Khiladi

Khiladi

Year: 2022

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Ramesh Varma

Echo Score: 46
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Mohan Gandhi is a criminal serving time, but his guilt remains uncertain amidst a web of money, lies, and deceit. The film explores the mystery surrounding his past and the truth about the crime he's accused of committing, questioning his true identity and the forces aligned against him.

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1

Gandhi's origins and family

Gandhi is an orphan who is raised by the successful businessman Rajashekhar. He grows up to become the General Manager of Rajashekhar's company, living with his wife Chitra and their daughter. This stable family life sets the stage for the power and choices that follow.

Past Rajashekhar's company and home
2

Rajashekhar's money laundering and Bala Singham scheme

A CBI probe nets Rajashekhar in a money laundering case linked to the ₹10,000 crore scheme orchestrated by Bala Singham. Gandhi learns of the plan and its stakes, sensing a path to power and vindication. He secretly studies the links and smartly identifies the money's likely location.

Past Rajashekhar's office and Bala Singham's orbit
3

The money transfer plan and the fake currency heist

Gandhi informs the Home Minister about the money, triggering orders to secure it. David, acting on a hidden directive, robs the container, swaps real notes for fake currency, and burns the container to erase evidence. Arjun later discovers the fake note, revealing a deeper conspiracy at work.

Past Government offices and money transport route
4

David murders Gandhi's family; daughter sacrifices

David, following instructions from an unknown caller, kills Gandhi's wife and son, sparing only his daughter who takes the blame to shield her father. The personal tragedy hardens Gandhi and deepens his entanglement with power. This act cements his willingness to manipulate others for his aims.

Past Gandhi's home
5

Gandhi surrenders and is jailed

Gandhi, in the face of the money plot, is arrested by Arjun and is shot during the confrontation. He is portrayed as taking the blame for crimes he did not commit and is sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. The sentence becomes a crucible for his later schemes and disguises.

Past Prison
6

Prison bond with Ramakrishna and the plan for release

Inside prison, Gandhi befriends Ramakrishna, whose story he later uses to manipulate Pooja and secure his release. He forges documents to convince officials that his tale is true. This ruse primes Pooja to become a tool in his broader game.

Past Prison
7

Pooja's bail plan and Gandhi's escape

In the present timeline, criminologist Pooja arranges a bail for Gandhi using her father, the DGP Jayaram, as a cover for performing final rites. Arjun and Jayaram attempt to stop him, but Gandhi manages to escape. The escape thrusts the story into a tense chase fueled by deception.

Present Court / city
8

Gandhi revealed as a Dubai-based con artist

Pooja soon discovers Gandhi's supposedly dead family members are alive and part of his crew, revealing he operates as a Dubai-based con artist. Arjun is assigned to arrest him in Dubai, turning the hunt international. The illusion of his benevolent mission collapses as his true motive comes to light.

Present Dubai and city of origin
9

Original 10k crore plan with Aditi and Bala Singham

Gandhi's backstory reveals he recruited a club dancer named Aditi to help steal the 10,000 crore. With Bala Singham watching, his gang and Aditi hack Bala Singham's phone to extract the money's location. The plan is set, but Gandhi is arrested and ends up surrendering again to avoid exposure.

Past Bala Singham's circle
10

Court shootout, revelations, and cryptocurrency

Outside the court, Gandhi captures David after a shootout, while Singham's men capture Ramakrishna. David reveals that his orders came from an unknown person who is actually Jayaram. Pooja learns that the cash Gandhi seeks is cryptocurrency, revealing a new dimension of the conspiracy.

Present Court area / city
11

Aditi's betrayal and the truth about Gandhi's motive

Aditi betrays Gandhi and shoots him for the money, sending him into surgery. Pooja learns from Gandhi's henchmen that the money was meant to fund a charitable trust for the needy, and that she herself lied to them earlier. Gandhi's true motive surfaces: his actions critique a corrupt system, not mere personal greed.

Present Hospital
12

Final showdown and aftermath

Gandhi frees Ramakrishna and faces Arjun in a final confrontation. He defeats Singham's men and kills Singham, then clarifies that his fight was against a corrupted system, not individuals. Guru Singham is stripped of his ministerial post as the truth about the money comes out, and Gandhi reveals he stole the real money earlier to outsmart everyone. Arjun vows to arrest him again, leaving an open-ended note on justice and reform.

Present Showdown location and city

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