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Anjaan (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 170 mins · Tamil
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Directed by
N. Linguswamy
Starring
Dalip Tahil, Asif Basra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Rajpal Yadav, Sathyan Sivakumar, Murali Sharma

A man journeys to Mumbai seeking his estranged brother, a notorious figure in the city's criminal underworld. His search leads him through a dangerous landscape of gang warfare and constantly changing allegiances. He discovers a complicated network of loyalty, betrayal, and brutality, forcing him to confront the blurred lines between vengeance and justice as he navigates the perilous situation.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Anjaan Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Anjaan (2014) 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. Krishna arrives in Mumbai to find Raju

    Krishna, a disabled man from Kanyakumari, travels to Mumbai in search of his elder brother Raju. He reaches a bar and asks around, but the henchmen of Amar rebuff him. A taxi driver named Raja ferries him to another bar, where Krishna learns from Rajiv that Raju was a top gangster.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Mumbai
  2. Rajiv reveals Raju's power

    Rajiv explains to Krishna that Raju built a large criminal empire and commanded many men. Krishna realizes the danger and the depth of his brother's past beyond what he has heard. This information sets Krishna on a mission to uncover Raju's fate.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Mumbai
  3. Raju and Chandru: rise of a gangster duo

    In a lengthy flashback, Raju and his friend Chandru become powerful gangsters with Karim Bhai at the center of their world. Their circle expands to include Johnny, Rajiv, Jackie, Manoj, and Amar, forming a tight-knit network. A new police commissioner, R. Ashok Kumar, begins to move against them, setting up clashes to come.

    When
    Flashback
  4. Raju kidnaps Jeeva on the wedding night

    The commissioner agrees to a deal after Raju kidnaps Jeeva, the commissioner's daughter, on the night of her marriage in exchange for freeing his men. Jeeva explains that she did not want to marry and that kidnapping is also consent in her view. Raju and Jeeva fall in love, complicating the gang's dynamics.

    When
    Flashback
  5. Imran Bhai from Dubai enters the scene

    Raju and Chandru meet Imran Bhai, a powerful crime boss from Dubai who initially praises their work but later insults and warns them. The Dubai connection hints at wider ambitions and imminent dangers. The encounter foreshadows future conflicts with Imran's empire.

    When
    Flashback
  6. Chandru's night of vigilance and Imran's capture

    Chandru, furious after the insult, stays awake all night and discovers that Raju kidnapped him at a party. The duo then confront Imran, who is held captive by Rajiv, delivering their verbal revenge. This episode deepens the rift with Imran and foreshadows later betrayals.

    When
    Flashback
  7. Car gift and a fated vacation

    Chandru gifts a new car to Raju, and Raju later finds Jeeva inside it. Chandru urges Raju to enjoy a vacation with Jeeva, hinting at a life beyond crime. The vacation becomes a rare moment of happiness before tragedy strikes.

    When
    Flashback
  8. Tragedy strikes: Chandru is killed; Amar betrays

    During the vacation, Raju and Jeeva are attacked but manage to escape. Back in their hood, Raju finds Chandru's mutilated corpse and vows revenge. He orders Amar to join him in killing Imran, but Amar betrays him by shooting him and throwing him into the water.

    When
    Flashback
  9. Present: Krishna's cover is blown; Amar is confronted

    In the present, Karim tells Krishna to stay hidden when Amar arrives at the taxi station, but Amar spots him and reveals that Krishna killed Raju. Amar tries to kill Krishna, but Krishna fights back and shoots Amar dead. Raju then tells Karim that he intends to stay as Krishna until the traitors are hunted.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Karim's taxi station
  10. The Jackie trail: Chandru's death uncovered

    Raju locates Jackie at a horse race stadium and forces him to reveal that he tried to contact Raju while Chandru was on vacation. Jackie explains that Chandru's call was answered by Johnny, and that Jackie escaped, suspecting a trap. The revelations push Raju to uncover what happened to Chandru that day.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Horse race stadium
  11. Johnny, Manoj, and Chandru's fate unravel

    Raju catches Johnny using his girlfriend Sindhu and learns what really happened to Chandru that day. He pieces together the betrayals and the manipulations that led to Chandru's death. The network of loyalty and treachery becomes central to Raju's motive for vengeance.

