Don 2

Don 2

Year: 2011

Runtime: 145 min

Language: Hindi

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This gripping sequel follows a powerful international crime lord as he expands his empire, aiming for control across Europe. His ambitious plans draw the ire of rival underworld figures and the pursuit of law enforcement, leading him on a dangerous journey through cities like Kuala Lumpur and Berlin. He must outmaneuver his enemies and evade capture to secure his dominance and avoid becoming a target himself.

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Timeline – Don 2 (2011)

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1

Cartel Meeting in the French Riviera

Five years after the previous events, European drug cartel leaders convene on a luxurious yacht in the French Riviera. They discuss the rising threat posed by Don, whose tactics threaten to devalue their cocaine trade across Europe, and decide that he must be eliminated to protect their black market empire.

Five years after Don French Riviera
2

Ambush in Thailand

In a secluded hideout in Thailand, Don makes plans to pick up a shipment of cocaine. However, he is ambushed by his former allies who reveal their treacherous intentions to kill him and take over the cocaine market in Europe, sparking a fierce battle for survival.

Thailand
3

Surrender to Interpol

Now a wanted fugitive with Interpol pursuing him, Don deliberately surrenders to Roma, an Interpol agent, and Inspector Malik. In an unexpected turn, he demands amnesty for his past crimes in exchange for critical information about the drug cartels.

4

Interrogation and Death Sentence

During the interrogation, Malik informs Don that he can protect him from the death penalty but not from prison. After refusing to cooperate, Don is sentenced to death and transferred to a high-security prison in Malaysia.

Malaysia
5

Reunion with Vardhaan

In prison, Don has a tense encounter with his rival Vardhaan, who seeks revenge for his past imprisonment. Their initial conflict transforms into a reluctant partnership when Don proposes a chance for freedom in exchange for a collaboration to escape.

Malaysia
6

Escape Plan

Don and Vardhaan devise a daring escape plan disguised as paramedics. Their strategy involves poisoning fellow inmates to exit the facility undetected, marking the beginning of their risky alliance.

Malaysia
7

Discovering Diwan's Scheme in Zurich

After successfully escaping, Don reunites with his loyal ally Ayesha in Zurich. Together, they uncover a recording implicating J.K. Diwan in a plot to murder James Werden and manipulate the bank leadership, allowing them to blackmail Diwan for valuable information.

Zurich
8

Counterfeit Blueprints and Assassination Attempt

As Don gears up for a bank heist, Diwan hesitates and provides him with counterfeit blueprints instead of the original. Meanwhile, an assassin named Abdul Jabbar is sent to eliminate Don, but he is coerced into working for Don instead.

9

Roma and Malik's Hunt in Berlin

In Berlin, Roma and Inspector Malik are on Diwan's trail as they search for evidence against him. Despite their efforts, they come up empty-handed, unaware of the looming heist that Don is planning.

Berlin
10

Heist and Betrayal

Don embarks on the bank heist, where tension runs high. After the successful robbery, however, Vardhaan and Jabbar betray him, but Don cleverly escapes by navigating through the sewers with the help of his hacker friend, Sameer.

11

Negotiation with Authorities

Don cleverly negotiates with the German authorities, offering to turn in the printing plates in exchange for immunity from prosecution. This strategic move allows him to eliminate threats while aiming for his own redemption.

12

Final Confrontation

The film reaches its climax as Don faces off against Vardhaan and Jabbar in a high-stakes encounter. Amidst the chaos, Roma's decision not to kill Don highlights the complexity of their relationship, while Don retaliates vigorously against his enemies.

13

Master Manipulator

With cunning intelligence, Don presents fake evidence to protect the real printing plates from being discovered. His ability to outmaneuver his foes signifies his intelligence and dominance in the criminal world.

14

Emergence as Kingpin

In the concluding moments, Don asserts his position as the new kingpin of the European underworld. Surrounded by allies, he revels in his newfound power and wealth, contemplating a future filled with possibilities alongside Ayesha and Sameer.

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