Dabangg 3 (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Chulbul's real name is actually Dhaakad Chand Pandey. He adopted the name Chulbul after he saved Commissioner Singh, transforming himself into a police officer. The name change represents his rebirth as a crime-fighter and is also a tribute to Khushi, the love of his life whom he lost.

Foreshadowing: The flashback shows Dhaakad expressing his love for Khushi before tragedy strikes, establishing the emotional foundation for his transformation.

• chulbul pandey
• dhaakad chand
• original name
• name change
• kabaddi

Bali and Chulbul's rivalry dates back to their youth. When Chulbul (then known as Dhaakad) was in a relationship with Khushi, Bali, a violent gangster, also wanted Khushi for himself. In a fit of jealousy, Bali murdered Khushi's family and threw her off a cliff, framing Dhaakad for the crime and sending him to prison.

Foreshadowing: The video call during the interrogation triggers Chulbul's painful memories of the past, revealing their shared history.

• bali singh
• dhaakad
• khushi
• flashback
• enemies

Makkhi is manipulated by Bali Singh, who exploits his greed and ambition. Bali promises Makkhi a share of the money from his criminal schemes and political aspirations. This manipulation leads Makkhi to attack Chulbul and get exiled from the family home, temporarily aligning himself with the villain.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Makkhi living a luxurious lifestyle while neglecting family responsibilities, establishing his vulnerability to corruption.

• makkhi
• bali singh
• betrayal
• corruption
• brother

Khushi is killed by Bali Singh. When Bali discovers Khushi is in love with Dhaakad (young Chulbul), he murders her entire family in a violent attack. Khushi herself is thrown off a cliff by Bali, apparently dying, though the film leaves some ambiguity about whether she survives. This tragedy wrongfully imprisoned Dhaakad and sets up his transformation into Chulbul.

Foreshadowing: The flashback introduces Khushi as Dhaakad's love interest, with Bali watching them together with jealousy and anger.

• khushi death
• bali murder
• cliff
• tragedy
• young love

Chulbul destroys the court order that would have released Chinti Walia, the head of a prostitution racket, to prevent her from escaping justice. When a lawyer and goons attempt to secure her release through legal manipulation, Chulbul takes drastic action, tearing up the court order, to ensure she remains in custody and her criminal network is dismantled.

Foreshadowing: The frantic girl who escapes her captors and seeks help at the police station establishes why Chinti's capture matters.

• court order
• chinti walia
• interrogation
• police corruption
• crime

Despite betraying Chulbul earlier, Makkhi secretly helps his brother throughout the climax. He provides crucial intel about Rajjo's location and Bali's hideout at the quarry. This inside assistance enables Chulbul to infiltrate Bali's operation and rescue his wife and son before the final confrontation.

Foreshadowing: Makkhi's hesitation and internal conflict during his betrayal hint at his eventual redemption.

• makkhi help
• quarry
• bali hideout
• rescue
• brothers

Bali aspires to become a politician to gain legitimate power and shield his criminal empire from law enforcement. He orchestrates a scheme involving a truck loaded with cash to place his crew of corrupt officers, including Makkhi, in strategic positions. This political ambitions drive his conflict with Chulbul, as he seeks to consolidate power beyond just criminal activities.

Foreshadowing: Bali's video call from earlier shows his growing influence and reach, setting up his political aspirations.

• bali politics
• corrupt officers
• cash truck
• power
• scheme

Chulbul defeats Bali in a climactic showdown at the quarry where Rajjo and their son are held captive. After rescuing his family with Makkhi's help, Chulbul engages Bali in an intense hand-to-hand battle. Chulbul emerges victorious, killing Bali and ending the cycle of violence that began with Khushi's death years earlier.

Foreshadowing: The entire film builds toward this confrontation, with Chulbul vowing to end the cycle of violence.

• final fight
• quarry
• battle
• victory
• cycle violence

After being mercilessly beaten by Chulbul during the wedding robbery, Gullu abandons his life of crime and becomes a wedding band trumpeter. This marks a stark contrast to his previous criminal endeavors and shows Chulbul's effectiveness as a police officer, even his defeated enemies choose to go straight.

Foreshadowing: The opening action sequence establishes Gullu as a formidable criminal who is easily overpowered by Chulbul.

• gullu
• trumpeter
• wedding
• reformation
• defeat