Mahatma

After his arrest, Khan Sahib bails Devan and Mustafa out and provides them safe shelter at Khan's house. There, Devan meets Nancy, the daughter of Khan's second wife, an aspiring actress who quickly falls for him. Nancy's presence marks the start of Devan's personal ties that help fuel his rise in the underworld.

Devan and Mustafa begin taking up smuggling operations for Khan, gradually expanding their domain in the criminal network. Their ruthless efficiency propels them up the underworld ladder and earns them hard-won power. This partnership cements Devan's path toward becoming a top gangster.

Khan's double-cross leads to his murder by David Abraham's men. With Khan out of the way, Abraham installs Devan as his representative in India, solidifying Devan's authority. Devan's rising influence begins to threaten other gangs and the Dubai-based boss's control.

Devan and Mustafa rise as undisputed dons, expanding their empire across the country. Their growing power attracts rival gangs and new allies, making them a dominant force in the underworld. The duo's ruthless efficiency cements their place at the top.

During a visit to Kerala, Devan reconnects with Hari, his childhood friend who is leading a fast to protest priest appointments. Devan pledges support for Hari and elevates him to second-in-command, advising Hari to renounce his Yajnopaveetham. Hari's loyalty strengthens Devan's regional reach.

James Kutty and Reddiar, drug smugglers, intensify their bid to topple Devan's empire. In retaliation, Hari kills a central minister and Reddiar's son Baba Rahim, triggering a broader conspiracy against Devan. Reddiar and James form a league to finish Devan off.

David Abraham, losing turf to Devan, re-enters the scene and aligns with Reddiar and James, supplying explosives for a plan to unleash a city-wide blast and a planned communal riot. The aim is to divert attention from corruption allegations against his men in power. Devan's empire faces its most dangerous threat yet.

Mustafa falls in love with Saraswati, Hari's younger sister, who objects to her sister's love for a Muslim. Hari discovers Devan's ongoing support for Mustafa and, feeling betrayed, splits from him. The fault lines within Devan's inner circle deepen.

Hari is drawn deeper into James's schemes and is used to transport explosives into the city. The logistics of the operation tighten the noose around Devan's control as authorities begin to scrutinize him more closely. The city braces for the escalating threat.

The serial blasts erupt, throwing Devan into shock as his name is dragged through the scandal. Mustafa is killed by James, and Devan retaliates by killing David Abraham and James. The empire that Devan built begins to crumble from within and without.

Devan travels to appear before the Justice Varma Commission, hoping to address the probe. Upon arriving at the court premise, he is shot point-blank by Hari, ending this chapter of the present ordeal. The incident shifts the story into a hospital drama.

Discharged from ICU, Devan is moved to a ward where Varma makes a show of help while secretly playing a double game, including the removal of bullets from Devan's pistol. The encounter casts doubt on Varma's loyalties. Devan steels himself for what comes next.

Minutes after Varma leaves, Hari infiltrates Devan's ward and attempts to shoot him again; Devan escapes. They chase to a car guarded by Koshy, Devan's lawyer, who locks them in and detonates a bomb remotely, killing Hari. The deadly trap marks Hari's end and shifts the balance of power.

In the wake of Hari's death, Devan survives and contemplates the cost of a life entrenched in crime. The probe into his network continues to loom, leaving him as a calculating survivor at the center of a troubled world. The story leaves his future status to the audience's imagination.