Shikari

Shikari

Year: 2000

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: N. Chandra

Thriller

Virendra (Nirmal Pandey) is a wealthy businessman in Cape Town, South Africa, with only his sister Rajeshwari (Karishma Kapoor), wife Suman (Tabu) and his mother as close relatives. His marriage to Suman is troubled, as they have never been intimate. The arrival of Indian spice tycoon Mahendra Pratap Singh (Govinda), eager to expand into South Africa, creates a fierce rivalry.

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Timeline & Setting – Shikari (2000)

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Location

Cape Town, forest retreat

Cape Town anchors the film as the base of Vijandra's vast empire, a cosmopolitan city with wealth and influence. The forest retreat provides a remote, atmospheric setting for a celebratory gathering that turns deadly and unravels long-hidden loyalties. The contrast between urban power and secluded nature heightens the sense of danger and secrecy that drives the plot.

🌆 Cape Town 🌲 Forest retreat

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Main Characters – Shikari (2000)

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Vijandra

The wealthiest business magnate in Cape Town who rules a vast empire with a close circle of relatives. His marriage to Suman is brittle and distant, hinting at undercurrents of control and mistrust.

💼 Wealth 🧭 Control 🤫 Secretive

Rajeshwari

Vijandra's sister, perceptive and driven to uncover Om's deception. Her fierce loyalty to family and relentless curiosity put her on a collision course with Om.

🧠 Intelligent 🔎 Investigative 💪 Protective

Suman

Vijandra's wife who feels emotionally distant in their marriage. She reveals her painful backstory to her mother-in-law, explaining the pressures that shaped her life.

💔 Unfulfilled 🧭 Trapped 👩‍👧 Family ties

Om Srivastav

The rival who murders Vijandra and engineers a longer plan for vengeance, using a disguise and a willingness to confront past wounds for his goals.

🗡️ Vengeful 🧠 Calculating 💣 Ruthless

Jafrani

A streetwise helper who comes to Rajeshwari's aid, guiding her through Om's trail and playing a pivotal rescuing role.

🎭 Entertainer 🛟 Rescuer 🤝 Ally

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Major Themes – Shikari (2000)

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🗡️ Revenge

Revenge threads through the story as Om's brutal past collides with Vijandra's empire. The murder at the forest retreat triggers a calculated game of cat and mouse that reshapes family ties. Betrayal and retribution cascade through the characters, leaving emotional scars that outlive the night.

🗝️ Secrets

Hidden histories emerge as Om's true identity is revealed and Suman's backstory comes to light. The unraveling of these secrets destabilizes the already fragile family dynamics. Trust erodes as convenient facades crumble under pressure.

💼 Power

Wealth is both weapon and shield, enabling manipulation and concealment within Vijandra's South African empire. The arrival of a rival exposes vulnerabilities in a seemingly airtight monopoly. The pursuit of control over markets and people drives the conflict as much as personal vendettas.

🕵️ Disguise

Om's masquerade—using a false identity—drives the central deception and hides his true motives. Rajeshwari's investigative instincts push the story toward truth, turning family rooms into a battlefield of suspicion. The narrative constantly questions what is real and what is worn as a mask.

💔 Love & Betrayal

Romantic entanglements are entangled with coercion and power, complicating loyalties. Suman's past relationship with Om and Vijandra's distant affection create a web of vulnerability and manipulation. The women endure trauma, yet the revelations force a reckoning that alters their futures.

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