Businessman

Businessman

Year: 2012

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Telugu

CrimeAction

Guns Don’t Need Agreements Just as the cops have declared the end of Mafia in Mumbai, a man named Surya arrives in the city with the intentions of conquering it.

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1

Surya arrives in Mumbai and stakes his claim in Dharavi

Vijay Surya arrives in Mumbai with the aim to conquer the city, taking shelter in Dharavi with his ally. He immediately recruits a gang of loyal men and secures the support of local politician Laalu after a key witness is killed by Shakeel. The early actions mark the rise of a feared new power in the underworld.

Dharavi, Mumbai
2

Debt relief and bank record destruction

To settle local debts, Surya's henchmen raid the Dharavi branch of Bank of Maharashtra, stealing the original loan documents and destroying the records. The Dharavi locals cheer him as a savior, but his reputation for extortion grows in parallel.

Bank of Maharashtra, Dharavi branch
3

Surya traps Chitra to shield himself

To shield himself from Ajay Bhardwaj, Surya traps Ajay's daughter Chitra and pretends to fall for her. The ruse buys him time and complicates his relationship with the police chief. The move marks the beginning of a dangerous game between two powerful men.

Ajay Bhardwaj's residence, Mumbai
4

Assassins thwarted by Surya

Surya learns that Central Minister Jaidev Ghanapuleti has sent assassins to kill him. He tricks the killers by posing as a guide and even plants bombs in their food, triggering a violent shootout. During the escape, Chitra discovers Surya's true nature.

5

Chitra kidnapped; Ajay releases Surya

Ajay Bhardwaj is forced to release Surya after his henchmen kidnap Chitra. The political move complicates Surya's standing and places Chitra in danger, while Surya's power continues to grow behind the scenes.

6

Love bid rejected; Surya doubles down

Surya promises to quit crime so he can live with Chitra, but she rejects his offer. Her refusal leaves him with a bitter choice and drives him to seek power through another path.

7

Surya Exports & Imports: empire behind the veil

Surya launches Surya Exports & Imports as a front for vigilante activities, recruiting local gangsters to staff branches and enforcing a 2% tax on every contract. The enterprise makes him a billionaire and extends his influence across the country.

Nationwide, across India
8

Business Bank inauguration and power play

During the inauguration of the 'Business Bank', Surya proclaims a dramatic decline in crime and announces his intention to help the needy, hinting at his thirst for power to Ajay. The event marks a public display of his growing influence over Mumbai and beyond.

Mumbai
9

Laalu's mayoral win and Jaidev's counter-move

Surya backs Laalu to become Mayor of Bombay by defeating Arun Gokhle; Arun is later killed by Jaidev after revealing Jaidev's scams to Ajay. The political maneuver demonstrates Surya's reach inside municipal politics.

Bombay
10

Jaidev targets Chitra and Ajay; a failed rescue

Jaidev's plan to kill Chitra and Ajay prompts Surya to rush to their house, but he cannot save Ajay in time. Ajay urges Surya to eliminate Jaidev in his final moments, heightening the sense of an impending confrontation.

Ajay Bhardwaj's residence, Mumbai
11

Surya's origin and revenge

Surya reveals to Chitra that he is an American-born Indian whose philanthropist parents were cheated and killed by Jaidev. He recounts his childhood attempts to enlist police help and his eventual act of revenge, publicly stabbing and shooting Jaidev.

12

Election alliance and exposure

Through Laalu, Surya meets Guru Govind Patel and offers him ₹35,000 crore for election campaigning, promising to make him the next PM. He pours crores into constituencies and publicly exposes Jaidev's illegal affairs, leaving Jaidev unable to contest.

Meeting with Govind Patel
13

Final confrontation and self-sacrifice

Jaidev kidnaps Chitra, and Surya rushes to the rescue. In the climactic fight, Jaidev reminds Surya that the people sympathized with him after his earlier attack, and Surya ultimately shoots himself first, then kills Jaidev and the henchman to save Chitra.

Jaidev's lair, Mumbai
14

Epilogue: elections, hospital, and public message

Chitra accepts Surya's love as Govind Patel wins the elections. While recovering in the hospital, Surya delivers a final message to the public, closing his arc with a controversial yet hopeful note.

Hospital

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