Arjun

In the bustling chaos of Bombay’s Grant Road, Malwankar ekes out a modest existence in a cramped tenement with his wife Rukmini and their son Arjun. The apartment is a micro‑cosm of the city’s relentless pressure: a retired laborer who still toils for a demanding boss, Ashok, while his family wrestles with the sting of unemployment and shrinking hope. The streets outside pulse with traffic, market calls, and the unspoken stories of countless families trying to keep their footing.

Arjun moves through this world with a quiet resolve that sets him apart. Though jobless, he carries a strong sense of justice that compels him to intervene when he sees a stranger in danger, a moment that reveals both his courage and his willingness to stand up for the vulnerable. His bond with a close friend, Mohan, underscores the tenderness that anchors his otherwise restless spirit, even as the city’s harshness threatens to erode that comfort.

The fallout from that fateful act thrusts Arjun into a crossroads where personal loss, familial disappointment, and an unexpected invitation from the political sphere collide. Rejected by his own father and facing the stark reality of a prison cell, he encounters Shiv Kumar Chougule, a seasoned politician who extends a hand that promises purpose beyond the narrow walls of his tenement. The prospect of entering the murky realm of power offers Arjun a chance to channel his conviction into something larger, even as it tests the limits of his ideals.

The film unfolds with a gritty, gritty realism, juxtaposing the claustrophobic intimacy of home life against the sprawling, unforgiving landscape of Bombay’s streets and corridors of influence. Its tone balances earnest empathy with an undercurrent of tension, inviting viewers to wonder how far a steadfast heart can travel when the city’s shadows begin to beckon.

Last Updated: December 04, 2025 at 15:56