L2: Empuraan

Communal riots erupt in Gujarat after the Godhra incident in 2002. Zayed Masood and his family seek shelter with Subhadra Ben, a matriarch who promises safety under her umbrella. The political climate quickly shows how fear and factionalism can overwhelm ordinary families.

Balraj’s forces descend with a brutal purpose and massacre Zayed’s family. Masood and Bahija Begum are killed, and Subhadra Ben is slain for betraying her community. The tragedy cements Zayed’s vow of vengeance and marks the start of a long quest.

Zayed escapes with his younger brother Zaheer during the chaotic flight from Gujarat. The escape ends in heartbreak when Zaheer does not survive, underscoring the personal cost of the violence. The brothers’ separation becomes a hinge for the revenge arc.

Six years later, Kerala’s political stage shifts as Jathin Ramdas becomes Chief Minister amid corruption investigations. His ascent coincides with the rise of the Akhanda Shakthi Morcha, led by Balraj who rebrands himself as Baba Bajrangi. The political landscape is primed for communal manipulation and power plays.

Govardhan’s investigations lead him toward Daniel Rawther, a friend of Stephen Nedumpally who has faded from politics after Jathin’s rise. Stephen reappears as Khureshi Ab’raam and schemes with Khureshi to dismantle Kabuga’s cartel, even helping stage his own apparent death with Govardhan and the NPTV channel. The web of intrigue widens as Interpol and other agencies monitor the players.

Khureshi and Kabuga’s cartel tighten their grip as Khureshi eliminates McCarthy and Leonov. They arrange a clandestine meeting with Kabuga at Qaraqosh to seal the alliance, while Michele Menuhin is assigned to track Ab’raam and Boris provides insider information. The international underworld edges closer to Kerala’s political arena.

Priya Rathod—now Priyadarshini Ramdas—takes a stand against the Nedumpally check dam, and is attacked by Balraj’s agents during a protest. Stephen convinces her to run as IUF’s Chief Ministerial candidate, signaling a strategic pivot for the opposition. The move destabilizes the party’s old guard and reshapes the race.

At PKR Bhavan, Priya faces a non-bailable arrest warrant for money laundering, intensifying public support across factions. Meanwhile, Jathin is kidnapped by Khureshi’s mercenaries and is later rescued when Priya’s charges are cleared, tying his fate to her political momentum. The episodes heighten the stakes of the Kerala power struggle.

During a flashback, Zayed is captured by Lashkar-e-Taiba as a child and saved by Khureshi, who promises to help him avenge his family. This origin story explains Zayed’s obsession with revenge and frames the current conflict as a personal vendetta turned political rebellion. The memory anchors his motive across time.

Stephen and Zayed unite for a final showdown with Balraj and Munna at the massacre site that started Zayed’s odyssey. Balraj and Munna die in the confrontation, and Zayed’s vengeance is finally realized. Priya’s campaign surges again as Jathin commits to backing her to preserve balance.

Shenlong Shen, head of the Afro-Asian Shen Triad aligned with Kabuga, reaches Khureshi, signaling a widening power struggle. Boris is captured and killed in revenge for Kabuga’s death, heightening the international tension surrounding the cartel’s downfall. The underworld’s next act looms on the horizon.

An assassination attempt on Jathin occurs when a bomb planted by Shenlong detonates as his helicopter is airborne. The strike abruptly halts his ascent and destabilizes Kerala’s political trajectory. The attack foreshadows a broader confrontation to come.

Post-credits reveal a younger Stephen in 1981 Bombay, hinting at a deeper backstory and setting the stage for a potential third chapter. The fragment deepens the mystery surrounding Khureshi Ab’raam and the network he navigates. Audiences are left anticipating what comes next.