Krishna

Krishna

Year: 1996

Runtime: More mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Deepak S. Shivdasani

RomanceActionDrama

A convict freshly out of prison is given an undercover name “Krishna” and the task to bring down a drug kingpin and his cartel.

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1

Krishna enters the underworld and aligns with Raja

Krishna, a newcomer to crime, draws the attention of Raja, an heir to a fallen don. Raja is kept in line by Bhujang Rao, while Bhau tries to lure Krishna into his gang. Krishna refuses Bhau's offer and stays loyal to Raja, setting up the rivalry that will drive the plot.

2

Rashmi mistakes Krishna for Sunil; a first encounter

Rashmi, a club dancer and Sunil's lost love, meets Krishna and feels a familiar connection. Krishna bluntly tells her he is not Sunil. Rashmi notices a tattoo bearing her name on Krishna's arm—the same tattoo Sunil bore—leading to shock and heartbreak.

3

Krishna reveals his true identity and backstory

After saving Rashmi from a mugging, Krishna explains that he is actually Sunil. He recounts how his instructor colluded with criminals and forced him to land at an abandoned meeting point. One of the criminals is Cobra, and a botched deal leads to his instructor's death while Sunil survives and is secretly bailed out by Minister Amar Prabhakar.

4

Cobra returns; Bhau and Raja on payroll

Cobra comes back to India and reveals that Bhau and Raja are working for him. Cobra aims to make Raja the de facto ruler of his Indian operations. Krishna, now aware of Cobra's reach, anticipates further confrontations.

5

Cobra and Krishna meet; Cobra suspects Krishna

Cobra and Krishna encounter each other, and Cobra suspects that he has seen Krishna before. Sunil realizes Cobra views him as a serious threat, complicating any plan to dismantle the network.

6

Raja visits a brothel; Sunil's sister's fate revealed

Raja visits a brothel and is shocked to see Sunil's sister performing there. She recognizes him and, overwhelmed by shame, commits suicide. Sunil learns the brutal truth about the life his sister was dragged into.

7

Dancers reveal a pattern; blackmail tapes

A dancer explains how a trusted man feigns kindness, marries, and then sells the women, keeping videotapes as blackmail against powerful men. Sunil confronts the man in a rage, and the villain dies in the ensuing confrontation. The revelation deepens Sunil's resolve to dismantle the circle of exploitation.

8

Sunil's mother dies; Amar covers the truth

Sunil receives word that his mother has died. Amar Prabhakar keeps the truth hidden and arranges a proper funeral, though he secretly withholds information from Sunil. The loss weighs heavily on Sunil as he remains unaware of the full context.

9

Amar's daughter kidnapped; Cobra holds a crucial tape

Sunil learns that Amar's daughter has been kidnapped and that Cobra possesses a tape that could identify Sunil's sister's rapist. The leverage held by Cobra raises the stakes for Sunil's bid to take down the criminals. Tensions among the underworld factions escalate.

10

Amar's wider deal with Bhau and Raja; Sunil plans action

Sunil uncovers the wider alliance among Cobra, Bhau, and Raja and resolves to end their operation. He gears up for a decisive strike that would cripple the criminal network. The path to vengeance grows clearer as the plan solidifies.

11

Bloody showdown among criminals

In a brutal clash, members from the competing sides are killed, signaling a ruthless purge of the underworld. The violence marks a tipping point in the power struggle. Sunil fights to wipe out the core of Cobra's empire.

12

Sunil discovers the tape confirms Amar's crime

Sunil finds the incriminating videotape showing that his sister was raped by Amar. The evidence shatters any remaining sympathy for Amar and confirms his depravity. The personal vendetta now intersects with his criminal downfall.

13

Amar's deception comes to light publicly

The public is informed of Amar's fraud, and the Commissioner starts pursuing accountability. Amar captures the Commissioner, turning him into a tool to delay consequences. The political facade begins to crumble under the weight of truth.

14

Showdown at the public speech; Amar ends

Amar delivers a public speech as Sunil closes in for confrontation. The Commissioner evades capture and urges Sunil to let the law take its course. In a decisive moment, Sunil decapitates Amar with a Sudarshan Chakra from a Krishna idol.

15

Sunil surrenders

With Amar dead, Sunil surrenders to the authorities and submits to the consequences of his double life. The arc of revenge ends as he chooses accountability over further bloodshed.

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