Aankhen

Set against a modern urban landscape, the events reflect a banking era and investigative style characteristic of the early 2000s. The timeline supports a tightly plotted heist that relies on coordination, training, and rapid street-level responses. The period’s tech and public atmosphere help frame the suspense and logistics of the kidnapping and robbery.

The story unfolds in a contemporary Indian city focused on a high-stakes bank heist. It captures the rhythms of urban life, from busy streets to financial districts, while the threat of police pursuit looms over the scheme. The city serves as a charged backdrop that amplifies tension as the plan unfolds.

🧠 Mind Games

Vijay Singh Rajput uses psychological manipulation to bend the three blind men to his will, manipulating trust and control. The plan hinges on deception, misdirection, and turning allies against each other. The film probes how intellect and cunning can override physical limitations, at a dangerous human cost.

🗝️ Secrecy and Betrayal

The heist revolves around secrecy, with hidden motives driving each character. Neha’s dual role as trainer and conspirator creates a web of loyalties and lies that fractures under pressure. As the truth surfaces, trust erodes and the stakes escalate toward a dramatic confrontation.

💡 Disability and Skill

The narrative challenges stereotypes by showing that blindness need not define capability. Through training and teamwork, the protagonists demonstrate perception, planning, and risk-taking on par with sighted robbers. The film uses this premise to explore empowerment, vulnerability, and moral ambiguity.