Teraa Surroor

Teraa Surroor

Year: 2016

Runtime: 146 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Shawn Arranha

RomanceActionDrama

Tara Wadia, a singer and girlfriend of gangster Raghu, finds her life complicated when she's detained in Dublin after being caught with drugs. Desperate for help, she contacts Raghu, who must then locate Anirudh Brahman, the mysterious stranger she met on Facebook and who invited her to Ireland. The situation unfolds into a dangerous search, revealing a complex web of relationships and hidden agendas.

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1

Opening prologue: shadow over Ireland

Two men of Indian origin are killed in Ireland by a masked assailant, casting a grim shadow over what follows. The violence hints at the peril that will haunt Tara Wadia, Raghu, and their circles. This opening sets the tone for a story where loyalty is tested by danger and past crimes.

Prologue Ireland
2

Tara and Raghu's risky romance

Tara Wadia, a talented singer, is dating Raghu, a powerful businessman with gangster ties. Raghu is already under legal scrutiny, and his shadowy past begins to close in on him. The relationship strains under the weight of secrets and looming danger.

Early in story
3

Raghu's confession fractures trust

Raghu reveals that he had spent a night with a prostitute, shattering Tara's trust. The couple breaks up as the truth unsettles their bond. Tara's sense of security dissolves as the past resurfaces.

Before Tara travels to Ireland
4

Tara travels to Ireland and runs afoul of the law

Seeking independence, Tara travels to Dublin, but trouble follows. On arrival she is detained for drug possession, facing a potentially life-changing sentence. She reaches out to Raghu, hoping for help.

Arrival in Dublin Dublin, Ireland
5

Elle Jordan and a bail plea denied

Raghu turns to sharp-minded lawyer Elle Jordan to secure Tara's release, but the court rejects the bail plea. Tara remains jailed, and the prospect of a harsh sentence looms. Raghu's options narrow, escalating the urgency.

Shortly after detention Dublin, Ireland
6

A ruthless plan to extract Tara

In desperation, Raghu enlists Robin Dharamraj Santino, a notorious convict with fourteen escapes. The plan is ruthless and time-pressed: extract Tara within a 20-minute window before lockdown seals the city exits. The clock starts as Raghu lays out the risky scheme.

Imminent Dublin, Ireland
7

The escape unfolds under pressure

Raghu stages a tense confrontation with law enforcement to buy Tara air and time. The operation hinges on the 20-minute window, a race against the city shutting down. Tara feels the tangible relief as she nears the chance of escape.

During operation window Dublin, Ireland
8

Rescue and fragile reconciliation

The rescue triggers a fragile reconciliation between Raghu and Tara. Raghu explains that his earlier dalliance was part of a larger mission, not a betrayal. They begin to trust each other again, even as danger lingers nearby.

Immediately after rescue Dublin, Ireland
9

The undercover truth revealed

Raghu discloses a startling truth: he is an undercover assassin who has targeted criminals at the urging of Commissioner Afzal A. Khan. The revelation reframes Tara's understanding of his past and tests their renewed bond. The couple must absorb another brutal truth about Raghu's life.

After rescue Dublin, Ireland
10

New danger looms: Anirudh and Haider

News arrives about Anirudh Brahman's location, dragging Raghu into fresh danger. He confronts Haider, Tara's close friend whose vow of revenge runs deep because Aurangzeb's shadow looms over his family. The threat escalates as old enmities collide with current loyalties.

Post-reveal Dublin, Ireland
11

Confrontation and Haider's death

Raghu's resolve leads to a deadly confrontation in which Haider is killed. The immediate danger tied to Aurangzeb's legacy eases, clearing a path for Raghu and Tara to move forward. The crisis marks a tense turning point in their relationship and in Raghu's mission.

Climax confrontation City streets
12

Resolution: homecoming and fragile peace

With the threat behind them, Tara is freed from prison and returns home to her mother. Raghu stands as a protective partner, and the couple finds an uneasy, earned happiness. The film ends on a note of loyalty, danger, and the fragile line between love and duty.

Ending scene Tara's home

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