Operation Diamond Racket

Operation Diamond Racket

Year: 1978

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Kannada

Directors: S. K. Bhagavan, B. Dorairaj

Thriller

Prakash is called in to investigate the theft of diamonds and the kidnapping of scientists; a trail that takes him to distant Nepal.

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1

CID Officer Prakash begins investigation

Prakash, a CID officer, is assigned to solve cases related to gold smuggling. The CID Chief informs him about an increase in diamond smuggling and the mysterious disappearance of top scientists. Prakash starts tracing leads to uncover the criminal activities involving smuggling operations.

2

Locating David, the kingpin

Prakash follows a lead from his colleague Madhu to find David, a local crime lord who is involved in smuggling. He impersonates David to lure Lalita, who possesses the diamonds, and successfully traps her. This infiltration allows Prakash to gather crucial evidence against the criminals.

3

Eliminating David and trusting Lalita

After capturing Lalita, Prakash kills David to eliminate the threat and ensures her safety by entrusting her to Madhu. He consolidates his position by removing the main smuggling kingpin from the scene. Lalita's cooperation provides vital information for the investigation.

4

Discovering the storage location of diamonds

Prakash visits the hideout warehouse where David was supposed to drop off the diamonds. He finds the diamonds stored there and immediately alerts the police, aiming to intercept the smuggling operation and prevent further loss of valuable resources.

5

Lalita's escape and Madhu's death

Prakash returns to the scene only to learn that Lalita has escaped. Meanwhile, Madhu is found dead, which deeply shocks Prakash. The narrative indicates a betrayal and escalates the tension as the investigation deepens into the criminal network.

6

Meena vows vengeance

Meena, the sister of the late Madhu, vows to avenge her brother's murder. She teams up with Prakash after discovering an address in Lalita's bag, which leads them to Kathmandu. Their alliance aims to track down the smuggling gang and bring justice.

7

Travel to Kathmandu and investigation

Prakash and Meena travel undercover to Kathmandu as a honeymoon couple to investigate the smuggling operation. With help from his friend Monzein, Prakash explores antique shops suspected to be involved in the illegal trade. Despite his efforts, he struggles to locate the criminals.

Kathmandu
8

Vishwanath’s attempt to kill Prakash and Meena

Vishwanath, the criminal kingpin in Kathmandu, attempts to assassinate Prakash and Meena. Prakash manages to overpower Vishwanath’s attack, thwarting his plans for elimination. This confrontation reveals the dangerous extent of the criminal enterprise.

Kathmandu
9

Vishwanath’s secretary and kidnapping

Vishwanath’s secretary, Drenko, is instructed to befriend and manipulate Meena. Drenko brutally murders Monzein’s family to create chaos and then kidnaps Meena, escalating the conflict and putting her life in grave danger.

Kathmandu
10

Discovering the secret hideout

Prakash uncovers a radar installation atop a remote building, which leads him to a hidden facility where the diamonds are used as a powerful beam to disable military equipment. He infiltrates the base disguised as a henchman, gathering critical intelligence.

Remote site in Kathmandu
11

Prakash’s confrontation and escape

Prakash is caught and thrown into a snake cage along with Meena. Despite the danger, they manage to escape. Prakash fights back, kills the henchmen and their boss, and begins to dismantle the criminal operation.

Secret hideout in Kathmandu
12

Final assault and destruction

Prakash launches a final attack, overpowering the villains and freeing Meena. He systematically destroys the hideout using a watch bomb, ensuring that the smuggling operation is permanently shut down and the dangerous weapon is neutralized.

Secret hideout in Kathmandu

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