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Dhurala (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 169 mins · Marathi
Echo score 91
Directed by
Sameer Vidwans
Starring
Sonalee Kulkarni, Uday Sabnis, Siddharth Jadhav, Ankush Chaudhari, Sai Tamhankar, Umesh Kamat

When the sarpanch of the Ambergaon village dies, his family members battle with each other over their greed for power which affects their relationships.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (12)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Movies like Dhurala
  5. 5 Every angle

12 events in order · contains spoilers

Dhurala Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Dhurala (2020) 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. Sarpanch Anna Ubhe dies, election stakes rise

    Sarpanch Anna Ubhe dies in Ambegaon just as elections are about to begin. His death creates a power vacuum and unsettles the gram panchayat. The Ubhe family sees the looming political contest as the only path forward.

    When
    Right before elections
    Where
    Ambegaon, Maharashtra
  2. Dada Ubhe declares candidacy

    Navnath 'Dada' Ubhe, the elder son, runs the family business and claims the heir role. He decides to run for sarpanch, positioning himself as the natural successor. He begins assembling a campaign infrastructure while maintaining business interests.

    When
    Immediately after Anna's death
    Where
    Ubhe family home, Ambegaon
  3. Opposition gears up against Dada

    Opposition leader Harish Gadhwe, frustrated by his previous defeat, seizes the opening. He believes Dada's inexperience could be exploited. He begins plotting strategies to challenge the Ubhe family's hold on the gram panchayat.

    When
    Early campaign phase
    Where
    Ambegaon and surrounding political circles
  4. MLA Shinde pushes Jyoti Tai to run

    MLA Prithviraj Shinde meets with Jyoti Tai Ubhe and persuades her to run, arguing that grassroots women empowerment could shift the balance. Jyoti Tai agrees to enter the race, adding a new dynamic to the contest. This development expands the field beyond the Ubhe family.

    When
    Before formal filing
    Where
    MLA Prithviraj Shinde's office, Maharashtra
  5. Jyoti Tai Ubhe joins the race

    Jyoti Tai, Anna's wife and Dada's step-mother, becomes a candidate. Her entry brings legitimacy to gender-inclusive campaigning in the village. The race now features multiple Ubhe family-in-law lines competing.

    When
    During the early campaign
    Where
    Ambegaon, Maharashtra
  6. Dada brings Harshada into the party

    Dada counters with Harshada, his wife, entering the newly formed party to give a female face. The move signals a shift to a more inclusive, image-based campaign. The family heralds Harshada as a symbol of progressive leadership.

    When
    During campaign planning
    Where
    Campaign office, Ambegaon
  7. Hanumantha considers contest

    Hanumantha Ubhe, Anna's second son, with a cement business, observes the power struggle. He contemplates joining the electoral fray as a candidate. The prospect unsettles the family dynamics further.

    When
    Early to mid campaign
    Where
    Ambegaon cement plant
  8. Monica persuades Hanumantha to run

    Monica, Hanumantha's wife, notices the power-play and urges him to contest as well. She sees political influence as key to securing the family's future. Hanumantha considers, and perhaps agrees, to enter the race.

    When
    During deliberations
    Where
    Hanumantha's home, Ambegaon
  9. Campaign intensifies; family bonds strain

    With multiple Ubhe-affiliated candidates, the campaign tactics intensify. The pressure begins to fracture familial bonds as alliances form and dissolve. The village watches as old loyalties collide with new ambitions.

    When
    Mid campaign
    Where
    Ambegaon
  10. Women empowerment shapes the race

    The contest highlights women empowerment through Jyoti Tai and Harshada's presence, influencing voters and opponents. The opposition leverages this angle to appeal to broader demographics. Campaign messaging becomes centered on gender and development.

    When
    During campaign
    Where
    Campaign rallies across Ambegaon
  11. Family strategy and tensions mount

    Family dinners and meetings become battlegrounds for political strategy. Secret pacts, rivalries, and promises shape the routes to the sarpanch seat. The family's bond is increasingly strained.

