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Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 105 mins · Hindi
Directed by
Ejaz Gulab
Starring
Mohan Agashe, Gul Panag, Ashutosh Rana, Revathi, Govind Namdeo, Nana Patekar

Concerned by the criminal activities of underworld bosses Rawal and Rauf Lala, authorities activate the Encounter Squad. Rawal operates from Bangkok while Rauf oversees operations from Mumbai. The formidable Sadhu Agashe, played by Nana Patekar, is initially reluctant but ultimately agrees to lead a counterattack against the gangs and restore peace. The mission pits him against powerful adversaries in a thrilling conflict.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Ab Tak Chhappan 2 Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Sadhu Agashe: Mumbai's top crime branch veteran

    The Crime Branch is led by Sadhu Agashe, known as the city's best inspector with an enviable encounter record. He is a loving husband and father, who still helps informers and the poor. His junior Imtiyaz Siddiqui despises him for belittling him, while Jatin, a rookie, catches Sadhu's eye and gets mentored. All of them report to Commissioner Pradhan.

    Where
    Crime Branch HQ, Mumbai
  2. Imtiyaz Siddiqui's rivalry with Sadhu

    Imtiyaz resents Sadhu's authority and wants to surpass his encounter score. He often acts recklessly to boost his tally, which displeases Sadhu. Sadhu's mentorship of Jatin adds pressure and fuels the tension between the two officers.

    Where
    Mumbai
  3. Jatin joins and impresses Sadhu

    Jatin is a rookie in the policing line but quickly proves himself by showing promise. Sadhu takes him under his wing, guiding his development. This mentorship irks Imtiyaz and sets up a clash of loyalties within the team.

    Where
    Crime Branch HQ, Mumbai
  4. Sadhu's secret alliance with Zameer

    Sadhu establishes a private, love-hate relationship over the phone with Zameer, a notorious underworld don based abroad. Zameer grudgingly admires Sadhu's no-nonsense approach to crime fighting. The conversations blur the line between law and crime in Sadhu's world.

    Where
    Phone conversations between Mumbai and abroad
  5. New commissioner Suchak aligns with the don

    Commissioner Suchak arrives and forms a contentious link with the don Rajashekhar. He begins undermining Sadhu while favoring Imtiyaz, who is eager to execute encounters for Rajashekhar's men and Zameer's operations. The shift marks a stark turn in the Mumbai underworld and police dynamics.

    Where
    Mumbai
  6. Sadhu's personal life is shattered

    During Jatin and Vaishali's wedding reception, Sadhu's wife is killed by unknown assailants. The tragedy deeply affects him and drives his investigation into the murder. The case intertwines personal grief with his professional resolve.

    When
    During wedding
    Where
    Wedding reception, Mumbai
  7. Sadhu targets Feroz, a key Don ally

    In his personal investigation, Sadhu tracks down Feroz, the right-hand man of Rajashekhar, and kills him. The act intensifies the war between Sadhu and the underworld, signaling a transition from officer to vigilante-like action. This move strains his standing within the force and seals his fate with Suchak.

    Where
    Mumbai
  8. Sadhu resigns; Imtiyaz is tasked with killing him

    The mounting pressure leads Sadhu to resign from the force. On Rajashekhar's orders, Suchak orders Imtiyaz to kill Sadhu, triggering a deadly game. Imtiyaz dies in a peculiar chain of events, turning Sadhu into a fugitive from the law.

    Where
    Mumbai; pursuit begins
  9. Shoot-at-sight orders and escape abroad

    Suchak issues a shoot-at-sight order against Sadhu, while Pradhan advises against it. To evade capture, Sadhu seeks help from Zameer and ultimately escapes India. The move marks a dramatic shift as he becomes a fugitive in exile.

    Where
    India to abroad
  10. Jatin exposes Suchak's ties to Rajashekhar

    Jatin resigns from the police and stages a press conference to reveal Suchak's connection with Rajashekhar. Suchak denies the allegations but is suspended pending investigation, complicating the power struggle between the police and the underworld.

    Where
    Mumbai
  11. Showdown with Zameer and the truth about Sadhu's wife

    Sadhu confronts Zameer at his HQ. He accuses Zameer of killing his wife, and Zameer counters by revealing that Feroz had done it. In a brutal twist, Sadhu uses a broken glass to kill Zameer and escapes from the confrontation.

    Where
    Zameer's HQ
  12. Final plan and exile continuation

    In an abroad location, Sadhu and Pradhan share coffee. Sadhu reveals that he will pursue Rajashekhar and kill him, even as he claims he will always be a cop. He asks Pradhan to look after his son, signaling a new, emboldened path outside formal policing.

    Where
    Abroad

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:07

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Timeline questions answered

Ab Tak Chhappan 2 Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Who killed Sadhu's wife and why?

Sadhu's wife was killed by Feroz, who was Rajashekhar's right-hand man. The murder was carried out during Jatin's wedding reception as a message to Sadhu, intending to destabilize him emotionally and professionally after he began investigating the underworld networks.

  • wife death
  • fereojs
  • murder motive
  • wedding attack
Q2

Why did Sadhu become a fugitive?

Sadhu became a fugitive after he killed Feroz (Rajashekhar's aide) and resigned from the force under mounting pressure. When Suchak ordered Imtiyaz to eliminate Sadhu, a shoot-at-sight order was issued against him. Rather than surrender to a corrupt system, Sadhu chose to escape and continue his mission outside the law.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Suchak had been systematically undermining Sadhu's authority while favoring Imtiyaz for his own criminal purposes.

