Badla

Naina Sethi, played by Taapsee Pannu, is introduced as a successful young businesswoman leading what appears to be a flawless life. Her professional success, however, belies the chaos that is about to unfold in her personal life.

Naina's world turns upside down when she is arrested for the murder of Arjun, her secret lover, portrayed by Tony Luke. This shocking revelation marks the beginning of her desperate fight to prove her innocence amidst mounting evidence against her.

In her attempt to navigate the legal turmoil, Naina hires Jimmy, a lawyer played by Manav Kaul, who quickly realizes the urgency of her predicament. Together, they secure the formidable defense lawyer Badal Gupta, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan.

As Badal and Naina investigate Arjun's death, they uncover a narrative of blackmail surrounding their affair. Naina recounts chilling moments leading to the tragedy, suggesting that they were threatened to keep their relationship hidden.

Naina receives a disturbing text from Arjun, warning her of potential exposure as she approaches a remote hotel for a secret rendezvous. The situation escalates when she is suddenly attacked, rendering her unconscious.

Upon regaining consciousness, Naina is horrified to find Arjun dead, with the ransom money scatter around. The police arrive shortly after, and despite her pleas of innocence, the evidence paints a damning picture.

Badal Gupta finds the investigation increasingly perplexing as it points to a missing youth, Sunny Singh Toor. This leads him to scrutinize Naina's actions and reflects on her past, which raises further questions about her integrity.

Naina shares a troubling backstory about a previous accident involving her and Arjun, where they accidentally hit a deer, leading to Sunny's untimely death. The revelation complicates the investigation and adds layers of guilt to Naina's character.

As Naina tries to navigate her circumstances, she finds herself caught in a web of lies built to uncover her true past. With pressure mounting from all sides, she resorts to deceit in a bid to clear her name and avoid legal repercussions.

Throughout the investigation, Badal employs aggressive tactics, pushing Naina to admit her involvement in Arjun's murder. Little does she know, he is manipulating her trust to serve his own agenda.

In a dramatic turn of events, Naina discovers that she has been deceived by Nirmal Toor, who has disguised himself as Badal. This revelation forces her to confront the reality of her situation and the motives of those around her.

As the story reaches its climax, themes of morality, vengeance, and forgiveness intertwine, epitomized by Nirmal's quotes from the Mahabharata. These reflections challenge Naina's understanding of right and wrong amid her tragic journey.

In the haunting finale, viewers are left pondering the thin boundaries between justice and revenge. The story encapsulates the tragic implications of Naina's choices and the moral ambiguity of her situation.