Corporate

Corporate

Year: 2006

Runtime: 142 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Madhur Bhandarkar

Crime

Two corporate giants compete in order to recklessly maximize their respective profits.

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1

SGI and MGI lock horns as rivals

Two industrial powerhouses duel for dominance in the food and beverage sector. Nishi Dasgupta serves as SGI's vice president, while Ritesh arrives later as senior vice president, signaling a deepening internal power dynamic. The corporate battle now blends strategy, politics, and personal ambition.

Initial phase SGI corporate offices
2

Ashwini becomes Union Finance Minister aiding SGI-Friscon tie-up

Ashwini, backed by Vinay, ascends to the post of Union Finance Minister, unlocking political leverage for SGI. The government’s support opens a path to a lucrative partnership with Friscon, an international food products giant. The alliance between politics and business begins reshaping the market power balance.

Early in the timeline Union government offices
3

CII meeting seals the PSU sale decision for MGI

In a watershed CII meeting, state Finance Minister Gulabrao announces the public sector unit is up for sale. Both SGI and MGI maneuver aggressively to win the deal, using every tactic at their disposal. At the last moment, Dharmesh’s political leverage swings the PSU to MGI, leaving Vinay disappointed.

During the PSU decision process CII meeting
4

Nishi leaks Pervez’s confidential info; true plan exposed

Nishi charms MGI CEO Pervez and accesses his laptop to extract critical data. She discovers that Dharmesh has misled the media by claiming MGI would manufacture mineral water, while the real plan was a mint-based soft drink. This revelation sets SGI on a preemptive launch path.

Shortly after the PSU decision Pervez’s office / laptop
5

SGI announces mint-based ‘Just Chill’ to preempt MGI

SGI publicly unveils its own mint-based soft drink, Just Chill, aiming to beat MGI to market. The announcement comes as a direct challenge after Nishi’s leak undermines MGI’s media narrative. The move doubles as a strategic preemption in the brewing beverage war.

Ten days before launch SGI headquarters / press conference
6

Dharmesh fires Pervez after the leak

Dharmesh traces the source of the leak to Pervez and promptly fires him from MGI. The fallout intensifies tensions between the rival groups and underscores cyber-espionage in the corporate arena. Pervez’s dismissal deepens Dharmesh’s control over messaging.

Immediately after leak found MGI offices
7

FDA finds pesticides; Vinay orders launch; Naveen resigns

Ten days before Just Chill’s launch, the FDA reports pesticides in the drink. Despite the risk, Vinay orders the product launch with bribes to FDA agents, prompting Naveen to resign in protest. The move keeps SGI on track but breeds deeper ethical trouble.

Ten days before launch FDA; SGI offices
8

Just Chill launches; pesticide secret leaks to Dharmesh

The drink debuts with strong sales, even as questions over pesticides swirl. An SGI executive dissatisfied with Ritesh’s ascent leaks the pesticide secret to Dharmesh. The exposé fuels media scrutiny and threatens the brand’s stability.

Around launch SGI plant / press
9

Raid on SGI plants and legal action begins

Dharmesh, with Gulabrao’s support, amplifies the pesticide controversy in the media, triggering raids on SGI plants. A case against the Sehgal family spirals into a public scandal. The corporate world’s ruthless tactics become a legal battlefield.

Shortly after leak SGI plants
10

Nishi to take the blame; Enquiry Commission consideration

Vinay decides that an SGI non-family member must shoulder the blame for the blunder. Nishi is selected for the sacrifice, with Ritesh’s involvement and Sehgal persuasion shaping the outcome. The plan aims to spare the Sehgal name while navigating the inquiry.

After raids Enquiry Commission / SGI board
11

Ritesh negotiates Nishi’s release; Chhaya pressures him

Chhaya Sehgal asks Ritesh to persuade Nishi to sacrifice for the company, and he finally agrees under pressure. He promises that Nishi will be released once the Enquiry Commission closes its enquiry. The family network tightens its grip on the situation.

During negotiations Chhaya’s side / SGI offices
12

Foreign investor pressure; Friscon settlement talks

A foreign investor with a stake in Friscon urges Ashwini to settle the dispute to prevent capital flight. Mediation between Dharmesh and Vinay intensifies, with Gulabrao attempting to broker a compromise. Dharmesh agrees to withdraw NGO-backed allegations and scale back Friscon plans.

During settlement talks Political circles / government offices
13

Pregnancy revelation and ultimatum to release Nishi

Ritesh learns that Nishi is pregnant, heightening stakes and complicating loyalties. He threatens to reveal Vinay’s involvement if Nishi isn’t released within 48 hours. The pressure window tightens around the Enquiry Commission’s proceedings.

Before Nishi’s release Ritesh’s residence / media
14

Ritesh’s death; cloud of suicide vs foul play

The day after the ultimatum, Ritesh is found dead on the terrace of his apartment building. It is officially treated as suicide, but suspicions linger about foul play tied to the corporate power struggle. The tragedy underscores the dangers lurking within the game.

The day after the ultimatum Ritesh’s apartment terrace
15

Two years later: Nishi fights the case while Vinay and Dharmesh reign; Nishi’s child

The narrator closes with Dharmesh and Vinay continuing their world of corporate calculation and ambition. Emotions have little room in their arena, and Nishi remains a victim of their tactics. The film ends with Nishi still fighting the case after two years with her child.

Two years later Courtroom / narrator

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