Bachchan

Bachchan

Year: 2013

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Shashank

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Bharat, known as Bachchan, is a compassionate real estate businessman and the managing director of Bharat Property Solutions. He's deeply in love with Anjali, a medical student in Bellary, who aspires to help those in need. However, her desire to serve honestly puts her at odds with a powerful and ruthless mining mafia don, creating dangerous conflicts and challenges for both of them.

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1

Murder of key figures triggers investigation

An anonymous assailant murders SI Mahesh Deshpande and Dr. Srinivas Iyengar, unleashing a high-stakes crime investigation. The brutal killings set off a tense cat-and-mouse pursuit by the police as they search for the killer. The incident establishes the motive-driven conflict at the heart of the story.

Night
2

Pursuit ends in a truck accident and arrest

Law enforcement closes in during a relentless chase, forcing the killer to crash a truck. He is badly hurt and taken into custody, ending the immediate manhunt. The incident shifts the focus to the investigation and who is behind the violence.

Following the pursuit Highway
3

CBI assigns Vijaykumar to the case

The CBI assigns Vijaykumar to lead the investigation into the murders and the subsequent events. He begins to scrutinize the suspect's story and the tangled web of relationships involved. The assignment marks a turning point in the investigation.

Immediately after the arrests
4

Interrogation reveals Bharath’s identity and backstory

In the interrogation room, the suspect identifies himself as Bharath, a real estate dealer. He recounts brutal torture by Jayaraj, Dr. Iyengar, and Deshpande, and explains how Anjali was manipulated into a suicide attempt during their wedding anniversary. The confession provides the motive behind the killings and the fury driving Bharath.

During questioning Interrogation room
5

Anjali alive; psychiatrist cites Bharath’s schizophrenia

Vijaykumar learns from Anjali, who is alive, and a psychiatrist that Bharath is suffering from schizophrenia. The diagnosis makes Bharath’s perceived memories and motives more complex, suggesting he may misinterpret events. The revelation complicates the case and challenges the investigators' assumptions.

During the investigation CBI briefing room
6

Bharath admitted to NIMHANS and escapes

Bharath is admitted to the NIMHANS hospital for treatment, but he manages to escape from the asylum. The escape sparks a renewed manhunt as authorities question his mental state and potential for further violence. The escape also widens the circle of suspects in the case.

During treatment NIMHANS
7

Bharath tracks Jayaraj to a nightclub and abducts him

Following the trail, Bharath locates Jayaraj at his nightclub and abducts him. He then escapes with Jayaraj in a sheep truck, escalating the stakes and solidifying his image as a dangerous avenger. The act marks a direct confrontation with the mining kingpin's circle.

Evening Jayaraj's nightclub
8

Investigation narrows to a planned murder by Bharath and family

A lawyer files a complaint after a minor accident, prompting Vijay Kumar to suspect that Bharath is feigning illness. The investigators conclude that the murders were part of a premeditated plot involving Bharath and his family. The case shifts from individual crime to a broader conspiracy.

Soon after the escape Police HQ
9

Families confront the truth about the murders

Vijay Kumar brings Bharath together with Anjali's family, and they begin divulging the hidden truths behind the killings. Long-standing grievances and conspiracies surface, revealing a web of accomplices. The revelations set the stage for Bharath's vengeance and ultimate confrontation.

Following the briefing Vijay Kumar's office
10

Bharath’s ties to Ashwini and the mining conspiracy

Bharath reveals his love for Ashwini, Anjali's sister, adding a personal motive to the chaos. He and Ashwini's family had uncovered damages from illegal mining - a discovery that ties the family to the broader conspiracy. The moment expands the scope of revenge beyond personal loss.

During the investigation Anjali's family home
11

Ashwini uncovers illegal mining; massacre follows

Ashwini, guided by Sanyappa and Lakshmavva, exposes illegal mining that contaminates water and harms villagers. The next morning, the authorities orchestrate a massacre, killing Ashwini and burying her body. Sanyappa escapes and informs Bharath of the tragedy.

The day after the warning Ashwini’s village
12

Bharath and family plan revenge; Jayaraj and Madhusudhan lured to mining den

Devastated by Ashwini’s death, Bharath and his family resolve to avenge her. Anjali reveals that Bharath has lured Jayaraj and Madhusudhan to a mining den, drawing Vijay Kumar toward the scene. The plan presses forward as the pursuit nears a climax.

Approaching the den Mining den
13

Climactic mining-den confrontation ends in murder and surrender

At the mining den, Bharath uses a haul truck to kill Jayaraj and Madhusudhan, avenging Ashwini’s death. Sanyappa dies in a fire sparked by the truck, and Bharath surrenders to the police. The confrontation marks the fall of the mining empire and the culmination of Bharath's vengeance.

Climax Mining den
14

Media coverage and legal maneuvering lead to release

News coverage reports the deaths of Jayaraj and Madhusudhan and the mining seizure. Three months later, Vijay Kumar provides a false testimony that helps Bharath avoid prison. The legal maneuvering leads to Bharath’s release and marks a turning point for his future.

Three months later Court/press
15

Reunion with family

Bharath is released from custody and is reunited with his family, signaling a hard-won ending after a long, brutal trail of vengeance. The reunion closes the chapter on the immediate crisis and offers a glimmer of peace. The narrative ends with Bharath solidifying his place back home.

Moment of release Home

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