Bandra

Bandra

Year: 2023

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Arun Gopy

Echo Score: 68
ActionDramaThriller

A woman uncovers a dark tale when she investigates the mysterious death of a famous actress.

Dark
Ambiguous ending
Emotionally heavy
High intensity
Steady pacing
Complex story

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Timeline & Setting – Bandra (2023)

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Time period

Contemporary (early 2020s) with 1993 flashbacks

The present-day narrative unfolds in Mumbai and Kerala as Sakshi pursues her film project. Interwoven are flashbacks to Tara Janaki’s era and her controversial death in 1993. The story contrasts modern filmmaking with historical celebrity culture, underscoring a long-buried mystery.

Location

Mumbai (Bandra), Tulsi Apartment, Kerala, Kazakhstan

The film centers on Mumbai’s Bandra, a busy urban hub perfect for a rising filmmaker’s quest. Tulsi Apartment stands out as the infamous building tied to Tara Janaki’s rumored 1993 death. The production moves to Kerala during a shoot, and a later turn to Kazakhstan signals a broader, global arc in Sakshi’s investigation.

🎬 Film setting 🏙️ City 🗺️ Locations

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Main Characters – Bandra (2023)

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Sakshi (Mamta Mohandas)

A budding filmmaker eager for inspiration, Sakshi pursues a documentary-like investigation into Tara Janaki’s life. Her relentless curiosity drives her to uncover long-buried secrets, testing her ethics and resolve amid a web of power and danger.

🎬 Protagonist 🕵️ Investigative 🌟 Ambitious

Tara Janaki (Tamannaah Bhatia)

A legendary 1990s Bollywood heroine whose life is clouded by rumors and a controversial death. Sakshi’s drive to tell Tara’s story compels her to examine the blurred line between myth and reality surrounding Tara’s private life.

🎭 Legendary 👑 Icon 🗝️ Mystery

Aalan / Alexander Dominic (Dileep)

A wealthy, charismatic figure with a shadowy past who becomes central to the unfolding crime and romantic subplot. His access to power and affection for Sakshi complicate the investigation and raise questions of motive.

🎭 Charismatic 🪙 Wealth 🧭 Complex

Ragavendra Desai (Dino Morea)

A powerful producer and don whose business interests entangle Tara Janaki’s life. His ruthless actions drive the central conflict, tying the past to Sakshi’s present investigation.

🎬 Producer 🛡️ Powerhouse ⚖️ Corrupt

Veera Raghavan IPS (Suresh Chandra Menon)

An anti-terrorist squad officer whose pursuit of justice intersects with Tara’s legacy. His sense of duty and thirst for closure influence the stakes and the actions of other power players.

🗺️ Law & Order 🛡️ Vengeance 🧭 Duty

Hemaji (Lenaa)

Aala’s mother who embodies family loyalty and quiet strength. Her presence grounds the narrative amid the shifting loyalties and power plays.

👩‍👧 Family 💪 Support 🧭 Guidance

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Major Themes – Bandra (2023)

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🔎 Secrets

A central mystery drives Sakshi’s pursuit of Tara Janaki’s hidden life and the truth behind her death. The film examines how public fame can obscure private histories. The investigation exposes layers of deception within the film industry and personal relationships.

💼 Power

Ragavendra Desai and other industry players wield influence to control narratives and careers. The story reveals manipulation, money, and threats as tools to suppress inconvenient truths. The pursuit of control over people and stories drives much of the conflict.

⚔️ Revenge

Aala’s fury pushes him to brutally avenge Tara Janaki’s death by targeting Ragavendra. The clash between loyalty, love, and justice accelerates the plot toward a violent resolution. The ending hints that some stories remain untold even after the confrontation.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:36

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