    When
    Late campaign
    Where
    Ubhe family home, Ambegaon
  12. Election nears; the fight reaches a fever pitch

    As the election nears, the contest reaches a fever pitch. The contest for sarpanch is less about policy and more about control of the village's power dynamics. The story ends on the cusp of the vote, with the family divided by competing ambitions.

    When
    Just before polling day
    Where
    Ambegaon

Last updated: January 28, 2026 at 12:45

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Timeline questions answered

Dhurala Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Dhurala (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does MLA Shinde convince Jyoti Tai to run for sarpanch?

MLA Prithviraj Shinde persuades Jyoti Tai Ubhe to contest as a candidate by pitching grassroots women empowerment. His strategy centers on creating a visible female presence in local politics, which adds a new dimension to the heated race. This move also complicates family dynamics since Jyoti Tai is Dada's step-mother, allowing Shinde to potentially fracture the Ubhe family's unified front.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Shinde observes the family tensions from a distance before intervening directly.

  • mla shinde
  • jyoti tai
  • candidate
  • woman empowerment
  • politics
Q2

Why does Dada add Harshada to his political party?

Dada brings his wife Harshada Ubhe into the newly formed party to present a broader image of reform and progress. This gives his campaign a female face and creates a public-facing partnership within the Ubhe camp. The move is strategic counter to Jyoti Tai's entry, aiming to capture the women empowerment vote while positioning Dada as a progressive candidate.

Foreshadowing: Dada's campaign already shows signs of image-conscious planning from the start.

  • harshada
  • dada
  • party
  • women
  • campaign
Q3

What is the relationship between Dada and Jyoti Tai?

Jyoti Tai Ubhe is Dada's step-mother - she was married to the deceased sarpanch Anna Ubhe. Their relationship has not always been cordial, creating underlying tension within the household. This strained dynamic becomes politically significant when both decide to run against each other for the sarpanch position.

Foreshadowing: The friction between them is hinted at when Jyoti Tai agrees to run despite knowing it will conflict with Dada's candidacy.

  • dada
  • jyoti tai
  • step-mother
  • family conflict
Q4

Why do multiple Ubhe family members run for sarpanch?

After Anna Ubhe's death, his family views the sarpanch position as their rightful inheritance. Dada sees it as his natural right as the elder son. Meanwhile, Jyoti Tai enters as a separate candidate encouraged by MLA Shinde. Hanumantha, Anna's second son, also considers running after his wife Monica urges him to seize the opportunity. The power vacuum transforms a family succession into a multi-candidate battle.

Foreshadowing: The seed of family conflict is planted when Anna's death creates the power vacuum in the first place.

  • ubhe family
  • candidates
  • sarpanch
  • election
  • power
Q5

What role does Hanumantha Ubhe play in the story?

Hanumantha Ubhe is Anna's second son who runs a cement business in the village. He initially observes the power struggle between Dada and Jyoti Tai with interest. His wife Monica eventually persuades him to join the race as well, viewing political influence as key to securing the family's future. His entry further fractures the family unity.

Foreshadowing: Hanumantha's business background suggests he has resources and ambitions beyond the family home.

  • hanumantha
  • cement business
  • candidate
  • monica
Q6

How does Anna Ubhe's death affect the family?

Anna Ubhe's death creates a power vacuum that triggers a high-stakes scramble among family members. The family that once presented a united front now fragments as multiple members pursue the sarpanch position. Old loyalties are tested, and the bonds that bind the Ubhe clan begin to strain under the pressure of competing ambitions.

Foreshadowing: The village's political stage becomes a mirror for personal rivalries that were always present beneath the surface.

  • anna ubhe
  • death
  • family
  • dynamics
  • power vacuum
Q7

What are the stakes in the Ambegaon village election?

