Mufti

Mufti

Year: 2017

Runtime: 146 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Narthan

Echo Score: 84
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An undercover cop goes into the big bad world of Ronapura, an place taken over by a don named Bhairathi Ranagal, where his safety may be compromised.

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1

Gana arrives in Ronapura for an undercover mission

Gana, an undercover cop masquerading as an assassin, travels to Ronapura under orders to keep his true identity concealed. He is welcomed by Vishnu and meets Kashi, who runs Bhairathi Ranagal's cement company. This marks the start of his two-year undercover operation within the crime syndicate.

upon arrival Ronapura
2

Political intrigue intensifies as elections loom

Gurukanth Bhandri is chosen as the CM candidate and Ronapura becomes a political battleground. MP Ekanath Nimbalkar dies in an accident Bhairathi allegedly planned, clearing a path for Raghuveer Bhandari to back Kudari, who ultimately refuses. The village feels the weight of the upcoming elections and Bhairathi’s influence grows.

during election season Ronapura, political scene
3

Gana earns trust within Bhairathi’s inner circle

Gana helps the gang move stock black money from a goods train, winning the trust of Singa and Shabari for further operations. Kashi grows jealous of the covert alliance forming around Bhairathi’s operations. Gana begins to orchestrate his role from within the ranks.

early in assignment goods train, Ronapura
4

Kudari’s rally is met with violence and a shift in allegiance

Kudari holds a rally against Bhairathi over alleged mining pollution. Bhairathi orchestrates a riot to suppress dissent, burning houses of Kudari’s supporters. In the aftermath, Kudari aligns with Raghuveer Bhandari’s campaign.

rally day Ronapura village
5

The informant is killed, hardening Gana’s resolve

Kashi brings the cop who leaked information about unaccounted money on the goods train to Gana and urges him to shoot the man. Gana reluctantly shoots the informer, feeling guilty and vowing to bring Bhairathi to justice.

that night Ronapura
6

Bhairathi is cleared of killing Nimbalkar

The next day, Bhairathi arrives at the mining site where Nimbalkar’s killers are caught. It is revealed that Bhairathi did not kill Nimbalkar, complicating public perception of his motives.

the next day mining site
7

Temple attack thwarted and Pashupathi warned

Gana saves Bhairathi from a temple attack orchestrated by Pashupathi, a rival MP candidate. Bhairathi retaliates, attacking Pashupathi and warning him of dire consequences if he persists. The confrontation reinforces Bhairathi’s protective stance over the village.

during attack temple in Ronapura
8

Gana infiltrates Bhairathi’s house and retrieves a key book

Bhairathi invites Gana to dinner at his house, where Gana secretly steals a bank-account book named Sri Ramayana Darshanam. He escapes before Bhairathi returns, and Kashi begins to deduce Gana’s true identity while Singa urges him to finish Kashi.

that night Bhairathi's house
9

Kashi is exposed and killed by Gana

Gana fabricates evidence that Kashi is in cahoots with Pashupathi to kill Bhairathi. Confronted with the ruse, Kashi is killed by Gana. A review of the book’s transfers reveals the money actually went to orphanages, old-age homes, and public schools.

soon after Ronapura
10

Bhairathi clears Kudari’s accusation and extends a courtesy

Bhairathi is briefly accused of attacking Kudari, but he traps the true culprit, his driver. In a gesture of reconciliation, Bhairathi gifts Kudari plants and flowers and urges him to run independently in the elections.

soon after Ronapura
11

Raghuveer’s mastermind plan leads to a deadly ambush

Raghuveer Bhandari is revealed as the mastermind behind the attacks. On the way to the election office, Bhairathi and Gana survive a car explosion engineered by Raghuveer’s ally Shabari. They confront Shabari, and Bhairathi hangs him from a lamppost, warning Raghuveer to stay clear.

attack day on the road to the election office
12

Vedhavathi learns the truth and reunites with Bhairathi

Vedhavathi berates Bhairathi for killing her husband but, through a conversation with Singa and Gana, learns about the medical scam behind his death. Gana reunites Vedhavathi with Bhairathi on his birthday, and Bhairathi acknowledges his debt to Gana.

after the attack Vedhavathi’s home / Ronapura
13

Gana exits with evidence; Raghuveer strikes back

Gana leaves Ronapura with the evidence as directed by the commissioner. Raghuveer, intent on eliminating Bhairathi, collides with Gana in a car accident; Bhairathi and Gana survive and confront Raghuveer’s henchmen in a final battle, killing Raghuveer.

days after Ronapura road and Raghuveer’s compound
14

Resolution: Bhairathi surrenders; Gana ascends as SP

Seeing Gana’s integrity, Bhairathi surrenders to the police and presents a portrait he had shown to Avni as a gift from Gana. Gana is appointed as SP and starts his new post, discovering the Sri Ramayana Darshanam book in the prison where Bhairathi also reads a copy.

after the final battle police station / prison

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