Company

Company

Year: 2002

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ram Gopal Varma

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Mallik, a loyal henchman of Mumbai underworld kingpin Aslam Bhai, recruits the hot‑headed local Chandu into the organization. Together they rapidly forge a powerful faction that eclipses Aslam’s authority and seizes control of the empire. As their criminal empire expands, the partnership begins to fray, and Mallik and Chandu start drifting apart as their ambitions clash.

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1

Chandu joins the Mumbai underworld

Chandu enters the criminal world and begins learning the trade under Malik's wing. He gradually proves himself and starts increasing the gang's profits, earning Malik's early trust. This marks the beginning of his rise in the criminal empire.

early in his underworld career Mumbai
2

Malik's bloody ascent to power

Malik consolidates power by wiping out rivals and establishing himself as the top figure in the underworld. He brings Chandu closer, mentoring him as profits grow. The two form a dangerous alliance that will shape Mumbai's criminal landscape.

early period of Malik's rise Mumbai
3

Inspector Rathod is killed

Rathod, the inspector who once tortured and abused Chandu in jail, is killed with Malik's permission. The killing signals the brutal complicity between them and foreshadows the violence to come. Chandu must navigate a treacherous system that now backs Malik.

during Malik's rise in Mumbai Jail, Mumbai
4

Disputed contract targets and a near-crash

During a contract killing, Malik and Chandu argue over the intended target. Chandu tries to stop a deliberate vehicle crash, but Malik presses ahead anyway. The confrontation costs Chandu Malik's favour and marks a turning point in their partnership.

during the contract's execution phase Mumbai
5

Political contract escalates the rift

A politician uses Malik's gang to try to eliminate a popular candidate for the Home Minister post. The assassination is carried out as a staged vehicle collision, despite Chandu's objections. This reckless act widens the rift between Chandu and Malik.

planning/execution of the political contract Mumbai
6

Sreenivasan moves to control the mafia

Joint Commissioner Veerappalli Sreenivasan seizes on the split to push a police-led strategy to control the mafia. He leverages internal conflict to press for arrests and dismantling the groups. The police view the rift as an opportunity to weaken both leaders.

early crackdown phase Mumbai Police HQ
7

Chandu and Malik become bitter enemies

The rift deepens and Chandu and Malik become bitter enemies. Chandu retaliates for the assassination of Warsi, a lieutenant and lifelong friend, triggering a full-scale gang war. The city becomes a battleground as both sides clash with rival factions.

soon after Warsi's assassination Mumbai
8

The gang war rages on

Brutal street battles erupt as the two factions wage a full-scale war. Each side targets rival gang members and tries to expand influence across the city. Police observation grows as the violence makes it easier to justify actions against the mob.

during the gang war Mumbai
9

Kenya chase and the assassination attempt

The war spills into an intense chase in Kenya as Malik hires assassins to eliminate Chandu. Chandu is severely injured but miraculously survives the assault. The international chase underscores the magnitude of their feud.

during the feud Kenya
10

Chandu returns to Mumbai to fight with the police

Sreenivasan persuades Chandu to return to Mumbai and fight the war by helping the police bring the mafia under control. Chandu agrees and travels back to confront Malik. This marks a turning point where law enforcement and the underworld collide.

after the Kenya incident Mumbai
11

Chandu kills the politician in prison

In prison, Chandu kills the politician who ordered the original contract. The act signals a personal reckoning and shifts the balance of power in the war. The act also solidifies his resolve to bring down Malik.

after return to fight Prison
12

A fragile truce, but an order remains

A fragile truce emerges between Chandu and Malik, but Chandu refuses to retract his order to Koda Singh to kill Malik. The tension remains as old scores simmer below the surface. The decision keeps the vendetta alive even as talk of peace continues.

during truce Mumbai
13

Koda Singh executes Malik in Hong Kong

Koda Singh travels to Hong Kong and executes Malik at point-blank range, after which he is immediately arrested. The sudden death delivers a critical blow to Malik's faction. The global chase ends with police custody in a distant city.

immediately after the order Hong Kong
14

Sreenivasan informs Chandu of Malik's death

Sreenivasan notifies Chandu of Malik's death, and Chandu is stunned by the news. The information confirms the collapse of Malik's power and the unwinding of the brutal era they shared. Chandu's future options narrow as the police intensify their case.

shortly after Malik's death Mumbai
15

Chandu spends the rest of his life in prison

Chandu is persuaded by Sreenivasan to surrender and spends the rest of his life in prison. The once-dominant gangster closes his chapter behind bars. The story ends with the cost of power weighed in solitude and confinement.

end of story Prison

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