Proloy

A gang of criminals terrorizes the village of Dukhia, with many women and children becoming victims of brutal violence. The crimes thrive because the police and local politicians tolerate or actively support the gang. The atmosphere is one of fear and impunity as residents suffer in silence.

Idealist local teacher Barun Biswas forms the activist group Jagaran Mancha to mobilize villagers and demand the criminals' arrest. He travels door to door, speaks out against patronage, and encourages collective action. The group becomes a beacon of resistance in the face of entrenched power.

Barun and his supporters confront the political patronage that shields the criminals. They organize protests and demand accountability from the authorities. The local leadership grows hostile to Barun's campaign, signaling escalating risk.

Barun Biswas is murdered while returning from school. The brutal killing shocks the village and hardens the resolve of his supporters. His death exposes the depth of the protection enjoyed by the criminals.

Binod Bihari Dutta learns of Barun's murder and travels to Dukhia to seek justice in memory of his friend. He is inspired by Barun's idealism and recognizes the need to continue the fight. He decides to rally villagers to keep the movement alive.

Special Branch Officer Animesh Dutta arrives in Dukhia and pledges to investigate Barun's murder. He comes with a tough, no-nonsense attitude and immediately notices the tension between law and popular justice. He sees Binod as both ally and potential obstacle.

Conflict arises between Binod's open activism and Animesh's more guarded, semi-legal methods. They clash over strategy and the proper way to confront the criminals. The differing approaches threaten the unity of the anti-crime efforts.

Criminals are found murdered one after another, creating a chilling pattern across the village. Rumors swirl that Barun has returned from the dead to punish his killers. The investigations stall as fear spreads.

Animesh suspects Jagaran Mancha and believes the killings are revenge for Barun's murder. He vows to protect the last criminal as his duty as police officer and public servant. He contends with the idea that justice may require extra-legal steps.

It is revealed that Binod Dutta has been killing criminals with the secret help of a few Jagaran Mancha members. The killings are framed as a social rebellion rather than mere vigilantism. The truth creates moral ambiguity around the movement and its leaders.

Binod kills the last criminal by ripping his stomach open, sealing a brutal cycle of vengeance. Animesh rescues Binod from the scene and removes him from the village, choosing to bury the case rather than expose it publicly. The act marks a controversial resolution to the violence.

In the final scene, Animesh reveals he has become a father and intends to name his son Barun, honoring the activist's memory. The film closes on a quiet note about legacy, justice, and the costs of fighting corruption. The villagers are left to reflect on what justice truly means.