  • fugitive
  • shoot-at-sight
  • escape
  • resignation
Q3

Why did Sadhu kill Feroz?

Sadhu killed Feroz as part of his personal investigation into his wife's murder. Feroz was identified as the actual killer, and Sadhu confronted and eliminated him in a decisive act that marked his transformation from police officer to vigilante-like figure willing to operate outside the law.

Foreshadowing: The wedding attack had set Sadhu on a path of personal revenge, pushing him to take the law into his own hands.

  • ferez kill
  • revenge
  • wife murder investigation
Q4

Why did Sadhu seek help from Zameer despite being enemies?

After becoming a fugitive with a shoot-at-sight order, Sadhu had no legal protection and needed resources to survive and continue his mission. Zameer, despite being a criminal, had a grudging respect for Sadhu and was also opposed to Rajashekhar's network. Their alliance was a tactical move, Sadhu used Zameer's resources to escape India while planning to take down both crime lords.

Foreshadowing: Earlier phone conversations between Sadhu and Zameer revealed a complex mutual respect that would later make this alliance possible.

  • zameer alliance
  • underworld help
  • escape plan
Q5

Why was Imtiyaz ordered to kill Sadhu?

Imtiyaz was ordered by Suchak (acting on Rajashekhar's instructions) to kill Sadhu. Suchak wanted Sadhu eliminated because he had become a threat to their criminal operations after killing Feroz and investigating the underworld connections. Imtiyaz's personal rivalry with Sadhu made him a willing participant, but he died during the confrontation with Sadhu.

Foreshadowing: Imtiyaz's resentment toward Sadhu had been building throughout the film, fueled by his desire to surpass Sadhu's encounter record and his jealousy over Sadhu's mentorship of Jatin.

  • imtiyaz order
  • suchak conspiracy
  • assassination attempt
Q6

Why did Jatin resign and expose Commissioner Suchak?

Jatin resigned because he became disillusioned with the corrupt practices under Suchak's administration. After witnessing Suchak's alignment with don Rajashekhar and the harm caused to honest officers like Sadhu, Jatin staged a press conference to reveal Suchak's criminal connections, leading to Suchak's suspension.

Foreshadowing: Jatin had initially impressed Sadhu with his capabilities and had been mentored by him, suggesting he shared Sadhu's commitment to justice.

  • jatin resignation
  • suchak exposed
  • press conference
  • corruption
Q7

Why did the new commissioner Suchak turn against Sadhu?

Suchak was secretly aligned with don Rajashekhar from the beginning. His appointment as commissioner was part of the underworld's plan to control the police force. Suchak undermined Sadhu because he was an honest officer threatening their criminal operations, and he favored Imtiyaz who could be manipulated into doing their bidding.

Foreshadowing: The film hints at Suchak's corruption early when he begins favoring Imtiyaz and questioning Sadhu's methods.

  • suchak corruption
  • rajashekhar connection
  • police politics
Q8

What was Sadhu's plan after escaping abroad?

Sadhu's final plan was to continue hunting down Rajashekhar, the mastermind behind his wife's murder and the larger criminal network. While meeting Pradhan abroad, Sadhu clarified that his fugitive status was deliberate, he intended to dismantle the network from within and eliminate Rajashekhar, reaffirming his identity as a cop who would always fight crime regardless of his official status.

  • rajashekhar target
  • mission continuation
  • abroad plan
Q9

How did Sadhu kill Zameer at his headquarters?

During the confrontation at Zameer's headquarters, Sadhu accused Zameer of killing his wife. Zameer revealed that Feroz was actually responsible. In the ensuing violent clash, Sadhu used a broken glass bottle to kill Zameer and escaped, using the chaos to execute his larger plan of defeating the criminal network.

Foreshadowing: The phone conversations throughout the film had established the tense, volatile relationship between Sadhu and Zameer.

  • zameer death
  • confrontation
  • killed with glass
Q10

Why did former Commissioner Pradhan advise against the shoot-at-sight order?

Pradhan advised against the shoot-at-sight order because he knew Sadhu was an honest officer who had been wrongly targeted. Despite being retired, Pradhan still believed in Sadhu's integrity and understood that issuing such an order against a righteous cop would be unjust. He also helped Sadhu by meeting him abroad later.

Foreshadowing: Pradhan had been established as a fair and honest leader who believed in law and procedure throughout the film.

  • pradhan support
  • order countermanded
  • honest cop
Q11

Why did Sadhu resign from the police force?

Sadhu resigned from the force after the mounting pressure from Suchak's administration and his own transformation into someone willing to kill outside the law. The killing of Feroz had pushed him beyond the point of no return within the official system, and he chose to leave rather than face internal proceedings that would likely have been rigged against him.

Foreshadowing: Sadhu's mentorship of Jatin and his clashes with Imtiyaz had already shown the growing strain on his professional life.

  • resignation
  • forced out
  • police force exit

Movie threads

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  • gritty
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  • somber
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  • grief
  • revenge
  • determined
  • somber
  • resigned
  • tense
  • Tone: somber, determined, tense
  • Pacing: fast, driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The plot is triggered by a traumatic event that personalizes the central conflict for the hero. Their journey is not just about stopping a villain, but about achieving catharsis for their pain. This often leads them down a dark path, forcing them to use their specialized skills in a dangerous, all-consuming mission.

Why they belong together: These films are connected by the core theme of grief as a primary motivator. They share a heavy emotional core, a determined and often resigned mood, and a plot structure where a personal catalyst transforms a professional mission into a deeply personal vendetta.

Every angle

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