Khufiya

The narrative unfolds in a post-Kargil security climate, spanning the late 1990s into the early 2000s. It reflects a period when RAW operations and international espionage dynamics were intensifying, including high-stakes dealings with the CIA and evolving India-U.S. strategic ties. The backdrop also intertwines with looming nuclear-deal considerations that shape governmental decisions behind closed doors.

The story moves across major geopolitical hubs: RAW operations in India, a high-profile Bangladeshi minister's party in Bangladesh, and a refugee arc in the United States (South Dakota). The Indian setting emphasizes clandestine intelligence work and internal power plays, while the Bangladesh locale underscores cross-border political stakes. The U.S. segment follows the family’s exile and the manipulation of events from abroad, highlighting how espionage travels beyond borders.

💔 Love & Betrayal

Romance and loyalty are tested as KM and Heena’s relationship unravels under the weight of double agents and hidden agendas. The story uses personal bonds to reveal how trust can be weaponized within the espionage world. The emotional stakes amplify the moral complexity of choosing country over love.

🕵️ Espionage

The plot is propelled by surveillance, leaks, and the hunt for a mole inside RAW. KM and Jeev navigate a labyrinth of deception, where every clue may be a trap and loyalties shift with new information. The narrative foregrounds the fragility of insider intelligence in a high-stakes game.

🤐 Secrecy & Power

Strategic decisions are made behind closed doors, where political calculations often trump moral clarity. The nuclear-deal context and CIA involvement show how secrecy can steer national security narratives. The film foregrounds moral ambiguity as truth is sacrificed for perceived greater-good outcomes.