Dum

Dum

Year: 2003

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Eeshwar Nivas

CrimeActionRomanceDrama

Uday is driven by a fierce ambition to become a police officer and serve his country. As he embarks on this path, he confronts the corrupt officer Shankar, whose evil actions test his resolve. A chance meeting with Kaveri, a television employee, turns his world upside‑down and adds new challenges to his quest.

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Timeline – Dum (2003)

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1

Uday and Mohan join the police under Sharma

From lower middle-class backgrounds, Uday and Mohan dream of joining the police. They pursue the force on merit, without relying on recommendations. Their potential catches the eye of Raj Dutt Sharma, who becomes their training officer and mentor.

Police training academy
2

Duo earns a reputation as no-nonsense cops

After their training, the duo quickly earns a reputation for being upright and effective, admired for their commitment and discipline. They become symbols of merit-based success within the force. Sharma supports their growth and helps them rise through the ranks.

City police precinct
3

Kaveri confronts Shankar by the river; Uday intervenes

Kaveri, Uday's girlfriend, witnesses Shankar urinating in a river and objects to his conduct. Shankar slaps at her, but Uday intervenes and beats him, prompting Shankar to vow revenge. This personal vendetta seeds the ensuing conflict.

Riverbank
4

Sharma exposes Shankar's corruption

Shankar is described as egotistical and corrupt, working on Deshmukh's payroll. Sharma reveals the minister's influence and the danger Shankar poses to justice. The revelation foreshadows the clash between the two cops.

Sharma's briefing room
5

Shankar murders Sharma's daughter; Sharma is demoted

In a brutal act, Shankar barges into Sharma's home and kills Sharma's daughter in front of Lakshmi. Following the murder, Sharma is demoted and reassigned to the role of selecting officers for training, weakening his authority.

Sharma's home
6

Uday vows to end Shankar's menace

Fuelled by the assault on Sharma and the murder of Mohan, Uday resolves that he will not rest until Shankar's menace ends. He commits to bringing the corrupt officer to justice and protecting the public.

Police headquarters
7

Shankar kills Mohan

Shankar escalates his offensive by killing Mohan, Uday's partner. The personal loss deepens Uday's resolve and intensifies the conflict between them.

City streets
8

Uday steals Shankar's gun and kills Babu Kasai

During a tense confrontation, Uday corners Shankar and steals his gun. He uses it to kill Babu Kasai and makes it look like Shankar gunned the criminal, manipulating public perception against Shankar.

Unknown location
9

Shankar kills Deshmukh and frames Uday

In retaliation, Shankar murders Minister Deshmukh and frames Uday for the crime. This raises the stakes and triggers a massive manhunt for Uday.

Minister Deshmukh's residence/office
10

Babu Kasai's death is faked; he is alive

It is revealed that Babu Kasai's death was staged and that he is actually alive and held in captivity by Uday. This revelation rewrites the investigation and intensifies the pursuit.

Unknown location
11

Final confrontation and Babu's deathbed confession

Shankar accelerates the manhunt as the trio is traced. In the aftermath, Babu Kasai is fatally wounded and, on his deathbed, confesses all his crimes to Kaveri, who records the confession on video.

Final showdown location
12

Commissioner exposes the truth and orders surrender

The commissioner arrives and is shown the damning confession. With Shankar's true crimes exposed, he orders both Uday and Shankar to surrender. Shankar attempts to flee, but Uday corners and kills him.

Crime scene / commissioner’s office
13

Uday is exonerated and the people celebrate

Uday surrenders and stands trial, but the evidence leads to his exoneration. He is greeted by cheering people as justice is seen to prevail and order is restored.

Courtroom / city streets

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