    When
    Present
  12. Final showdown: Imran's downfall and Jeeva's rescue

    On the day Chandru was to meet J.K., Imran arrives instead. Chandru fights but is stabbed to death by Imran. Raju learns the truth from Amar and eliminates Johnny and Manoj in a confrontation. At Imran's birthday party, a staged projection misleads him, but Imran is ultimately killed; Raju and Jeeva are rescued, and he declares that traitors must not survive as Raja realizes Krishna is Raju.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Mumbai and Imran's base

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:06

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Timeline questions answered

Anjaan Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Anjaan (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Amar betray Raju?

Amar was bribed by Imran Bhai from Dubai. When Raju ordered Amar to accompany him in killing Imran after Chandru's murder, Amar shot Raju instead and threw him into the water. This betrayal was part of Imran's plan to eliminate Raju and take over his territory.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the film shows that Raju's circle included Amar as a trusted henchman, making the betrayal more impactful.

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  • imran bhai bribe
  • chandru death
Q2

How did Chandru die?

On the day Chandru was supposed to meet J.K., Imran Bhai and his henchmen arrived instead. Chandru fought them off but was held by Johnny, Amar, and Manoj who had been bribed by Imran. Imran then stabbed Chandru to death.

Foreshadowing: Chandru stayed awake all night after, showing his being insulted by Imran paranoia about the encounter.

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  • chandru murdered
  • imran kills chandru
Q3

Is Krishna actually Raju?

Yes, Krishna is Raju in disguise. Raju faked his death after being shot by Amar and assumed the identity of a disabled man named Krishna to hide while he hunted down the traitors. He traveled to Mumbai under this alias to investigate Chandru's death without raising suspicion.

Foreshadowing: The opening shows Krishna arriving in Mumbai to find Raju, but later reveals he IS Raju himself.

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  • anjaan twist identity
Q4

What happened to Jeeva at the end?

Jeeva was kidnapped by Imran's henchmen who arrived at Karim's house. However, it turns out Jeeva had been living there in disguise wearing a burqa, using the alias Saira (Karim's daughter). Raju rescued her from the hideout, and they were reunited after defeating Imran.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Jeeva explained she did not want to get married and chose to be with Raju, showing her willingness to live outside conventional society.

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  • jeeva ending
  • saira burqa
Q5

Why did Raju pretend to be disabled?

After Amar shot him and threw him into the water, Raju survived but needed to hide his identity while he investigated Chandru's murder and tracked down the traitors. He伪装成 disabled man Krishna to move around Mumbai unnoticed and gather information without alerting his enemies.

Foreshadowing: The film shows Raju being shot by Amar and falling into the water before his survival is revealed.

  • raju disabled disguise
  • krishna identity reveal
Q6

Who killed Chandru?

Imran Bhai personally killed Chandru. However, Chandru was betrayed and held by three of Raju's own men, Johnny, Amar, and Manoj, who had been bribed by Imran. These three restrained Chandru while Imran stabbed him to death.

Foreshadowing: The flashback shows Chandru receiving a call on the day he died, and later reveals Johnny answered when Raju tried to call.

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  • johnny amar manoj betrayal
Q7

Why did Imran Bhai want to kill Chandru and Raju?

Imran Bhai, a crime boss from Dubai, initially praised Raju and Chandru's work but later insulted and warned them, demanding they work for him. When Chandru took the insult seriously and sought revenge by kidnapping Imran at a party, Imran decided to eliminate both Chandru and Raju to take over their territory.

Foreshadowing: The insult at the meeting with Imran Bhai triggers Chandru's night of vigilance and subsequent actions.

