Sone Pe Suhaaga

Sone Pe Suhaaga

Year: 1988

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: K. Bapaiah

Romance

When a pickpocket robs a businessman of his wallet, the stolen item leads to an unexpected reunion with his long‑lost relatives. Yet this chance encounter draws the attention of a ruthless gangster, placing the entire family in grave danger as they become entangled in his criminal plans.

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1

Basheer confesses and returns the loot

Basheer confesses to Vishwanath and returns the stolen ₹10 lakhs, seeking redemption for his crime. The honest officer's integrity draws Basheer into a dangerous collision with Teja. Enraged by this development, Teja murders Vishwanath, frames Basheer for the crime, and sets his sights on silencing the grieving family.

immediate aftermath of the confession Bombay
2

Usha flees with Basheer and the children

Usha escapes with Basheer and the three children, seeking safety from Teja's reach. In the chaos, one twin dies from fever while the surviving child sleeps; she unknowingly cremates the wrong baby in the river. Believing both babies are dead, she starts a new life apart from Vijay as Teja severs the mother's bond.

during the escape after Vishwanath's murder
3

Years pass; Teja rises; Vijay grows up

Years pass as Teja consolidates power in the underworld, expanding a criminal empire that includes a thriving organ racket. Vijay grows up on his own, determined to use the law to fight crime and corruption. The family fracture lingers as Teja's reach widens across the city.

years later Mumbai
4

Prem exposes Teja; murder on wedding day

Dr. Prem publicly exposes Teja's organ racket, triggering a violent response. On Prem's wedding day, Jogindar shoots him dead, sealing Teja's grip on power. Before dying, Prem identifies Jogindar as the killer, but Teja manipulates the courts to keep Jogindar free.

Prem's wedding day Wedding venue (Mumbai)
5

Ravi is branded as Jogindar's killer

An orphan named Ravi is falsely identified as Jogindar's killer, allowing Teja to control the court narrative. Unbeknownst to all, Ravi is actually Usha's long-lost son, one of the twins believed dead after the river cremation. Teja tightens his grip on the system through this new scapegoat.

shortly after Prem's murder Court / city
6

Meena enters Vijay's life

Meena, a spirited pickpocket, repeatedly crosses Vijay's path, provoking irritation before their bond grows into romance. Through Meena, Vijay is unexpectedly reunited with his mother Usha, sparking renewed hope for the family. Teja becomes aware of this rekindled connection and views it as a threat.

during Vijay's early adulthood Mumbai streets
7

Vijay is framed and imprisoned

To extinguish the rekindled bond and remove a potential challenger, Teja frames Vijay for crimes he did not commit and has him sent to prison. The justice system, compromised by Teja, becomes another battleground in the fight for truth and restitution.

after Meena's involvement Court / prison
8

Ashwini Kumar reveals true identity

Teja hires Vikram to kill Vijay, but Vikram is revealed to be Ashwini Kumar, an undercover CBI officer assigned to dismantle Teja's empire. Ashwini grows close to Shraddha, Prem's widow, and vows to avenge her husband's murder.

during Vijay's imprisonment City
9

Basheer's release and exposure efforts

Basheer is released from jail after years and attempts to expose Teja's crimes, but faces police silencing. He reunites with Usha, and through her, Ashwini and Vijay learn more about Teja's long criminal history.

after Basheer's release Jail / city
10

Ravi and Usha's reunion

Ravi, living as an orphan, finds love with Usha, who eventually recognizes him as her missing son. The revelation deepens the tangled family ties and threatens Teja's control over the family network.

sometime after Basheer's release Mumbai
11

Kidnapping, false confession, and Rastogi's confession

Teja kidnaps Basheer and Usha, forcing Ravi to falsely confess that he is Jogindar and sealing his death sentence. Jogindar kills Justice Rastogi, who on his deathbed reveals Teja's conspiracy, prompting Ravi's exoneration.

climax Teja's hideout / courtroom
12

Final battle and happy endings

Vijay, Ravi, and Ashwini unite to confront Teja and Jogindar, overcoming Teja's forces in a climactic battle for justice. Peace returns to the fractured family as Vijay marries Meena, Ravi weds Usha, and Ashwini finds happiness with Shraddha.

climax / ending City battleground / courtroom

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