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Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2022 · 108 mins · Hindi
Echo score 62
Directed by
Kookie Gulati
Starring
Vasuki, Aparshakti Khurana, R. Madhavan, Darshan Kumaar, Vikram Sahu, Khushali Kumar

An unstable housewife suffering from a personality disorder is seized by an at‑large terrorist, while a husband, suspected of infidelity, constructs his own narrative. Both characters cling to conflicting versions of reality, forcing the audience to question whose account can be trusted.

On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (15)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

15 events in order · contains spoilers

Dhokha: Round D Corner Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Cracks emerge in the marriage

    Saanchi pushes Yathaarth to speak with his divorce lawyer and plans to move to the United Kingdom, signaling a deepening strain in their marriage. The couple’s domestic life is unsettled as they drift toward separation.

    Where
    Marital home
  2. Hostage crisis begins: Gul enters the apartment

    Gul enters the couple's apartment and takes Saanchi hostage while she is alone; the Mumbai Police arrive and ACP Harishchandra Malik begins negotiations. The standoff quickly becomes a tense, high-profile crisis drawing media attention.

    Where
    Saanchi and Yathaarth's apartment
  3. Media attention swirls around the siege

    News media swarm outside the apartment complex, sensationalizing every development of the hostage drama. Reporters amplify rumors and scrutinize the captors' motives as the city watches.

    Where
    Outside apartment complex
  4. Saanchi's medical context surfaces

    Yathaarth informs Malik that Saanchi was recently diagnosed with a delusional disorder and that she could relapse if she does not take her prescribed medication. This medical context adds pressure to the negotiators as they juggle safety concerns with instability.

    Where
    Police site
  5. Saanchi manipulates Gul's perception

    Inside the apartment, Saanchi tells Gul that Yathaarth is trying to drug her and hints at her wealth and an affair with her psychiatrist Vidya. The dialogue reveals her manipulative nature and Gul's evolving interest in shaping the hostage dynamic.

    Where
    Apartment
  6. Gul's brutal backstory comes to light

    Gul reveals a violent backstory: he delivered a bomb to a hostel, killing 13 people, after being betrayed by his Kashmir-based uncle. He is convicted and uses this history to intimidate Malik and the police.

    Where
    Apartment
  7. Clash over strategy and action

    Malik and Yathaarth clash over the next move, with Yathaarth insisting on going to the apartment with Malik to pressure Gul. The disagreement highlights the tension between cautious negotiation and decisive action.

    Where
    Apartment building
  8. A risky seduction and a betrayal

    Saanchi begins seducing Gul as part of a plan to escape, but she betrays him by signaling to the police that his gun magazine is empty. Gul's trust in Saanchi shifts as he realizes he has misread the situation, heightening the danger.

    Where
    Living room, apartment
  9. Ties that bind: pills and control

    Gul brings Saanchi back into the living room, ties her to a chair, and reveals that he had given her pills via the chai she prepared. The power dynamic tightens as Saanchi's health and control over the situation waver.

    Where
    Living room, apartment
  10. Reluctant intimacy and shifting loyalties

    Saanchi tries to initiate sex with Gul, but he has second thoughts and later discards her pills, planning to run away with her. The moment reveals shifting loyalties and the volatility of their relationship.

    Where
    Living room, apartment
  11. Ransom plan to defuse the crisis

    Malik and Yathaarth agree on a ransom of INR 50 lakhs to secure Gul's arrest and defuse the crisis quickly. They coordinate with police to trap Gul while managing the hostage situation.

    Where
    Police planning room / apartment vicinity
  12. The payoff turns deadly

    Yaatharth returns to the apartment with the ransom money, and gunfire erupts. Saanchi is killed in Yaatharth's arms, and Gul claims that Yaatharth shot her, turning the narrative of responsibility.

    Where
    Apartment
  13. Courtroom verdict and testimony

    In court, Yaatharth testifies that Saanchi asked for his help during the altercation while Gul claims Yaatharth attacked first. Malik presents medical and psychological evidence showing Gul's delusional state, and the court upholds Gul's death sentence while recognizing Saanchi as a victim.

    Where
    Courtroom
  14. The web of deception unravels

    It is revealed that Yaatharth and Vidya conspired to give Saanchi the wrong medication, with Malik involved as the third person she named. Saanchi tries to flee by blackmailing Malik to abandon the case.