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  • dubai crime boss
  • imran revenge
Q8

Why did Johnny betray Chandru?

Johnny was bribed by Imran Bhai. On the day Chandru was supposed to meet J.K., Johnny, along with Amar and Manoj, betrayed their boss by holding Chandru still while Imran killed him. Johnny also answered Raju's call when he tried to check on Chandru, lying that Chandru was in a meeting.

Foreshadowing: Jackie reveals that Chandru's call was answered by Johnny, which first raises Raju's suspicion.

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  • chandru call johnny
  • bribed by imran
Q9

How did Raju and Jeeva meet and fall in love?

Raju kidnapped Jeeva, the police commissioner's daughter, on her wedding night to free his men from jail. However, Jeeva revealed she did not want to get married and considered the kidnapping her consent to be with Raju. They fell in love during this encounter and later went on vacation together.

Foreshadowing: The kidnapping scene establishes both Jeeva's independent nature and the beginning of their relationship.

  • raju jeeva love
  • kidnapped wife
  • police commissioner daughter
Q10

Why did Raju spare some of Imran's henchmen at the end?

When Raju was captured and brought to Imran, those henchmen helped Raju kill Imran instead, betraying their boss. Raju killed Imran to avenge Chandru, then killed those henchmen as well, declaring that even enemies must not have traitors. He did not spare anyone involved in betrayals.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the film establishes Raju's code that traitors cannot be trusted, shown through his reaction to Amar's betrayal.

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  • henchmen killed
  • raju final fight
Q11

How did Raju survive being shot by Amar?

After Amar shot him and threw him into the water, Raju survived despite being shot. The film does not explicitly explain how he recovered, but he later emerged disguised as Krishna, a disabled man seeking his brother. He used this identity to secretly investigate Chandru's death and the betrayal.

Foreshadowing: The flashback ends with Raju being shot and falling into the water, with his survival revealed when he fights off Amar's men.

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Movie threads

More Movies Like Anjaan, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Anjaan tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Movies like Anjaan: Gritty underworld revenge odysseys

A brutal journey driven by vengeance through dangerous criminal landscapes. If you liked the high-stakes vengeance quest in Anjaan, explore these similar action-thrillers. These movies immerse you in dangerous criminal underworlds, where protagonists seeking payback face impossible odds, blurring the lines between justice and brutal retaliation.

  • vengeful
  • gritty
  • brutal
  • tense
  • suspenseful
  • atmospheric
  • Tone: dark, vengeful
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows a protagonist, often an outsider, who enters a perilous criminal ecosystem to avenge a profound personal loss. The journey is linear but perilous, forcing the character to navigate shifting alliances and brutal violence, ultimately questioning the morality of their mission.

Why they belong together: This thread groups movies that share a core narrative of revenge set against a realistic, brutal criminal backdrop. They are united by a dark tone, high intensity, fast pacing focusing on action, and a heavy emotional weight centered on themes of loss, loyalty, and the toll of violence.

Crime stories about brotherhood and betrayal like Anjaan

Stories where familial bonds are tested by violence and deception. For viewers who enjoyed the complex brotherly dynamic in Anjaan, this collection features crime sagas centered on family bonds tested by violence and deception. These movies often have bittersweet endings and explore the heavy emotional cost of loyalty in a brutal world.

  • melancholic
  • tense
  • emotional
  • gritty
  • suspenseful
  • tragic
  • Tone: dark, melancholic
  • Pacing: fast, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The plot revolves around the relationship between brothers or brother-like figures, where one's involvement in crime creates a rift. The story unfolds as secrets are revealed and allegiances are tested, culminating in a confrontation that explores the depths of their bond amidst violence and moral collapse.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread are connected by their central thematic focus on brotherhood, loyalty, and the profound impact of betrayal. They share a bittersweet or heavy ending feel, a dark tone, and a complexity that comes from navigating personal relationships within a high-stakes criminal context.

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