Ladki: Dragon Girl

Ladki: Dragon Girl

Year: 2022

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ram Gopal Varma

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Inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy and martial arts, Pooja dreams of emulating his strength and discipline. The film follows her journey as she strives to achieve her ambition, while also grappling with societal expectations and the desire for a peaceful life, traditionally pursued by women. Can she balance her aspirations with the pressures of conformity?

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1

Pooja begins self-training in Jeet Kune Do

Pooja begins self-training in Jeet Kune Do, inspired by Bruce Lee's fighting philosophy. She practices relentlessly, developing basic strikes, footwork, and defensive instincts. This personal training marks the first step in her journey to defend herself and others.

Early Home / private training space
2

Restaurant confrontation with misbehaving men

In a restaurant, Pooja, with Neil's help, fights off a group of men who misbehave with women. The clash demonstrates her emerging skill and resolve. The victory seeds a growing partnership between Pooja and Neil.

Restaurant
3

Revealing sister's tragedy and motivation

Pooja confides to Neil about her sister who was raped and subsequently took her own life. The tragedy fuels her determination to learn to defend herself and others. Her motive ties personal grief to her evolving martial path.

Private discussion
4

Dragon School: testing and acceptance

Pooja visits Dragon School run by Master John and is tested by fighting another student, Chan. John evaluates her skills and accepts her as a student after the test. The encounter marks her formal entry into the school.

Dragon School
5

Training begins and modeling work

Pooja begins serious training at Dragon School and also works as a model. She balances rigorous practice with modeling gigs, earning recognition for her dedication. The dual path expands her profile within the school.

Dragon School
6

Tournament victory against Musharaff

Pooja participates in a tournament and defeats Musharaff, proving her growing prowess. The victory earns her respect and intensifies rivalries within Dragon School. The win marks a turning point in her reputation.

During tournament Dragon School
7

Musharaff joins Dragon School

Musharaff, attracted by Pooja's beauty and skill, joins Dragon School to train. His presence complicates dynamics and foreshadows future clashes. The stakes within the school rise as alliances shift.

Dragon School
8

Neil proposes on his birthday

Neil proposes to Pooja on his birthday, and she accepts his love. The engagement deepens their bond and sets the stage for a future together. Their relationship becomes a core driver of the coming conflict.

Unspecified location
9

The attack outside the cinema

Outside a movie theater, a group of men attack Neil. Pooja and Chan fend off the attackers, and Chan confirms they are Musharaff's friends. John expels Musharaff from Dragon School for his involvement.

Outside a movie theater
10

Birthday trip to Foshan and property dispute

On Pooja's birthday, Neil takes her to Foshan, Bruce Lee's ancestral home, to celebrate. Swami visits Dragon School on behalf of BM builders who want to buy the property, but John refuses to sell. Neil presents a wedding ring and Pooja accepts, while Minya starts training with Pooja.

Foshan
11

John killed; Dragon School's property seized

Swami's plan escalates and sends a group to kill John. John dies during the attack, and BM builders seize Dragon School property by forging documents, effectively closing the school. The defeat devastates Pooja and raises the stakes for revenge.

Dragon School
12

Beach confrontation and vow for vengeance

Pooja and Neil argue about avenging John's death, but a group of men attacks them on a beach. Pooja fends them off and Neil agrees to stand with her decision for vengeance. The couple's bond grows stronger as the threat from BM looms.

Beach
13

Infiltration to capture Kaali; Musharaff dies

With Musharaff's help, Pooja kidnaps Swami, who reveals BM's plans. Musharaff, Chan and Pooja infiltrate a building to capture Kaali, but Kaali kills Musharaff and escapes. The betrayal tightens the resolve to pursue the remaining threat.

Building
14

Neil kidnapped; final confrontation with BM

BM kidnaps Neil; Pooja rushes to rescue him and fights BM's thugs. During the confrontation, BM kills Neil, and Pooja retaliates by killing Kaali and the remaining BM conspirators. The threat is concluded as Pooja avenges Neil's death and defeats the criminals.

BM stronghold

Last Updated: November 29, 2025 at 00:47

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