The election represents more than a simple contest for a village office - it becomes a crucible where family history, gender roles, and local power are weighed against the promise of reform. The contest is less about policy and more about control of the village's power dynamics. Whoever wins will determine the direction of Ambegaon for years to come.

Foreshadowing: The title 'Dhurala' itself suggests a difficult, complex situation arising from these political tensions.

  • ambegaon
  • election
  • sarpanch
  • village
  • power
Q8

Does Dhurala show who wins the sarpanch election?

The story ends on the cusp of the vote without specifying an election outcome. The narrative concludes as the contest reaches a fever pitch, with the family divided by competing ambitions. The ending feel is ambiguous, leaving viewers uncertain about which candidate will ultimately win and whether family bonds can be restored.

Foreshadowing: The final timeline point emphasizes that the fight reaches a fever pitch just before polling day, with resolution remaining unresolved.

  • ending
  • result
  • winner
  • election
  • sarpanch
Q9

Why does Monica push Hanumantha to run for sarpanch?

Monica Hanumantha Ubhe sees the opportunity in the chaos following Anna's death and urges her husband to join the race. She views political influence as key to securing the family's future and believes Hanumantha should not let the opportunity pass. Her persuasion leads Hanumantha to consider entering the electoral fray.

Foreshadowing: Monica's assertiveness in family matters is established early when she urges Hanumantha to act.

  • monica
  • hanumantha
  • ambition
  • political
  • persuasion
Q10

Why does Harish Gadhwe oppose Dada's candidacy?

Harish Gadhwe leads the opposition and is furious over a past defeat against the Ubhe family. He believes Dada's newcomer status could be their opening to regain ground and push their own agenda. The opposition gears up to challenge Dada's inexperience as a political candidate, seeing it as a weakness to exploit.

Foreshadowing: Gadhwe's frustration over previous defeat establishes his motivation to challenge the Ubhe family hold on power.

  • harish gadhwe
  • opposition
  • candidacy
  • defeat

Movie threads

More Movies Like Dhurala, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Dhurala tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Political family dramas like Dhurala

Families torn apart by the ruthless pursuit of political power. If you liked the tense family dynamics and political power struggle in Dhurala, explore these movies featuring similar stories of ambition and fractured relationships within families vying for control.

  • political
  • greed-driven
  • familial conflict
  • power struggle
  • dramatic
  • tense
  • Tone: tense, dramatic
  • Pacing: steady, deliberate
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative typically revolves around a pivotal event, like a death or power vacuum, that forces family members into a competitive battle for leadership. Allegiances are tested, secrets are revealed, and relationships are irrevocably damaged as greed and ambition overshadow familial bonds, often leading to an uncertain or morally complex conclusion.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here because they share a core focus on the collision of family and politics. They create a specific kind of tension driven not by action, but by dialogue, manipulation, and the emotional weight of broken trust among relatives.

Slow burn character dramas like Dhurala

Character-driven stories where ethical dilemmas create sustained tension. For viewers who appreciated the steady pacing and moral complexity of Dhurala, this collection features films with a similar tense, character-focused build-up and ambiguous emotional resolutions.

  • tense
  • dramatic
  • character-driven
  • moral dilemma
  • slow burn
  • emotional conflict
  • Tone: tense, dramatic, ambiguous
  • Pacing: steady, slow burn
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread unfold at a deliberate pace, allowing the characters' internal struggles and interpersonal conflicts to develop fully. The plot is driven by ethical choices and their repercussions, often avoiding clear-cut villains or heroes, and culminating in an ending that reflects the complexity of the situation rather than providing a simple resolution.

Why they belong together: These films are connected by their shared emphasis on a steady, deliberate pacing that prioritizes psychological tension over physical action. They explore weighty themes like ambition and betrayal, creating a consistently stressful and engrossing atmosphere that resonates with viewers seeking thoughtful, character-centric dramas.

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