Gumraah

Gumraah

Year: 2023

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Vardhan Ketkar

Echo Score: 61
ThrillerActionCrimeThrillers and murder mysteriesSuspenseful crime thrillers

A murder investigation becomes complicated after the cops discover a pair of lookalike suspects.

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1

Murder scene discovered and initial burglary theory

A man is found dead in his home, triggering a murder investigation led by Shivani Mathur. Initially, police treat it as a burglary gone wrong, with no clear motive. A neighbor's selfie later captures a suspect near the scene, shifting focus to Arjun Sehgal.

Night of the murder Arjun's home crime scene
2

Police identify Arjun and order his arrest

ACP Dhiren Yadav identifies the deceased's suspect as Arjun Sehgal, a real estate developer, and orders his arrest. The case takes a personal turn for Yadav, who harbors a vendetta against Arjun. His intervention tightens the net around Arjun and the possibility of twin involvement.

Shortly after the murder Police Headquarters
3

Sooraj's arrest reveals a twin resemblance

Sooraj is taken into custody for disorderly conduct and is revealed to resemble Arjun. The striking similarity introduces the potential for mistaken identity and twin confusion. Investigators are left to determine who the real killer might be.

Shortly after the murder Police station
4

Three months before: Arjun's real estate focus and engagement

Three months prior to the murder, Arjun concentrates on expanding his real estate business. He is also engaged to Janhvi, a film critic, painting a picture of a life about to start. The investigation hints at personal ties that could intersect with the case.

Three months before the murder Mumbai
5

Three months before: Sooraj's con and mob boss trouble

Meanwhile, Sooraj, a small-time conman, finds himself in trouble after scamming a mob boss. The boss kidnaps his friend Chaddi and demands 2 million rupees as ransom. Desperate, Sooraj tries to raise the money, raising the stakes before the murder night.

Three months before the murder City underworld
6

Murder night: both Arjun and Sooraj show injuries

On the night of the murder, both Arjun and Sooraj are shown with similar injuries, suggesting a brutal confrontation. The visual parity deepens the mystery and fuels suspicion of twin involvement. Investigators pursue multiple leads as the truth remains elusive.

Night of the murder Murder scene
7

DNA test confirms identical twins

A DNA test reveals Arjun and Sooraj are identical twins separated in childhood after their parents' divorce. The revelation reframes the case from a single killer to a twin mystery. Investigators scramble to untangle loyalties and identities.

After the night of the murder Forensics lab
8

Yadav's vendetta and manipulation

The investigation uncovers that Yadav harbors a personal vendetta against Arjun and attempts to manipulate the case for his own ends. This bias complicates the search for objective truth. The dynamic adds tension as investigators reassess the unfolding story.

During the investigation Police Headquarters
9

Six months later: Janhvi missing and reunion clues

Six months after the murder, a missing person file for Janhvi surfaces. It reveals she attended a school reunion before disappearing, and a message to Arjun suggests she was planning to marry Akash. The new lead broadens the mystery and hints at deeper secrets behind her disappearance.

Six months after the murder City
10

Akash's crime against Janhvi uncovered

Investigators uncover that Akash drugged and assaulted Janhvi, a crime that led to her death, and he bribed officials to cover up the murder. Arjun, upon learning the truth, is driven to confront Akash. The exposure of the crime adds fuel to the already volatile case.

Six months after the murder Akash's circle / city
11

Arjun kills Akash

Arjun, moved by the truth, kills Akash in retaliation. The act marks a brutal culmination of the revelations surrounding Janhvi's death. The consequences ripple through the investigation and the relationships involved.

After Akash's crimes are revealed Akash's location
12

Sooraj distorts the scene to protect his brother

Sooraj, realizing the implications of the truth, alters the crime scene to shield Arjun. His action further obscures the sequence of events and deepens the moral complexity of the case. The brothers' bond drives dangerous concealment.

After Arjun's killing of Akash Crime scene
13

Arjun leaves Mumbai; Sooraj receives the house keys

With no conclusive evidence and the case still unresolved, Arjun leaves Mumbai, unable to stay in a city that holds nothing for him. He leaves Sooraj the keys to his house, signaling the end of their shared life. The film closes on an unresolved note, with the truth still elusive.

After the events Mumbai

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