Dandupalya 2

Dandupalya 2

Year: 2017

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Srinivasa Raju

Crime

This sequel to the 2012 thriller ‘Dandupalyam’ explores the story of the notorious D-gang, offering a fresh perspective on their lives and the exploitations they faced. The film delves deeper into the events previously depicted, challenging viewers to reconsider what they thought they knew about this scandalous group.

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Trace every key event in Dandupalya 2 (2017) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Gang arrives at prison for execution

The opening scene shows the gang being brought to the prison as they face execution. Inspector Chalapathi warns the warden to handle them carefully, signaling high-stakes tensions. Guards prepare for the controversial proceedings while the men await their fate.

prison
2

Abhivyakti Abhi begins reinvestigation

Indian Express journalist Abhivyakti Abhi starts re-investigating the case and questions the evidence used against the gang. She challenges the claim of circumstantial proof and scrutinizes potential miscarriages of justice. Her investigative drive sets up a clash with the authorities.

Abhi's office and on-site investigations
3

Jewelery maker reveals forged evidence

Abhi visits a local jewellery maker who explains that stolen ornaments were remade and presented as evidence in court. He also reveals that the Singapore witness was fake. These revelations suggest deliberate manipulation of the case.

jewellery maker's shop
4

Secrets and poor framing uncovered

Abhi uncovers that no FIR was lodged and that the gang was kept under a 40-day torture without proper procedure. She exposes how authorities concealed facts and manipulated the narrative. The discovery challenges the legitimacy of the original conviction.

police records
5

Victim's parents reveal police deception

Abhi meets the victims' parents, who explain that neighbors did not witness the crime and that the police coerced confessions. They describe how poverty made them easy targets for false framing. The scene highlights the human cost of flawed policing.

victims' home
6

Initial failed attempt leads to new opportunity

After an initial failed attempt to secure justice, Abhi gains a renewed chance to interview the gang. The inmates are moved to another prison designated for execution, signaling a shift in the case's handling. The transition sets the stage for deeper disclosures.

initial prison and later the new execution prison
7

Meeting Umesh Reddy

In the new prison, the gang encounters the innocent-looking Umesh Reddy. They narrate their side of the story to Abhi, explaining how they ended up in trouble. The meeting advances the interrogation and builds tension with the authorities.

new prison
8

Gang tells their side; torture alleged

The gang recounts their personal hardships: migrating to a new land, hunger, slums, begging, and being repeatedly turned away from domestic work. They insist they were already struggling before any crime occurred, and they accuse police of using torture to force confessions. Their narrative frames the case as a result of systemic neglect.

prison
9

Poverty and desperation described

They detail their life as construction workers after failed attempts at other work, underscoring their precarious existence. The focus is on how economic desperation drove them into criminal activity as a last resort. The account adds weight to the claim that the victims and suspects were trapped by circumstance.

slums / construction sites
10

Police crackdown and examiner pressure

The Dandupalya killings and related crimes put pressure on Inspector Chalapathi for his failure to keep crime in check, while force is increased. The investigation becomes more aggressive, with officers under scrutiny for tactics. Public sentiment grows tense as surveillance tightens.

city / precinct
11

Late-night confrontation and assault on gang members

One night after a late-night movie, the inspector spots two gang members and hits them when they fail to show tickets. He then drops them in their slum area, illustrating the brutality used during surveillance. The incident foreshadows further violence by authorities.

after late-night movie slum
12

Murder, theft, and torture escalate

The next night another murder and theft occur, drawing the inspector to the site where he assaults another suspect. Later, the police take away the rest of the gang to a secluded spot and torture them, including sexually assaulting a female member. The brutality consolidates the coercive environment surrounding the case.

the next night secluded site / outskirts
13

Forty days of torture and coerced confessions

After 40 days of brutal physical torture, the gang finally confesses to crimes they did not commit. Abhi's investigation reveals the coercive methods used to extract confessions. The case appears to be built on force rather than evidence.

torture site / police custody
14

Abhi exposes police wrongdoing

Abhi prints an article accusing the police of using force and presenting false evidence. The investigative piece challenges the official narrative and sparks discussion about justice and accountability. The publication marks a turning point in the case and its consequences.

newspaper office
15

Inspector confronts Abhi; sequel begins

The inspector meets Abhi, acknowledging the fallout from the revelations and hinting at the ongoing sequel. The rest of the gang and authorities react to the exposure, setting up further developments in the story. The timeline ends with a sense of unresolved tension.

meeting between Abhi and inspector

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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