Sarkar

Sarkar

Year: 2018

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Tamil

Echo Score: 62
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A wealthy Indian-American businessman returns to his home country to exercise his right to vote, but discovers his vote has already been cast. Determined to reclaim his right through legal means, he inadvertently finds himself drawn into the complexities of the political landscape. His actions trigger a series of events that lead him to actively challenge the established system and fight for change.

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Timeline – Sarkar (2018)

Trace every key event in Sarkar (2018) 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

Dharavi slum deal sparks confrontation

The Dharavi slum real estate project becomes the flashpoint. Deven Gandhi offers compensation to relocate the slum dwellers, but Sarkar insists on fair terms. Gandhi refuses the fair deal and tries to secure Sarkar's cooperation with a smaller commission, signaling a looming power struggle.

early in the plot Dharavi, Mumbai
2

Gandhi reports to Vallya in Dubai

Gandhi informs his Dubai-based boss Vallya of the plan and forms a coalition with rival Govind Deshpande to oust Sarkar. They begin coordinating with other power factions to undermine Sarkar's grip on the city. The alliance hints at a broader, transnational push against Sarkar.

shortly after the Dharavi confrontation Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3

Chiku joins Sarkar after family plea

Sarkar's wife pleads for his grandson Shivaji Nagre, nicknamed Chiku, to join the fold. Sarkar hesitates due to Chiku's volatile temperament but eventually relents. Chiku immediately clashes with Gokul and Raman Guru over how to handle the Deshpande threat.

early Sarkar's residence, Mumbai
4

Chiku clashes with Gokul and Raman Guru

Chiku's hot temper surfaces as he confronts Gokul and Raman Guru about the Deshpande threat. Their disagreements hint at deeper loyalties and potential betrayals within Sarkar's inner circle. The tensions foreshadow a looming power struggle.

early after Chiku joins Mumbai
5

Deshpande plots with Gandhi and Vallya

Deshpande teams with Gandhi and Vallya to whip the mill workers into opposition against Sarkar. The plan leverages mass agitation to destabilize Sarkar's authority. The alliance seeks to erode Sarkar from within the labor front.

formation of the alliance Mumbai mills
6

Deshpande is pursued and killed; Sarkar blamed

Deshpande is hotly pursued and killed, and Sarkar's enemies quickly pin the crime on him due to his ruthless reputation. Sarkar recognizes the attacker as capable and relentless, signaling a new, formidable threat. The incident deepens the feud and complicates Sarkar's position.

midway through the plot Mumbai
7

Ganpati festival attack exposes a breach

Assassins open fire on Sarkar during the Ganpati Visarjan festival, revealing a breach in his inner circle. The assault shows that rivals will stop at nothing to topple him. Sarkar vows to identify who orchestrated the attack and tighten his defenses.

festival day Ganpati Visarjan, Mumbai
8

Chiku exposes Gandhi–Gokul plot; Chiku expelled

Chiku presents video evidence of Gandhi meeting Gokul, while Gokul accuses Chiku of masterminding the chaos. Sarkar expels Chiku from his circle, who then aligns with Gandhi. Gokul's remonstrations reveal the depth of deception within Sarkar's orbit.

soon after festival Sarkar's residence, Mumbai
9

Vallya bombs the mill; Chiku blamed

Vallya organizes a bomb blast at the mill, plunging the city into chaos. Gokul reports that Chiku was behind the attack, illustrating how loyalties have shifted and signaling a broader conflict between Sarkar's camp and Gandhi's faction.

shortly after Mill, Mumbai
10

Sarkar's wife dies; Chiku survives an assassination attempt

Around this time, Sarkar's wife passes away, deepening his personal loss. Chiku is shot at during the manhunt but escapes, intensifying Gokul's pursuit and heightening the stakes for Sarkar's family.

after the mill bombing Mumbai
11

Gokul is killed by Chiku; vengeance begins

Gokul is hunted down by Chiku and is presumably killed, marking a personal victory for Chiku against Sarkar's inner circle. Sarkar swears vengeance on Chiku and Gandhi as the blood feud escalates. The two sides move toward a decisive confrontation.

during the pursuit Mumbai
12

Vallya returns to India; Chiku's role questioned

Vallya arrives in India to negotiate and expresses that Chiku is too inexperienced to lead. Sarkar reveals that Chiku had been sent to infiltrate Gandhi, and that he ordered Gokul's death. The plot thickens as loyalties are reassessed.

after Gokul's death India
13

Annu discovers Gandhi's role; Gandhi is shot

Annu learns that Gandhi orchestrated her father's death and shoots him, changing the dynamic of the power struggle. The revelation shifts blame away from Sarkar and clarifies Gandhi's vulnerability. The fallout redefines the battlefield.

shortly after Vallya's visit Mumbai
14

Backstory and shifting loyalties revealed

Retrospective revelations show that Gokul had shifted allegiance to Gandhi to help sideline Chiku and draw out Vallya. The tangled loyalties and schemes are laid bare as the players reconfigure their positions for the final moves.

retrospective India
15

Final tea and lesson in palace politics

Chiku walks in, kills Raman Guru, and a final gunshot confirms Vallya's death. Sarkar and Chiku share tea as Sarkar educates the inexperienced heir on the subtleties of palace politics. The battle lines may be drawn, but the mentor-mentee dynamic remains central to the saga.

finale Sarkar's palace, Mumbai

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