Sanak

Sanak

Year: 2021

Runtime: 117 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Kanishk Varma

Echo Score: 59
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Set in Mumbai, this action thriller follows Vivaan Ahuja and his wife Anshika as they become trapped within a hospital under siege. A group of dangerous hoodlums has taken control, and Vivaan must fight to rescue his wife and the other hostages. The film explores themes of courage and survival amidst chaos and uncertainty.

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Timeline – Sanak (2021)

Trace every key event in Sanak (2021) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Vivaan survives the basement ambush and seizes a terrorist's pouch

Vivaan, leaving after visiting Anshika, is ambushed by a terrorist in the hospital basement. He kills the attacker and retrieves a black pouch containing a walkie-talkie and a remote detonator. He understands the scale of the threat and retreats further into the hospital to plan his next move.

Hospital basement
2

Riyaz and Zubin ally with Vivaan as Aanya's danger erupts

Vivaan meets hospital guard Riyaz and a hiding child named Zubin, forming an alliance. They navigate the corridors together as the siege unfolds. Jayati discovers that her daughter Aanya is strapped to a bomb, heightening the stakes for everyone involved.

Hospital
3

Saju's demand and Jayati's secret counterplans

Saju blackmails Jayati, demanding a helicopter and a bus for safe escape. Jayati outwardly agrees to the demand but secretly plans to strike and thwart the terrorists. The crisis tightens its grip on the hospital.

Hospital
4

Vivaan maps the hospital and targets the control room

With Riyaz's help, Vivaan learns the hospital layout and identifies the control room as the key target. He plans to strike there to blind Saju and gain the upper hand. The plan raises the stakes for everyone inside.

Hospital
5

Vivaan and Zubin kill a second terrorist

Vivaan is attacked again on a corridor, but with Zubin's aid he kills the second terrorist. The win buys crucial time to reassess the attackers' next moves. The rescue effort becomes more urgent.

Hospital corridors
6

Saju orders Vivaan's death after the terrorists' bodies are found

The bodies of the two terrorists are discovered, and Saju issues a kill order against Vivaan. The confrontation intensifies as he escalates his threats. The hospital becomes a battleground with no easy exits.

Hospital
7

Vivaan informs Jayati about Saju's moves

Vivaan begins intermittent communication with Jayati, relaying information about Saju's tactics. He uses the line to guide strategic counteractions and warn of new threats. Jayati weighs trust against the danger he faces.

Hospital
8

Control-room assault and freeing ground-floor patients

Vivaan, Riyaz, and Zubin push toward the control room, fighting through floors to seize command. They free the patients on the ground floor, crippling the terrorists' hold over the building. The balance of power begins shifting in favor of the rescue team.

Hospital – control room and ground floor
9

Saju suspects a hostage link to Vivaan on the ninth floor

On the ninth floor, Saju realises Vivaan might be connected to a hostage but struggles to identify who it is. Unable to deduce the person, he kills a nurse to flush Vivaan out. The pressure tightens as the clock ticks toward a possible explosion.

Ninth floor
10

Ajay wakes and plans a prison escape

Ajay Pal Singh awakens from surgery and plans to escape with his militants. The moment adds a new layer of urgency to the siege. The hospital becomes a multi-front battlefield as rival factions move.

Hospital operating theater
11

Vivaan reveals Saju's real escape plan to Jayati

During a tense exchange with Riyaz, Vivaan reveals that Saju lied about using the bus and chopper. His actual plan is to blow up stairs and the elevator to erase evidence and kill hostages. Jayati decides to trust his information and adapt her strategy.

Hospital
12

Jayati's team storms in to free Aanya and deactivate the bomb

Jayati and her team enter the hospital with a clear mission: free Aanya and deactivate the bomb. They coordinate with Vivaan to navigate the chaos while minimizing civilian harm. The rescue operation marks a turning point in the crisis.

Hospital interior
13

Final showdown: Saju and his accomplice fall

Vivaan defeats Saju's accomplice and then confronts Saju. The elevator collapses onto Saju, killing him, bringing an end to his reign of terror. Jayati shoots Ajay to prevent any resurgence of his criminal network.

Hospital
14

Tribute and secrecy: Vivaan's role acknowledged without media exposure

Jayati thanks Vivaan for his critical help and jokes about giving him a medal, but respects his wish to keep his identity away from the media. The moment offers quiet relief amid the aftershocks of the siege.

Hospital

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:25

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