    Where
    Investigation / court vicinity
  15. Dhokha: mutual deception and an ending in limbo

    Gul loses his sanity and is sent to a mental institution, where he imagines Saanchi. The film closes on a note of mutual deceit: Yaatharth deceived Saanchi, and Gul was also deceived by both Saanchi and Malik, underscoring the film’s theme of Dhokha.

    Where
    Mental institution

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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Timeline questions answered

Dhokha: Round D Corner Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Saanchi refer to a third person as 'him' during the hostage situation?

Saanchi refers to ACP Harishchandra Malik as 'him' because she had blackmailed him by falsely accusing him of rape to force his cooperation in her escape plan. This explains why she mentioned a 'third person' who Yaatharth and Vidya were using against her.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Saanchi hinted at a third person involved in the conspiracy against her, which becomes clear only with Malik's later confession.

  • malik
  • third person
  • blackmail
  • saanchi
  • conspiracy
Q2

What is Saanchi's mental condition in Dhokha?

Saanchi was diagnosed with delusional disorder, a condition that causes her to have fixed false beliefs about people conspiring against her. Yaatharth exploits this by giving her incorrect medication to worsen her state.

Foreshadowing: Yaatharth warns Malik that without her medication, Saanchi could become more dangerous than the terrorist himself.

  • delusional disorder
  • mental illness
  • saanchi
  • medication
Q3

How was Yaatharth planning to get rid of Saanchi?

Yaatharth conspired with his mistress Vidya (Saanchi's psychiatrist) to give Saanchi the wrong medication, gradually worsening her mental condition. This would eventually allow him to take control of her wealth as her caretaker while she was incapacitated.

Foreshadowing: Saanchi tells Gul that Yaatharth is tampering with her medication and implies an affair with her psychiatrist.

  • yaatharth
  • medication plot
  • conspiracy
  • victya
  • kill saanchi
Q4

Who actually killed Saanchi at the end of Dhokha?

The film suggests Yaatharth shot Saanchi, not Gul. Gul proclaims that Yaatharth shot her during the confrontation with the ransom money. However, the exact truth remains ambiguous as both characters present conflicting versions in court.

Foreshadowing: Gul tells the police that Yaatharth shot Saanchi, contradicting Yaatharth's claim that he came to help her.

  • saanchi death
  • killer
  • yaatharth
  • gul
  • shooting
Q5

How did ACP Malik get involved in the plot against Saanchi?

Malik was the 'third person' Saanchi mentioned. She had blackmailed him by falsely accusing him of rape, forcing him to cooperate. Later, to save himself from this false accusation, Malik conspired with Gul to orchestrate a fake hostage situation that would allow Saanchi to 'escape' and flee the country, eliminating the blackmail threat.

Foreshadowing: Saanchi manipulates the situation knowing Malik cannot expose his involvement without ruining his career.

  • malik
  • blackmail
  • conspiracy
  • third person
  • gul
Q6

Why did Gul plant the bomb at the hostel in Dhokha?

Gul reveals he delivered a bomb to a boy's hostel unknowingly, which killed 13 people. He claims he was betrayed by his uncle in Kashmir and wrongfully convicted for the crime he did not commit, making him a victim of circumstances rather than a willing terrorist.

Foreshadowing: Gul's violent backstory is revealed midway through the hostage negotiation, establishing his motive for distrusting authorities.

  • gul
  • bombing
  • hostel
  • kashmir
  • uncle
  • wrongful conviction
Q7

What was the real relationship between Vidya and Yaatharth?

Vidya was Saanchi's psychiatrist but was secretly having an affair with Yaatharth. Together, they conspired to give Saanchi incorrect medication to undermine her mental state and ultimately eliminate her so they could be together and inherit her wealth.

Foreshadowing: Saanchi observes Vidya acting suspiciously around Yaatharth and hints at an affair during her conversations with Gul.

  • vidya
  • yaatharth
  • affair
  • psychiatrist
  • conspiracy
Q8

Why did Gul enter Saanchi's apartment during the hostage crisis?

Gul was already inside the apartment complex when the police arrived. He entered the couple's apartment and took Saanchi hostage, though the exact reason for his specific choice of this apartment is not fully explained, it appears to be opportunistic given the chaos and the building's security breach.

