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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1

Vijandra's wealth and family dynamics

Vijandra is the richest business tycoon in Cape Town. His sister Rajeshwari, wife Suman, and his mother are his closest relatives, and his marital life with Suman is strained, with little genuine affection between them. The family backdrop sets the stage for intrigue and competition.

Cape Town
2

Rival appears: Om Srivastav as Mahendra Pratap Singhania

A business rival emerges in Mahendra Pratap Singhania, an Indian spice magnate seeking to expand into South Africa. Unknown to Vijandra, Mahendra is actually Om Srivastav with a bigger, hidden agenda. Vijandra is wary but sees Mahendra's entry as a tool for his own growth.

Vijandra's office, Cape Town
3

The deal and forest invitation

Vijandra and Mahendra strike a deal that leads to an invitation for a celebratory gathering at a house in the forest. The forest setting promises privacy and spectacle, perfect for a decisive moment. The stage is set for Om to reveal his true colors.

Forest house
4

Om reveals his true identity and kills Vijandra

During the celebration, Om unmasks himself, confirming Vijandra's recognition of him. He murders Vijandra and covers up the crime to mislead investigators. This brutal act marks the turning point of the plot.

Forest house
5

The funeral appearance

Om attends Vijandra's funeral, presenting a false friendship tale by claiming they met in India. Rajeshwari and Suman sense something is off, fueling suspicion and fear. The deception further unsettles the family.

Vijandra's funeral
6

Secrets and suspicions emerge

Rajeshwari becomes suspicious of Om while Suman grows uneasy about the new dynamic. Suman reveals to Vijandra's mother that she and Om were lovers, and that her father forced her to marry Vijandra. This backstory complicates loyalties and motives.

In-law home / Vijandra's household
7

The forced confession and the past love

Suman explains she was asked to be with Om, but she stayed loyal to Vijandra instead. Vijandra repeats his harsh notion that Suman is a gold-digger, deepening the rift. The family tension intensifies the cat-and-mouse play.

Vijandra's home
8

Cat-and-mouse between Om and Rajeshwari

Om and Rajeshwari engage in a sly game of misdirection; Rajeshwari nearly unmasks him, but Om manages to deflect. Om senses Rajeshwari's vigilance and responds with calculated calm. The suspicion plant begins to take root in Rajeshwari's mind.

Om's apartment and Vijandra's residence
9

The pictures and misreadings

Rajeshwari discovers photos of herself at Om's apartment, leading her to think Om harbors secret love for her. Om goes along, and Suman grows jealous of the attention Rajeshwari receives. The three-way tension deepens as suspicions rise.

Om's apartment
10

Final confrontation and revelations

Tensions escalate as Suman and Rajeshwari clash; Om shocks Rajeshwari by slapping her and finally confesses his sins. He reveals the depth of his deception and begins to tighten his control over the situation. Suman watches, torn between fear and loyalty.

Vijandra's home
11

The dry well and the escape

Om traps Rajeshwari by throwing her into a dry well and escapes in his car. Suman searches for Rajeshwari at Om's place, with Om feigning ignorance and misdirecting them. The peril deepens as the truth edges closer to exposure.

Dry well location
12

Rescue and investigation begins

Zafrani arrives to rescue Rajeshwari, bringing a glimmer of hope. Rajeshwari seeks Om again, while Suman and Rajeshwari piece together Om's motives. The hunt for Om intensifies as the net tightens around him.

Forest area / Om's location
13

The motive revealed and the confession

Om reveals his motive: Vijandra had attacked Om, killed his father, and raped his sisters, driving them to suicide. He confesses to Suman, and Rajeshwari realizes Suman's innocence. The revelation reframes earlier actions as revenge.

Om's revelation scene
14

Final confrontation, police intervention, and aftermath

Zafrani arrives with the police, but Om drives his car into a valley to avoid capture after his work is done. The women are rescued but left distraught by the ordeal. The story ends with tragedy and lingering trauma for the survivors.

Valley road

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