Jaat

Jaat

Year: 2025

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Gopichand Malineni

Echo Score: 58

Budget: $12M

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When a ruffian unintentionally spoils a traveler’s meal, the traveler snaps, confronting him with a fierce outburst and demanding an apology. His angry response drags him deeper into a tangled world of violence, crime and corruption, all controlled by a feared criminal mastermind.

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Timeline – Jaat (2025)

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1

Discovery of gold after JTF rule ends (2009)

In 2009, as the Jaffna Tiger Force's rule ends in Sri Lanka, Ranatunga discovers gold left behind by the JTF. He and his men decide to claim it for themselves. The discovery marks the first step in his rise to power.

2009 Sri Lanka
2

Ranatunga consolidates power and eliminates opposition

Ranatunga ruthlessly neutralizes anyone who stands in the way of the gold and his growing influence. He uses force to deter the Sri Lankan army from reclaiming the loot and to cement his control. The violence signals the brutal path he will walk to build a criminal empire.

shortly after 2009 Sri Lanka
3

Bribery secures Indian citizenship

Ranatunga's group travels to Andhra Pradesh, India, and bribes local police with portions of the gold to secure Indian citizenship. The bribery creates a shield around their operation and helps them slip into legal cover. This move paves the way for a criminal network in India.

after 2009 Andhra Pradesh, India
4

Criminal empire grows around Motupalli

Ranatunga establishes a sprawling criminal empire centered around the village of Motupalli. Local authorities stay silent out of fear and corruption, allowing his network to expand. The Motupalli hub becomes the core of his illicit activities.

early period after arrival Motupalli, Andhra Pradesh
5

Vijaya Lakshmi confronts Ranatunga; Bharathi's brutality

SI Vijaya Lakshmi goes to arrest Ranatunga, but Bharathi has her and her team molested and imprisoned in Bharathi's mansion. The act demonstrates Ranatunga's reach over local power structures. The incident deepens the sense of impunity surrounding him.

backstory period Motupalli, India
6

Threats reach the highest level; Sathya Moorthy arrives

The President of India receives a letter and a box of severed thumbs demanding protection from Ranatunga. This chilling message triggers state response as CBI officer Sathya Moorthy is dispatched to investigate the case. The backstory links organized crime to official action.

backstory India
7

Present-day train interruption in Chirala

A mysterious passenger travels from Chennai to Ayodhya by train, which halts in Chirala due to an accident ahead. The stop pulls him into the unfolding conflict as he encounters Ram Subba Reddy's men. The journey shifts from mere travel to a mission.

present day Chirala, Andhra Pradesh
8

Confrontation with Ram Subba Reddy’s men

The passenger defeats Ram Subba Reddy's thugs who threaten him and demands an apology. He learns that Somulu is like a brother to Ram Subba Reddy and realizes Ranatunga's influence extends far. The encounter heightens the stakes of the emerging battle.

present day Chirala area
9

Hidden cops and Ranatunga’s vow

The passenger discovers a hidden police car with female officers who have been molested and imprisoned. He frees them and fights off Ranatunga's men, leaving behind an infuriated Ranatunga who vows to kill him by sunset. The personal vendetta becomes a race against time.

present day Chirala vicinity
10

Deserted village chase and Divi's death

Ranatunga's men chase the passenger through a deserted village, where Divi is fatally stabbed in the chaos. An old woman in the village uncovers more about Ranatunga's evil deeds and his collusion with corrupt police. The stakes escalate as the passenger vows to stop him.

present day Deserted village
11

Police station humiliation and capture

The passenger goes to the police station to file a complaint, but Sunil and his corrupt officers humiliate the female cops. The passenger is captured and shackled, becoming a target for Somulu. The system's rot is laid bare as the manipulation continues.

present day Police Station
12

Rescue and execution of Sunil and Somulu

With Lakshmi and her team, the prisoner regains consciousness and they execute Sunil and the corrupt officers, including Somulu. The operation exposes the broader network of crime and corruption protecting Ranatunga. The act signals a turning point in the pursuit of justice.

present day Police station / village
13

Baldev revealed; mission assigned

Sathya Moorthy discovers that Ranatunga is actually the international terrorist Muthuvel Karikalan. He recruits Baldev Pratap Singh, the mysterious passenger, as the operative to capture Ranatunga. This revelation reframes the passenger as a trained military asset rather than a mere civilian.

present India
14

Final confrontation and Ranatunga's downfall

Baldev reaches the village where Ranatunga's forces are gathered and defeats them, ultimately hanging Ranatunga. The villagers participate in the execution, delivering justice. Bharathi commits suicide as Vijaya Lakshmi and her team arrive to arrest her.

final confrontation Motupalli village
15

Resolution and departure

Satya Moorthy informs the President that the mission is complete. Baldev departs in an army helicopter, vowing to return if trouble arises. The narrative closes on a note of uneasy peace and readiness for future threats.

after India

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 11:35

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