Foreshadowing: Yaatharth spots Gul on the news checking into the apartment complex moments before the police arrival.

  • gul
  • hostage
  • apartment
  • entry
Q9

What was Saanchi's plan during the hostage situation?

Saanchi attempted to manipulate Gul into a fake hostage situation to create an opportunity to escape. She tried seducing him and signaled to police that his gun magazine was empty, hoping they would storm in. However, Gul realized her betrayal and regained control.

Foreshadowing: Saanchi remains unusually calm from the start, suggesting she is more calculated than a typical victim.

  • saanchi
  • escape plan
  • manipulation
  • gul
Q10

What does the title 'Dhokha' mean in the context of the movie?

'Dhokha' translates to 'betrayal' or 'deception.' The film centers on mutual deceit: Yaatharth deceives Saanchi through the medication plot, Saanchi blackmails Malik, and Gul is deceived by both Saanchi and Malik. Every character manipulates another, making betrayal the central theme.

Foreshadowing: The title foreshadows that no character is trustworthy, with each revelation exposing another layer of deception.

  • dhokha
  • meaning
  • theme
  • betrayal
  • deception
  • title
Q11

What happens to Gul at the end of Dhokha?

Gul is found to be mentally ill and is sent to a mental institution rather than executed. While imprisoned, he loses his sanity and imagines Saanchi alive, creating a tragic ending where he lives in a delusional world rather than facing reality.

Foreshadowing: Malik reveals medical evidence of Gul's delusional disorder during the court proceedings.

  • gul
  • mental institution
  • ending
  • sanity
  • execution
Q12

Why does Gul give Saanchi pills through her chai?

Gul secretly gives Saanchi her prescribed medication through the tea she prepares, believing it will keep her stable and cooperative. This contrasts with Yaatharth's plot to give her the wrong medication. However, later Gul discards the pills entirely when he decides to run away with Saanchi.

Foreshadowing: This revelation exposes the conflicting interests of Yaatharth and Gul regarding Saanchi's mental state.

  • pills
  • chai
  • medication
  • gul
  • saanchi

Movie threads

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Psychological Thrillers with Unreliable Narrators like Dhokha: Round D Corner

Stories where reality fractures and you can't trust what you see. If you liked the mind-bending narrative of Dhokha: Round D Corner, explore these movies where you can't trust the storyteller. These films, from psychological thrillers to dramatic mysteries, use unreliable narrators to create suspense and deliver game-changing twists that reframe the entire plot.

  • mind-bending
  • deceptive
  • suspenseful
  • psychological
  • unsettling
  • manipulative
  • Tone: unsettling, deceptive, intellectually challenging
  • Pacing: steady, deliberate
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Movies in this thread are built around a central deception of perspective. The narrative is presented through one or more characters whose understanding of events is fundamentally flawed or intentionally misleading. The plot often culminates in a major revelation that re-contextualizes everything the audience has witnessed, forcing a reinterpretation of the story.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped together because they share the core narrative device of the unreliable narrator to create suspense, manipulation, and intellectual engagement. They all challenge the viewer to become an active detective, questioning every scene and motive to discern the buried truth.

Claustrophobic Thrillers and Hostage Dramas like Dhokha: Round D Corner

Tense stories where tight spaces amplify psychological pressure and danger. Fans of the tense, apartment-set drama in Dhokha: Round D Corner will appreciate these claustrophobic thrillers. Discover movies that use confined settings to create unbearable suspense, focusing on hostage situations, psychological manipulation, and characters pushed to their limits in isolated environments.

  • claustrophobic
  • tense
  • paranoid
  • high-stakes
  • suspenseful
  • unsettling
  • Tone: tense, dark, paranoid
  • Pacing: steady, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These narratives often unfold primarily in a single, restrictive location, using the setting as a pressure cooker for conflict. The plot revolves around a high-stakes scenario like a hostage crisis or a psychological battle, where escape is difficult and the tension escalates steadily as characters' true natures are revealed under duress.

Why they belong together: These films share a palpable sense of confinement that is central to their mood and plot. The combination of a restricted setting, high emotional stakes, and relentless psychological pressure creates a uniquely intense and immersive viewing experience focused on primal fear and survival.

Every angle

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