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Radhe (2021) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2021 · 135 mins · Hindi
Echo score 30
Directed by
Prabhu Deva
Starring
Randeep Hooda, Salman Khan, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Jacqueline Fernandez, Pravessh Rana

When Mumbai faces a surge in drug abuse among its youth, suspended police officer Radhe is brought back for a city-wide cleanup operation. He finds himself confronting Rana, a ruthless criminal determined to control the city through illegal activities. Radhe must navigate a dangerous mission to stop Rana and restore order, facing considerable risks along the way.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Radhe
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Radhe (2021)

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Radhe Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Radhe (2021) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Rana starts drug business in Mumbai

    Rana relocates to Mumbai to start a drug business, establishing his ruthless operation in a new city. He kills a man who failed to repay him, who turns out to be an accomplice of Mansoor Bhai. This brutal act marks the beginning of his empire in the metropolis.

    When
    beginning of story
    Where
    Mumbai
  2. Expansion and rising casualties

    Rana's distribution expands from college students to schoolchildren, widening his market and the violence that accompanies it. Within three months, 12 people commit suicide due to drug addiction linked to his supply. The city begins feeling the deadly consequences of his rise.

    When
    within 3 months
    Where
    Mumbai
  3. Police response escalates

    Mumbai Police dispatch two senior officers to dismantle Rana's network, but they are overwhelmed by the scale of the operation, becoming drugged and killed. The force decides to escalate by deploying an undercover officer. The city braces for a tougher, covert crackdown.

    When
    early phase of crackdown
    Where
    Mumbai
  4. Radhe is assigned undercover

    Radhe, an undercover officer, is assigned to resolve the case. He accepts the job, setting the stage for a covert battle against Rana's empire. He begins to build a plan to infiltrate the drug network from within.

    When
    assignment
    Where
    Mumbai
  5. Radhe meets Diya and undercover romance begins

    Radhe meets Diya Abhyankar, a model, and a romance blossoms as he conceals his true identity, presenting himself as an aspiring model named Bholu. Diya falls into his orbit, complicating his mission with personal stakes. The relationship deepens as the danger in his undercover work grows.

    When
    early in undercover operation
    Where
    Diya Abhyankar's circle, Mumbai
  6. Two rival gangs rise and clash

    Two rival gangs emerge and clash: one led by Dilawar and the other by Dagdu Dada. Their feud spills into the city and blocks Radhe's path, forcing him to navigate both the criminal landscape and his undercover cover. The stage is set for larger confrontations.

    When
    early investigation
    Where
    Mumbai
  7. Dagdu Dada’s defeats and Mansoor’s role revealed

    Radhe defeats Dagdu Dada's men and Dagdu himself in initial skirmishes and arrests a member who reveals that Dilawar's brother Mansoor controls the drug trade. The discovery shifts Radhe's focus toward Dilawar's faction. The violence escalates as he closes in on the network.

    When
    early operations
    Where
    Dagdu Dada's territory
  8. Radhe engineers a truce between gangs

    Radhe engineers a peace between Dilawar and Dagdu Dada, pressing both sides to stop the violence. The tactical ceasefire gives him room to pressure Rana and extend his undercover surveillance. The fragile truce buys time amid the bloodshed.

    When
    short term
    Where
    Dilawar's area
  9. Dilawar is killed by Rana and Mansoor

    Rana teams with Mansoor and lures Dilawar into a trap, where Rana's men brutally stab him to death. The assassination marks a major escalation and consolidates Rana's grip on the drug network. The underworld's power balance tilts decisively toward Rana.

    When
    soon after
    Where
    Dilawar's location
  10. Rana's surge and the pub confrontation

    Over the next two days, Rana's gang kills members of Dada's faction and expands drug distribution. Radhe learns Rana and his guards are headed to the Allied PD club, prompting a confrontation that ends with a brutal restroom fight. The assailants escape as police arrive.

    When
    two days later
    Where
    Allied PD club
  11. Diya learns Radhe's true identity

    Diya discovers Radhe's true identity as a police officer and confesses her love, complicating their relationship but deepening his motivation. Avinash approves of their relationship, strengthening Radhe's ties to his undercover work. The personal and professional lines blur in Mumbai.

    When
    after pub incident
    Where
    Mumbai
  12. Mansoor's death and a shifting power

    Radhe arrests Mansoor and tries to win him over to his side. Using Dagdu's help, he defeats Rana's guards, but one guard escapes to warn Rana. In retaliation, Rana kills Dagdu Dada, shifting the balance of power again.

    When
    subsequent
    Where
    Mumbai
  13. Ruse with two officers and guard capture

    A guard who has been arrested encounters two undercover police officers who coax him to supply drugs in exchange for escape. The officers turn out to be Radhe's ruse to flush out Rana's operations. The guard is later captured by Radhe.

    When
    after Dagdu's death
    Where
    Police precinct / city
  14. School students assist in the crackdown

    Radhe enlists school students to photograph Rana's drug network and the people they supply to. The students help document the operation as Radhe's team moves to arrest the entire gang. Nikisha, a police officer, is captured by Rana but Radhe saves her; Rana escapes.

    When
    near the end
    Where
    citywide
  15. Final helicopter showdown and Rana's downfall

    In the climax, Rana tries to flee by helicopter. Radhe clings to the craft and fights Rana and a guard; a crash kills the guard. Avinash arrives to confront Rana but is overpowered; Radhe saves Avinash and finally defeats Rana.

