Sarfarosh

The events are set in the late 1990s, a period marked by cross-border tensions and militant activity in the region. A Special Action Team in Mumbai is formed to counter the rising arms racket. The narrative intertwines domestic police procedures with the broader geopolitical climate of proxy warfare between India and Pakistan.

The story moves across Mumbai as the administrative and investigative center, and extends to the border region around Chandrapur with its insurgency context. Bahid in Rajasthan is depicted as a gun-running hub that anchors the criminal network at the heart of the plot. Delhi features as a political backdrop while Pakistan appears as part of the cross-border tensions that drive the conspiracies.

🎖️ Patriotism

Patriotism drives the investigative effort as Ajay and his team push against organized crime and the threat of terrorism. The film frames national security as a personal and collective duty, often at odds with bureaucracy. The story underscores the willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for the safety of civilians. It portrays how national interest can shape individual choices and risk-taking.

💔 Betrayal

Betrayal permeates the narrative through Gulfam's secret allegiance to Pakistani intelligence and his manipulation of events. Trust between allies is repeatedly tested as appearances clash with hidden motives. The assassination of Sultan on Gulfam's orders highlights how loyalties can be weaponized. Ajay's realization of Gulfam's duplicity drives the emotional center of the climactic confrontation.

🔍 Counterterrorism

The film presents counterterrorism as a high-stakes, methodical operation combining intelligence, surveillance, and tactical action. Intercepting a lethal arms shipment becomes the operational climax that tests the team's resolve. Personal histories and cross-border politics complicate the pursuit of justice. The resolution emphasizes the moral complexities faced by those fighting terror.