari, forming a more aggressive effort to root out the criminal networks. Their plan begins with targeting Yeda Pathan and dismantling the immediate threats he represents. The collaboration marks a shift from chasing henchmen to confronting the bosses.

Mumbai
8

Yeda Pathan is eliminated

In a coordinated operation, Yeda Pathan is killed as part of the effort to dismantle Yusuf Pathan's network. The death disrupts the smaller gang structure and narrows the focus to the main leaders of the crime syndicate. The police move closer to arresting Yusuf Pathan himself.

Mumbai
9

Yusuf Pathan is arrested

Following Yeda's demise, Yusuf Pathan is captured by the police, bringing a major part of Mumbai's criminal activity under tighter control. The arrest brings a temporary lull to the underworld's operations. The bust signals a turning point in the battle against organized crime.

Mumbai
10

Raghu Shetty takes over Pathan's illegal empire

With the trio's influence challenged, Raghu Shetty steps in to run the illegal businesses Pathan managed. The balance of power shifts as Shetty consolidates control over the underworld economy. The police realign their strategy to confront the new face of organized crime.

Mumbai
11

Appa Kadam Naik dies in Kelkar's trap

The battle reaches a brutal peak when Kelkar sets a trap that defeats Appa Kadam Naik, removing one of Hari's key allies. Hari and Vikram vow to carry on the fight despite the loss. The death amplifies the urgency to bring down the bosses before more officers fall.

Mumbai
12

Flying Club pursuit ends in a crash

Vikram and Hari trail Raghu Shetty and Hirachand Mehta to the Flying Club, aided by a tip from Roshni Varma. The police attempt to block the runway, but the plan goes awry as the plane is damaged and crashes into a hangar. Raghu Shetty and his henchmen are killed; Hirachand Mehta is arrested, and Kelkar's corruption is exposed, leading to Kelkar's death at Vikram's hands.

Flying Club, Mumbai
13

Courtroom verdict seals the police victory

In court, arguments tilt in favor of Walia and his men. During the break, Vikram and Hari pressure the judge to deliver a favorable ruling, and the verdict closes the case. Commissioner Khurrana and Om walk free with the police, and Hari proclaims Mumbai crime-free. Vikram reveals a list of gangsters Appa planned to encounter, and he is reassured when Kiran expresses pride in his work.

Courtroom, Mumbai

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