Khadaan

Shyam loses everything in Bangladesh and illegally crosses the border into India. He ends up taking a menial job as a laborer in the Damodar Valley coal mines. There, he meets Mohan, a Vaishnavite, and a powerful bond forms that sets the future course of their lives.

Together, Shyam's physical strength and Mohan's mastermind approach push them to gain monopoly over the local colliery. They consolidate power and expand their influence across the coal trade. Their partnership makes them formidable players in the mines.

Their amplification of power brings them into conflict with the local MLA, Shehzad Siddique. They stand firm against political interference while tightening their control over the mines. The tension marks a turning point in the region's power dynamics.

Shyam becomes a symbol of hope for the poor laborers, especially the adivasi communities. He opposes land grabs and even offers 20 percent of the coal khadaan to the laborers. His rising influence catches the attention of the adivasi leader Mandi.

During a heated confrontation with authorities, Shyam kills a police officer. The act leads to his arrest and the collapse of his direct power circle. It foreshadows the irreparable consequences of their criminal empire.

Shyam is imprisoned after the police officer's death, leaving his wife Jamuna and newborn child behind. The arrest traps him in a grim situation with his family facing an uncertain future. The imprisonment cuts short his rising influence.

Inside the jail, Shyam dies under mysterious circumstances. The official narrative remains unclear, fueling rumors about possible foul play within the system. His death also creates a power vacuum in the coal syndicate.

Fast forward to 2024, Mohan has transformed the illegal coal network into a legitimate-feeling empire and dominates the mines. He quietly consolidates control and uses his resources to maintain power. The region's crime economy now rests on his shoulders.

Mohan offers Shyam's son Madhu a place in his lead team, even though Madhu is only a coal transporter at that moment. The offer signals a calculated move to keep Shyam's legacy alive in the new regime. Madhu begins as a trusted intermediary in Mohan's operation.

Mohan's son Makhan resents losing the chance to inherit his father's business and watches Madhu's rise with mixed emotions. The family dynamics add internal tension to the criminal enterprise. This friction foreshadows future power struggles.

As Madhu grows within Mohan's inner circle, he uncover the reason behind his father's death. The revelation fuels a desire for revenge and reshapes his loyalty toward Mohan. He begins to orient his ambitions around seeking justice for Shyam.

It is revealed that Mohan orchestrated Shyam's death by lacing his food with sleeping pills and strangling him while he slept, then staging it as suicide. The betrayal exposes Mohan's cruelty and willingness to destroy rivals. This revelation catalyzes Madhu's resolve for revenge.

Fueled by vengeance, Madhu confronts Mohan and kills him. The act mirrors the earlier killing of Shyam, but this time Madhu acts as the avenger and rightful successor. With Mohan gone, Madhu seizes control of the coal mines.

With Mohan removed, Madhu consolidates his position as the unchallenged crime boss of the region's coal mines. He now wields the monopoly once held by his father and Mohan, shaping the future of the mine economy. The cycle of power continues under a new leader.