    When
    final showdown
    Where
    around Mumbai / helicopter

Last updated: February 10, 2026 at 08:32

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Timeline questions answered

Radhe Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Radhe (2021): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

How does Rana establish his drug empire in Mumbai?

Rana relocates to Mumbai to start fresh with his drug operation. He establishes his ruthlessness early by killing a man who failed to repay him, who turns out to be an accomplice of Mansoor Bhai. This brutal act, combined with his expansion from college students to schoolchildren, quickly gives him control over the city's drug tradef.

  • rana drug empire mumbai mansoor bhai control
Q2

Why is Radhe assigned as an undercover officer?

After two senior police officers are dispatched to dismantle Rana's network but are overwhelmed, drugged, and killed, the Mumbai Police escalate by deploying an undercover officer. Radhe, already known as an undercover specialist, is assigned to infiltrate Rana's operation from within.

  • radhe undercover police assignment rana network
Q3

What causes the conflict between Dilawar and Dagdu Dada?

Two rival gangs led by Dilawar and Dagdu Dada emerge and clash early in the investigation, creating violence that blocks Radhe's path. The feud between these factions complicates Radhe's undercover work and forces him to navigate both criminal landscapes simultaneously.

  • dilawar dagdu dada gang rivalry conflict mumbai
Q4

How does Radhe learn who controls the drug trade?

Radhe defeats Dagdu Dada's men and arrests a member who reveals that Dilawar's brother Mansoor actually controls the drug trade. This discovery shifts Radhe's focus toward Dilawar's faction as the key link to Rana's supply chain.

  • mansoor dilawar drug trade network discovery undercover
Q5

Why does Rana kill Dilawar?

Rana teams up with Mansoor and lures Dilawar into a trap, where Rana's men stab him to death. This assassination consolidates Rana's grip on the drug network and shifts the power balance decisively in his favor.

  • dilawar death rana mansoor assassination trap
Q6

What leads to Dagdu Dada's death?

After Radhe arrests Mansoor and defeats Rana's guards with Dagdu's help, one guard escapes to warn Rana. In retaliation, Rana kills Dagdu Dada, shifting the balance of power again and eliminating one of Radhe's allies in the criminal underworld.

  • dagdu dada death rana retaliation radhe alliance
Q7

How do school students help Radhe's operation?

Radhe enlists school students to photograph Rana's drug network and the people they supply to. The students help document the operation, providing crucial evidence as Radhe's team moves to arrest the entire gang.

  • school students documentation evidence drug network raid
Q8

How does Radhe defeat Rana in the final confrontation?

In the climax, Rana tries to flee by helicopter. Radhe clings to the craft and fights both Rana and a guard. The crash kills the guard, and when Avinash arrives but is overpowered, Radhe saves him and finally defeats Rana, ending the threat.

  • helicopter fight radhe rana final showdown avinash
Q9

How does Diya react to learning Radhe's true identity?

After discovering Radhe is actually a police officer, Diya confesses her love for him despite the deception. This complicates their relationship but also deepens Radhe's personal motivation to complete his mission successfully.

  • diya radhe police identity love confession relationship

Movie threads

More Movies Like Radhe, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Radhe tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

High-Stakes Urban Crime Warfare like in Radhe

Brutal confrontations as a lone hero cleans up a city's criminal underworld. For viewers who enjoyed the intense city-cleanup mission in Radhe, this section features movies like Radhe that deliver fast-paced action, gritty urban settings, and a lone hero fighting a vicious drug lord or crime syndicate. If you liked the urgent, high-stakes vibe of Radhe, you'll find similar thrillers here.

  • action-packed
  • suspenseful
  • urgent
  • aggressive
  • confrontational
  • gritty
  • Tone: tense, aggressive, confrontational
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows a simple but effective hero-versus-villain structure. The city is under threat from a specific criminal force, prompting a dedicated (often unofficial) agent to launch a brutal offensive. The plot is driven by a series of violent confrontations, chases, and investigations, building to a final, cathartic showdown where justice is brutally served.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared focus on urban decay, a clear moral divide, and a visceral, action-heavy approach to the crime genre. They prioritize momentum and cathartic violence over complex plotting, creating a cohesive experience of cinematic urban warfare.

Cathartic Action Justice like in Radhe

Satisfying stories where overwhelming force decisively defeats pure evil. If you loved the triumphant ending and brutal takedown of the villain in Radhe, explore more movies like Radhe that deliver cathartic justice. These films feature dominant heroes, despicable villains, and a fast-paced, action-driven narrative that concludes with a decisive and satisfying victory for good.

  • cathartic
  • triumphant
  • intense
  • action-packed
  • satisfying
  • good vs evil
  • Tone: tense, triumphant, confrontational
  • Pacing: fast, driving
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative arc is straightforward: a great evil emerges, and an equally powerful force for good is unleashed to stop it. The journey is a direct escalation of conflict, with the hero overcoming increasingly dangerous obstacles through sheer force and will. The ending is unambiguously happy, with the villain defeated and order restored, leaving the audience with a feeling of powerful resolution.

Why they belong together: These films are united by their emotional payoff. They are designed to deliver a specific feeling of catharsis through action. The focus is on the satisfaction of the victory rather than moral ambiguity, connecting movies that provide a potent sense of righteous triumph.

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