Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police

Year: 2013

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Rosshan Andrrews

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This film explores the bond between three police officers in Cochin. The group includes the city's Commissioner and two Assistant Commissioners, who work together to maintain order and efficiently govern the city, demonstrating courage and integrity in their duties.

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1

Pre-accident call claiming a solved murder

Antony is on a call with Farhan, claiming that he has solved Aaryan John Jacob's murder. He is ready to reveal the killer's identity, but an accident cuts the call short. The ensuing memory loss leaves crucial details murky and sets up the central mystery the film will later revisit.

moments before the accident
2

The accident and partial memory loss

During the awards period, Antony is involved in an accident that causes partial memory loss. He struggles to recall key evidence, witnesses, and the sequence of events that led to Aaryan's death. The gap in memory becomes the main obstacle to solving the case again.

during the awards ceremony period police parade ground
3

Farhan recounts the past and the Mumbai Police trio

Farhan visits Antony and explains their shared past and the tragedy that struck their friend Aaryan. He reminds him that the three of them were known as the 'Mumbai Police' and were once a formidable team. He recounts Aaryan's murder at the gallantry awards ceremony to set the context for Antony's revived involvement.

shortly after the accident Farhan's office
4

Antony reassigned to the case despite memory loss

Despite the memory gap, Farhan reassigns Antony to the murder investigation because of his exceptional abilities. The decision signals trust in his skills and ensures the case stays active. Antony enters the renewed effort with mixed clarity and resolve.

soon after the explanation police headquarters
5

Antony retraces the investigation and finds discrepancies

Antony reexamines evidence, revisits witness statements, and reconstructs the crime scene, looking for where the old path differs from the new clues. He notices discrepancies between his new findings and the direction his old self had taken. The inconsistencies push him to rethink motive and sequence.

during the renewed investigation crime scene, witnesses, labs
6

Discovery of a past relationship with a male flight attendant

While digging through his past, Antony discovers he had a relationship with a male flight attendant. The revelation exposes a concealed part of his life and raises questions about potential motives tied to secrecy. It adds personal stakes to the case he is trying to solve.

while retracing the case past life
7

Aaryan walks in on them the night before the ceremony

Aaryan walks in on Antony and his partner during an intimate moment, prompting a heated argument. The confrontation reveals that Aaryan's anger stems from the secrecy rather than Antony's sexuality. He storms out, planting seeds of suspicion that reverberate to the ceremony.

the night before the awards ceremony the couple's home
8

Partner panics and Antony's paranoia grows

Following the argument, Antony's partner panics due to the social taboo surrounding homosexuality at the time. Antony becomes increasingly paranoid that Aaryan will expose his secret during the ceremony. This fear compounds the tension around the investigation.

late night before ceremony home
9

Antony deduces the killer: his old self committed the murder

Through careful deduction, Antony realizes that his old self had premeditated the murder by placing a remote-controlled rifle on a rooftop overlooking the stage. The crime was carried out by triggering it with a phone tap during the gallantry awards ceremony. This revelation reframes the case as a crime committed by Antony's past self.

during the ceremony rooftop overlooking the stage
10

Old Antony's confession on the call before the accident

Farhan already knew the culprit because the older Antony confessed on the phone just before the accident. The confession explains why memory loss occurred and why the case needs to be solved again. It also foreshadows the reunion of the investigation with Antony's continuing brilliance.

just before the accident Farhan's office / on the phone
11

Farhan's plan: re-solving with Antony's brilliance

Farhan explains that he needed Antony's investigative brilliance to crack the case anew and that orchestrating the reset would give them the opportunity to uncover the truth again. He acknowledges the ethical complexity but insists it's necessary for justice. The plan bridges the past and present investigation.

after memory recovery police HQ
12

Antony surrenders to the police

Accepting responsibility for his old self's actions, Antony surrenders to the police. The act signifies accountability and a closing of the chapter on the old life. The film ends with Antony facing consequences and seeking renewal.

end of story police station

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